The Patriots file tampering charges against the Houston Texans

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HOUSTON (SportsRadio 610) - The New England Patriots have filed tampering charges against the Houston Texans for the attempted hire of Nick Caserio according to a tweet from ESPN's Adam Schefter

The Patriots filed tampering charges Wednesday against the Houston Texans for the attempted general manager hire of Nick Caserio, league sources told ESPN.The NFL now is expected to gather relevant informant to open its investigation against Houston, per sources.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 12, 2019

According the Schefter, the NFL is expected to open an investigation once it's gathered relevant information.

The NFL's definition of tampering.

"The term tampering, as used within the National Football League, refers to any interference by a member club with the employer-employee relationship of another club or any attempt by a club to impermissibly induce a person to seek employment with that club or with the NFL."
SportsRadio 610's Texans Insider, John McClain, confirms the charges of tampering.

Confirming @AdamSchefter report that Patriots filed tampering charges against Texans for trying to hire Nick Caserio.

— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) June 12, 2019

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