April 2016 - Football Wiretap

Packers President Remains 'Optimistic' Despite Losing Streak
Mark Murphy doesn't believe it's time to make major changes to the Packers, who are in the midst of a four-game losing streak.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Lane Johnson Files Claims Against NFL, NFLPA
Lane Johnson has filed charges against the NFL and NFL Players Association with the National Labor Relations Board, according to his attorney.

Tim McManus/ESPN

City Of Oakland Announces Framework For Stadium Agreement
The city of Oakland has reached a framework agreement with the Ronnie Lott group for a new stadium to keep the Raiders from relocating.

ESPN

J.J. Watt's Leg Saved By Trainer Who Identified Staph Infection
J.J. Watt has endured a number of injuries in his career but the scariest one was never acknowledged by the Texans as an actual injury.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Chip Kelly Hasn't Had Conversations With 49ers About Job Security
Despite a 1-9 record and nine-game losing streak, Chip Kelly says he hasn't had any conversations with the San Francisco 49ers about his job security.

San Francisco Chronicle

Brock Osweiler Was 'Definitely' Distracted By Green Laser From Stands
Brock Osweiler said a green laser that was shined onto the field and into his eyes on Monday night in Mexico City was "very distracting."

Sarah Barshop/ESPN

Andrew Luck Suffers Concussion In Win Over Titans
Scott Tolzien will start for the Colts in Week 12 if Andrew Luck is unable to play.

Mike Wells/ESPN

Jay Cutler Could Miss Remainder Of Season With Shoulder Injury
Jay Cutler is injured for the second time this season and could be the third quarterback to suffer a season-ending injury.

Brad Biggs/Chicago Tribune

Adrian Peterson Could Return As Early As Week 15
Adrian Peterson had an exam late last week and could start running this week.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

Bruce Arians Hospitalized With Chest Pains
Bruce Arians was taken to the hospital Sunday night, but the team says test results "have come back favorably."

ESPN

Drew Brees Believes Flag Football Can Save Football
Drew Brees believes flag football could be a great introduction to the game for young people.

Peter King/Sports Illustrated

Kirk Cousins Yells 'How Do You Like Me Now?!' Celebrating With GM
Kirk Cousins and Washington were unable to agree upon a long-term deal and is playing under the franchise tag.

Scott Allen/Washington Post

Bengals Lose Giovani Bernard, A.J. Green To Injuries
The Bengals lost both Giovani Bernard and A.J. Green to injury during Sunday's game against the Bills.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

C.J. Prosise Will Miss 'A While' With Shoulder Injury
C.J. Prosise has a scapula issue in his shoulder and will miss some time, according to Pete Carroll.

Zac Jackson/Pro Football Talk

Kickers Set NFL Record With 12 Missed PATs
Kickers failed six times in Week 10, bringing the two-week total to 18 misses with a game to play.

Kevin Seifert/ESPN

Mike McCarthy: Packers Need To Scramble To Save Season
After four straight losses, the Packers are 4-6 and two games back in the NFC North.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Jeff Fisher On Jared Goff's Debut: 'You Could See The Light'
Jared Goff, the first overall pick in this year's NFL Draft, made his first start for the Rams on Sunday afternoon against the Dolphins.

Eric D. Williams/ESPN

Report: Texas To Fire Charlie Strong
Charlie Strong has a 16-20 record in three seasons.

Brian Davis, Kirk Bohls/Austin American-Statesman

Rolando McClain Suspended For Additional Year
Rolando McClain is likely to appeal the latest suspension.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

A.J. Green Likely Out For Season With Torn Hamstring
A.J. Green left the Bengals' Week 11 game against the Bills with a hamstring injury.

NFL.com

Rob Gronkowski Ruled Out Of Week 11 With Chest Injury
Rob Gronkowski's injury is "not overly serious" and he does not have a punctured lung, as has been reported.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Joe Flacco Surprised To Hear Criticism From Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis said Joe Flacco's emotionless approach to football is a reason for the quarterback's inconsistency.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

Source: Aaron Rodgers 'Abruptly Changed Into Somebody Else'
Aaron Rodgers ranks 15th in passer rating this season after also finishing 15th in 2015.

Tyler Dunne/Bleacher Report

Eagles Called Seahawks To Complain About Russell Wilson Pick In 2012
Andy Reid, then coach of the Eagles, called Pete Carroll angrily after the Seahawks picked Russell Wilson 75th overall in 2012.

Conor Orr/NFL

Adrian Peterson Resumes Light Running
Adrian Peterson is still receiving treatment on his knee following September surgery to repair a torn meniscus, and his timetable for a return continues to be December.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Roger Goodell: 'Ideal Scenario' Keeps Chargers, Raiders In Place
Having both the Raiders and Chargers remain in their current cities is the "ideal scenario" for the NFL, according to Roger Goodell.

Alden Gonzalez/ESPN

Luke Kuechly Carted Off With Possible Concussion
Luke Kuechly was carted off the field late in the fourth quarter on Thursday night and was being evaluated for a concussion.

David Newton/ESPN

Jay Cutler Refutes Notion He's Lost Bears' Locker Room
Jay Cutler was criticized for his lack of preparation before Chicago's 36-10 loss to the Buccaneers described as "truly embarrassing."

Jeff Dickerson/ESPN

Todd Bowles Concerned About Player Revolt If Bryce Petty Named Starter
Bryce Petty has been an inferior quarterback to Ryan Fitzpatrick in practice but the Jets would like to see what they have in him before entering the offseason.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

Tony Romo Asked Cowboys For Chance To Win Job Back
Tony Romo asked the Cowboys for a chance to win back his job from Dak Prescott as starting quarterback before announcing he accepted his fate as the backup.

Albert Breer/NFL.com