Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Phil Loadholt has decided to call it a career. The 30-year-old former second-round draft pick is retiring from the NFL after six seasons with the Vikings.

Could this Minnesota team be even better than the 2009 squad that got one win from the Super Bowl? Conor Orr eyes the stories to watch in Vikings camp -- like enticing rookie Laquon Treadwell.

With training camp around the corner Around The NFL previews the NFC North. Can the Detroit Lions survive without Megatron?

In a salary cap league with every rule designed to promote parity, there are no perfect depth charts. Here's a quick look at one area that each NFC team has to worry about heading into the season.

The Texans made a flurry of roster improvements, including landing a new QB (Brock Osweiler). But in his ranking of the six best offseasons, Gil Brandt puts one team far ahead of Houston.

Plenty of players will be battling for starting positions, but who will rise to the top? Gregg Rosenthal breaks down his lists of projected starters for each team in the NFC North.

The injuries continue to pile up this week. Cowboys OG Zack Martin and Bills running back LeSean McCoy both went down during Tuesday's practice.

Buffalo Bills rookie running back Karlos Williams was hospitalized with an unknown injury on Monday, coach Rex Ryan said after the team's joint practice with the Cleveland Browns.

With only three preseason games on the schedule, Saturday was poised to be a relatively quiet night in the NFL. As it turned out, there was plenty to digest from the day's action.

The Vikings' offense -- and Adrian Peterson -- suffered a big blow Saturday night when starting right tackle Phil Loadholt went down with a torn Achilles in preseason action vs. the Bucs.

How has Adrian Peterson looked in on-field action after missing most of the 2014 season? Randy Moss has the latest on that and other Vikings goings-on in his camp report from Minnesota.

Which college football program is best at producing NFL offensive tackles? We're taking a look back at the past 15 NFL drafts to determine which school is the real "OT U."

Pitt OT T.J. Clemmings went in the fourth round to the Minnesota Vikings. But despite the relatively modest draft status, NFL Media analyst Mike Mayock said he still thinks Clemmings "is a starting right tackle in his league Day 1."

Cleveland Browns safety Tashaun Gipson suffered a Grade 3 MCL injury Sunday and will be out at least until the playoffs. Gipson was the NFL's interceptions leader.

Brett Hundley and Marcus Mariota have been mild disappointments so far this season, and scouts are wondering if they will need to play in NFL offenses similar to the ones they led in college.

The Seattle Seahawks are reigning Super Bowl champions, but even they can improve. Daniel Jeremiah identifies prospects who could bolster Pete Carroll's roster -- like USC product Marqise Lee.

The Oakland Raiders lost in lopsided fashion to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but perhaps more importantly, they lost key starters Terrelle Pryor and Darren McFadden to injury.

The Seattle Seahawks, with Percy Harvin, are loaded. The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions seem primed for comeback seasons. Gregg Rosenthal breaks down how free agency has impacted the NFC.

This year's free-agent crop is a lot like this year's draft class: What it lacks in star power, it makes up for in depth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks the best players on the market this year.

The Minnesota Vikings spent much of Tuesday focusing on bringing back key players from the 2012 season. Welcome back, Erin Henderson and Jerome Felton.

Offensive line play has been one of the Chicago Bears' weak spots the post three seasons. On Tuesday, the Bears made a step toward fixing their woes by locking up Jermon Bushrod.

Looking for an offensive-line upgrade? Chris Wesseling breaks down the options from Jake Long to Andre Smith. We rank the top players and reveal which teams will be seeking help up front.

Take one highly sought-after offensive tackle off the free-agent market, Phil Loadholt struck a deal to remain with the Minnesota Vikings.

Jake Long and Phil Loadholt could provide the answer to the Chicago Bears' quarterback-protection problems. Could the team land both offensive linemen in free agency?