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Reed leaves Texans' facility without a deal

Published: March 15, 2013 at 03:01 p.m.

What seemed like a sure signing now is up in the air. Ed Reed left the Houston Texans' facility without a contract, and nothing is expected to go down Friday. Could he return to Baltimore after all? Read

Saban believes McClain 'being fair' to Ravens despite retirement

Published: May 18, 2013 at 03:27 p.m.

Rolando McClain signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens in early April, only to announce his retirement a month later. Nick Saban says his former player has been fair to the Ravens. Read
Goodson teammate says RB likely done with Jets after arrest

Published: May 18, 2013 at 03:09 p.m.

The N.Y. Jets haven't yet announced if they will release Mike Goodson after his arrest, but at least one teammate believes the running back could be on his way out of Florham Park. Read
Playing both sides

Published: May 18, 2013 at 01:44 p.m.

Eagles coach Chip Kelly continued his out-of-the-box tinkering with Philly's roster this week, trying wide receiver Jason Avant and tight end Clay Harbor on defense. Read
Foote says Steelers 'pissed off we didn't make the playoffs'

Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:40 p.m.

Larry Foote says the Pittsburgh Steelers are angry after finishing 8-8 last season, and the Baltimore Ravens’ Super Bowl win only added coals to the fire. Read
Vick: My critics 'ignorant' about football

Published: May 18, 2013 at 12:05 p.m.

Michael Vick says the people who speak out against him are just ignorant about football. But are they? Analysis of the Eagles quarterback's play might prove otherwise. Read
Freeney, Chargers agree to two-year, $8.75M contract

Published: May 18, 2013 at 11:32 a.m.

Dwight Freeney and the San Diego Chargers reached an agreement Saturday on a two-year, $8.75 million contract, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported per a source. Read
Fitzgerald: 2012 was 'most frustrating season' I've had in NFL

Published: May 18, 2013 at 10:41 a.m.

Larry Fitzgerald's talents were wasted last season. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver couldn't make up for the team's mess at quarterback, and admitted, "I've never had a year like that." Read
Titus Young talked with ex-teammate about mental disorder

Published: May 18, 2013 at 09:49 a.m.

Before Titus Young was arrested three times in a single week, the free-agent receiver opened up about his mental disorder to his former teammate, Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch. Read
Mario Williams sent ex-fiancée disturbing texts, lawyer alleges

Published: May 17, 2013 at 08:47 p.m.

Mario Williams filed a lawsuit against his ex-fiancee to recover a $785,000 engagement ring. But her lawyer says the Buffalo Bills defensive end was the one who broke it off and peppered his client with texts. Read
Guest list: Te'o+0

Published: May 17, 2013 at 08:08 p.m.

Maxim poked fun at Manti Te'o by naming Lennay Kekua to its annual "Hot 100" list. The San Diego Chargers rookie took the jab in stride, appearing at a party honoring the fake girlfriend. Read
The need for speed in Dallas

Published: May 17, 2013 at 07:33 p.m.

Bruce Carter is one of the NFL's fastest linebackers. But can he fill the critical Derrick Brooks-style role in Dallas Cowboys coordinator Monte Kiffin's Tampa 2 defense? Read
NFL to talk Pro Bowl changes next week

Published: May 17, 2013 at 05:51 p.m.

A draft? Captains picking teams? Those might be on the table at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston as ways to reinvigorate the Pro Bowl, Albert Breer reported. Read
Father knows best: RG3's dad says QB is 'doing extremely well'

Published: May 17, 2013 at 04:45 p.m.

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III set a goal to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, and his father -- RG2 -- believes his son is making steady progress. Read
New Bills GM Whaley: I played integral part in drafting EJ Manuel

Published: May 17, 2013 at 04:35 p.m.

It appears former boss Buddy Nix wasn't in the driver's seat when the Buffalo Bills drafted quarterback EJ Manuel. Find out what new general manager Doug Whaley revealed on "NFL Total Access." Read
Seahawks' Irvin suspended four games for PED policy violation

Published: May 17, 2013 at 04:33 p.m.

Bruce Irvin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 season, the Seattle Seahawks said Friday, after the linebacker violated the NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy. Read
Gronkowski might require surgery for chronic back pain

Published: May 17, 2013 at 04:07 p.m.

Rob Gronkowski recently received good news on the state of his surgically repaired forearm, but the New England Patriots tight end now is battling chronic back pain that could derail his progress. Read
Burress: Sanchez will turn corner, 'become a good' QB for Jets

Published: May 17, 2013 at 03:04 p.m.

Mark Sanchez recently was ripped by one wideout, but another came to his defense: Former teammate Plaxico Burress, who had nothing but praise for the New York Jets quarterback. Read
Report: Campbell bests Weeden in OTAs

Published: May 17, 2013 at 01:34 p.m.

The quarterback battle in Cleveland is far from the NFL's sexiest signal-caller derby, but Brandon Weeden might want to keep an eye on a reportedly pumped-up Jason Campbell. Read
49ers WR Jenkins will 'surprise a lot of people,' Lockette says

Published: May 17, 2013 at 01:04 p.m.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver A.J. Jenkins suffered a disastrous rookie campaign, but one hopeful teammate says Jenkins will make Niner nation proud this season. Read
Mike Smith: Super Bowl miss in Falcons' past

Published: May 17, 2013 at 01:02 p.m.

The Atlanta Falcons might have come up 10 yards shy of a Super Bowl appearance last season, but head coach Mike Smith won't allow his team to look back and wonder what could have been. Read
The Wright diet

Published: May 17, 2013 at 12:33 p.m.

Kendall Wright's biggest indulgence had been junk food, but the Tennessee Titans wide receiver changed his bad eating habits this offseason. He enters organized team activities 14 pounds lighter. Read
Stallworth OK'd to return to football

Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:56 a.m.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that veteran wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been cleared to resume football activities on the heels of his March hot-air balloon accident. Read
ATL writers weigh in on NFL QBs debate

Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:13 a.m.

Around The League's Marc Sessler unveiled Friday his list of the top QBs in the NFL. The ATL guys weigh in on what Sessler got right and wrong, including Ben Roethlisberger's ranking. Read
The best ... and all the rest

Published: May 17, 2013 at 11:02 a.m.

Is Tom Brady the best around, or has another signal-caller stolen the crown? Marc Sessler takes on the task of trying to rank the top quarterbacks in football. Read
Cowboys' Smith believes family stole $1M via financial advisor

Published: May 17, 2013 at 10:19 a.m.

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith was forced to take legal action against his siblings, mother and stepfather after being harassed for money. Smith recently told his harrowing story. Read