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By the time December rolls around, we know who the NFL's elite teams are. We've sorted out the disappointments, filtered through the flashes in the pan, excused the wannabes from the conversation. And we wait. Finally, in January, the best teams... more

IRVING, Texas -- If you were surprised when New York Jets coach Rex Ryan pulled starting quarterback Mark Sanchez in Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, you weren't alone. The parents of second-year signal-caller Greg McElroy, who would take... more

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jason Garrett threw 294 passes in a mostly nondescript NFL career. Even the most ardent of Dallas Cowboys fans barely remembers those not featured in his Thanksgiving Day comeback against the Green Bay Packers in 1994. The life of a... more

As we do every week, let's take a swing around the NFL, here's looking at nine stories that caught my attention... Intriguing Results Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, the Philadelphia Eagles will have Nick Foles starting at quarterback again.... more

Ron Schwane/Associated Press The Cleveland Browns have young talent, like CB Joe Haden (23), but haven't produced a winning season since 2007. Joe Banner's exploration process began almost immediately upon taking his new job in October. Handed... more

Here is your Week 13 primer, with games ranked in order of intrigue: MUST-SEE GAMES Why this game is No. 1: So, New York Giants defensive lineman Justin Tuck has nightmares about Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III ? Well, he's... more

Michael Vick continues to attempt to protect his body with new equipment as his ailments stack up. According to a spokesman for UNEQUAL Technologies, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback will don a prototype product under his helmet to ward off... more

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The raw emotion hit them hard, far harder than they hit any New York Giants. In the locker room, shortly after the crowd had emptied into the parking lot and the home team had ascended in the standings, the Green Bay Packers tried... more

As we do every week, let's take a swing around the NFL and look at a bunch of stories that have grabbed my attention... So, what's been up? 1. It's not his fault, but Tim Tebow has distracted us. We've spent all this time focusing on his inclusion in... more

Back in July, Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk sat in a sponsor's tent alongside the practice range prior to the American Heritage Celebrity Golf Tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nev. The 2011 season was behind him, the new season was set to begin in a... more

ARLINGTON, Texas -- After nearly 70 minutes of football, and nearly 40 minutes after the Dallas Cowboys finally started acting like the game had begun, the Cowboys lined up for the game-winning field goal. Kicker Dan Bailey narrowed his vision, went... more

As we do every week, let's take a swing around the NFL and have a look at a bunch of stories that have grabbed my attention... So, what's been up? 1. The Cleveland Browns are in Dallas on Sunday , gearing up to play the Cowboys. Among other things --... more

The NFL will unveil its version of a street fight on Sunday. Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers . They should hold it in an alley. A dark one. Check out the best photos from this classic rivalry. It seems the AFC North always goes to one of these... more

It took a mere 25 minutes in front of a grand jury for Adrian Peterson's legal issues to go away. Peterson traveled to Houston on Monday, met with a grand jury Tuesday, and when he left, the Minnesota Vikings running back had his wish: The resisting... more

PHILADELPHIA -- The most popular player in Philadelphia trotted onto the field with the offense, chin strap buckled, ears closed. There were seven minutes, 41 seconds left before halftime, and the majority of the packed Lincoln Financial Field crowd was... more

The Kansas City Chiefs have placed defensive end Glenn Dorsey on the injured-reserve list, ending his season, according to a source who has spoken with the player. Dorsey is expected to leave Kansas City after the season. He will be a free agent. The... more

As we do every week, let's take a swing around the NFL, looking at a bunch of stories that caught my attention... So, what's been up? 1. The Cowboys are a run-first team. Or, I should say, they were. That was their thought going into the season,... more

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys executive Stephen Jones wouldn't entertain the notion that under-fire coach Jason Garrett is coaching for his job over the course of the 2012 season. Breer: Payton to Dallas possible Albert Breer explains why the idea... more

It's a schedule maker's dream. All you want on a Sunday night, when the bulk of the week's games are finished and America is sitting down in front of the TV, is to have two elite teams going head-to-head, settling an argument on the field. That's Sunday... more

