Report says Dolphins bought tape of Brady

The Miami Dolphins might have had a little help preparing for Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

The Palm Beach Post reported that at least two Miami defenders said the team acquired game tape that included audio of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady making calls at the line. The Dolphins won, 21-0.

The paper reported that the two players said the team “bought” the tapes. Coach Nick Saban, when asked, said that wasn’t the case; the team simply used past television telecasts.

“It’s on TV,” Saban said. “You always try to get the other team’s cadence. I’m sure they try to get ours, so you know when a guy’s checking off, when he isn’t checking off.”

*

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is trying to end the Cincinnati Bengals’ continuing problems with the law.

Goodell called Bengals President Mike Brown on Monday to offer his help. Eight Bengals players have been arrested this year -- three since the commissioner visited with the team Sept. 20.

“Obviously, when you have incidents that don’t reflect well on the National Football League, you have to deal with that aggressively,” Goodell said.

Goodell also cast doubt on Los Angeles getting an NFL franchise in the near future.

“I think there has been a misunderstanding in the past that we have to be in Los Angeles,” Goodell said. “I think we’ve proven that we don’t have to be in Los Angeles.

“Los Angeles is a wonderful community. It’s got great sports fans. It’s got great football fans. It’s got great NFL fans. We want to be back there. But only on the basis of being successful for the community and for the NFL.”

*

Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Joe Woods was charged with two counts of drunk driving. Woods was pulled over by a state trooper shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday while driving south on Highway 169 in suburban Minnetonka, according to police.

*

The Dallas Cowboys unveiled plans for their new $1 billion stadium, which will have the distinctive hole-in-the-roof design and a sliding lid to keep the elements out. The stadium will feature a glowing, glass facade, sliding doors on both ends and at least 80,000 seats.

*

The Miami Dolphins put Daunte Culpepper on injured reserve, ruling out any chance of the quarterback returning from knee problems that kept him sidelined for much of his first season in with the team.... The Detroit Lions put running back Kevin Jones on injured reserve, ending his season two days after he injured his left foot.... The Giants released linebacker Chris Claiborne, a former standout at USC, and signed guard-tackle Steve Edwards.... Seattle receiver Darrell Jackson, the NFL leader in touchdown receptions, is out for Thursday night’s game against San Francisco because of a toe injury. There is no timetable for his return.