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While Houston Texans wide receivers coach Larry Kirksey has advised putting away the anointing oils on rookie DeAndre Hopkins , head coach Gary Kubiak has been effusive in his praise since the Clemson star was selected in the first round of the 2013 NFL... more

It had to sting the Pittsburgh Steelers just a bit when New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan recently crowed that cornerback Keenan Lewis was the best free-agent pickup in the league this offseason. Salary-cap woes forced the Steelers... more

New York Giants wide receivers coach Kevin Gilbride expressed frustration with Hakeem Nicks' groin injury Thursday, pressuring the contract-year player to get back on the practice field. Nicks downplayed his groin issues Friday, refusing even to call... more

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak hopes Arian Foster can return from his calf strain to make his training-camp debut on Sunday . For the meantime, though, backup running back Ben Tate will join Foster on the sideline. Tate was forced from Friday's... more

Kevin Kolb has an EJ Manuel problem. Although Kolb opened Buffalo Bills training camp taking the majority of the first-team reps, his scattershot accuracy and poor pocket presence have Manuel nipping at his heels. Throwing from a dirty pocket... more

There's never a dull moment in Philadelphia Eagles training camp. Between the quarterback battle, Chip Kelly's mad scientist experiments and a pair of season-ending injuries, the Eagles have been fertile ground for NFL news coverage. The drama... more

One day after working out for the Washington Redskins, Nick Barnett agreed to a one-year contract with the team, a person who spoke with the linebacker told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport on Wednesday. The team announced the signing Thursday. Barnett,... more

Immediately after he was drafted in the fourth round by the San Francisco 49ers, running back Marcus Lattimore predicted that he would be back in pads within three to four months . Two weeks later, Lattimore allowed that he would be willing to sit out... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported early Wednesday that the Seattle Seahawks hope Percy Harvin is recovered from hip surgery and ready to play by Thanksgiving . Coach Pete Carroll wasn't quite as optimistic, telling NFL Network's Willie McGinest on "Inside... more

As recently as a decade ago, a complete Achilles tendon tear was a death sentence for the NFL's speed-reliant skill-position players. Advanced surgical techniques and accelerated rehab schedules have allowed players such as Demaryius Thomas and Leon... more

The Pro Bowl was on life support. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicated as recently as last October that he was leaning toward eliminating the game if the players couldn't find a way to make it more exciting for fans. Goodell first hinted in May... more

Tight end Dwayne Allen explained to NFL.com's Kimberly Jones this week that Andrew Luck has earned the nickname "Meal Ticket " because "if he doesn't perform, nobody eats." After a week of training camp, it appears the Indianapolis Colts have no worries... more

All of the day's training-camp nuggets took a back seat when Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin announced Tuesday night that his injured hip will require surgery . Harvin is expected to miss three to four months, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport... more

Deferring to a more experienced teammate, Julio Jones conceded to Deion Sanders on NFL Network's "Inside Training Camp Live" on Tuesday that Roddy White is the Atlanta Falcons' No. 1 receiver. If the buzz out of Falcons camp is an indication, that... more

The Seattle Seahawks rolled the dice when they went against general manager John Schneider's gut feeling to pull the trigger on quarterback Russell Wilson in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. It worked out in the long run, as the Seahawks snatched... more

Percy Harvin no longer is the only Seattle Seahawks wide receiver to be red-flagged for injury before August. Coach Pete Carroll revealed Thursday that Sidney Rice has left training camp to undergo a non-surgical procedure on his knee in Switzerland.... more

The game of chicken between the Atlanta Falcons and free-agent defensive lineman Richard Seymour continues unabated for a third consecutive month . Flush with nearly $7 million in salary-cap space following Matt Ryan's $103.75 million contract... more

Despite leading the Buffalo Bills in tackles last season, veteran linebacker Nick Barnett was released with a failed physical designation in February. The nature of Barnett's injury was never revealed, though he was limited by a knee issue late in the... more

DuJuan Harris was expected to compete for the Green Bay Packers' starting running back job this summer, despite missing offseason practices after surgery to remove a fist-sized cyst from his lung . That plan was altered when a "minor" knee injury... more

A photograph taken from an unflattering angle turned Green Bay Packers rookie Eddie Lacy into a trending Twitter topic Monday. All other photos and a Vine video showed Lacy to be in reasonable shape, but the perception remained that Lacy arrived to camp... more

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been predictably vague about his plans for Tim Tebow, leading to no end of speculation about a possible pass-catching role. Tebow has explained that he will do whatever is asked of him , which further... more

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala over the weekend that Ben Roethlisberger still had a little bit of discomfort in his surgically repaired knee entering training camp. The quarterback insisted Monday that his... more

Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak admittedly was surprised that Arian Foster's strain calf didn't receive medical clearance for the opening of training camp . The Houston Chronicle went on to suggest days later that there was no timetable for Foster to... more

Arizona Cardinals running back Ryan Williams conceded this offseason that his surgically repaired knee still was just 80 percent recovered when a shoulder injury ended his 2012 season. Now Williams is battling a "flare-up" in the same knee after an... more

The changing of the guard in Arizona hasn't put an end to the Cardinals' tinkering with playmaking cornerback Patrick Peterson on offense. Kent Somers of The Arizona Republic observed that Peterson lined up on offense for a "handful" of plays on... more

Coach Mike McCoy told Around The League earlier this month that he expects Ryan Mathews to have a great year and "be the guy" in the San Diego Chargers' backfield this season. Has McCoy already changed his mind about Mathews' role? At the very... more

Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak acknowledged a year and a half ago that Chris Johnson had lost a step from his record-setting 4.24-second 40-yard dash at the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine. It's a sentiment the cheetah-racing Johnson has been... more

Gregg Rosenthal pointed out Sunday that the onus is on Joe Flacco to carry the Baltimore Ravens' flawed collection of receiving talent following tight end Dennis Pitta's season-ending hip injury . While general manager Ozzie Newsome insists the... more

Chicago Bears defensive lineman Turk McBride is the latest NFL player to go down with a season-ending injury. The 28-year-old was carted off the field with a ruptured Achilles tendon , the Bears' official website reported Monday. Signed to a... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 10 on the list: Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen. Why Allen is on the list Who's "Making the Leap"? Around The League is profiling 40 players expected... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 13 on the list: New York Jets running back Chris Ivory. Why Ivory is on the list It's no coincidence that Ivory was acquired by Jets general manager John Idzik, a... more

The Washington Redskins sported a 9-1 record with wide receiver Pierre Garcon in the lineup last season. The coaching staff will be happy to know that he reportedly has been cleared for full participation in training-camp practices following offseason... more

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent announced Thursday that he's retiring from football to focus on his off-the-field issues. "This is the right decision for me, and something that I have given a lot of thought to," Brent explained in a... more

Is it better to burn out than fade away, as Neil Young famously suggested and Kurt Cobain infamously cemented ? The essence of rock 'n' roll casually embraces the "live fast, die young, leave a good-looking corpse" mantra often mistakenly... more

Over the past three decades, Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has watched safeties Ronnie Lott, Troy Polamalu, Joey Browner, Tim McDonald, Lawyer Milloy and Lonnie Young combine for 33 Pro Bowls, 25 All-Pro berths and eight Super Bowl championships.... more

The last time Will Witherspoon played for the St. Louis Rams was in October 2009, right before former general manager Billy Devaney traded him to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's lone deadline deal that season. Now, Witherspoon reportedly is... more

Tiki Barber earned the ire of his former New York Giants teammates shortly after retiring in 2007 when he criticized Eli Manning for a lack of leadership . What Manning has accomplished since then has convinced Barber that Eli might end up as one of the... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 15 on the list: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders. Why Sanders is on the list Sanders was selected three rounds ahead of Antonio Brown in the... more

For all the justified hype surrounding J.J. Watt, Von Miller and Geno Atkins, it's easy to forget that cornerback Charles Tillman was in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year until the Chicago Bears lost five games in a late-season six-game... more

A week ago, Victor Cruz made it clear that it was "very important " for him to stay with the New York Giants because of his family ties, community work and the organization's faith in him. Instant Debate: Is Cruz overpaid? Was $45 million over six... more

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel caught a lot of media heat for exiting the 2013 Manning Passing Academy early because of dehydration. Grading Manziel's media session Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel went through the SEC Media Days... more

The future of the Miami Dolphins' defensive tackle tandem of Randy Starks and Paul Soliai is up in the air with both players set to hit the free-agent market in 2014. The Dolphins are expected to choose between the two for a long-term contract.... more

When Stevie Johnson proclaimed last week that the Buffalo Bills now boast the best receiving corps in the NFL , my initial reaction was that they would struggle to crack the top 10. Digging deeper, I found at least 15 teams that have a better... more

Coming off Achilles tendon surgery in a soft cornerback market, Brent Grimes was able to score a one-year, $5.5 million contract from the Miami Dolphins earlier this offseason. Debate: Optimism in the air Our analysts discuss teams with good reasons... more

For the second time in his seven-year career, quarterback Jay Cutler must prove himself to a new coach. The first coaching change led to a trade from the Denver Broncos. This time, at least Cutler has a season to prove he's the answer for the Chicago... more

The Houston Texans' season has ended at the hands of the AFC's Super Bowl representative in each of the past two seasons. If the Texans are going to get over the hump this season, they need quarterback Matt Schaub to stand toe-to-toe with the likes of Tom... more

The Miami Dolphins' switch to Kevin Coyle's 4-3 defense was a success last season, due in no small part to a career year from Cameron Wake after switching from outside linebacker to defensive end. Wake tallied a career-high 15 sacks and three forced... more

Franchise player Jairus Byrd did not sign a long-term contract with the Buffalo Bills ahead of Monday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, NFL.com's Albert Breer reported. Byrd reportedly has designs on becoming the highest-paid safety in the NFL while the Bills... more

Once expected to be the first running back off the board, Eddie Lacy slid to the Green Bay Packers late in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft due to concerns about his surgically repaired toe . As it turns out, the toe wasn't the only red flag on... more

The Cincinnati Bengals signed No. 21 overall draft pick Tyler Eifert , the team announced Monday. Schein: A winning pair in Cincy? The Bengals have made the last two postseasons, but Adam Schein still questions coach Marvin Lewis and QB Andy Dalton.... more

This year's draft class had only one quarterback selected in the first round, the first time that's happened since 2001. NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks believes NFL scouts and general managers resisted the urge to reach for quarterbacks because the classes... more

Chicago Bears franchise player Henry Melton will not sign a long-term contract ahead of Monday's deadline, the defensive tackle told the Chicago Tribune. Agent Jorday Woy told NFL.com's Albert Breer that Melton will play on his tender. Woy also... more

