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Hoyer, Kafka to work out for QB-starved Steelers

Published: Nov. 19, 2012 at 10:47 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Steelers need depth at quarterback -- and fast. Enter Brian Hoyer and Mike Kafka, both of whom will audition for a spot behind new starter Charlie Batch. Read

Goodell: Our thoughts are with people of Oklahoma

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:34 p.m.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell opened his press conference at the 2013 NFL Spring Meeting in Boston by reflecting on the devastation caused by a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday. Read
League focuses on stadium experience at NFL Spring Meeting

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:27 p.m.

Owners made it very clear what they were going to focus on at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston. Among other things, fan experience, which includes a multi-year agreement with Microsoft. Read
Romo says he's no '8-8 quarterback'; should Jones carry blame?

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:08 p.m.

The Dallas Cowboys have been an 8-8 operation the last two seasons but quarterback Tony Romo says he's anything but average. Read
Top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under: Andy Dalton

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:06 p.m.

Andy Dalton of the Cincinnati Bengals has reached the playoffs twice in two NFL seasons. That earns him a spot on the top 10 QBs 25 or under, but Dalton is far from a finished product. Read
'I can't do it alone'

Published: May 21, 2013 at 04:13 p.m.

Stephen Ross wants the Super Bowl back in South Florida, but it won't happen in 2016 or 2017. So when? The Miami Dolphins owner says he'll need public dollars to make it happen. Read
Romo says cyst was found after he signed $108M Cowboys deal

Published: May 21, 2013 at 03:44 p.m.

The Dallas Cowboys signed Tony Romo to a six-year, $108 million contract extension in March. Unfortunately for both sides, Romo's already missing time because of an unforeseen health issue. Read
Pats owner Kraft hopes Gronk will be available for 'full season'

Published: May 21, 2013 at 02:55 p.m.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft can't be certain that Rob Gronkowski will be available for the entire season, but he's optimistic. Read
San Francisco to host Super Bowl L; Houston lands LI

Published: May 21, 2013 at 02:50 p.m.

The Super Bowl heads back to the Bay Area for the first time since 1985. NFL owners voted Tuesday to award Super Bowl L to San Francisco and Super Bowl LI to Houston. Read
Unfair comparison

Published: May 21, 2013 at 02:19 p.m.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola might be expected to pick up where Wes Welker left off on the New England Patriots, but Amendola isn't concerning himself with comparisons to Welker. Read
Love vents on Pats: They treat longtime veterans like rookies

Published: May 21, 2013 at 02:04 p.m.

Kyle Love sounded off on the New England Patriots' move to cut him after a blood test revealed he had Type 2 diabetes. Love says, "That's how they run their business up there." Read
Report: Seahawks waive Portis weeks after QB's DUI arrest

Published: May 21, 2013 at 01:36 p.m.

Josh Portis' time in Seattle has come to an end. The reserve quarterback reportedly was waived Tuesday by the Seattle Seahawks following his arrest this month for suspicion of DUI. Read
Mornhinweg: Jets' QB competition might be over by mid-June

Published: May 21, 2013 at 12:55 p.m.

Mark Sanchez or Geno Smith? It's the question of the offseason for New York Jets fans. Will a winner emerge quickly, or are fans doomed to a long summer of speculation? Read
Less is more?

Published: May 21, 2013 at 11:41 a.m.

It might not be a good thing for the Denver Broncos if Wes Welker hits the 112-reception mark. "If I have to catch 112 balls, that probably means we're in trouble," Welker says. Read
Claiborne: Cowboys' defense won't be a true Cover 2 scheme

Published: May 21, 2013 at 11:35 a.m.

The Dallas Cowboys' defense is run by Monte Kiffin, the brains behind the Tampa 2 approach. But it's not 2002 anymore. Morris Claiborne says the Cowboys aren't running the same old scheme. Read
Carroll: Wilson 'million miles ahead' of 2012

Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:34 a.m.

Russell Wilson grew up quickly last season, but Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says his young quarterback already has shown signs of being "miles ahead" in Year 2. Read
Foles gets more reps than Vick, but does it matter?

Published: May 21, 2013 at 09:43 a.m.

Michael Vick won't be handed the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback job this season. Nick Foles keeps getting a lot of work with the first team. Is that a sign that Foles has the inside track? Read
'Beast Mode' missing: Healthy Lynch skips Seahawks OTAs

Published: May 21, 2013 at 08:59 a.m.

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch didn't show up at organized team activities despite being healthy. As Seahawks coach Pete Carroll notes, the workouts are "voluntary." Read
Fuel added to fire of bitter rivalry?

Published: May 21, 2013 at 08:38 a.m.

Lester Bagley, a Minnesota Vikings executive, said he expects Adrian Peterson and the Vikings to run over the rival Green Bay Packers at the opening of the new stadium in 2016. Read
Romo to miss OTAs after surgery to remove back cyst

Published: May 21, 2013 at 07:38 a.m.

Tony Romo had a nagging back issue and decided to take care of it now for precautionary reasons. But that means the Dallas Cowboys quarterback will be absent from organized team activities. Read
Norv boosts Weeden

Published: May 21, 2013 at 07:31 a.m.

Offensive coordinator Norv Turner gave the strongest endorsement of second-year Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden out of anyone in the organization. Read
Report: Dolphins safety Jones reverses course, will attend OTAs

Published: May 21, 2013 at 06:35 a.m.

Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones sat out Monday's practice and didn't plan on attending this week's OTAs. But Jones now reportedly has changed his mind after the Dolphins made some assurances. Read
Moore wouldn't balk if Woodson joins Broncos

Published: May 21, 2013 at 06:04 a.m.

Rahim Moore made a memorable mistake in the Denver Broncos' playoff loss last season, but the youngster hopes the team signs free agent Charles Woodson so he can learn from the veteran. Read
Why are Chargers shielding Te'o from media?

Published: May 20, 2013 at 11:04 p.m.

The San Diego Chargers announced they will not make Manti Te'o available to the press until June. The team's chief public-relations man spoke about the thinking behind that decision. Read
Bears OL Carimi out to prove he's not a bust

Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.

Gabe Carimi might not be working out with Chicago Bears teammates, but the former first-round pick is working in Arizona with the goal of becoming known as more than just a first-round bust. Read
Get a grip, Mike

Published: May 20, 2013 at 09:38 p.m.

If Chip Kelly is a football god in Philly, then behold his latest miracle: Eagles quarterback Michael Vick recently said Kelly taught him an NFL fundamental -- how to tuck the football. Read