The Dallas Cowboys have signed linebacker Gary Guyton, according to a source who has spoken with the player. Harrison: Week 10 Power Rankings What is the league pecking order through nine weeks of play? Elliot Harrison reshuffles the NFL deck at... more

ATLANTA -- After dispatching the Dallas Cowboys with the nation watching, after earning their eighth victory in eight tries during a stunningly ho-hum 2012 season, the Atlanta Falcons had plenty to celebrate. How did star tight end and elder statesman... more

As we do every week, let's take a swing around the NFL, looking at a bunch of random things ... So, what's been up? 1. The 49ers defense got game. Serious game. Four of the past five games, they've allowed fewer than six points. Of course, the only... more

Rapoport: Week 9 game rankings What's the best game on the Week 9 slate? The worst? Ian Rapoport provides a pecking order in his Rap Sheet Rankings. More ... ARLINGTON, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys' confidence in quarterback Tony Romo remains... more

If you made rash judgments after Week 1, shame on you. You thought the New York Giants would really go into the tank after the Dallas Cowboys took it to them in New Jersey with the world watching? You thought the Pittsburgh Steelers were old, slow and... more

ARLINGTON, Texas -- When Dez Bryant leapt into the air, secured the ball and landed hard on his hip, Cowboys Stadium erupted. The Dallas Cowboys had emailed season-ticket holders before this rivalry bout against the New York Giants and asked for noise,... more

The Dallas Cowboys signed safety Barry Church to a four-year contract extension worth $12.4 million with $3.9 million guaranteed, a source who has been briefed on the deal said Friday. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 8 Daniel Jeremiah identifies five... more

The records could be as lopsided as a seesaw. The Dallas Cowboys could be winless, the New York Giants could be undefeated, and I'd still sidle up to any bar (or press-box table) and watch this showdown with great anticipation. The emotions, the history... more

HOUSTON -- Terrell Suggs sat at his empty locker, fiddled with his diamond earrings, and considered what the next few days will be like. The reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year had made a dramatic return just six months after suffering a serious... more

The Dallas Cowboys expect wide receiver Dez Bryant to play Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, according to a team source. Bryant is listed as questionable with a groin injury. The wide receiver will test out the injury before the game and will be... more

It is the rivalry that gave us Rex Ryan's assertion that he wasn't being hired to kiss Bill Belichick's rings. (Later, the New England Patriots coach admitted no one had actually ever done that.) It brought Revis Island to the national stage, thanks to... more

CHICAGO -- The NFL announced Tuesday a second London game during the 2013 season, hosted by the Minnesota Vikings. Power Poll: Falcons soar to top The unbeaten Atlanta Falcons surged to the top of the latest Power Poll, but who's No. 2 -- and what did... more

CHICAGO -- NFL owners are looking at possibly opening a "tampering window" that would allow teams and players and agents to talk to each other before a potential free agent's contract is up. That's one topic the NFL Competition Committee will discuss... more

HOUSTON -- It had not been an easy week for Aaron Rodgers. Even if the Green Bay Packers quarterback tries his hardest to ignore the criticism or the praise, his friends tell him what's being said, and in the rare moments he flips on a TV, he sees it in... more

If you glanced at the schedule before the season, Green Bay Packers at Houston Texans was an obvious game to circle. A presumptive Super Bowl favorite with a balanced attack vs. a team with plenty of potential trying to find its way. Bet you never... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay raced out of a joyous locker room and ducked into a waiting car surrounded by security. Under his arm, the Indianapolis Colts owner held a football, gripping it as tightly as receiver Reggie Wayne gripped that final touchdown... more

Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano, who was diagnosed with leukemia last week, sent an email to each of his players earlier in the week. Jeremiah: Key matchups in Week 5 Daniel Jeremiah provides the six biggest matchups on this weekend's docket,... more

There's no doubt: Last year was a phenomenal year for the NFL. It was impossible to leave any weekend unfulfilled, right up until a heart-stopping Super Bowl XLVI . Yet ... I couldn't help but feel like something was missing. For the first time... more