Twelve years after entering the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick with the Washington Redskins, quarterback Sage Rosenfels announced his retirement over the weekend on Facebook . Rosenfels went unsigned after being released by the Minnesota Vikings late... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 20 on the list: Miami Dolphins RB Lamar Miller. Why Miller is on the list Miller led all running backs at the 2012 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.4-second 40-yard... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 21 on the list: Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith. Why Smith is on the list A consensus top-15 talent in the 2011 NFL Draft, Smith dropped to No. 27 overall... more

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew predicted two weeks ago that his surgically-repaired foot will be healed in time to join his teammates for the start of training camp. General manager David Caldwell confirmed that the plan is... more

Faced with salary-cap issues, the Carolina Panthers were expected by some to part with veteran running back DeAngelo Williams early this offseason. That move never happened, ostensibly because Williams is needed as insurance after Jonathan Stewart... more

Running back Matt Forte attributes his career-lows of 44 receptions and 340 receiving yards to former coordinator Mike Tice's overreliance on Brandon Marshall in the Chicago Bears' one-dimensional offense last season. That won't happen again under... more

Defensive end Jamaal Anderson, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, has been released , the Cincinnati Bengals announced Wednesday. A rotational defensive lineman specializing in stopping the run, Anderson played in just two games last season... more

Arizona Cardinals superstar Larry Fitzgerald's summer camp has developed a reputation as a PhD course for wide receivers , having propelled big names such as Brandon Marshall, Greg Jennings, Sidney Rice and Dwayne Bowe to breakout NFL seasons.... more

We noted Tuesday that Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford owns a 1-23 record against teams with a winning percentage over .500. Through four seasons, his overall record is 17-28. Although wins are a primitive way to measure quarterback success,... more

When asked about taking Bruce Irvin with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll called him a "carbon copy " of Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller. It's no surprise... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Green Bay Packers. 1. No quarterback was... more

On Tuesday's edition of NFL Network's "NFL Total Access," the cast debated which records could be broken during the 2013 season. Here is our take on the issue, in descending order of records most likely to be broken. 1. Career game-winning drives --... more

A second Denver Broncos executive is facing drunken-driving charges. One day after director of player personnel Matt Russell apologized for his weekend arrest , a Douglas County Jail spokesman told NFL.com and NFL Network that Broncos director of pro... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 26 on the list: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright. Why Wright is on the list Kendall Wright drew loose comparisons to Steve Smith and Santonio... more

When news broke Tuesday of Matthew Stafford's reported three-year contract extension , the Around The League crew immediately wondered if the Detroit Lions overpaid for a quarterback who owns a career 1-23 record versus teams with a winning percentage... more

When I ranked the Top 40 NFL wide receivers a month ago, I noted that Pierre Garcon was the engine that made the Washington Redskins' offense go last season. Garcon, who isn't a prototypical go-to receiver, brings major injury red flags and has been... more

While the Cincinnati Bengals are dragging their feet on a long-term contract for Michael Johnson, the Denver Broncos are making a serious effort at extending franchise player Ryan Clady's deal ahead of next Monday's deadline. Resuming contract talks... more

The Associated Press New York Jets coach Rex Ryan avoids a charging bull at the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Bombastic New York Jets coach Rex Ryan provided a window into his philosophy of life two years ago when he merged Teddy... more

Addressing reporters for the first time Monday since Aaron Hernandez was charged with murder, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft conceded that his organization placed too much undue trust in the former tight end. Darlington: Chilling lesson for... more

After signing his six-year, $45.879 million contract extension Monday, Victor Cruz said in a conference call that he never believed he would leave the New York Giants. The only question was if he would remain with the team for one year or more. Take a... more

The Cincinnati Bengals have not signed a franchise-tagged player to a contract extension since giving running back Rudi Johnson one in 2005. That streak figures to continue for at least another year. The deadline to sign franchise players to long-term... more

Victor Cruz's new six-year, $45.879 million contract extension raises one obvious question: Will that commitment preclude the New York Giants from locking up Hakeem Nicks before he reaches the free-agent market in 2014? Instant Debate: Is Cruz... more

A person with key business dealings with the NFL and multiple owners claimed in April that the league was "very, very concerned " about the FBI's investigation into the Pilot Flying J business of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, according to USA... more

Any discussion of the greatest draft classes in NFL history starts with the 1974 Pittsburgh Steelers group that features four Hall of Famers in Jack Lambert, Lynn Swann, John Stallworth and Mike Webster. Brooks: Luck vs. Kaepernick Andrew Luck and... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 28 on the list: Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers. Why Bowers is on the list Drawing comparisons to Hall of Famer Bruce Smith, Bowers led the... more

Multiple teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts, removed Aaron Hernandez from their 2010 draft boards due to his sketchy associates and failed drug tests at Florida. NFL teams generally believe that prior behavior is a good... more

Colin Kaepernick created a buzz in social media circles when a photo surfaced of the quarterback donning a Miami Dolphins hat at a Fourth of July party . Kaepernick owns more than 400 pairs of shoes as well as an impressive collection of baseball caps... more

First-round choice Eric Reid became the final member of the San Francisco 49ers' draft class to sign a contract. The No. 18 overall pick announced the signing on Friday, via Instagram . Draft signings The New Orleans Saints' Kenny Vaccaro and... more

Giovani Bernard isn't the only running back dabbling as a wide receiver this offseason. Shane Vereen, of the New England Patriots, also lined up wide at times during spring practice, according to the team's official website. Vereen's three-touchdown... more

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch won't have a trial in California for his DUI case until December, at the earliest. Harrison: Power Rankings Elliot Harrison tops the Power Rankings with a pair of NFC West squads for the second time in a... more

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without Justin Blackmon for the first four games of the season due to a suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. They might also be without the second-year wide receiver for the start of training camp.... more

The government body that runs the Edward Jones Dome has rejected the St. Louis Rams' request for $700 million in renovations. A clause in the Rams' contract requires the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission to provide the franchise with a... more

Assistant coaches around the NFL are kicking up their heels and enjoying their only down time of the year. The summer vacation is just a little bit sweeter for the Baltimore Ravens' coaching staff. According to the National Football Post, coach John... more

The Cincinnati Bengals have experimented with rookie tailback Giovani Bernard as a wide receiver in spring practices, but the coaching staff isn't ready to pigeonhole the second-round draft pick in the Darren Sproles passing-down specialist role. As... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making the Leap in 2013. No. 31 on the list: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate. Why Tate is on the list Slow to develop as an NFL route runner, the 2010 second-round draft pick out... more

When cornerback Captain Munnerlyn recently proclaimed that the Carolina Panthers have the potential to be the NFL's top defense this season, Marc Sessler pointed to the glaring weakness in the secondary. The only chance for Munnerlyn's prognostication to... more

JaMarcus Russell's six-year, $68 million contract with the Oakland Raiders often has been cited as the impetus behind NFL owners' insistence on a rookie salary scale in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement. Brooks: JaMarcus destined to return... more

Those who see Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt's dominance up close and personal on a regular basis are running out of superlatives. Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips predicted after one season that Watt would end up with a Hall of Fame... more

One AFC front-office executive recently speculated that the New England Patriots were the only team willing to gamble a fourth-round pick on Aaron Hernandez in the 2010 NFL Draft. Hernandez was widely regarded as a second-round talent, but many teams... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Denver Broncos . 1. Peyton Manning has a... more

Three years after the Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly considered washing their hands of Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback made it clear Tuesday that he hopes to spend the rest of his career with the same organization. Schein: Football fireworks in... more

Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi once labeled Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mike Wallace the fastest player he has ever seen on tape . Wallace's career average of 17.2 yards per reception ranks fourth among active receivers . Since... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making a Leap in 2013. No. 34 on the list: The Atlanta Falcons' offensive line Why the Falcons' O-line is on the list The Atlanta Falcons have two vacancies on the offensive line... more

Former Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis needed four months to gain clearance from a November 2009 concussion that left him struggling to regain his vision . He went on to play just five games in the rest of his NFL career. Portis now... more

Retired offensive tackle Matt Light said last week that he "never embraced" the lifestyle led by Aaron Hernandez prior to the first-degree murder charge filed against the former New England Patriots tight end. Among former teammates, though, Light's... more

Aaron Hernandez's arrest on a murder charge and his subsequent release by the New England Patriots underscores the dilemma that NFL teams face in evaluating players with troubled backgrounds. Brandt: Cowboys will win NFC East Gil Brandt lists 10... more

As we close the door on June, there now are 10 weeks remaining before the start of the 2013 NFL season. With that time frame in mind, Around The League highlights 10 stories to look forward to between now and the kickoff game between the Baltimore Ravens... more

Though overshadowed by Baltimore Ravens legends Ray Lewis and Ed Reed, Lardarius Webb was just gaining a reputation as one of the NFL's finest all-around cornerbacks before tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament early last October. Kinkhabwala: The... more

The Oakland Raiders' quarterback play was so wretched at June's mandatory minicamp that it led Gregg Rosenthal to describe the team's offseason as a "sliding scale of awfulness ." Could the Raiders have produced a more optimistic offseason storyline if... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making a Leap in 2013. No. 36 on the list: Washington Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins. Why Jenkins is on the list Jenkins was billed as the prototype 3-4 defensive end when the... more

In a week full of surprises, the expected finally happened on Thursday. Aaron Hernandez passed through waivers unclaimed, a source told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. While Hernandez technically is free to sign with any team, the first-degree murder charge is... more

The Miami Dolphins' reinforced playoff hopes rest on the wide shoulders of quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Brooks: Fins up! Bucky Brooks provides three reasons why Miami's offense will be one of the NFL's most explosive units in the 2013 campaign. More... more

The Kansas City Chiefs recently imported Chris Ault, the godfather of the pistol offense, to help install the NFL's latest strategic craze. The offense is old hat for Jamaal Charles, who operated out of the pistol under offensive coordinator Chan Gailey... more

The New England Patriots have put a lid on all matters involving Aaron Hernandez since he was first connected to the death of Odin Lloyd. As a result, it's been difficult to find first-hand knowledge of Hernandez's relationship with teammates and coaches... more

Cleveland Browns rookie Barkevious Mingo 's production tailed off to just 4.5 sacks for LSU last season, but a couple of fellow first-round picks from the Southeastern Conference showered him with praise at the NFL Rookie Symposium this week. San Diego... more

Ryan Mathews recently acknowledged that he's been "just an average back " since the San Diego Chargers traded up to select him at No. 12 overall in the 2010 NFL Draft. He's gotten no argument from frustrated fantasy football leaguers or the Chargers'... more

Former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson entered the 2013 NFL Draft as a playmaker without a position. After embracing the old Kordell Stewart "Slash" role in offseason practices, Robinson now is making NFL history with a new position designation.... more

