April 2018 - Football Wiretap

Pete Carroll Believes Russell Wilson Is 'Over-Trying A Little Bit'
Pete Carroll believes part of the problem for the Seahawks is that Russell Wilson is trying too hard.

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ESPN Admits Mistake In Not Showing Brian Urlacher's Halftime Ceremony
The Bears honored Brian Urlacher by presenting him with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during halftime of this week's Monday Night Football game against the Seahawks.

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Book Claims Tom Brady Considered 'Divorce' From Bill Belichick
Tom Brady felt trapped this past offseason and wasn't sure if he wanted to play for Bill Belichick anymore, according to a new book on the coach's life.

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Agent: Antonio Brown Doesn't Want Trade From Steelers
Antonio Brown doesn't want to be traded by the Steelers and wasn't with the team on Monday because of a personal matter.

Jeremy Fowler/ESPN

Seahawks-Cowboys Has Highest Week 3 Ticket Price
The Seahawks are 0-2 but still have the highest ticket price for their home debut.

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DeSean Jackson On Ryan Fitzpatrick: 'You Can't Take The Hot Man Out'
DeSean Jackson isn't among those that believe the Buccaneers have a quarterback controversy.

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Tom Brady Not Ready To Place Expectations On Josh Gordon
The Patriots traded for Josh Gordon on Monday, but Tom Brady isn't going to place unrealistic expectations on his new receiver.

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Andy Reid Credits Alex Smith For Patrick Mahomes' Fast Success
Patrick Mahomes has been incredible for the Chiefs through two games and Andy Reid credits someone no longer on the team.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Kevin Durant Jokes He'd Join Sean McVay, Rams 'Anytime'
A day after Kevin Durant joked on Instagram that he'd love to join the Rams, Sean McVay said he has a role in mind for the two-time NBA champion.

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Washington Signs Breshad Perriman
The Ravens waived Breshad Perriman before the start of the 2018 season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Patriots Acquire Josh Gordon For 5th Round Pick
The Browns made it known over the weekend that they were planning to release Josh Gordon if they couldn't trade him.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Netflix Has No Plans To Pursue Live Sports Programming
The NFL has streaming rights deals with Amazon and Verizon.

Robert Mitchell/Variety

Eagles To Start Carson Wentz In Week 3
Carson Wentz will start for the Eagles in Week 3 as he returns from his knee injury.

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Antonio Brown To Fan: Trade Me If You Doubt My Production
Antonio Brown has consistently been one of the most productive wide receivers in the NFL over the past few seasons.

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Marshal Yanda: Sleep Is My P.E.D.
Marshal Yanda, a six-time Pro Bowl guard, is still playing at a high level at the age of 34.

Peter King/NBC Sports

Jaguars Lose LT Cam Robinson To Torn ACL
Cam Robinson was a second round pick in 2017 out of Alabama.

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Denver's Phillip Lindsay Sets NFL Rookie Record
Phillip Lindsay set an NFL record on Sunday, becoming the first undrafted free agent ever with 100-plus scrimmage yards in each of his first two games.

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Steve Wilks Hints At Changes After Cardinals Shut Out
The Cardinals could be headed for changes after the team's 34-0 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Josh Weinfuss/ESPN

Vontae Davis Shocks Bills By Retiring At Halftime
Bills cornerback Vontae Davis abruptly retired at halftime of the team's 31-20 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Mike Rodak/ESPN

Clay Matthews: Roughing Passer Flags 'Out Of Control'
Clay Matthews has been flagged twice for roughing-the-passer in the Packers' first two games.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Josh Gordon Hopes To End Up With 49ers, Cowboys
Josh Gordon will be released or traded by the Browns.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Joey Bosa Could Be Out Until October
Joey Bosa suffered the initial injury on Aug. 7.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Joe Mixon Out Two Weeks With Knee Procedure
Joe Mixon had 21 carries for 84 yards on 38 offensive snaps in Week 2.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Devonta Freeman Ruled Out For Week 2
Devonta Freeman suffered the knee injury in Week 1.

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Josh Sitton Out For Season With Torn Rotator Cuff
Josh Sitton tore his rotator cuff in Week 1.

Armando Salguero/Miami Herald

Le'Veon Bell Remains Leery About Heavy Workload
Le'Veon Bell recently had a conversation with Maurice Jones-Drew and expressed his concerns about being overused in what will almost certainly be his final season with the Steelers.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Adrian Peterson Wants To Play Three, Four More Years
Adrian Peterson is the starting running back for the Redskins at 33 years old and he doesn't plan on retiring anytime soon.

John Keim/ESPN

Mychal Kendricks Signs One-Year Deal With Seahawks
After being released by the Browns following charges of insider trading, Mychal Kendricks is signing a one-year deal with the Seahawks.

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Leonard Fournette Doesn't Need To Practice In Order To Face Patriots
Leonard Fournette didn't practice on Wednesday as he continues to nurse a sore hamstring.

Phillip Heilman/Jacksonville

Panthers Have Contingency Travel Plans Because Of Hurricane Florence
The Panthers are paying special attention to Hurricane Florence, which could alter their travel plans in the coming days.

Jourdan Rodrigue/Charlotte Observer