ARLINGTON, Texas -- As time mercifully wound down, when the clock wouldn't allow any more Dallas Cowboys mistakes, a slow clap began to build among the faithful at Cowboys Stadium. The Chicago Bears faithful, that is. "Oh, we travel well," Bears... more

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Anthony Spencer will not play in Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears because of a pectoral injury. Earlier, two sources with knowledge of Spencer's condition were optimistic he might be available to play, but... more

HOUSTON -- Standing at his locker, still dressed in his uniform 45 minutes after a game that was actually over by the fourth quarter, Duane Brown pondered the question. As the Houston Texans' left tackle, he has all the answers, and on the field, few are... more

When in doubt, you can't go wrong with a fierce, nasty NFC East feud. Where New York Giants pass rusher Osi Umenyiora is forced to defend himself against being called "a ballerina" by Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy , who makes no apologies... more

Michael Prengler/Associated Press Despite taking numerous shots on Sunday, Tony Romo stood tall in the pocket and led the Dallas Cowboys to a win. ARLINGTON, Texas -- It's not a statistic you can quantify. It doesn't show up in the postgame box... more

PHILADELPHIA -- DeMeco Ryans looks you in the eye, truly attempting to answer your question. What you receive instead is an earnest shrug. Why is Ryans the way he is? That's just the way he is. Always has been. "In any sport I play, it's always been... more

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate has been fined for his high block on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee in Sunday's game , according to a person who has spoken with Tate. Players routinely receive information on fines on Wednesday. Instant... more

After two weeks of football, we know so little. Thought you learned something in Week 1? Bet that changed in Week 2. Media darlings like the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and New York Jets landed with loud thuds thanks to ugly offensive displays. Some... more

For the second time in less than a month, the Oakland Raiders are hosting defensive end Andre Carter for a workout, a source who has spoken with the player said. Carter was not healthy enough to sign with the Raiders following his previous workout on... more

Mel Evans/Associated Press Offseason acquisition DeMeco Ryans has instantly become an integral piece of the Philadelphia Eagles' defense. PHILADELPHIA -- First, the feeling was different. On the field with time waning, the members of the... more

New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara is expected to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to a source who has been briefed on the player's condition. Darlington: True blue collar Jeff Darlington explores how Jim Harbaugh and... more

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is expected to make his debut on Sunday when the Cowboys play the Seattle Seahawks . He missed most of training camp and the Cowboys' first game of the regular season with a shoulder injury, but defensive coordinator... more

The first impressions came fast and furious. The Dallas Cowboys, with their beatdown of the New York Giants taking place before the nation last Wednesday night, forced everyone to take notice. Caution is requested on the inevitable conclusion jump, but... more

NASHVILLE -- It was a nine-second span in a 60-minute game. The New England Patriots cruised to a 34-13 win over the Tennessee Titans in an opener that loudly announced the Pats' 2012 campaign will resemble their 2011 season, propelled by an offensive... more

The Minnesota Vikings have been publicly mum about the status of star running back Adrian Peterson, officially claiming he'll be a game-time decision against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday . Even those within the organization have kept the decision... more

The optimism that permeates training camps is still going strong. It's that feeling that your team is just a little bit better than experts think. No one has played a game yet. All 32 teams are even, and everyone has a chance. It won't last for long --... more

IRVING, Texas -- Life for the Dallas Cowboys will come full circle on Wednesday night . When the lights come on and the nation turns its hungry eyes to football, Jerry Jones' team will find itself in a remarkably familiar spot. Jeremiah: Kickoff... more

The Baltimore Ravens and starting left tackle Bryant McKinnie have reached a road block in their attempts to restructure his base salary for 2012, a source in McKinnie's camp said Tuesday. This leads to the fear that the Ravens will release the veteran,... more

Despite Maurice Jones-Drew reporting to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the plan is for the team to start running back Rashad Jennings in Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, a team source said Sunday. The decision to start Jennings is based on his... more

The Dallas Cowboys acquired versatile offensive lineman Ryan Cook from the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. The Cowboys confirmed the move on their official website Friday, saying they sent a... more