Aaron Hernandez's Wednesday arrest and subsequent murder charge creates a great deal of legal questions that will be answered in the coming months. His release by the New England Patriots, meanwhile, creates questions about the football team. The... more

Former New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi once labeled Tiki Barber the "most remarkable back I have not only ever been with but that I have ever seen." Barber is not just the Giants' all-time leading rusher, but also the franchise's most... more

Around The League will profile the top 40 players we see Making a Leap in 2013. No. 40 on the list: St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead. Why Pead is on the list Coach Jeff Fisher saw traits that reminded him of Chris Johnson when the St. Louis... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The St. Louis Rams . 1. I've watched quite a... more

The Dallas Cowboys selected center Travis Frederick with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, ostensibly to act as a bodyguard for their $108 million quarterback. Tony Romo's wrist-breaking enforcer is now under contract. The Cowboys... more

Former Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije came in 10th on Around The League's list of top free-agent pass rushers . Although Idonije visited the Tennessee Titans and had a standing offer from the Bears prior to the 2013 NFL Draft, teams were... more

The Seattle Seahawks kept quarterback Russell Wilson on a short leash in the first third of his rookie season. Through five games, Wilson averaged just 163 passing yards to go with five touchdowns and six interceptions. Harrison: NFC summer storylines... more

Cam Newton became the first quarterback since Donovan McNabb in 2000 to lead his team in rushing yards last season while also pacing all NFL quarterbacks in rushing attempts. New Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula doesn't want to see a... more

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon "sincerely" apologized for his suspension earlier this month, but the two-game ban apparently has not served as a wake-up call. A source told ESPNCleveland.com's Tony Grossi that Gordon has been partying in... more

Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Cordarrelle Patterson wears uniform No. 84 because Randy Moss was his boyhood hero . Breer: Minnesota's grand plan The Vikings made their mark in the draft, but Albert Breer says this is nothing new for... more

Entering the final season of his rookie contract, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is taking the same approach with the Philadelphia Eagles as Hakeem Nicks has in exercising a no-hurry stance with the New York Giants. Debate: Most enticing QB battle?... more

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed No. 2 overall pick Luke Joeckel , the team announced Saturday . Joeckel is the highest draft choice to sign a contract this offseason. The contract is worth more than $21.2 million over four years with a $13.799 million... more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently called the late Deacon Jones an "icon among icons " as a charismatic keeper of the NFL flame. Now Goodell has come up with a permanent way to honor Jones, who is credited with coining the term quarterback "sack ."... more

Aaron Rodgers and James Jones of the Green Bay Packers have taken a few good-natured jabs at Greg Jennings since the wide receiver defected to the division rival Minnesota Vikings. Jennings responded by telling the St. Paul Pioneer Press that he would... more

Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher would have appreciated one more shot at football with the Dallas Cowboys this season. Now that he's retired, though, he has no desire to suit up again on Sundays. "My agent ... went through every scenario, what if... more

Has the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks rivalry surpassed Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers as the most intense rivalry in the game? Harrison: Ranking all 32 coaches What is the current pecking order of NFL head coaches? Elliot Harrison... more

Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks have more in common than instigating the NFL's read-option revolution by threatening defenses in a myriad of ways. Kaepernick was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the... more

Around The League's Dan Hanzus wondered last week if the Arizona Cardinals were fully aware of wide receiver Ryan Swope's concussion woes when they selected him in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. As it turns out, the Cardinals had no idea... more

Now that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have imported the dynamic duo of shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis and All-Pro safety Dashon Goldson, the Bucs' secondary has a strong argument for most improved position group in the NFL. Let's take a look at the... more

This week's edition of the "ATL Debate Club" podcast reviewed the major storylines from minicamps and organized team activities. My top takeaway was that Robert Griffin III would be under center for the Washington Redskins in Week 1, running the pistol... more

When word spread that the Minnesota Vikings actively were shopping Percy Harvin in February, sources told WCCO in Minneapolis that teammates were "disappointed " with the volatile wide receiver following a late-season heated exchange with head coach... more

After being released by the Green Bay Packers early in the week , linebacker Desmond Bishop quickly paid visits to the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. He revealed Thursday night that the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Miami Dolphins . Brooks: Fins up! Bucky... more

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery sent notice around the league that he wasn't afraid to go bold or unconventional with his hiring of coach Marc Trestman in January. Breer: Who's really in charge? When it comes to building an NFL roster,... more

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks was present and accounted for in all mandatory practices this offseason, but that didn't save him from taking heat for missing voluntary workouts in the ultra-competitive milieu of 21st century NFL. Nicks... more

Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton missed all but four games last season after fracturing his ankle in late September. There's now a chance he will miss the 2013 season after undergoing additional surgery on the same ankle last week, Jeff Legwold of The... more

Entering a contract year, All-Pro defensive end Justin Smith acknowledged last week this might be his final season in a San Francisco 49ers uniform. Harrison: NFC summer storylines Don't fear the dog days: Elliot Harrison picks out a storyline worth... more

A more mature Dez Bryant insists he finally has "found himself " after a bumpy start to his NFL career. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and coach Jason Garrett have noticed a change for the better as well. Brooks: The big question in Big D How will... more

Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians sent a message to suspended linebacker Daryl Washington last month with a demotion to the second-team defense behind newly signed Karlos Dansby. Already scheduled to miss the first four games of the 2013 season for... more

Arizona Cardinals third-round draft pick Tyrann Mathieu was "buzzing around plays " during organized team activities, drawing comparisons to Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro safety Troy Polamalu for his closing speed. After taking reps with the starters... more

Harrison: Divisional threats Elliot Harrison runs through the league to find potential challengers to last season's eight division champions. More ... A report out of Phoenix last week noted that free-agent acquisition Rashard Mendenhall already... more

From a statistical standpoint, Tom Brady was Aaron Rodgers when Rob Gronkowski was on the field last season and Andy Dalton when the All-Pro tight end was sidelined.  Cause for concern? Gregg Rosenthal lists six reasons why he believes Rob Gronkowski... more

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel tweeted earlier this week that he "can't wait to leave College Station ." And the NCAA's top quarterback is eligible for the 2014 NFL Draft should he choose to leave Texas A&M after the coming season. Brooks: Johnny... more

Could English soccer star David Beckham be bending kicks through NFL uprights this year? One NFL scout contacted Beckham earlier this offseason to gauge his interest in trying out as a kicker , the U.K. Daily Mirror reported Tuesday. Beckham... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported last week that the Green Bay Packers were prepared to cut ties with linebacker Desmond Bishop after failing to find a trade partner. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Ty Dunne confirmed Monday that Bishop officially will... more

Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles is giving Adrian Peterson a run for his money in advancing the anterior cruciate ligament recovery timetable. Just more than a year removed from tearing his left ACL at Oklahoma, Broyles underwent right ACL... more

Credit the San Diego Chargers with turning Manti Te'o 's fake-girlfriend scandal into a non-issue this offseason. In an upset of epic proportions, the omnipresent football media has concentrated on Te'o's on-field progress while ignoring the temptation... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport informed us a year ago that the St. Louis Rams were "insanely excited " about second-round wide receiver Brian Quick, whom position coach Ray Sherman compared to Terrell Owens. The Rams even had a higher draft grade on Quick than... more

A.J. Green of the Cincinnati Bengals came in at No. 3 on Around The League's list of the NFL's top 40 wide receivers . Teammate Leon Hall, tasked with covering the third-year star in practices, is "in awe of how talented" Green is. If you ask Green,... more

Recently retired Green Bay Packers legend Donald Driver was honored by the Lambeau faithful this weekend, as the city unveiled a statue and street name for the wide receiver. Just because Driver is walking away from the game, that doesn't mean his... more

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin provided our annual reminder not to read too deeply into offseason practices because it's just "football in shorts ." The most important function is to install the offenses and defenses that the players will take into... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster was sporting crutches three weeks ago after going down with what coach Gary Kubiak termed a "pretty good calf strain ." Take a look as NFL fantasy editor Michael Fabiano ranks his top 25 fantasy football players... more

Did a 2012 injury factor into Willis McGahee's recent release by the Denver Broncos? Upon reporting to the Broncos' mandatory minicamp last week, the veteran running back insisted he was fully recovered from a torn medical collateral ligament and... more

Neither Santonio Holmes nor New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is confident in the wide receiver's availability for training camp, much less the season opener. Now we have a better idea why that's the case. Holmes revealed that his Lisfranc fracture was... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Atlanta Falcons. 1. Could the Falcons'... more

Tim Tebow showed a glimpse of his baseball potential when he "awed" the Memphis University School's high school team by hitting 12 of 15 pitches out of the park in batting practice three years ago. Now that Tebow has found his way to New England... more

Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips keeps upping the ante on the expectations for defensive end J.J. Watt. After only one season, Phillips predicted that Watt's career would result in a Hall of Fame bust . Now, Phillips tells the Houston... more

We can no longer say that 23 teams continued their minicamps Thursday because several coaches sent their players home to begin summer vacation a day earlier than planned. Around The League collected the relevant quotes, practice updates and news nuggets... more

Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson will return to the Pacific Northwest, as expected . Jackson signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, a source close to the player told NFL.com's Jeff Darlington. The news first was reported by... more

Where are these veteran NFL running backs hiding the bodies? One day after we discovered that Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith believes Steven Jackson still possesses a 22-year-old's body , Jacksonville Jaguars star Maurice Jones-Drew told reporters he... more

The future is now in the Denver Broncos' backfield. Hours after releasing veteran running back Willis McGahee, the team announced Thursday the signing of second-round draft pick Montee Ball . The Broncos also announced the signing of cornerback Kayvon... more

Mike Pettine's defense has manhandled the offensive line  during the Buffalo Bills' mandatory minicamp this week in what one beat writer described as "all-out piranha mode ." Pettine's creative methods, including a dizzying array of blitzes, certainly... more

Chad Johnson's almost pathological need to be the center of attention led to a 30-day jail sentence this week when Broward County Circuit Judge Kathleen McHugh overreacted to a playful butt slap . Johnson's former coach, Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati... more

Shopping for a new team for the first time in nearly a decade, veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield narrowed his choices to the Minnestoa Vikings and Seattle Seahawks in April. As it turns out, his heart was simply no longer in Minnesota after he was... more

Twenty-three teams continued their mandatory minicamps Wednesday, providing a constant stream of quotes, practice updates and player nuggets. Here's what we learned: Schein: 49ers remain NFL's best Yes, Michael Crabtree's injury hurts, but Adam... more

After the Pittsburgh Steelers selected outside linebacker Jarvis Jones with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, coach Mike Tomlin said he would not "close the door " on the rookie's potential for earning a starting job opposite LaMarr Woodley.... more

