Walsh To Flap Gums May 13

The NFL just issued a release stating that former New England Patriots camera operator Matt Walsh is - after much wrangling - heading to the Commissioner's office on May 13.

Walsh, who intimated knowledge of diablolical taping practices by the Patriots while he was an employee in the video department in 2001 and 2002, has been wrangling for protection from the NFL in return for speaking. Currently a golf pro in Hawaii, Walsh won't be on the East Coast until May 13.

The statement by the league reads in part: "The agreement also requires Mr. Walsh to return any tapes and other items in his possession that belong to the Patriots (my note: there have been published photos of Walsh with a roomful of Patriots balls and memorabilia). In return, the NFL and the Patriots have promised not to sue Mr. Walsh. They also will indemnify him from any expenses, including legal fees that he incurs in connection with the interview."

Goodell will meet with the media following the Walsh debriefing.

UPDATE: Pats release statement 

STATEMENT BY THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS ON NFL AGREEMENT TO MEET WITH MATT WALSH:

The New England Patriots are pleased to learn that Matt Walsh is finally willing to come forward to meet with the NFL. We are eagerly anticipating his honest disclosures to Commissioner Goodell next month and the return of all the materials he took during his time of employment. We fully expect this meeting to conclude the league’s investigation into a damaging and false allegation that was originally levied against the team on the day before this year’s Super Bowl. ...