When the 2012 NFL season kicks off next week, 32 teams will begin fighting for the right to play in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. As a way to pay homage to their pursuit of football's ultimate prize, I've picked XLVII things that I'm looking forward to... more

The Washington Redskins have signed former Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Instant Debate: Game of the Year? What is the most highly anticipated game of 2012? Our analysts mention... more

Dez Bryant is footing the bill for a round-the-clock security detail the Dallas Cowboys ordered the wide receiver to hire , according to a team source. If the Cowboys paid the bill, it could be a salary cap violation, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told... more

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jay Ratliff suffered a high ankle sprain in the team's 20-19 victory over the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, according to a source with knowledge of his condition. Ratliff is expected to miss two to four weeks, which puts... more

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie guard David DeCastro has torn the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, but he hasn't torn the anterior cruciate ligament as originally suspected, a source with knowledge of his condition confirmed Sunday. While the... more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers right guard Davin Joseph suffered a season-ending knee injury during Friday night's 30-28 preseason victory over the New England Patriots, according to a source with knowledge of his condition. Mayock: Preseason observations Mike... more

Associated Press Calvin Johnson (left) gave A.J. Green some pointers on what it takes to become an elite NFL wide receiver. A.J. Green was devoted to improving this past offseason. He turned heads as a rookie wide receiver, helping lead the... more

The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Kyle Love have agreed on a contract extension that will keep him with the team through 2014, according to his agent, Richard Kopelman of KLASS Sports. Essentially a two-year deal, Love's contract has a... more

Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press Offensive tackle Jeff Otah is working his way back into shape after a failed physical knocked him out of the NFL.   The New York Jets' problems at offensive tackle were on full display on Saturday night .... more

The comments by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan on Tuesday sparked a visceral reaction from a disgruntled Maurice Jones-Drew. The running back even told one person close to him that if the owner really isn't concerned with him, then he should trade... more

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace has informed teammates that his plan is to show up this weekend and sign his restricted free agent tender. The speedster sat out training camp, with hopes of reaching a long-term extension. Two sources with... more

Despite a week of practice, the Minnesota Vikings plan to hold out running back Adrian Peterson for Friday night's preseason game against the San Diego Chargers, a team source said. Peterson wanted to experience some contact after sitting out much... more

The San Francisco 49ers can breathe a sigh of relief after an MRI has revealed running back Brandon Jacobs suffered "no major damage" to his left knee, according to a source with knowledge of his condition. Jacobs left the 49ers' preseason loss to the... more

Olympian Jeff Demps will sign a contract to play for the New England Patriots, according to Demps' marketing agent, Nohemy Baltodano. Demps currently is in route to Orlando, Fla., to sign his deal. Patriots coach Bill Belichick commented Thursday... more

CHICAGO to INDIANAPOLIS -- First, it was Peyton Manning taking the first step in attempting to prove his future is just as promising as his past. Three days later, it was a rookie charged with the daunting task of being the next Peyton Manning. Manning... more

Scott Boehm/Associated Press Justin Tuck's production dropped last season, but the New York Giants stud says he's recommitted entering 2012. The information doesn't merely whistle in one ear and out the other. Justin Tuck hears what is out... more

Former University of Florida football and track star Jeff Demps will pursue a career in the NFL. The Olympic silver medalist has signed a standard representation agreement for football, a souce close to Demps said Tuesday, with the goal of playing... more

INDIANAPOLIS -- His day done, Reggie Wayne was standing on the sidelines, watching the rest of the Indianapolis Colts' first-team offense march down the field. Before he knew it, the action was coming right toward him. With 5:22 left in the second... more

Cedric Benson is in Green Bay and "probably" will sign with the Packers, a source with knowledge of the veteran running back's plans said Friday. Benson's agent, Eugene Parker, confirmed to The Associated Press later Friday that his client had... more

CHICAGO -- There will be time to break it all down. To evaluate all 12 snaps, including the one that was negated by a holding penalty. To examine the eight times he threw the ball, from a nifty third-and-long conversion to a drive-killing interception at... more