Shortly after declaring in February that his team needs to build around Blaine Gabbert, general manager David Caldwell insisted that the Jacksonville Jaguars will stage a "wide-open competition " at quarterback. Gus Bradley's coaching staff has made... more

Is Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett doing a favor for a couple of his New Orleans Saints draft picks from a decade ago? The Redskins announced Wednesday the signings of veteran wide receivers Donte' Stallworth and Devery Henderson... more

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan conceded last week that wide receiver Santonio Holmes might start training camp on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from two Lisfranc surgeries. Asked for clarity on his status for the regular-season... more

When Steven Jackson reached free agency for the first time in his career this offseason, teams told his agent they were hesitant to invest in a 30-year-old running back. "That's a hard thing, accepting and acknowledging that," Jackson told Pete... more

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy is no stranger to outlandish statements or crazy predictions. Not about to allow contract wishes to distract him from a "dominant" season, Hardy has set a lofty goal of 50 sacks this season. "Why shoot... more

Veteran linebacker Takeo Spikes made it clear after his release from the San Diego Chargers in March that he had no intentions of retiring because he still has "tread left on the tires ." Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of... more

St. Louis Rams punter Johnny Hekker now knows how the Oklahoma Sooners feel . Lightning-quick first-round draft pick Tavon Austin ran up against Hekker -- one of the most athletic punters in the NFL -- as the last line of defense in a return drill in... more

San Diego Chargers rookie linebacker Manti Te'o finally ended his silence Tuesday, telling reporters he's definitely "reaped the benefits" of his media hiatus. Brooks: Why Te'o will shine in S.D. Forget all about the fake girlfriend and bad BCS title... more

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mario Manningham believes he will return from surgery to repair his anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments by the start of the regular season. His coach isn't so sure. Schein: 49ers remain NFL's best Yes,... more

In lockstep with his normal routine, Denver Broncos running back Willis McGahee was on hand for mandatory minicamp Tuesday after skipping voluntary organized team activities earlier this offseason. There is one major difference between this year and... more

The Minnesota Vikings will be without their leading tackler for the remainder of offseason practices. Vikings coach Leslie Frazier announced Tuesday that weak-side linebacker Chad Greenway, No. 70 on NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2013,"  will... more

After engaging in "heavy negotiations" Monday, the Indianapolis Colts have agreed with former New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw on a one-year contract , NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. The Colts later officially confirmed that they've... more

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge after Monday's arrest for an incident near Great American Ball Park last week, The Associated Press reported Tuesday. Jones is accused of striking a woman... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Tennessee Titans. 1. There's no getting... more

Quarterback gurus are lining up to take credit for "fixing" Tim Tebow's elongated delivery now that he's on the New England Patriots . After spending three days with the former New York Jet in early February, independent quarterbacks coach Steve... more

So much for that progress in contract negotiations between Victor Cruz and the New York Giants. Cruz originally believed the structure of a long-term contract was in place as far back as October. The sides reportedly had reached the "2-yard line " in... more

Of the eight players who drew the franchise tag earlier this offseason, Ryan Clady of the Denver Broncos and Jairus Byrd of the Buffalo Bills are the only two yet to sign their tenders . Both unsigned players plan to skip mandatory minicamp this week, but... more

The Denver Broncos took Tim Tebow No. 25 overall in the 2010 NFL Draft as Josh McDaniels' franchise quarterback. Two years later, the New York Jets acquired Tebow to function as a Wildcat quarterback and Mark Sanchez insurance. Now Tebow is... more

The Tennessee Titans' coaching staff is split on how to handle wide receiver Justin Hunter 's hamstring injury. Leery of encountering a setback, coach Mike Munchak said Tuesday that Hunter might be held out until training camp . The second-round draft... more

Former Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips is one of the most colorful characters in NFL history. Inspired by a life so improbable that it has been compared to that of the fictional Forrest Gump, the nonprofit company Monk Parrots has created the Bum... more

The Buffalo Bills are expected to be without their best defensive back when mandatory minicamp starts Tuesday. Franchise player Jairus Byrd won't show unless he has a contract , a source informed of the negotiations told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. This... more

Former New York Giants safety Chad Jones was selected Friday by the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth round of the 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft, marking the fourth professional team to draft the two-sport star. The Houston Astros selected Jones out of... more

The Detroit Lions have been discussing a contract extension with quarterback Matthew Stafford since the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine in February. If progress isn't made toward a deal, though, Lions president Tom Lewand suggested talks will be tabled until... more

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young was released Thursday night from Orange County Jail in Southern California after paying 10 percent of a $50,000 bond. Young's parents previously had declined to provide the bond because they wanted to get... more

Free agent Kellen Winslow told NFL Network's "NFL AM" in late March that several teams were interested in his services. The Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers never extended an offer, but the tight end finally has a legitimate suitor. Winslow... more

JaMarcus Russell reportedly impressed the Chicago Bears with a "big arm" and positive demeanor  at Friday's workout. But is the Oakland Raiders draft bust all the way back to 2007 form? Brooks: JaMarcus destined to return JaMarcus Russell might be the... more

Since Tim Tebow was released by the New York Jets in late April, the quarterback has fielded offers from Ron Jaworski's Philadelphia Soul as well as the Omaha Beef , an indoor football team based in Nebraska. Tebow hasn't drawn a whiff of interest from... more

Quarterbacks Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints and Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers are the highest-paid players in the NFL, according to Forbes' latest list of "The World's Highest-Paid Athletes ." Brees has earned $51 million in combined... more

After the Baltimore Ravens traded Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers in March, Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith tweeted, "This business is BS at times ." Kinkhabwala: White House welcome Aditi Kinkhabwala says the Ravens' visit with President... more

"NFL Total Access" has launched its "32 in 32" series, breaking down the biggest subplots of every NFL team as the 2013 season approaches. Around The League will follow along and offer our own take. Up next: The Jacksonville Jaguars . 1. The... more

» ATL writers weigh in on NFL wide receivers debate Around The League's Dan Hanzus tackled the NFL's top 30 running backs , and Marc Sessler outlined the top 30 quarterbacks last month. Now it's time to turn our attention to the top 40 wide... more

Fantasy football analysts might be forced to come up with a new breakout candidate. Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended two games and fined four game checks by the NFL for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. In a... more

Click here to subscribe to "The Rich Eisen Podcast." JaMarcus Russell authored the best pro day Mike Mayock had ever seen in 2007. So why wouldn't the NFL Network draft analyst touch Russell in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft? Brooks: JaMarcus... more

Jay Cutler is no stranger to infighting with his coaching staff, be it with the Chicago Bears or Denver Broncos. Cutler forced his way out of Denver after hearing reports that then-coach Josh McDaniels was working back channels to trade for Matt... more

Reality is beginning to set in for Terrell Owens. Unable to find a team interested in his services since the Seattle Seahawks released him last August, the unsigned free agent has been spending his time on the semi-pro bowling circuit . Now two and a... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson's shin injury is not serious and the team simply is taking an extra cautious approach in holding him out of minicamp practices this week. Richardson confirmed... more

The Philadelphia Eagles figure to benefit as much as any NFL team from players returning after missing extended time with injuries in 2012. Among the most important of those players is left tackle Jason Peters, who insists he's been 100 percent recovered... more

The Green Bay Packers have been having some fun at Greg Jennings' expense ever since the veteran wide receiver signed with the Minnesota Vikings in March. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers entertained the crowd at the Wisconsin Sports Awards in April when he... more

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes was noncommittal in December when asked if he would be ready to return from his Lisfranc injury by training camp. Fast forward six months, and coach Rex Ryan is equally noncommittal about his No. 1 receiver's... more

Linebacker Daryl Smith, the Jacksonville Jaguars' all-time leading tackler, finally has a new home. After making only one known free-agent visit to the St. Louis Rams in early April, Smith signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens on... more

The Minnesota Vikings have a new face sitting in on their quarterback meetings . Jeff George has returned to Vikings headquarters nearly a decade and a half after throwing his last pass for the franchise in the 1999 NFL season. George's appearance... more

Green Bay Packers running back DuJuan Harris has become an advocate for routine medical checkups after doctors found a "fist-sized" cyst on his lung -- next to his heart -- in a team physical. "It's a #blessing!!! Should be 110% very soon and back... more

Are you ready for Chris Johnson's annual 2,000-yard prediction? Brace for it. Even if it's been three years and countless crushed fantasy football seasons since Johnson broke the NFL's record with 2,509 yards from scrimmage, he's confident that he can... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported May 28 that a slimmed-down JaMarcus Russell was drawing "significant" interest from more than one team. Among those teams, Rapoport heard Tuesday, were the Chicago Bears and the Baltimore Ravens . The Bears are the more... more

The New England Patriots finally received a bit of good news on a tight end. Expected to miss organized team activities and minicamps following shoulder surgery, Aaron Hernandez was back on the practice field Tuesday . Hernandez has yet to be... more

Amid protestations to the contrary from head coach Rob Chudzinski, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported a month ago that the Cleveland Browns' alleged quarterback competition was little more than lip service . After observing minicamp practices this... more

With both London games already sold out this season, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has visions of expanding the league's overseas schedule in the future. Goodell revealed Tuesday at a New York University conference that the NFL is planning to add... more

New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle never has been shy about speaking his mind. His latest targets are Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett and owner/general manager Jerry Jones. In an interview that aired Tuesday on NFL Network's "NFL Total Access,"... more

The Cleveland Browns are taking extra precautions with Trent Richardson. We knew the running back likely would miss the Browns' entire offseason program because of a strained muscle in his shin, and Richardson once again was absent as the team began... more

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Vincent Brown missed the entire 2012 NFL season with a broken ankle after showing flashes of talent as a rookie, particularly in a five-catch, 97-yard performance against the Oakland Raiders. Now healthy, Brown is... more

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall feels better than he has in three years after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his hip in January. Now, the 2012 first-team All Pro is ready to return to the practice field. Marshall tweeted Tuesday that... more

We knew as far back as February that the Miami Dolphins were giving Reggie Bush the cold shoulder because they believe 2012 fourth-round draft pick Lamar Miller can be a bigger, faster, better version in this year's backfield. Although Dolphins coach... more

A strong argument can be made that the 2013 season of Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker is more crucial to his franchise's long-term success than that of any young player in the NFL. Locker might get a pass for playing last year through a... more

The Oakland Raiders' quarterback competition stands out among NFL teams as one that augers season-long depression for the fan base in 2013. Fourth-round draft pick Tyler Wilson has outplayed Matt Flynn at times , though Flynn has earned Raiders coach... more

All signs are pointing to a breakout season for Arizona Cardinals 2012 first-round pick Michael Floyd. Debate: Toughest shoes to fill? Was Bruce Arians' exit from Indianapolis to coach the Cardinals the most impactful departure of the offseason? More... more

