Trade rumors around Richard Sherman have been slowly gaining steam for weeks, but with each passing comment from anyone involved in the situation it seems like “rumor” could be “real” at any moment. Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider was on ESPN 710 on Wednesday, and told hosts Brock and Salk that “the news is real” and “that’s on both sides.”
John Schneider to "Brock and Salk" on the Richard Sherman situation: "What you've seen lately in the news is real. That's on both sides."
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) April 5, 2017
Context could certainly be key here, as usual.