May 2017 - Football Wiretap

NFLPA President: Players Shouldn't Care About Long-Term Health Of NFL
Eric Winston suggested players shouldn't care that a strike or lockout "might kill the goose that laid the golden egg."

ESPN

Roger Goodell's Job As Commissioner Never In Danger
There was speculation recently that Roger Goodell's job as commissioner could be in jeopardy due to how he's taken on both Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft during high profile suspensions.

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Patriots Gave Donald Trump Super Bowl Ring
Robert Kraft and Donald Trump are longtime friends.

Scott Gleeson/USA Today

Browns Hope To Name Starting QB On Wednesday
Brock Osweiler has started the first two preseason games for the Browns.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

12 Browns Players Kneel Over Racial, Social Injustice
A dozen Browns players, including Seth DeValve, took a knee in prayer during the national anthem before Monday night's preseason game.

Pat McManamon/ESPN

Odell Beckham Optimistic After Suffering Ankle Sprain
Odell Beckham, Jr. appears to have escaped major injury after spraining his ankle in a preseason game against the Browns on Monday night.

Jordan Raanan/ESPN

Bryce Treggs Fined $25,000 By NFL For Hit On Damarious Randall
Damarious Randall took a shot to the head as Bryce Treggs went high with a block.

Tim McManus/ESPN

Mark Davis: Raiders Have Already Won Fight For Los Angeles
The Raiders remain hugely popular in Los Angeles despite staying in Oakland until their stadium in Las Vegas is ready.

Vincent Bonsignore/Los Angeles Daily News

Trevor Siemian Wins Broncos' Starting QB Job Over Paxton Lynch
In his two appearances, Trevor Siemian is 14-of-18 passing for 144 yards and a touchdown.

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Anquan Boldin Announces Retirement From Football
After 14 seasons, Anquan Boldin has retired from football.

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Roger Goodell Close To Contract Extension Through 2024
Roger Goodell, who has been the league's commissioner since Sept. 1, 2006, made nearly $32 million in fiscal year 2015.

ESPN

Le'Veon Bell Expected To Miss Steelers' Third Preseason Game
Le'Veon Bell is expected to remain away from the Steelers for the third week of the preseason, according to source.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

DeMaurice Smith Accuses Roger Goodell Of Lying About Collaboration
DeMaurice Smith has accused Roger Goodell of lying about wanting to work with the union prior to drafting the league's revised conduct policy in 2014.

Bryant Gumbel/HBO (via ESPN)

Seahawks Lose Left Tackle George Fant For 2017 With Torn ACL
George Fant suffered the injury in Friday's preseason game.

Matt Calkins/Seattle Times

Dolphins Add Linebacker Depth By Signing Rey Maualuga
Rey Maualuga played eight years for the Bengals, including two seasons with current Miami defensive coordinator Matt Burke.

James Walker/ESPN

Michael Bowie Charged With Domestic Assault And Battery
Michael Bowie was signed by the Giants to a futures contract earlier this year.

Jordan Raanan/ESPN

Steelers Thought They Had Long-Term Deal Done With Le'Veon Bell
The Steelers thought they had a deal with Le'Veon Bell done on a contract paying more than $12 million annually over five years.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Jaguars Open Up Quarterback Competition With Blake Bortles Struggling
Chad Henne will share first-team reps with Blake Bortles.

Michael DiRocco/ESPN

Patriots Expect Derek Rivers To Miss Entire Season With Knee Injury
Derek Rivers was the Patriots' top selection in 2017, selected in the third round.

Field Yates, Mike Reiss/ESPN

Sean Smith Charged With Felony Assault
Sean Smith allegedly beat and stomped on the head of his sister's boyfriend on July 4th.

TMZ

Le'Veon Bell To Report Before Week 1
It is not yet clear when Le'Veon Bell will report but he's not expected to miss any games.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

NFL Not Currently Considering Josh Gordon's Reinstatement
Josh Gordon hasn't played a regular season game since 2014 and his reinstatement petition in May was denied.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

David Johnson Adopts Plant-Based Diet
David Johnson adopted a plant-based diet approximately a month ago after watching two food documentaries on Netflix.

Josh Weinfuss/ESPN

Joe Thomas Believes Browns 'Grooming Brock' Osweiler To Start
The Browns haven't named their starting quarterback for Week 1, but Joe Thomas has an idea of who will get the job.

Conor Orr/NFL

Sammy Watkins Quickly Impressing Teammates With Rams
Sammy Watkins has already made a highlight catch on the practice field with the Rams.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Mitch Trubisky Isn't Buying His Own Hype
The Bears' offense came alive when Mitch Trubisky took over in last week's preseason game.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

John Lynch: Anthem Protests Are 'Divisive'
All members of the 49ers stood for the national anthem before last week's preseason opener, but other players around the league made silent protests.

Nick Wagoner/ESPN

Thomas Davis, Panthers Agree Upon Extension Through 2018
Thomas Davis' deal is worth $6.75 million.

David Newton/ESPN

NFL, NFLPA Begin Fight Over Ezekiel Elliott Suspension
Ezekiel Elliott will argue, according to the documents, that Tiffany Thompson made multiple threats to "ruin his career."

Todd Archer/ESPN

RealGM Radio Fantasy Football: Where It All Starts - The Draft
Starting with the draft, we look at how to organize your draft board and the strategies to maximize your roster.

RealGM Staff Report