The New England Patriots are running a conga line at defensive tackle this offseason, adding Armond Armstead and Tommy Kelly while surprisingly dumping key 2012 contributors Brandon Deaderick and Kyle Love. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is... more

Pittsburgh Steelers second-round draft pick Le'Veon Bell already is emerging as the heavy favorite in his battle with veterans Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and LaRod Stephens-Howling for the starting running back job. Kinkhabwala: Pairing up in... more

Matt Scott drew pre-draft buzz among draftniks as a potential mid-round pick with his athleticism to spare, 27-to-14 touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 60.3 completion rate in Rich Rodriguez's spread-option offense at Arizona. Scott ended up going... more

The Houston Texans' falloff on defense in the second half of last season understandably was blamed on Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Cushing's torn anterior cruciate ligament, but there was another significant injury that contributed to the pass defense... more

The Detroit Lions are working with a revamped offensive line this offseason after losing left tackle Jeff Backus to retirement, right tackle Gosder Cherilus to the Indianapolis Colts and right guard Stephen Peterman to the New York Jets. The trio... more

The Kansas City Chiefs got a scare Friday when Jamaal Charles limped off the field after having his toe stepped on. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative . Schein: The good kind of divorce After a difficult parting of ways, Andy Reid and the Eagles... more

After rejoining the Cleveland Browns as a special advisor  Wednesday, Hall of Famer Jim Brown made it clear that "respect is a big thing" in his relationship with the Browns. Although a rift developed between Brown and former team owner Randy Lerner,... more

Keyshawn Johnson isn't finished with Justin Bieber after confronting the pop star for allegedly driving his Ferrari at freeway speeds through a gated community in Calabasas, Calif. Schein Nine: Breakout candidates Who will become the next household... more

The San Francisco 49ers announced Friday that they had signed fourth-round pick Marcus Lattimore to a four-year contract. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Lattimore's contract has "no extra injury protection." Head coach Jim Harbaugh has called... more

Tennessee Titans big-ticket free-agent acquisition Andy Levitre is expected to sit out Friday's organized team activity while he recovers from arthroscopic knee surgery. Details on the guard's surgery were vague Friday. The Tennessean noted that Levitre... more

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, the NFL's leading rusher in 2012 not named Adrian Peterson, set a franchise single-season record with 1,613 rushing yards while finishing third in the league in yards after contact and forced missed... more

Despite leading the NCAA with 20 receiving touchdowns and finishing second with 1,752 receiving yards, Houston's Patrick Edwards went undrafted in 2012 due to concerns about his size (5-foot-9, 175 pounds) and lack of top-end speed. Schein Nine:... more

Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston earned one of the most surprising rankings in NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2013" list, coming in at No. 49, one spot ahead of Seattle Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman. Top 100 Players... more

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was voted No. 43 on NFL Network's "The Top 100 Players of 2013." The ranking places him ninth among quarterbacks. The ranking is a clear nod to Manning's dominant 2011 stretch run that culminated in his second... more

If Philip Rivers truly is entering his final audition with the San Diego Chargers, he has a booster in offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Instant Debate: NFL's biggest arm? Which QB boasts the strongest arm in the NFL? Our analysts debate, with... more

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley finally has won over Ben Roethlisberger, allowing his quarterback to take more ownership of the offense through check-downs and hot reads . Former Steelers coach Bill Cowher told NFL Network's "NFL... more

Among active NFL players, only Tony Gonzalez (14,268) and Reggie Wayne (13,063) have more receiving yards than Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith 's 11,452. By the time Smith retires, he could flirt with 14,000 yards and a spot in the top 10 on... more

For the second time in four years, the folks at Bloggingtheboys.com have reconstructed the Dallas Cowboys' draft board via screen shots of video taken from interviews with team owner Jerry Jones. The result is a fascinating peek into the thought... more

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin is admittedly having a difficult time reconciling his displeasure with Hakeem Nicks and the fact that organized team activities are voluntary. Nicks was once again absent on Thursday when the Giants reconvened for... more

Robert Griffin III remains on an accelerated schedule in his return from surgery to repair his anterior cruciate ligament. Schein: Indispensable offensive stars Certain NFL players are simply irreplaceable. Adam Schein identifies nine such studs on... more

On the heels of Albert Breer's report that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will undergo back surgery , agent Drew Rosenhaus is downplaying the severity of his client's injury. Cause for concern? Gregg Rosenthal lists six reasons why he... more

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck told NFL Network earlier this month that he's "100 percent more comfortable " this year than last. One teammate noted Wednesday that Luck has been so sharp that he has been giving defensive backs "the business"... more

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning still is getting used to the idea that his arm never will be as strong as it was before his four neck surgeries, but he's already throwing better this offseason than he did in last season's playoff loss to the... more

St. Augustine, Fla., police confirmed Tuesday that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has not been charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly striking a security guard in the face Sunday. The question is if Jones-Drew will face... more

Joe Flacco's agent, Joe Linta, pulled no punches earlier this week, brazenly opining that the Baltimore Ravens were "dumb " for failing to meet the quarterback's contract demands last summer. For his part, the Ravens quarterback wants no part of the... more

Four years after he finished second in the NFL in receptions (107) to Wes Welker, former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith announced his retirement Wednesday. Rapoport: Curious case of Victor Cruz Ian Rapoport wonders what the Giants are... more

Nick Fairley raised a few eyebrows last week when he declared himself and Detroit Lions teammate Ndamukong Suh the best defensive tackle tandem in the NFL. Suh is backing his teammate's boast with no hesitation. "We've in essence put a target on our... more

Much to the dismay of fantasy football owners, Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller was underused in former head coach Chan Gailey's offense until the second half of last season. Nothing was more aggravating than watching Spiller waste away on the... more

Now that the Green Bay Packers have locked up quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews to lucrative extensions, defensive lineman B.J. Raji is the next candidate for a new contract. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, Raji... more

It didn't take long for Anquan Boldin to show his new teammates and coaches that he can fill the void left by Michael Crabtree's Achilles tendon injury last week. The veteran receiver stole the show during the San Francisco 49ers' Tuesday practice,... more

The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't had a 1,000-yard wide receiver since Jimmy Smith's final season in 2005. In fact, Smith and Keenan McCardell are the only players in franchise history to accomplish the feat. Cecil Shorts knows all too well, coming up 21... more

D.J. Hayden was the best story of the 2013 NFL Draft , surviving a bizarre, near-fatal, practice-field heart injury to become the No. 12 overall pick by the Oakland Raiders. The optimism surrounding Hayden's comeback was deflated a bit Tuesday when... more

Add Joe Staley to the list of San Francisco 49ers who've recently had surgery. The two-time Pro Bowl left ackle underwent minor arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this offseason, and he's expected to be at full speed by training camp. The Sacramento... more

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew allegedly hit a security guard in the face at the Conch House bar and restaurant in St. Augustine, Fla. on Sunday, according to a police report. His agent, however, said no charges have been filed and... more

The Atlanta Falcons and free agent Richard Seymour might not have jump-started serious contract discussions , but that doesn't mean a deal won't be worked out in the coming weeks. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport confirmed Monday on NFL Network's "NFL Total... more

While restricted free agent Victor Cruz's contract talks with the New York Giants have dominated the offseason news, Hakeem Nicks' camp has been eerily quiet entering the final year of his rookie deal. Top 100 Players of 2013 Make sure you vote for... more

Prior to the 2013 NFL Draft, one of the biggest curiosities was how Manti Te'o would be treated in an NFL locker room in light of his infamous fake girlfriend scandal. One scout predicted that Te'o's leadership qualities would be neutralized because... more

Over the final eight weeks of the 2012 season, the Cincinnati Bengals' defense ranked first in average points allowed (12.8 per game), second in sacks (31), second in turnovers (19) and third in average yards allowed (307.4). Unlike most defenses, the... more

Offseason practices may be just "football in shorts ," as Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin quipped recently, but May and June are the perfect months to gauge the development of younger players before determining if veteran reinforcements are... more

With the retirements of bone-crushing hitters Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher, Carolina Panthers leading tackler Luke Kuechly is becoming the new model for the middle linebacker who can chase running backs, tight ends and even read-option quarterbacks out of... more

Around The League has analyzed the NFL's strongest rosters , as well as winners and losers in free agency and the 2013 NFL Draft . Beyond those obvious avenues, there's another way for teams to improve: returning to full health. With that in mind, let's... more

Defensive tackle Chris Canty has spent just two months with the Baltimore Ravens after four years with the New York Giants. It's a bit of a surprise, then, that he already believes Joe Flacco is a better quarterback than Eli Manning. Why Flacco?... more

The Chicago Bears' hiring of Marc Trestman as coach was a bold, unconventional move  considering he had been away from the NFL for nearly a decade. Schein: 49ers remain NFL's best Yes, Michael Crabtree's injury hurts, but Adam Schein explains why San... more

Remember the lawsuit filed by two massage therapists alleging that Brett Favre sent sexually suggestive text messages ? Harrison: Top 20 Games of 2012 The 2012 season was one for the ages. Which games will be remembered the most in NFL lore? Elliot... more

Coach Jim Harbaugh quickly shot down speculation that the San Francisco 49ers might turn back to Randy Moss in the wake of Michael Crabtree's Achilles tendon surgery. The coaching staff intends to give the 49ers' young wide receivers a chance instead.... more

Bruce Arians long has been one of the NFL's most respected quarterback gurus, tutoring Peyton Manning, Ben Roethlisberger and Andrew Luck. It wasn't until he was 60 years old, though, that he took the reins of his own team, albeit on an interim basis. The... more

The esteemed John Madden opined after the Washington Redskins' 2012 season-opening upset of the New Orleans Saints that Robert Griffin III was "the best player in the league in Week 1 ." Griffin went on to take home NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year... more

Mike Goodson is expected to resume practicing with the New York Jets soon, possibly "sometime next week," a source close to Goodson told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport on Friday. The troubled running back hasn't actively participated in Jets organized team... more

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was voted No. 51 on NFL Network's "The Top 100 Players of 2013." The ranking places him 11th among quarterbacks. It's a fair ranking for a player who started the season slowly only to finish furiously while... more

Around The League predicted earlier this month that free-agent defensive tackle Richard Seymour would end up signing with the Atlanta Falcons, not far from where the veteran defensive lineman trains in the offseason. Schein: 49ers remain NFL's best... more

Pierre Garcon escaped surgery on the foot injury that bothered him throughout the 2012 NFL season, but he ended up going under the knife in January to repair a torn labrum. That injury occurred during the Washington Redskins' playoff loss to the Seattle... more

