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Signals in focus

NFL security confiscated a video camera and its tape from a New England Patriots employee on the team's sideline during Sunday's game against the Jets in a suspected spying incident, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported today.

Asked about the report, a Patriots spokesman said the team had no comment. The spokesman said it was an internal matter.

The story was first reported by Scout.com.

The ESPN report notes that the NFL's competition committee could hold a conference call on the matter. The NFL's competition committee includes Titans coach Jeff Fisher (co-chairman), Falcons general manager Rich McKay (co-chairman), Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, Giants executive vice president/CEO John Mara, Lions general manager Matt Millen, Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome, Colts president Bill Polian and Panthers president Mark Richardson.