New England Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the first quarter of Thursday night's 7-6 preseason victory over the New Orleans Saints, according to a source with knowledge of the player's... more

ST. JOSEPH, MO. -- There's one thing every salivating, game-ready NFL fan wants to know: Who is the quarterback? It's what we always want. Who will start for the Arizona Cardinals? Kevin Kolb, the high-priced, talented, injury-ridden former member of... more

Chris O'Meara/Associated Press Greg Schiano takes over a Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that ended the 2011 campaign with a 10-game losing streak. TAMPA, Fla. -- Mark Dominik is entering his 18th season working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and... more

Running back Travis Henry, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2007, has been officially reinstated by the NFL, a source with knowledge of his situation said Tuesday. Henry was activated from the reserve/suspended by Commissioner list. The... more

The Cincinnati Bengals are dealing with more injuries to their cornerbacks, and one is headed to injured reserve. Shaun Prater, a 2012 fifth-round draft pick out of Iowa, suffered a knee injury that will land him on season-ending IR, a source with... more

New England Patriots guard Robert Gallery has retired from football , the team announced Saturday in a press release. The eight-year NFL veteran determined his body wouldn't be able to handle training camp and a full season, a source close to the player... more

NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps. Ian Rapoport details his visit with the Tennessee Titans. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports. ) WHERE IS NFL.COM? The Titans are a no-nonsense team... more

The Green Bay Packers have locked up their punter. Instant Debate: Modern-day dynasty? Which NFL franchise has the building blocks to become a modern dynasty? Our analysts like Aaron  Rodgers ' Packers. More ... The team and Tim Masthay... more

NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps over the next few weeks. Ian Rapoport details his visit with the Dallas Cowboys. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports .) WHERE IS NFL.COM?... more

NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps over the next few weeks. Ian Rapoport details his visit with the San Diego Chargers. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports. ) WHERE IS NFL.COM? The... more

NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps over the next few weeks. Ian Rapoport details his visit with the San Francisco 49ers. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports. ) WHERE IS NFL.COM? The... more

The Miami Dolphins and first-round draft pick Ryan Tannehill agreed to a four-year, $12.688 million contract Saturday, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The source said there is offset language in the contract, which means that... more

The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith on Friday calling on them to begin testing for human growth hormone (HGH).... more

NFL.com has dispatched several writers to report on the 32 training camps over the next few weeks. Ian Rapoport details his visit with the Carolina Panthers below. (Click here for the complete archive of Training Camp Reports. ) WHERE IS NFL.COM?... more

The New Orleans Saints and Thomas Morstead reached an agreement on a six-year extension, the team announced Thursday, putting the punter under contract for the next seven years. Brooks: Saints' offense will roll The Saints will be without suspended... more

NEW YORK -- The NFL took a big step today toward improving the health of former, current, and future players. Commissioner Roger Goodell communicated in a letter to more than 11,000 current and former players that their health and wellness is paramount.... more

The Seattle Seahawks and defensive end Chris Clemons reached an agreement on a multiyear contract, a source with direct knowledge of the talks said Monday. Rapoport: Arrested development Dallas and Seattle were rolling ... until Dez Bryant and... more

The New England Patriots don't have any concerns about Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski's health heading into training camp, a source with direct knowledge of his situation said Monday. The third-year pro suffered a serious ankle injury before Super... more

Associated Press/US Presswire Cam Newton, Tim Tebow and Robert Griffin III (from left to right) can all do major damage with their legs.   SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. -- Urban Meyer remembers the naysayers. The competitors always do, particularly... more

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. -- You want to talk about Peyton Manning. The whole world wants to talk about Peyton Manning. How the Denver Broncos' new quarterback and the most coveted free agent in years is throwing the football. How much closer he brings... more

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. -- Aaron Rodgers broke into a smile. A quick one, the kind where your outward glee outraces your caution about showing too much emotion. The question was about contracts, after all, and NFL players are well-schooled in the art of... more

