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What could Rams have received for Bradford?

Published: Feb. 15, 2013 at 08:43 p.m.

The St. Louis Rams' brass decided last offseason to keep Sam Bradford and trade the No. 2 overall pick. One report says they could have drafted RG3 and landed a high first-round pick instead. Read

Wes Welker: If I have to catch 112 balls ... we're in trouble

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

Wes Welker averaged 112 catches per year during his six seasons with the New England Patriots. He doesn't expect that to happen with the receiver-rich Denver Broncos this season. Read
Cowboys' Claiborne: 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 the Godfather of the "Tampa 2" approach. But it's not 2002 anymore. The Cowboys won't simply use the 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" n year two. Read
Foles gets more reps than Vick: Does it matter?

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

Michael Vick will not 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 RB 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 coach Pete Carroll notes, the workouts are "voluntary." Read
Vikings exec expects to beat Packers in new stadium's opener

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 cyst on back

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
Browns' Turner boosts Weeden, pumps brakes on Hoyer buzz

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 of anyone in the organization. Read
Report: Dolphins safety Jones reverses course, will attend OTAs

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

Reshad Jones sat out on Monday and didn't plan on attending this week's OTAs. But the safety decided to attend after the Miami Dolphins said they would talk about a new contract for him. Read
Broncos safety Moore wants team to sign Woodson

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

Rahim Moore made a memorably 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
Chargers shield Te'o from media: 'We want him talking football'

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 PR man said the Chargers did so to avoid any talk about the "catfish" scandal. 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: tuck the football. Read
NFL teams reportedly moving toward digital medical reports

Published: May 20, 2013 at 08:22 p.m.

NFL teams reportedly have a new tool for knowing how many injuries a player they are interested in has suffered. Think of it as a database of player pain. But not everyone is excited about it. Read
Keenan Allen's fashion faux pas for Chargers

Published: May 20, 2013 at 07:20 p.m.

Keenan Allen now is a San Diego Charger. That means it's time to put the Oakland Raiders merchandise in storage. Allen didn't, and he quickly learned that doesn't fly with Chargers fans. Read
NFL community reacts to Oklahoma tornado

Published: May 20, 2013 at 06:38 p.m.

NFL players, including native Oklahomans Wes Welker and Gerald McCoy, and other league luminaries took to Twitter on Monday after a deadly storm hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. Read
'Skins GM: 'Too early to tell' if RG3 will be good for training camp

Published: May 20, 2013 at 06:11 p.m.

Bruce Allen wants to see Robert Griffin III back on the field as much as anyone, but the Washington Redskins GM isn't making any predictions about the QB's return to the field. Read
Gronk has forearm surgery; doctors say infection gone

Published: May 20, 2013 at 05:50 p.m.

Will Rob Gronkowski be ready for New England Patriots training camp? News of Monday's successful forearm surgery is a positive step for the star tight end. Read
Top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under: Josh Freeman

Published: May 20, 2013 at 05:48 p.m.

Josh Freeman has a lot to prove to Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano. But after watching tape, Gregg Rosenthal placed Freeman on his list of top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under. Read
Revis: Injury hasn't eroded my skills

Published: May 20, 2013 at 04:10 p.m.

Darrelle Revis said he believes he'll be the same player as before when he returns from surgery. But even a less-than-perfect Revis might be enough to help the Tampa Bay Buccaneers compete. Read
Second-round pick Woods signs four-year contract with Bills

Published: May 20, 2013 at 04:07 p.m.

Second-round pick Robert Woods signed a four-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, the team announced. The rookie wide receiver will give the team a dynamic pass catcher. Read
Seahawks sign second-round draft pick Michael to four-year deal

Published: May 20, 2013 at 03:59 p.m.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed second-round pick Christine Michael to a four-year contract. The rookie running back is expected to challenge for snaps behind Marshawn Lynch. Read
Goodson reappears, while Woody looks for justice

Published: May 20, 2013 at 03:02 p.m.

How will the New York Jets handle Mike Goodson after his arrest? The RB reportedly appeared at OTAs, while owner Woody Johnson said the team is for "truth, justice and the American way." Read
League, union working toward having 2014 draft in May

Published: May 20, 2013 at 02:48 p.m.

The NFL's effort to change its offseason calendar is starting to make some progress. The first potential domino to fall? The month when the league will hold the 2014 NFL Draft. Read
Waiting for Te'o

Published: May 20, 2013 at 02:29 p.m.

It looks like Manti Te'o finally will catch a break. A San Diego Chargers spokesman announced Monday that the rookie linebacker will be unavailable to the press until June's minicamp. Read