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NFL's six most desperate teams for Week 11

Published: Nov. 16, 2012 at 11:31 a.m.

It's getting to be must-win time in cities like Dallas, Detroit and San Diego. Who else made Gregg Rosenthal's list of the teams that need a win the most in Week 12. Read

Jim Harbaugh on mentor: Trestman a 'grand slam hire' for Bears

Published: May 24, 2013 at 06:39 p.m.

Jim Harbaugh says new Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman “taught me everything”. The San Francisco 49ers coach believes his mentor will prove to be a "grand slam hire" for the Bears. Read
Favre settles lawsuit connected to alleged racy text messages

Published: May 24, 2013 at 06:00 p.m.

Brett Favre is back in the news. The retired QB settled a lawsuit out of court that dated back to 2008, which was connected to Favre sending racy text messages to a massage therapist. Read
Top 10 QBs 25 or under: Matthew Stafford

Published: May 24, 2013 at 04:47 p.m.

Matthew Stafford has averaged 5,000 yards over the last two seasons. So why did he take such a big step back in 2012? Gregg Rosenthal examines if Stafford will ever rise to the top of the QB heap. Read
Need for speed

Published: May 24, 2013 at 04:46 p.m.

Michael Vick says he's faster than RG3, Colin Kapernick and every other quarterback in the NFL. And he's willing to prove it in a 40-yard dash -- if someone will accept the challenge. Read
Three-way battle for Crabtree's spot on Niners

Published: May 24, 2013 at 03:49 p.m.

Coach Jim Harbaugh says he's excited about his young receivers, including Quinton Patton and A.J. Jenkins. But a former undrafted free agent might be the one who earns Michael Crabtree's spot this summer. Read
No, Urlacher didn't really retire a Packer

Published: May 24, 2013 at 03:30 p.m.

Brian Urlacher didn't really leave the Chicago Bears to sign a one-day deal with the Green Bay Packers and "go out a winner." Nobody believed it. Well ... almost nobody. Read
Palmer: 'I love' Arians' approach

Published: May 24, 2013 at 02:33 p.m.

Coach Bruce Arians already is drawing favorable reviews from his Arizona Cardinals players, such as Carson Palmer. Although Arians is relatively new to the role, he seems to be a natural. Read
Shanahan: RG3 bound for greatness

Published: May 24, 2013 at 01:29 p.m.

Robert Griffin III is recovering from knee surgery, but if he returns to form, Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan believes RG3 might go down as one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Read
Achilles injury sidelines Seahawks' McCoy

Published: May 24, 2013 at 01:25 p.m.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy is expected to miss at least six to nine months after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon. Read
Goodson expected to practice with Jets 'sometime next week'

Published: May 24, 2013 at 12:22 p.m.

Mike Goodson might return to New York Jets practice soon, despite his arrest earlier this month on drug and gun charges. But will the team welcome the running back's return with open arms? Read
Seymour, Falcons not engaged in serious discussions

Published: May 24, 2013 at 12:17 p.m.

Richard Seymour has been linked to the Atlanta Falcons, but a deal for the free-agent defensive tackle isn't imminent. Seymour plans to play on, despite doubts he might not want to take a pay cut. Read
Five NFL scheme changes to watch: Defense

Published: May 24, 2013 at 11:39 a.m.

The New Orleans Saints hope a Rob Ryan-led defense will return them to form. But the Saints aren't the only team hoping a new defensive scheme will lead to the playoffs. Which defenses hope to rise? Read
Harper gets extension, $4M guaranteed

Published: May 24, 2013 at 11:18 a.m.

Roman Harper looked like he might be the odd man out after the New Orleans Saints drafted Kenny Vaccaro. Not anymore. Ian Rapoport reports Harper signed a contract extension with the Saints. Read
Could Kaepernick's roommate be 49ers' next big wide receiver?

Published: May 24, 2013 at 10:42 a.m.

Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury has left San Francisco 49ers fans desperately searching far and wide for his replacement. Is their answer in Colin Kaepernick’s house? Read
Ray Lewis sets sights on Mount Kilimanjaro

Published: May 24, 2013 at 09:59 a.m.

German geologist Hans Meyer and famed Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1889. The first person to squirrel dance at the top? Stay tuned. Read
Slimmed-down Payton returns to Saints

Published: May 24, 2013 at 09:06 a.m.

After being away from football for a year, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looks a little different. And it's a little frightening. "He's cut. He's ripped up now, man," Jabari Greer says. Read
Allen's future in flux

Published: May 24, 2013 at 08:42 a.m.

Jared Allen wishes the Minnesota Vikings had offered him a long-term extension a few years ago. Entering a contract season, Allen lacks clarity on what his NFL future holds. Read
Mike Williams makes comeback with CFL's Toronto Argonauts

Published: May 24, 2013 at 08:21 a.m.

Remember Mike Williams? Yes, that Mike Williams, a draft bust with the Detroit Lions before joining the Seattle Seahawks, now is making a return to pro football -- this time in the CFL. Read
ATL Debate Club interview: Manish Mehta

Published: May 23, 2013 at 09:47 p.m.

Is Rex Ryan coaching for his job in 2013? Dan Hanzus and Marc Sessler invite beat reporter Manish Mehta to the ATL Debate Club to discuss Ryan's fate, the New York Jets' QB battle and more. Read
Rookie reward: Wilson No. 51 on Top '100'

Published: May 23, 2013 at 09:07 p.m.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was voted No. 51 on NFL Network’s "The Top 100 Players of 2013." Chris Wesseling says it's a fair ranking. Do you agree? Read
Report: Seymour, Falcons start contract discussions

Published: May 23, 2013 at 08:41 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons are trying to keep pace with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks in the NFC arms race. Does this mean they will sign free agent Richard Seymour? Read
Chandler: Knee feels good, will be ready by Bills training camp

Published: May 23, 2013 at 08:14 p.m.

Scott Chandler tore his ACL in late December, but the Buffalo Bills tight end is making positive strides toward a return to action. Chandler believes a training-camp return is realistic. Read
Garcon will miss Redskins OTAs

Published: May 23, 2013 at 08:08 p.m.

Pierre Garcon needed surgery to repair a torn labrum and will miss all of the Washington Redskins' offseason program. How important will Garcon's return be to the Redskins' 2013 chances? Read
Mathieu already enrolled in NFL drug-testing program

Published: May 23, 2013 at 07:39 p.m.

Tyrann Mathieu said when the Arizona Cardinals drafted him that he welcomed all drug testing. We hope he meant it. The safety will be subject to up to 10 tests per month in the NFL. Read
Big Ben: Don't crown young QBs just yet

Published: May 23, 2013 at 07:17 p.m.

Young quarterbacks set the NFL on fire last season, but they still have to win over a few skeptics. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is one of them. Read