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Sunday, May 27, 2012
  • No grace period for Luck

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 04:46 p.m.

    Andrew Luck has been an official member of the Indianapolis Colts for only a month, but the No. 1 overall pick is already shouldering the weight of a franchise before his first snap. Read

  • See you in New Orleans?

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 03:57 p.m.

    With a new regime in Miami, the Dolphins have already set some lofty goals for next season. Karlos Dansby is the latest player to get in on the action, saying the stars are aligned for a Super Bowl run. Read

  • Saints reward RB Ivory

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 03:53 p.m.

    The New Orleans Saints added on a signing bonus to running back Chris Ivory's contract, making up for the salary he lost last year after a longer-than-needed stint on the physically unable to perform list. Read

  • Woodley: Steelers should have 'easily beat' Tebow, Broncos

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 03:22 p.m.

    Tim Tebow and the Broncos shocked the Steelers in the first-round of the playoffs. It's a loss that still hurts linebacker Lamar Woodley, who is using the defeat as motivation. Read

  • Rams rework QB Bradford's contract

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 03:15 p.m.

    Sam Bradford and the St. Louis Rams tweaked the quarterback's contract two weeks ago as half of the $12 million in his base salary was converted to a roster bonus. Read

  • Bush unsure of Dolphins' new up-tempo offense under Philbin

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 02:59 p.m.

    New Dolphins coach Joe Philbin’s freshly installed offense puts an emphasis on speed. Reggie Bush noted the increased tempo but wonders if his teammates can sustain the pace for an entire game. Read

  • Ex-Texan Brisiel teaching OC Knapp's new system to Raiders

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 02:55 p.m.

    With the Oakland Raiders implementing a zone-blocking scheme under new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, the team is expecting free-agent acquisition Mike Brisiel to act as a coach on the field. Read

  • Manning already assuming role of teacher during Broncos OTAs

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 01:39 p.m.

    Peyton Manning is taking little time to establish his presence with his new team. Despite having just joined the Denver Broncos, the signal-caller is already assuming the role of a teacher. Read

  • Report: 'Hawks WR Williams reverted to old 'lazy' habits in 2011

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 01:29 p.m.

    Seattle wide receiver Mike Williams failed to follow up his breakout 2010 campaign last season, with some suggesting that poor work habits contributed to his drop in production. Read

  • Beason appreciates Panthers bringing in reinforcements at LB

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 01:19 p.m.

    Injuries took their toll on the Carolina Panthers' defense last season, and no one knows that better than Jon Beason. But the linebacker is happy to have more support in case more players are sidelined. Read

  • Lions DT Fairley arrested for DUI, attempting to elude police

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 12:52 p.m.

    Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley was arrested in Alabama on Sunday morning for driving under the influence and attempting to elude police. Read

  • Switching gears

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 12:35 p.m.

    As a football coach, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh has had to learn to move beyond various disappointments. But now his Indianapolis 500 racing team is drawing from the leader's example. Read

  • Broncos' Thomas mentors ex-college teammate, Jets WR Hill

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.

    Demaryius Thomas is well versed in the difficulties of transitioning from Georgia Tech's triple-option offense to the NFL. Now an established pass-catcher, Thomas is lending a hand to his former college teammate, Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill. Read

  • Green working to become Bengals' leader in second season

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 10:17 a.m.

    A.J. Green earned a horde of accolades for his rookie-year performance. But the Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver is using this offseason to become a standout in the locker room as well as on the field. Read

  • Ninkovich not threatened by Patriots adding Jones, Hightower

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 09:52 a.m.

    The Patriots sent a clear message with their two first-round draft picks: Defensive reinforcements are on the way. But linebacker Rob Ninkovich doesn't take the two additions as a threat. Read

  • Houston says Lions' oft-criticized secondary is underrated

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 09:25 a.m.

    The Detroit Lions' secondary was one of the league's most ridiculed units last season. But cornerback Chris Houston says his team's defensive backfield Read

  • Mathews preparing to shoulder bigger workload for Chargers

    Published: May 27, 2012 at 08:21 a.m.

    The Chargers expected Ryan Mathews to be their running back of the future since they drafted him in 2010. Now, the former first-round pick is getting ready to carry a heavier workload in his third season. Read

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