Former Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells famously advised the media to "put away anointing oil " as the team got caught up in Tony Romo fever during a November 2006 hot streak. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has adopted the same... more

The St. Louis Rams signed offensive tackle Terrell Brown as an undrafted free agent earlier this week. Brown weighed in at 6-foot-10 and 403 pounds Thursday, prompting the Around The League crew to jog their memories for the heaviest players of recent... more

New Cleveland Browns coach Rob Chudzinski and coordinator Norv Turner are counting on Trent Richardson to be the foundation of their offense . It has to be unsettling that the talented tailback was back in the trainers' room again for Browns OTAs on... more

Brian Urlacher told "The Rich Eisen Podcast" on Wednesday that he retired from football because he realized he is "just not quite the same player " he used to be. Urlacher later told WMVP-AM in Chicago that he couldn't envision wearing a jersey other... more

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb set a franchise record and led the NFL with 2,342 all-purpose yards last season. If not for a late-season ankle injury, he might have become the first player in NFL history with 1,000 yards apiece receiving and... more

On the heels of Wednesday's news that Michael Crabtree had surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon , NFL.com's Ian Rapoport noted that Randy Moss parted with the San Francisco 49ers on good terms and was staying in shape this offseason. If the... more

A more focused and mature Dez Bryant revealed Tuesday that he has "found" himself and is comfortable with his life. Brandt: Cowboys will win NFC East Gil Brandt lists 10 reasons to think Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys will dramatically improve... more

When news of Michael Crabtree's Achilles tendon tear first surfaced Wednesday, the immediate suspicion was that the San Francisco 49ers' top receiver would end up sitting out the entire 2013 NFL season. Niners coach Jim Harbaugh refuted that notion,... more

As the protege of Sid Gillman, one of the NFL's greatest offensive innovators, Ron Jaworski can break down game tape with the best in the business. The ESPN analyst's film study of Chip Kelly's Oregon teams has left him skeptical that the Philadelphia... more

The Carolina Panthers drafted their defensive tackle tandem of the future in the first two rounds last month. Now both players are under contract. The Panthers have agreed to terms with No. 14 overall pick Star Lotulelei , according to Rep 1 Sports.... more

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is in for a rough adjustment period after Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon during Tuesday's practice. Kaepernick's late-season reliance on Crabtree can't be overstated. In the 10 games in which... more

This week's organized team activities are voluntary, but that didn't stop New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin from expressing displeasure when Hakeem Nicks failed to show. A surprised Coughlin expected his wide receiver to be in attendance Wednesday. "I... more

Former Chicago Bears general manager Jerry Angelo recently said if he was setting an all-time draft board for middle linebackers , he would place Brian Urlacher third, behind only Ray Lewis and Dick Butkus. There's an obvious parallel between... more

The episodic nature of the NFL's weekly schedule manufactures drama, the most entertaining of which is a full-blown quarterback controversy. Brooks: Luck vs. Kaepernick Andrew Luck and Colin  Kaepernick are emerging stars. Which QB is better? Bucky... more

The complaint filed by Mario Williams in a Houston lawsuit over a $785,000 engagement ring accuses his ex-fiancee, Erin Marzouki, of gold-digging , alleging that she never intended to marry him. Now Marzouki's attorney, Tony Buzbee, is firing back,... more

San Diego Chargers second-round draft pick Manti Te'o might never live down the "catfish" scheme involving fake girlfriend Lennay Kekua, but he's at least rolling with the punches. Draft signings The New Orleans Saints' Kenny Vaccaro and Detroit... more

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter has been studying tape of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Derrick Brooks ever since Monte Kiffin came over to coordinate the defense. Brooks was the prototypical Tampa 2 weak-side linebacker, with the range to... more

The Buffalo Bills raised plenty of eyebrows after taking EJ Manuel with the No. 16 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, making him the first quarterback to go off the board. New general manager Doug Whaley isn't shy about taking ownership of the pick, even if he... more

Just as word emerged that the New England Patriots expected Rob Gronkowski to be ready for training camp after battling an infection in his surgically repaired forearm, another injury concern has arisen. Debate: Pats due for a setback? With Rob... more

The Atlanta Falcons dominated the first half of the NFC Championship game against the San Francisco 49ers, only to be burned by Colin Kaepernick's arm and Frank Gore's legs in the second half . Their late fourth-quarter comeback stalled 10 yards shy of... more

Charles Woodson spent the day at Dove Valley meeting with Denver Broncos brass, but no deal was reached. Instead, the free-agent defensive back left Broncos headquarters late Wednesday afternoon without a contract , The Denver Post reported. Although... more

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson hears the Brian Urlacher rumors . He's seen the skepticism over his ability to handle the transition from weak-side to middle linebacker, and he's not happy about any of it. "I don't think I've ever been this... more

Most of the stories coming out of organized team activities and minicamps over the next month and a half will be over-analyzed in a slow news cycle. Players don't wear pads, and no hitting is allowed. Veterans tend to take it easy. The most important... more

The Baltimore Ravens don't have to worry about giving Rolando McClain a second chance following his April disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The trouble-prone linebacker is walking away from the game at age 23. "Rolando let me know that he plans... more

The Indianapolis Colts showed their faith in second-year pro Vick Ballard by waiting until the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft to address the running-back position. While Ballard lacks the big-play ability of Donald Brown, he proved to be a more... more

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington already is suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Now he appears to have lost his spot on the Cardinals' first-team defense. Washington worked... more

Larry Fitzgerald is coming off his least productive season since his rookie year in 2004. His four touchdowns were the lowest total of his career, and he found the end zone just once after Halloween. It wasn't for lack of effort. Fitzgerald's 156... more

Kansas City Chiefs franchise player Branden Albert has had a rocky offseason. He's expressed concern over a potential move to right tackle and wondered why he wasn't rewarded with a long-term deal similar to those signed by Dwayne Bowe and Dustin... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Arizona Cardinals. The Big Question: Is the offensive line suddenly adequate? The Cardinals allowed 113... more

The market for free agent Charles Woodson's services has been warming up. According to agent Carl Poston, Woodson arrived in Denver on Tuesday night and plans to meet with the Broncos on Wednesday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported. Poston also has... more

Shortly after he was hired earlier this offseason, Chicago Bears quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh sidestepped questions about Jay Cutler's viability as a franchise quarterback. Cavanaugh believed it was premature to offer an opinion before meeting... more

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said after the 2013 NFL Draft that he doesn't "anticipate " signing free agent Brian Urlacher to fill the void at middle linebacker, but Spielman is open to revisiting the situation down the road. Top 100... more

There was a period late Monday morning where Twitter was dominated by Philadelphia Eagles beat writers expressing wide-eyed wonder at new head coach Chip Kelly's practice innovations. From five quarterbacks throwing to five different receivers at the same... more

Is new Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid preparing for an offensive shift to the pistol attack that combines the shotgun-spread passing game with a power running game? Reid won't ditch his cherished West Coast offense, but the early signs suggest he'll... more

Michael Vick surprised even himself by defeating LeSean McCoy in a 40-yard foot race earlier this month. Though McCoy jokingly derides Vick as an "old man," the 32-year-old Philadelphia Eagles quarterback might be faster this year than last, thanks to... more

The Buffalo Bills announced Monday that Buddy Nix has stepped down from his role as Executive Vice President/General Manager and will transition to Special Assistant. The move comes just three weeks after team president Russ Brandon said, "Buddy Nix is... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The New Orleans Saints The Big Question: Can third-rounder Armstead protect Brees' blindside? Concerns about the... more

Geno Smith no longer is grading his own practices , leaving that responsibility to the New York Jets' coaching staff. As it turns out, the 39th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft passed all of his rookie minicamp tests with flying colors. After... more

Recently retired Tampa Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber squared off against a lot of great wide receivers in his career, from Hall of Famer Jerry Rice to an unstoppable Randy Moss. Barber's toughest assignment, though, was one of his longtime NFC... more

Veteran pass rusher Dwight Freeney has drawn plenty of interest since the onset of free agency, but his salary demands have kept him from signing with a new team. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors... more

Marcus Lattimore predicted before the 2013 NFL Draft that his surgically reconstructed right knee would be ready to go by the beginning of the season . Now that he's property of the San Francisco 49ers, Lattimore is willing to defer to their timetable.... more

The Tennessee Titans were hoping to hammer out a new contract for free-agent defensive end John Abraham by the end of the week. It's now Friday afternoon, and the pass rusher remains unsigned. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow... more

Andrew Luck recently told NFL Network's "NFL Total Access" that he feels "100 percent more comfortable " this year than last. It's a scary thought for the rest of the AFC South. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell emphasized on the Fantasy Guru's... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Minnesota Vikings . The Big Question: Are the Vikings quietly assembling a dominant D? At the end of Brett... more

Having lived in Cincinnati during the Bengals' lost years of the 1990s, I used to pray for a television blackout just for the chance to watch quality professional football. If Sen. John McCain gets his wish, those blackouts will become obsolete. McCain... more

New coach Chip Kelly insisted after his first minicamp in mid-April that Michael Vick and Nick Foles are on an even playing field atop the Philadelphia Eagles' depth chart. Vick took the initial first-team reps, only to split with Foles the rest of the... more

Former New York Giants third-round draft pick Chad Jones never played a down in the NFL after a devastating 2010 auto accident in which he nearly lost his left leg. Nearly three years removed from the accident, Jones officially has ended his football... more

Gerald Sensabaugh drew interest from the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans shortly after being released by the Dallas Cowboys in early March, but the safety's market has been quiet ever since. The eight-year NFL veteran now has decided to hang up... more

"Don't be too smart!" former Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi used to yell when Tom Coughlin took unnecessary in-game risks early in his New York career. It was a core tenet of Accorsi's football strategy, inherited from Joe Paterno. It's a shame... more

The New York Jets' wide receivers were among the least effective in the NFL last season, generating just 68 more yards combined than Calvin Johnson produced on his own. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player... more

In reporting Karlos Dansby's visit to the Arizona Cardinals, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport disclosed Wednesday on "NFL Total Access" that the linebacker has generated "a ton of interest " but has been "a little picky" in the free-agency process. Free-agent... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Denver Broncos . The Big Question: Will Montee Ball spell the end of Willis McGahee's Broncos career? In Around the... more

The Philadelphia Eagles as an organization decided it was time for a change after 14 years, but Andy Reid still has a prominent place in the hearts of his former players. "We all love coach Reid to death ," running back LeSean McCoy told "NFL Total... more

The San Diego Chargers are getting desperate in their search for a veteran left tackle after their strong push for Bryant McKinnie came up short. Free agent Max Starks is visiting the Chargers on Wednesday, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports. Starks has... more

Felix Jones suddenly is a popular man on the free-agent market. After visiting the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, the former Dallas Cowboys tailback's next stop is New England. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest... more

