NFL notebook: Judge suppresses video in Kraft's solicitation case

Palm Beach County Judge Leonard Hanser sided with the defense's contention
that the warrant that allowed recording devices into the spa, and the methods
detectives used to obtain video, did not sufficiently protect the privacy and
identity of innocent people in the surveillance videos.

Hanser added that the police's stop of Kraft's car on Jan. 19 constituted an
unlawful search and thus all information obtained from that search is also
suppressed. While the state could appeal the ruling, the suppression could
effectively end the state's case against the 77-year-old Kraft.

--The Patriots officially signed free agents Dontrelle Inman (WR) and Jared
Veldheer (OL). Terms were not announced. To make room on the roster, the
Patriots released undrafted rookies Calvin Anderson (OL) and Xavier Ubosi
(WR).

Inman, 30, caught 28 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns in nine games
for Indianapolis last season. Veldheer, 31, started 12 games at right tackle
for Denver last season after being acquired via trade, allowing just one sack
but committing seven penalties.

--Broncos All-Pro linebacker Von Miller said he wants the team to give
cornerback Chris Harris Jr. the money he wants, but acknowledged, "both sides
kind of take it personally, honestly."

Harris, a four-time Pro Bowl pick in the last year of a five-year, $42.5
million deal he signed in 2015, reportedly wants a contract extension worth
$15 million a year and is not participating in the Broncos' voluntary
offseason program. He would be an unrestricted free agent after the 2019
season.

--Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph told a reporter he is hoping to
find a way to stay with the team despite trade rumors and reported contraction
negotiation breakdowns. Rudolph, 29, has one year left on his contact and is
due $7.5 million in 2019.

--Former Kansas City Chiefs head coach Gunther Cunningham has passed away
after a brief illness. He was 72. Cunningham compiled a 16-16 record in two
seasons at the helm of the Chiefs from 1999-2000. He also served as defensive
coordinator with the Los Angeles Raiders (1992-93), Chiefs (1995-98, 2004-08)
and Detroit Lions (2009-13).

--The Seattle Seahawks will reportedly meet with free agent quarterback Geno
Smith on Wednesday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. Other reports said a
signing is imminent. Smith, 28, was 12-18 as a starter in four seasons with
the Jets, lost his only start with the New York Giants in 2017, and attempted
just four passes with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2018.

--Buffalo is bringing back tight end Lee Smith on a reported three-year, $9
million deal. Smith, 31, played the last four seasons with the Raiders,
catching 36 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns. He spent his first four
NFL campaigns with the Bills, tallying 20 receptions for 144 yards and three
scores from 2011-14.

--Stefen Wisniewski reportedly re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a
one-year, $1.5 million contract, with $500,000 in additional incentives. A
guard and center, Wisniewski has started at least six games each of the past
three seasons. Pro Bowl guard Brandon Brooks is recovering from a torn
Achilles, and Wisniewski could open training camp with the first unit.

--The Chargers re-signed defensive lineman Damion Square to a one-year
contract after his 31-tackles, three-sack season in which he started a
career-high 11 times.

--New York Giants sixth-round pick Corey Ballentine was with fellow rookies,
in meetings and the classroom, two weeks after the cornerback was shot on the
night he was drafted. He was shot in the backside on April 28 in an incident
in Topeka, Kan., that claimed the life of Washburn University teammate Dwane
Simmons. He is still rehabbing his injuries.

--Jury selection was set to begin in San Diego County in the trial of former
NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II, who faces possible life imprisonment on
multiple charges of rape, kidnapping and indecent exposure. The allegations
against Winslow, 35, include the rape of a 17-year-old girl in 2003; the rape
of a 54-year-old hitchhiker in 2018; and the rape of a 59-year-old homeless
woman, also in 2018.

--Field Level Media