Benny Selu/US Presswire Aaron Rodgers is getting ready for his eighth training camp with the Packers (and fifth as the starting QB).   SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev. -- The wondrous features of one of Earth's most scenic landscapes is the backdrop... more

Associated Press This isn't the first arrest for Marshawn Lynch (left), while Dez Bryant also had a run-in with the law in January.   The preseason can't start soon enough. And not just for the most fervent of fans who flock to training camp... more

Associated Press The perception of Chad Ochocinco has changed through the years, from his time in Cincy to New England to Miami.   The Miami Dolphins begin training camp July 26, with both veterans and rookies expected to show up at the... more

The rookie salary structure agreed upon in the new collective bargaining agreement was supposed to make signing first-round draft picks easy. Contracts were supposed to be done before anyone even thought about training camp. Yet with camps slated to... more

Associated Press Doug Flutie (left) hopes rookie quarterbacks Russell Wilson (center) and Kellen Moore get a fair shake in the NFL.   Doug Flutie was listed as 5-foot-10. For his entire career, in the NFL and in the Canadian Football League,... more

DALLAS -- His work done Thursday, Robert Griffin III headed home to Waco to await several Washington Redskins receivers who were flying to Baylor University to attend a players-only workout led by Griffin. The quarterback needed to serve as the one-man... more

By late afternoon on Nov. 20, 2011, the Chicago Bears were among the NFL's darlings. They had just wrapped up their fifth straight victory, an 11-point win over the Chargers. With this coming one week after a 24-point blowout of the Detroit Lions, Chicago... more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The storm began to brew Tuesday, catching the entire organization off guard. On Wednesday, before Minnesota Vikings executives could sip their first cup of coffee, before players could don their workout gear, it erupted. Word... more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Adrian Peterson's goal is to be consistent. Every day in his rehab-filled offseason should be the same. So, the Minnesota Vikings running back wakes up at 8 a.m. as often as possible. "And I'm grinding," said Peterson, the face of... more

PHILADELPHIA -- A humbling 2011 is behind them. No one utters the term "Dream Team" anymore. Those Philadelphia Eagles have flown away, a circumstance the players welcome. Yet the optimism that pervaded the team before last season is still around. After... more

IRVING, Texas -- The Cowboys wrap up their three-day minicamp Thursday, and coach Jason Garrett will send his players into the summer for a few deep breaths before the work starts again. They've cherished the extra few weeks of preparation in this... more

The Tennessee Titans will cut veteran tight end Daniel Graham, a source with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday. Graham was due $2 million in salary. A source who watched him work out said both value and physical skill factored into the decision.... more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- It was a grueling process, one that began for Lester Bagley even before he formally worked for the Minnesota Vikings. For the past 10 years, Bagley has been the face of the effort to land a new stadium in Minnesota. And for the... more

METAIRIE, La. -- Jimmy Graham doesn't need motivation. His well-told life story proves that. Sent to a group home by his own struggling mother, Graham overcame a fragmented, troubled upbringing to become a college basketball player at the University of... more

The New Orleans Saints have hired former FBI Director Louis Freeh to examine their organization inside and out, a team source said. New Orleans has been mired in controversy following the NFL's bounty investigation, and there were also allegations that GM... more

METAIRIE, La. -- The NFL has requested tapes of Saints practices this week, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. ATL: Writing's on the wall Reports that the Saints kept written documentation of their "bounty" program don't bode well... more

METAIRIE, La. -- Curtis Lofton, who started the whole mess, was laughing in the locker room afterward. The New Orleans Saints had finished Wednesday morning's minicamp workout and their new linebacker was explaining the consequences of an on-field fight .... more

Gerald Herbert/Associated Press With Jonathan Vilma's suspension, Curtis Lofton (above) is immediately thrust into the spotlight in New Orleans. METAIRIE, La. -- The specter of punishments for their bounty system was looming, and the New Orleans... more

NEW ORLEANS -- Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma said Thursday that he wouldn't cooperate with the NFL's investigation into his team's "bounty" system because Commissioner Roger Goodell refused to show him the evidence of his alleged... more