Havard Rugland recently was signed by the Detroit Lions largely on the strength of a trick-shot video that has accumulated more than four million hits on YouTube. Top 100 plays of 2012 "NFL AM" on NFL Network is counting down the greatest plays... more

It's widely believed that punter Chris Kluwe was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday in part because he felt compelled to weigh in on myriad social, cultural and sports-related issues. Now Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton feels compelled to offer... more

The Arizona Cardinals appear to be on the lookout for Daryl Washington insurance, following a four-game suspension and a recent arrest  on domestic assault charges. See where players rank in the Top 100 Players of 2013. Free-agent linebacker Karlos... more

The San Francisco 49ers announced Wednesday that jeans manufacturer Levi's will present a proposal for the naming rights to the team's new $1.2 billion football stadium, which is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. Now that Florida lawmakers have... more

When Titus Young was released by the St. Louis Rams just 10 days after being claimed off waivers in February, it was natural to wonder if the wide receiver's NFL career might be over. Now there are two more reasons to believe so. Young was arrested... more

On the heels of Monday's email chain discussing Dan Hanzus' list of the top 30 running backs in football, the Around The League crew is back to debate this year's top rookie running backs. The following was taken from an actual email exchange . From:... more

Now that veteran Tyson Clabo is off the market, the Dallas Cowboys have lost a slice of leverage in their standoff with right tackle Doug Free. The team isn't about to blink, however. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday on "Total Access" that the... more

As it turns out, trouble-prone linebacker Rolando McClain might not be long for the Baltimore Ravens' roster after all. Although Ravens assistant general manager Eric DeCosta said Monday night that McClain deserves a "second chance," NFL.com's Ian... more

The Tennessee Titans ranked last in the NFL in time of possession in 2012. The coaching staff is determined not to let it happen again. Despite the drafting of early-round receivers Kendall Wright and Justin Hunter the past two years, offensive... more

Felix Jones drew nary a whiff in free agency through two months, as the Cincinnati Bengals were his only known visit. The former Dallas Cowboys first-round draft pick finally has a second suitor. Jones worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday,... more

NFL.com's Albert Breer confirmed in a piece published Tuesday that Green Bay Packers second-round running back Eddie Lacy slipped in the 2013 NFL Draft because clubs were "nervous about his medicals ." 2013 NFL Draft grades by division The draft is... more

Brian Cushing told the Houston Texans' team website in mid-April that he is preparing to be "110 percent" in time to have a career-best season after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament early last October. Harrison: Post-draft Power Rankings After... more

All-Pro left guard Mike Iupati is the latest San Francisco 49ers standout to undergo offseason surgery. Iupati recently underwent a procedure on his shoulder , a source with knowledge of the injury told the Sacramento Bee on Tuesday. Although he will... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Jacksonville Jaguars . The Big Question: Did the Jaguars rebuild their secondary in one draft? After cutting ties... more

The Philadelphia Eagles' disappointing 2011 first-round draft pick Danny Watkins was thought to be on the chopping block with a new regime in town. Top 100 Players of 2013 Make sure you vote for the Top 100 players of 2013. Voting ends May 31. Get... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport confirmed Saturday there was "nothing to " free agent John Abraham's cryptic tweets that suggested he was considering retirement. Now the pass rusher might be close to finding his next NFL home. Free-agent tracker NFL free... more

The Cleveland Browns knew they were taking on a character risk when they selected Eastern Central (Okla.) pass rusher Armonty Bryant in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Bryant was suspended for three games last season after twice being arrested... more

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answered with a curt "not really" when asked if anyone stood out at rookie minicamp over the weekend. "More than anything, it's just familiarizing yourself with the young men, how they learn and how they move,... more

Entering a contract year, Brian Orakpo wants to prove he's an elite pass rusher after suffering a pair of pectoral injuries at the end of the 2011 season and the beginning of the 2012 season. The Washington Redskins want him to prove it as well.... more

Once Branden Albert trade-talks with the Miami Dolphins died, the Kansas City Chiefs shifted their focus toward a long-term contract for the left tackle. Now that veteran right tackle Tyson Clabo has signed with the Dolphins , Albert publicly has... more

The Alex Smith trade might end up netting the San Francisco 49ers a return package close to the one the Cincinnati Bengals received from the Oakland Raiders for Carson Palmer. In addition to the second-rounder that brought pass rusher Tank Carradine ,... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Baltimore Ravens The Big Question: Can Elam and Brown replace future Hall of Famers? It's hard to find two... more

Since Terrell Owens was released by the Seattle Seahawks last August, it seems he is only in the news when an NFL team clarifies that it has no interest in the poster child for diva wide receivers. Now 39 years old and likely done as an NFL player,... more

Surprised that Johnathan Cyprien was still on the board, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell reportedly turned down three trade offers and opted to select the Florida International safety with the first pick of the 2013 NFL Draft's... more

The San Diego Chargers expect second-round draft pick Manti Te'o to step in as the starting inside linebacker next to Donald Butler. That talk is premature, Butler says. "I think a lot of people are jumping to conclusions ," Butler told U-T San... more

If the Cleveland Browns wanted a legit quarterback competition, they would have brought in a better player than Jason Campbell to challenge incumbent Brandon Weeden. Like all new coaches, Rob Chudzinski is championing a "competition" mantra -- and that... more

The Jacksonville Jaguars list fifth-round draft pick Denard Robinson as a running back, but there's still some confusion about his role after he started at quarterback for three seasons at Michigan. If Robinson has his way, he will take on the old... more

Steve Spagnuolo has been without an NFL home since January, when the New Orleans Saints fired him from his defensive coordinator job. Harrison: Post-draft Power Rankings After the 2013 NFL Draft, Elliot Harrison updates his Power Rankings, with... more

After investigating Daryl Washington for an alleged domestic dispute Wednesday, Phoenix police opted to arrest the Arizona Cardinals linebacker. Washington was booked on two counts of aggravated assault, according to Maricopa County court records... more

If the Dallas Cowboys' interest in free-agent right tackles Tyson Clabo and Eric Winston has been a ploy to motivate Doug Free into accepting a pay cut, they might have backed themselves into an unappetizing position. Executive vice president Stephen... more

While the Buffalo Bills' analytics department might not be up and running yet , the Jacksonville Jaguars' number crunchers played a key role in the 2013 NFL Draft. Jaguars owner Shad Khan's son, Tony, spearheads the analytics department that works... more

Three years ago, Ed Reed missed the first seven weeks of the season while recovering from reconstructive hip surgery to replace a torn labrum and take 6 or 7 inches from his iliotibial band. Less than two months after signing with the Houston Texans,... more

The Kansas City Chiefs might have drafted Eric Fisher No. 1 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft with the intention of installing him on quarterback Alex Smith's blindside, but it's not going to happen right away. Head coach Andy Reid confirmed Thursday to... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported earlier this week that the Jacksonville Jaguars can cut wide receiver Justin Blackmon without owing him another dime . As expected, the Jags have no plans to take such drastic action with the No. 5 overall pick in the... more

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was voted No. 81 on NFL Network's "The Top 100 Players of 2013." The ranking places him 14th among quarterbacks. Is that a fair assessment for a quarterback with just seven regular-season starts under his... more

NFL teams always want to give off the appearance of competition for starting jobs. In reality, though, observers only have to follow the money trail to predict the outcome. Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie stated a month ago that Matt... more

Now that the playoff contenders have left veteran pass rushers languishing on the open market, the Tennessee Titans are making their move. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the day that John Abraham will visit the Titans in a tire-kicking... more

Now that the 2013 NFL Draft is over, teams are reconsidering the veterans still standing on the sidelines after the first few waves of free agency. A familiar theme emerges with most of the names on this list. These players have reached the point in... more

Super agent Drew Rosenhaus told a Miami radio station Wednesday he wouldn't be shocked if Tim Tebow ended up with the Miami Dolphins, in large part because owner Stephen Ross long has been a fan. Even if it was mere speculation, it's the closest... more

The 2013 NFL Draft transformed 32 NFL rosters. Around The League will examine the aftershocks in our Draft Fallout series. Next up: The Buffalo Bills. The Big Question: Has the Bills offense suddenly taken on the look of a track team? C.J.... more

Highly decorated USC quarterbacks have had a checkered history in the NFL over the past decade, fading steadily after early-career hype. New Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer is the most successful of an underwhelming group that includes Matt... more

Free-agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney's asking price reportedly is dropping again. Freeney requested $8 million annually in his initial contract talks with the Denver Broncos, according to The Denver Post. NFL Network's Michelle Beisner reported not... more

New York Jets general manager John Idzik revealed Tuesday that NFL teams called to "kick the tires " on quarterback Tim Tebow before he was waived, but nothing materialized on the trade front. As it turns out, the tire-kicking was an exercise in due... more

When Russ Brandon was named Buffalo Bills president in January, he announced that the team would be implementing a "robust" analytics department to boost football operations. Four months later, Brandon acknowledged the program does not yet exist .... more

While new Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly has hogged the national spotlight this offseason with his up-tempo, attacking style of offense, Doug Marrone of the Buffalo Bills has flown under the radar. Both coaches have been cryptic about specific... more

The New York Jets aren't ready to throw in the towel on Mark Sanchez after taking West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith in second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Jets have 8.5 million reasons to keep Sanchez on the roster through an offseason of "butt... more

Viewed as a Jerome Bettis-type battering ram, former Alabama standout Eddie Lacy popularly was connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers in mock drafts. As it turns out, the team took the physical tailback off their draft board. Harrison: Recapping the... more

Widely viewed as a sure-fire first-round pick a year ago, USC quarterback Matt Barkley dropped to the 2013 NFL Draft's fourth round due, in large part, to concerns about his arm strength. Harrison: Recapping the draft Now that all the picks are in... more

The Kansas City Chiefs didn't pick up a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft, but they might have landed the strongest arm available this year. Harrison: Recapping the draft Now that all the picks are in the books, Elliot Harrison breaks down the 2013... more

Aaron Rodgers' quarterback brother, Jordan Rodgers , is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars , but the most interesting story among the undrafted free agents is British discus record-holder Lawrence Okoye, now a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 2012... more

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell realized his roster had too many holes to allocate valuable draft picks to the quarterback position. Instead of taking a mid-round flier on a signal-caller, Caldwell took Michigan wild-card speedster... more

Nothing says forever like an arm tattoo . After selecting West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the No. 39 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan told NFL Network on Saturday that embattled incumbent Mark Sanchez will take... more

Early in the week, reports surfaced that USC's Matt Barkley and Syracuse's Ryan Nassib could go as high as No. 8 overall because the Buffalo Bills didn't want to surrender a 2014 first-round pick to trade back in the draft for a quarterback. NFL... more

