May 2016 - Football Wiretap

Jared Goff Could Be L.A.'s Backup QB In Week 2
Jeff Fisher says Case Keenum is still the starting quarterback for the Rams, but No. 1 overall pick Jared Goff might move up to the backup role this week.

Chris Wesseling/NFL

Antonio Brown: Josh Norman Wanted To Cover Me One-On-One
Antonio Brown had 126 yards and two touchdowns against the Redskins on Monday night with Josh Norman primarily lined up against other receivers.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Chris Ivory Released From Hospital, Status Uncertain
Chris Ivory was released from a local Jacksonville hospital on Tuesday, but his status for Sunday's game against the Chargers remains uncertain.

Mike DiRocco/ESPN

Saints Release C.J. Spiller
C.J. Spiller signed a four-year, $16 million contract with the Saints during the 2015 offseason.

AP

NFL's Week 1 Television Ratings Down
Thursday's game between the Broncos and Panthers drew in 25.2 million viewers but dropped eight percent from 2015 and six percent from 2014.

Brandon Katz/Forbes

Rams Sticking With Case Keenum As Starter
The Rams started their second run in Los Angeles with a 28-0 defeat at the hands of the 49ers.

Conor Orr/NFL

Buccaneers To Sign Jacquizz Rodgers
The Buccaneers have added depth to their backfield by signing Jacquizz Rodgers.

Marc Sessler/NFL

Packers Sign David Bakhtiari To Extension Worth Up To $51.67M
The deal averages $12 million per season, which puts David Bakhtiari among the five-highest paid offensive lineman.

Ian Rapoport/NFL

Rams, Michael Brockers Agree Upon Framework Of Extension
The Rams and Michael Brockers have agreed to the framework of a three-year extension through 2019, according to a source.

ESPN

Rex Ryan Has Lap Band Removed To Support Brother Rob
Rex Ryan told the New York Post he had his lap band surgically removed in solidarity with his twin brother, Rob, who required his lap band to be removed following complications with the device.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Titans LB Unlikely To Be Fined For 9/11 Cleats Tribute
Titans linebacker Avery Williamson isn't expected to be fined for wearing cleats that paid tribute to 9/11 victims and responders on Sunday, according to a source.

Paul Kuharsky/ESPN

Nike Fixes Color Rush Issues For People With Colorblindness
Nike brought in doctors from Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York to review which Color Rush matchups would be problematic for people with colorblindness.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Patriots Didn't Adjust Offense At All For Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garoppolo showcased his quick release, pocket management and ability to run the Patriots' offense with efficiency similar to Tom Brady.

Matt Bowen/ESPN

Ezekiel Elliott: 'I Was Average' In NFL Debut
Ezekiel Elliott doesn't think he was much of a factor for the Cowboys in Week 1 against the Giants.

Nick Shook/NFL.com

Russell Wilson Plans To Play Despite Ankle Injury
Russell Wilson suffered an ankle injury against the Dolphins on Sunday, but has no plans to miss this weekend's game.

Kevin Patra/NFL

NFL Planning To Let Players Promote Charities With Cleats For One Week
The NFL is preparing to set aside one week for players to promote a cause of their choice on their cleats and equipment.

Jonathan Jones/Sports Illustrated

Jay Gruden Defends Putting Bashaud Breeland On Antonio Brown
Jay Gruden opted to put Bashaud Breeland, and not Josh Norman, on Antonio Brown during Monday night's Pittsburgh Steelers-Washington Redskins game.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Tom Brady On Patriots-Cardinals: 'Great Game To Watch'
Tom Brady complimented his replacement, Jimmy Garoppolo, on a solid performance in the Patriots' 23-21 win over the Cardinals on Sunday night.

ESPN

Keenan Allen Out For Season With Torn ACL
Keenan Allen had six catches for 63 yards before the injury.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Chris Ivory Remains Hospitalized With General Medical Issue
Chris Ivory was surprisingly inactive on Sunday after he was admitted to the hospital.

Nick Shook/NFL

Zach Ertz Dealing With Displaced Rib, Considered Week-To-Week
Zach Ertz suffered a first-rib displacement near his left shoulder on Sunday and the Eagles are considering the tight end week-to-week at this point.

Tim McManus/ESPN

Browns Place Robert Griffin III On IR With Shoulder Injury
Robert Griffin III will miss at least the next eight games for the Browns.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Russell Wilson Unlikely To Miss Any Time With Sprained Ankle
The Seahawks could add a veteran quarterback with Trevone Boykin serving as Russell Wilson's backup.

Sheil Kapadia/ESPN

Bruce Arians: Our Job Is To Make The Game Better, Not Just Win Games
Bruce Arians wants his players to have smaller classrooms to learn the game better.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Chris Long: All Team-First Guys Is Big Part Of Patriots' Success
Despite not having Tom Brady, the Patriots went on the road in Week 1 to defeat a Cardinals team that reached the NFC Championship Game last season.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Sammy Watkins Could Miss Several Weeks With Pain In Foot
Doctors have advised Sammy Watkins against having a second surgery on his foot.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

ESPN's Fantasy Football App Crashes Minutes Before Sunday Kickoff
ESPN boasts what it says is the most widely used fantasy football site in the country.

Jackie Wattles/CNN

Jack Del Rio On Going For 2: 'Let's Win It Right Now'
Jack Del Rio gambled on Sunday afternoon and it paid off as the Raiders beat the Saints 35-34 on the road.

Paul Gutierrez/ESPN

Larry Fitzgerald Catches 100th TD, Shrugs Off Retirement Reports
Larry Fitzgerald caught a pair of touchdown passes against the Patriots on Sunday night, giving him 100 for his career.

Josh Weinfuss/ESPN

Roger Goodell Claims Outcome Of DeflateGate 100 Percent Accurate
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk rebutted the comments from Roger Goodell.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk