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Urlacher: Bears' $2M offer was 'an ultimatum'

Published: March 20, 2013 at 08:23 p.m.

Brian Urlacher wanted to end his career with the Chicago Bears, but the linebacker believes the team wasn't serious in negotiations. "I just wish they would have said, 'We don't want you back.'" Read

Gordon thinks NFL will be 'shocked' by Browns' passing game

Published: May 25, 2013 at 02:15 p.m.

The Browns were sluggish on offense last season, but new coach Rob Chudzinski promises to unleash a wide-open passing game in 2013. Wideout Josh Gordon has already seen a difference. Read
Flacco: Intact O-line a 'confidence-booster'

Published: May 25, 2013 at 12:57 p.m.

Joe Flacco applauded the Baltimore Ravens' re-signing of left tackle Bryant McKinnie. The Super Bowl MVP says consistency on the offensive line is "definitely good for me." Read
Teammate says Martin 'more fluid' now as Dolphins' left tackle

Published: May 25, 2013 at 11:38 a.m.

After an offseason of frantic free-agent signings, the success of the Miami Dolphins' rebuilt offense might boil down to the play of Jonathan Martin, who says he's up to the challenge at left tackle. Read
Double the fun: Fasano says Chiefs frequently use two-TE sets

Published: May 25, 2013 at 10:55 a.m.

The Kansas City Chiefs have toyed with the pistol formation during offseason team activities, but that's not all. Reports out of practice suggest the Chiefs' pass-catching tight ends are in for a big year. Read
Jenkins: Saints' Ryan 'similar' to Gregg Williams

Published: May 25, 2013 at 09:57 a.m.

New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins says his new defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, reminds him a whole lot of the guy who used to run the show in the Big Easy, Gregg Williams. Read
Playing catch-up

Published: May 25, 2013 at 09:17 a.m.

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak gushed this month over DeAndre Hopkins, calling the receiver a "special" talent destined to play right away. The rookie still has his work cut out for him, however. Read
Harbaugh: Trestman '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 great fit 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
Vick: I'd beat Kaepernick, RG3 in 40-yard dash

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

Michael Vick says he's faster than RG3, Colin Kaepernick 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.

San Francisco 49ers 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 end up earning Michael Crabtree's spot. 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 contract 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 Dallas Cowboys are switching their defensive scheme under new coordinator Monte Kiffin. Will the change work in Big D? Marc Sessler looks at five teams who are revamping their defenses in 2013. 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 Niners' sleeper wide receiver?

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

Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury has left the San Francisco 49ers searching for his replacement. Could the answer be found inside Colin Kaepernick’s house with undrafted NFL castoff Ricardo Lockette? 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' comeback heads to CFL

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 Canada. 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