Right, so the medical folks that gave them out are looking at federal stuff, and the people that put them on the internet are looking at civil stuff, or no?
Just because it's not against the law criminally doesn't mean they're protected from a civil suit, correct? Invasion of privacy doesn't warrant jail time, but it certainly warrants restitution.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Press release regarding the arrest of Aaron Kromer, Buffalo Bills Offensive Line Coach. <a href="https://t.co/rG3d8ioTtO">https://t.co/rG3d8ioTtO</a> <a href="http://t.co/RCJyI95X0v">pic.twitter.com/RCJyI95X0v</a></p>— Walton Co. Sheriff (@wcsopio1) <a href="https://twitter.com/wcsopio1/status/620257945427812352">July 12, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As much as I love football...on my beautiful babies.. I apologize <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cowboynation?src=hash">#cowboynation</a> but I will not be there if no deal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fact?src=hash">#fact</a></p>— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DezBryant/status/620667975763243008">July 13, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter">@AdamSchefter</a>’s report, per a source, that the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash">#Chiefs</a> have signed Justin Houston to a 6-year extension worth $101 million.</p>— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/621349931131867136">July 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The deal, which tops J.J. Watt’s, includes $52.5M guaranteed & makes him the highest-paid Chief & 2nd-highest paid def. player in NFL.</p>— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerezPaylor/status/621350236976316416">July 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Justin Houston's deal surpasses J.J Watt. Second only on defense to Ndamukong Suh.</p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/621349560787431424">July 15, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Philadelphia Eagles Fans Crowned Most Hated Fan Base in NFL <a href="http://t.co/IdE85z2fd2">http://t.co/IdE85z2fd2</a></p>— FOX 29 (@FOX29philly) <a href="https://twitter.com/FOX29philly/status/624673645185503232">July 24, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Spoiler Jason Pierre-Paul sues ESPN, Adam Schefter for posting medical records NEW YORK (AP) — Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul filed a lawsuit Wednesday against ESPN and reporter Adam Schefter for posting his medical records last summer. The lawsuit, filed in Miami Dade County in Florida, alleges that Pierre-Paul's privacy was violated — as was the state's medical records statute — by the report after the player severely injured his right hand in a fireworks accident on July 4. The New York Post first reported the lawsuit Wednesday night. The lawsuit doesn't specify how much money Pierre-Paul is seeking, other than it "is an action for damages in excess of $15,000." According to Pierre-Paul's lawyers, Mitchell Schuster and Kevin Fritz, Schefter "improperly obtained" the defensive end's medical chart, which showed he had his right index finger amputated at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami. According to Florida statute 456.057, patients' medical records can't be given to or discussed with anyone not involved in their care — something the suit alleges Schefter violated. Schefter posted a photo of Pierre-Paul's chart on July 8 on Twitter, where he currently has more than 4.5 million followers. "This action arises out of ESPN reporter Schefter's blatant disregard for the private and confidential nature of Plaintiff's medical records," the lawsuit states, "all so Schefter could show the world that he had 'supporting proof' of a surgical procedure." In a later interview with Sports Illustrated, Schefter said he "could have and should have done even more to protect (Pierre-Paul's) medical records," according to the lawsuit. The suit also states that while Pierre-Paul's amputation "may have been of legitimate public concern, the chart itself was not." Pierre Paul returned to the Giants last season for the final eight games and started them all. He managed only one sack and struggled to finish plays with his hand wrapped to protect it. Pierre-Paul had surgery on the hand after the season, hoping to improve flexibility. He is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason.
Sorry for the bump, but I wanted to let all of CF know (for those who are interested), that the 2016-17 Regular Season Schedule will be released tonight... ***My 2 cents (not a prediction)...don't be surprised if the Texans are picked to be in the Thursday Opener at Denver.
Percy Harvin retires: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bills?src=hash">#Bills</a> WR Percy Harvin decided to play a month ago, changed his mind, finalized the choice to retire today. Great talent. Always his own man</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/720726196502274048">April 14, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gettleman on the decision <a href="https://t.co/5nngcN8l2h">pic.twitter.com/5nngcN8l2h</a></p>— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/722899815609139200">April 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talks between Josh Norman's agent & <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Panthers?src=hash">#Panthers</a> were not going well. They weren't close. Most teams hold onto the player. Not the Panthers</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/722901272341274625">April 20, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It almost seems like an FU to him releasing him this late in free agency. I mean, I'm sure in future years he will get big time money, but most of the teams have spent the majority of their available cap space at this point, I think.
Redskins signed CB Josh Norman to a five-year, $75 million contract. The Saints made a late push for Norman, but Washington was willing to meet his asking price. Norman's deal includes $50 million guaranteed, and his $15 million AAV makes him the highest paid corner in the league.
