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 Sources told FOX Sports that the two sides have had an open line of
communication in recent days after reports last week of the NFLPA's
proposal being ignored by the league office. The talks also were
confirmed to ESPN.
The talks could lead to a reduction of the four-game suspension
levied on the New England Patriots quarterback, but sources told
ESPN it is unlikely the sides will reach a settlement.
The NFLPA and Brady's camp are planning to move their litigation to
federal court if Goodell doesn't wipe out the ban. Sources told ESPN
that Brady might be willing to admit to a failure to comply with the
investigation in exchange for a fine, but no suspension.
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The NFL will start spot-checking the inflation of footballs this
year in the wake of the Deflategate scandal.
Mike Pereira, the league's former head of officiating, wrote an
article Sunday on FoxSports.com, detailing the NFL's new
football-monitoring procedures.
According to Pereira:
Each team will supply 12 primary and 12 backup footballs to the game
officials 2 hours and 15 minutes before each game. Previously, the
visitors had to supply just 12, though they could have supplied up
to 24 for outdoor games.
If a football is found to be below the minimum of 12.5 PSI or above
the maximum of 13.5 PSI, it will be inflated or deflated to 13 PSI.
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Guaranteed money is the hurdle the Seattle Seahawks must clear to
sign quarterback Russell Wilson to a long-term contract.
According to NFL Network, Wilson has not turned down any contract
offer from the Seahawks, contrary to published reports, and
negotiations are ongoing focused on the amount of guaranteed money
in the deal.
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Wilson can become a free agent at the end of the 2015 season if he
does not sign an extension.
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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, the center of
attention as training camp got underway over the weekend, doesn't
see an end to his career for many years to come.
Peterson's newly renegotiated contract runs through the 2017 season,
when he will be 32 years old.
"I honestly feel I can play this game until I am 36 or 37 years old.
And at a high level," Peterson told Peter King of TheMMQB.com.
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Former Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin is retiring
from the NFL.
Martin, a second-round pick of the Dolphins in 2012, was preparing
for training camp with the Carolina Panthers but was
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