Geoff Burke/US Presswire Christian Ponder played in 11 games (including 10 starts) as a rookie, piling up 13 TDs and 13 interceptions. EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The present and future Minnesota Vikings quarterback never played with the famous former... more

Associated Press Former NFL defensive tackle Sean Gilbert held out for the 1997 season, but went on to receive a huge deal. It has been nine years since Sean Gilbert last played in the NFL, and 15 since his epic standoff with the league, the... more

James D. Smith/Associated Press Mike Jenkins (above) feels like the odd man out with Dallas bringing in Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne. IRVING, Texas -- The focus of the Mike Jenkins saga has exclusively been off the field. The Dallas Cowboys'... more

The Indianapolis Colts have made multiple trade offers for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins, a source with knowledge of the talks confirmed. In the final year of his contract, Jenkins has stayed home from OTAs with hopes of being... more

The Cardinals have signed outside linebacker Quentin Groves, according to a source close to the situation. Jeremiah: Do passing yards matter? Alex Smith thinks passing yards are an overblown stat, pointing to Cam  Newton as proof. Daniel Jeremiah... more

Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant will be expected to improve upon his 63 catches and nine TDs from last season. IRVING, Texas -- The word "potential" has haunted Dez Bryant during his young career. It's a blessing, yes,... more

For more nearly 30 minutes on Tuesday night, a Twitter imposter pretending to be Mike Jenkins had the world wondering if the Dallas Cowboys cornerback had been traded to the Oakland Raiders. By the time it became clear it was all a ruse, the lame account... more

Dallas Cowboys rookie receiver Danny Coale suffered a broken bone in his foot during the first day of organized team activities, a source close to the situation confirmed on Tuesday. Specifically, Coale broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot, the... more

Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press Calvin Johnson cemented himself as one of the NFL's elite players in 2011 with 1,681 receiving yards and 16 TDs. ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The final seconds had ticked away in the Detroit Lions' 38-10 beatdown of the... more

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins won't be attending organized team activities when they begin Tuesday, a source with knowledge of Jenkins' situation said. He is rehabbing his shoulder after offseason surgery, so he would not have been able to... more

Charles Krupa/Associated Press Wes Welker has piled up 554 catches in five seasons with the Patriots, taking a bunch of hits in the process. The New England Patriots and receiver Wes Welker appear to be at an impasse. The star slot machine signed... more

Veteran free-agent defensive back Yeremiah Bell has signed a one-year contract worth $1.4 million with the New York Jets on Friday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Super size me Joe McKnight's offseason regimen of McDonald's... more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Darius Fleming, a fifth-round draft pick, tore his anterior cruciate ligament during his first rookie minicamp practice Friday, according to his agent, Andy Simms. That puts Fleming's availability for the 2012 season in... more

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Rams approached the 2012 NFL Draft embracing the reality that they were not one player away. As last year's 2-14 finish clearly illustrated, they were missing far more than that. It's why they traded out of the No. 2 spot in... more

OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- A tape measure doesn't always possess the answer, and neither does a stopwatch or scale. So much of scouting in football is based on measurables, but what Ozzie Newsome focuses on while watching game film can't be measured. "You... more

Free-agent running back Tim Hightower has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Washington Redskins, a source with knowledge of the situation said Sunday. Brandt: Diamonds in the rough When the draft ends, a race to sign undrafted prospects... more

Linebacker Courtney Upshaw agreed to a four-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. The total contract value is $5,296,698, with $3,587,000 guaranteed. Upshaw is the Raven's second-round... more

Ross D. Franklin/Associated Press Jacob Bell started an even 100 games at offensive guard during his eight-year career with the Titans and Rams. Jacob Bell answered the phone and listened to my introduction. I tell him I'm working on a story for... more

James D Smith/Associated Press Rob Ryan is in his second year as defensive coordinator of the Cowboys, who finished 23rd against the pass in '11. VALLEY RANCH, Texas -- Rob Ryan took responsibility, pointing the finger at himself for the struggles... more

