May 2018 - Football Wiretap

Bears Sign Eddie Goldman To Four-Year, $42M Extension
Eddie Goldman was a second round pick by the Bears in 2015.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Falcons Lose Pro Bowl Safety Keanu Neal To Torn ACL
The Falcons selected Keanu Neal with the 17th overall pick in the 2016 draft out of Florida.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett Nearly Fought Over Russell Wilson
Richard Sherman proposed confronting Russell Wilson in a private setting to ask what the issue was as they would routinely do with other players.

Greg Bishop, Robert Klemko/Sports Illustrated

Cardinals Optimistic On Signing David Johnson To Long-Term Contract
David Johnson is entering the final season of his rookie contract.

Michael McClymont/The Score

Russell Wilson Blamed By Many For Seahawks' Unraveling
The Seahawks are restarting around Russell Wilson following a series of moves this offseason.

Greg Bishop, Robert Klemko/Sports Illustrated

Tom Brady Recruits LeBron James To Play Tight End For Patriots
LeBron James played football in high school.

TNT

Eagles-Falcons Has 13.4 Overnight Rating, Continuing Downward Trend
The 2015 game between the Patriots and Steelers had a 17.7 rating.

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Richard Sherman Predicts Lockout When CBA Expires
Richard Sherman predicted on Thursday that a lockout will occur when the NFL collective bargaining agreement expires.

Associated Press

Eagles Use Patriots' Verision Of 'Philly Special' Against Falcons
The Eagles went to a familiar trick play to bring life to their offense in Thursday's season opening win over the Falcons.

Tim McManus/ESPN

Colin Kaepernick Watched Ad Debut From Nike HQ
Nike aired its highly anticipated ad featuring Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener Thursday night and the quarterback watched from the company's headquarters in Oregon.

ESPN

The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Le'Veon Bell
Le'Veon Bell has been one of the most valuable players in the NFL and he is reaching the end of his career with the Steelers as they compete for a Super Bowl.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garoppolo enters his first full season as a starter with an unprecedented level of hype that will be a lot to live up to for a 49ers' team that has struggled badly since Jim Harbaugh left.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Andrew Luck
Andrew Luck returns from an injury that could have become career-ending to a Colts roster at an inflection point.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Julio Jones
Unlike so many great players this offseason, the Falcons held off on giving Julio Jones a full contract extension, which makes 2018 even more critical for him.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Tom Brady
As he has for basically every season since 2002, Tom Brady will play a central role in the NFL's narrative.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Ryan Shazier
Ryan Shazier won't play in 2018 and very well may never play again, but his recovery will remain a key part of the NFL landscape.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Odell Beckham Jr.
Like many players on this list, Odell Beckham Jr. has signed an extension to secure his future.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Aaron Donald
Aaron Donald followed up his Defensive Player of the Year season with a massive extension.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Earl Thomas
Earl Thomas could be entering his final season with the Seahawks.

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Steelers Won't Rescind Franchise Tag On Le'Veon Bell
Despite growing discourse between the Steelers and Le'Veon Bell, the team won't rescind the franchise tag for the running back, according to a source.

Kevin Patra/NFL

Odell Beckham Says He Won't Let Jalen Ramsey Get Into His Head
Odell Beckham, Jr. insists that he won't let Jalen Ramsey get into his head as the Giants prepare for the Jaguars.

Jordan Raanan/ESPN

Antonio Gates Practices, Could Play In Opener
The tight end signed a one-year deal to provide depth as Hunter Henry recovers from a torn ACL.

Eric D. Williams/ESPN

Rams Made Aggressive Trade Offer To Raiders For Khalil Mack
The Rams will play the Raiders in Week 1.

Gary Klein/Los Angeles Times

The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers has essentially tied the remainder of his career to the Packers and we'll see if he can get a second ring to truly reach the level of an all-time great.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Jalen Ramsey
Jalen Ramsey has taken the mantle as perhaps the NFL's best cornerback and its most outspoken.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Rob Gronkowski
Somehow the end of Rob Gronkowski's career feels more imminent than Tom Brady's, but he remains the NFL's most unique mismatch.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Todd Gurley
With most of the other top running backs facing issues of varying kinds, Todd Gurley is positioned to lead the NFL in total yards and touchdowns.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Carson Wentz
The Eagles became one of the NFL's best teams with Carson Wentz last season and then won a Super Bowl without him.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Deshaun Watson
Deshaun Watson is the other young franchise quarterback coming back from a torn ACL.

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The Essential 50 Of The 2018 NFL Season: Myles Garrett
If the Browns have a turnaround in the near future, Myles Garrett surely will be at the center of it.

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