The New England Patriots have released wideout Tiquan Underwood, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Underwood became a sympathetic figure when the Patriots released him the night before the Super Bowl XLVI. He later re-signed, but a... more

Charles Krupa/Associated Press Junior Seau spent his final four seasons (2006-09) of a 20-year career as a member of the New England Patriots. When the New England Patriots signed Junior Seau for the last time in 2009, the linebacker was already a... more

Paul Spinelli/AP Defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove will miss eight games in 2012, but the Packers are prepared for his absence. The NFL has handed down its punishment for the Saints' bounty program, administering serious discipline on four players... more

LM Otero/Associated Press Jason Garrett (left) and Jerry Jones (right) upgraded the Cowboys' secondary by drafting Morris Claiborne at No. 6. The Cowboys are never shy about expressing their feelings, and they will never be the NFL's wallflowers.... more

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore is set to sign with the Detroit Lions, a source with knowledge of the situation said Saturday. Brandt: Top undrafted players Last year, 59 rookie free agents were on Week 1 NFL rosters. Gil Brandt lists the top... more

IRVING, Texas -- The odds of the Dallas Cowboys moving cornerback Mike Jenkins on Friday are dwindling, according to a team source. Rapoport: Cowboys' coup Ian Rapoport explains how the Cowboys stunned everybody -- including Morris Claiborne -- by... more

IRVING, TEXAS -- Forgive Morris Claiborne if he was shocked. He read the mock drafts, and like everyone else, the LSU cornerback thought he was headed to the Minnesota Vikings or Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He'd met with those teams, worked out for them, been... more

IRVING, Texas -- The morning after making a blockbuster trade to draft LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne, the Dallas Cowboys are shopping the player he is expected to replace. Rapoport: Cowboys' coup Ian Rapoport explains how the Cowboys stunned... more

New England Patriots running back Eric Kettani, 25, was granted an early release from the Navy, and he's expected to join the Patriots for offseason camp, the Navy announced Wednesday. Last year, the 5-foot-11, 235-pound Kettani was called back for... more

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn't believe the salary-cap penalties the NFL has assessed against his team affected its approach to free agency. NFL.com's Mock Draft Central With the draft now upon us, NFL.com analysts unveil... more

IRVING, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys and San Diego Chargers are in talks to hold joint practices in San Diego around the time the Cowboys break camp in Oxnard, Calif., this summer, a team source said Tuesday. The practices would be centered on the teams'... more

The lights come on, the cameras start rolling, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell walks to the podium. And there, the 2012 NFL Draft begins. Lombardi: Draft premonitions Michael Lombardi reveals 10 thoughts about the 2012 draft, including his safest... more

Associated Press Pressure will rise on Andy Reid, Rex Ryan and Jason Garrett (from left to right) if their teams start slow this fall. The optimism builds from the moment free agency hits. It runs right through the 2012 NFL schedule release . Then,... more

Guard Chilo Rachal has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears, a source said Wednesday. Terms have not yet been disclosed. A former San Francisco 49ers 2008 second-round pick, Rachal is listed at 6-foot-5, 323 pounds and started three games... more

William Philpott/Associated Press New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow spoke for 20 minutes during an Easter Sunday service at a church in Texas. Tim Tebow, part-time icon, showed up last Sunday at the Easter service of Celebration Church in... more

Every move Janoris Jenkins makes leading up to the 2012 NFL Draft will be scrutinized, and that comes as no surprise to those close to the probable first-round pick. Brandt: The Hot 100 How did the various pro days impact the draft? Gil Brandt... more

Ben Liebenberg/NFL Top QB prospects Andrew Luck (right) and Robert Griffin III appear set to face off in Week 3 of the preseason. The 2012 regular-season schedule hasn't been released quite yet, but the NFL whet our appetite by unveiling its... more

Without saying a word, Robert Griffin III spoke loud and clear Tuesday. With Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay insisting he hasn't made up his mind on which name to tell Commissioner Roger Goodell to call first April 26, Griffin ended the charade in... more