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock pegged Alabama running back Eddie Lacy  to go to the Green Bay Packers. It ended up happening a round later than Mayock predicted. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA Follow on your smartphone or tablet for exclusive... more

The Baltimore Ravens traded the Nos. 62, 165 and 199 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft to the Seattle Seahawks for the opportunity to draft Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown with the No. 56 overall pick Friday night. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA Follow on... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers opted to pass on draft a physical running back who has drawn comparisons to Jerome Bettis and Barry Foster. Instead of pulling the trigger on Alabama's tackle-breaking battering ram Eddie Lacy , the Steelers opted for the more... more

Alabama's Eddie Lacy widely was expected to be the first running back off the board in the 2013 NFL Draft, but it's no surprise that the Cincinnati Bengals opted for North Carolina's Giovani Bernard instead Friday night. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA... more

While new Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell insisted the team had to build around embattled quarterback Blaine Gabbert, it was out of desperation rather than devotion. Overseeing one of the NFL's weakest rosters , Caldwell realized he... more

New Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson threw out the bait, and the Philadelphia media fell for it hook, line and sinker. Bear wrestling became all the rage in the United States after the Civil War, but its popularity swiftly declined when Jean... more

After receiving a five-year, $66 million contract last week, linebacker Clay Matthews crowed about the low-key nature of contract negotiations between the Green Bay Packers and their core players. While the rest of the NFL was concentrating on the 2013... more

Collect your prize if your mock draft pegged Wisconsin center Travis Frederick going ahead of West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o. NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock predicted on "Path to the Draft" this week... more

Sharrif Floyd 's green room free-fall is over. The Minnesota Vikings selected the Florida defensive tackle with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft on Thursday night. Popularly pegged to the Oakland Raiders with the No. 3 overall pick in mock... more

Ryan Nassib was ranked as the top quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft by respected analysts such as NFL Films' Greg Cosell and ESPN's Jon Gruden, but not by his own college coach. The Buffalo Bills, now coached by former Syracuse head man Doug Marrone,... more

Hours after reports began trickling in that the Oakland Raiders were targeting Houston's D.J. Hayden with their original No. 3 overall pick, general manager Reggie McKenzie traded down to select the cornerback at No. 12. McKenzie didn't get... more

Defensive line coach Jim Washburn won the Detroit Lions' war room debate. Although the offensive coaching staff "loves" North Carolina guard Jonathan Cooper , Washburn won out when the team selected BYU defensive end Ezekial "Ziggy" Ansah with the No. 5... more

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel's blindside protector is headed for a position switch. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Jaguars have needs at... more

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster finally will get to experience the feeling of being drafted by an NFL team. Five years after going undrafted out of Tennessee, Foster will play the role of fictional NFL draft prospect Ray Jennings in the... more

"Madden NFL 25" is partying like it's 1999 . More than a decade after surprisingly announcing his retirement from the Detroit Lions, Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders won a national vote to appear on the cover of the latest edition of the Madden... more

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Jim Washburn might be banging the table for BYU defensive end Ziggy Ansah with the No. 5 overall pick, but he's going to have to win over the offensive-minded members of the team's war room. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA... more

NFL Network's Mike Mayock said Thursday that Oklahoma's freakishly athletic Lane Johnson might have the most upside the draft guru has ever seen in an offensive tackle. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA Follow on your smartphone or tablet for exclusive... more

While the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins haggle over compensation for offensive tackle Branden Albert, a favorite appears to be emerging for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel once was viewed... more

Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey has been coy about his plans for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. He wants to keep his option open not only in narrowing his list of four players but also in welcoming trade offers. Dorsey... more

Opinions on Ryan Nassib 's talent and NFL landing spot are all over the map. NFL '13 DRAFT XTRA Follow on your smartphone or tablet for exclusive content including live video from Radio City Music Hall. Some national analysts view Nassib as the... more

A shell of his former self in 2012, contract-year wide receiver Kenny Britt was under the microscope when the Tennessee Titans jump-started workouts on Monday. After training in California earlier this offseason, Britt impressed teammates with his... more

Free agent Karlos Dansby lost out to James Harrison after visiting the Cincinnati Bengals earlier in the month, but the linebacker might be in the process of finding a new home. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest... more

Free-agent nose tackle Casey Hampton's Pittsburgh Steelers future appeared to be over when the team signed Steve McLendon to a three-year contract last week. General manager Kevin Colbert said at Monday's pre-draft press conference, though, that he... more

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, Around The League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. Next up: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers . What is the Buccaneers' biggest need following the Darrelle Revis trade? Until Sunday afternoon, the... more

The New Orleans Saints announced Monday that 11-year veteran linebacker Scott Fujita signed a one-day contract with the team and announced his retirement from professional football. Fujita signed the contract in Machu Picchu, Peru, where he joined... more

Armed with 13 picks -- including a total of seven selections in Rounds 2 through 5 -- the San Francisco 49ers could be the wild card of the 2013 NFL Draft. Jeremiah: Top 50 draft prospects How do the best players in the 2013 draft stack up against... more

NFL Network's Mike Mayock opined last week that there is no cornerback worthy of a top-10 selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. At the same time, Mayock bumped Houston's D.J. Hayden ahead of Alabama's Dee Milliner on his cornerback list. 2013 NFL Draft:... more

Trade talks between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins for Branden Albert remain ongoing , but there's a sticking point in negotiations. Although NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that the Dolphins are willing to give Albert a long-term... more

Television maven Don Ohlmeyer once said of professional sports, "The answer to all your questions is money." In analyzing Darrelle Revis' deteriorating relationship with the New York Jets and why he was traded Sunday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, that... more

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers graduated from a 4-12 record in 2011 to 7-9 last season under first-year coach Greg Schiano. Following Sunday's trade with the New York Jets for shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis, expectations will be raised for playoff... more

The only holdup to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' acquisition of Darrelle Revis was a physical to ensure the cornerback's surgically repaired knee was satisfactory to the team's medical staff. Mission accomplished. The New York Jets traded Revis to Tampa... more

Alabama's Eddie Lacy remains confident that he's the complete package after a disappointing pro day , but he's no longer viewed as the consensus top tailback prospect in the 2013 NFL Draft. A number of teams tell Draftinsider.net's Tony Pauline... more

NFL.com's Albert Breer recently labeled the Cleveland Browns a "wild card " to draft West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith , perhaps after trading down from No. 6 overall. In this week's print edition of Sports Illustrated, Peter King has the Browns... more

Which new NFL head coach has the easiest schedule this season? Here's how they rank from easiest to toughest, based on opponents' record in 2012: 1. Mike McCoy, San Diego Chargers: The Chargers have the second-easiest schedule in the NFL, behind... more

After denying earlier in the day that the Miami Dolphins had been granted permission to speak with offensive tackle Branden Albert about a potential trade, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid backtracked Thursday evening. Reid was so engaged in... more

Based on opponents' 2012 records, the best candidates to emerge as dark-horse playoff contenders this season are in the AFC West and NFC East. Four of the five easiest schedules belong to the four AFC West squads. The Denver Broncos are legitimate... more

Based on opponents' 2012 records, the best candidates to emerge as dark-horse playoff contenders this season are in the AFC West and NFC East. Four of the five easiest schedules belong to the four AFC West squads. The Denver Broncos are legitimate... more

Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have lowered their asking price on franchise player Branden Albert, the Miami Dolphins are interested in acquiring the left tackle. Although a source told ESPN's John Clayton that the Dolphins have been granted... more

Houston cornerback D.J. Hayden is the best story of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was minutes away from dying last November after an on-field collision tore the vena cava blood vessel off the back of his heart -- an injury never before seen in a high-level... more

One report this week claims the Cleveland Browns' top priority with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft is Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner . 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs Our analysts examine each team's game plan entering the NFL draft,... more

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, Around The League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. Next up: The Carolina Panthers . Will the Panthers find the next Steve Smith? Smith is staring down the barrel of his mid-30s. Brandon LaFell... more

Less than a week after forking over an extra $1.2 million to match a New England Patriots offer to wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, the Pittsburgh Steelers could find themselves back in a bind over another restricted free agent. 2013 NFL Draft: Team... more

Arriving from the college ranks in 2010, Pete Carroll has succeeded in rebuilding the Seattle Seahawks' suddenly stacked roster with a bold , unconventional approach. If reports out of the Philadelphia Eagles' voluntary minicamp are any indication,... more

Free-agent pass rusher Israel Idonije has received interest from the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans, but no team visit has been reported for the versatile defensive lineman. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway.... more

Respected NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell isn't afraid to stand apart from the draftnik consensus in assessing NFL prospects. His top-ranked quarterback this year is Syracuse's Ryan Nassib rather than West Virginia's Geno Smith. While many analysts... more

Entering a contract year, Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is embracing the Joe Flacco path of gambling that a breakout season will increase leverage in landing the megadeal of a lifetime. "You've got to win games to earn those contracts," Cutler... more

Pump the brakes on the love-fest between free-agent linebacker James Harrison and the Cincinnati Bengals. 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs Our analysts examine each team's game plan entering the NFL draft, identifying biggest needs, potential fits and... more

After the FBI and Internal Revenue Service locked down the headquarters of Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J, the Cleveland Browns owner wants fans to know that the investigation will not affect football matters going forward. 2013 NFL Draft:... more

Four of NFL.com's draft experts have Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner going to the Cleveland Browns with the sixth pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. Could they be on to something? Milliner has emerged as the No. 1 draft priority for the Browns, sources... more

When the Baltimore Ravens signed linebacker Rolando McClain last week, the Baltimore Sun reported that his roster spot will hinge on his "approach to football (and) life ." 2013 NFL Draft: Position rankings With the draft right around the corner,... more

As we close in on the 2013 NFL Draft (April 25-27 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City), our analysts examine each team's biggest needs. Chris Wesseling previews the AFC South below, but click here for other divisions . Houston Texans 2013... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to increase Emmanuel Sanders' salary from $1.3 million to $2.5 million after matching the New England Patriots' offer sheet. If the Steelers want to hang on to Sanders beyond 2013, it's going to cost them a lot more.... more

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones was in an appreciative mood Monday morning. Jones was involved in an auto accident Monday when his car crossed lanes and ended up in a ditch after it took a hit from another vehicle, the player's agent, Joe... more

If the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are growing impatient with New York Jets general manager John Idzik's slow trigger finger, they are going to be tested this week. The Jets have put talks to trade Darrelle Revis to the Bucs "on hold " while the cornerback... more

Justin Tuck expected teammate Victor Cruz to be present when the New York Giants' voluntary offseason conditioning started on Monday. There never was a good reason to believe the restricted free agent actually would report, though. 2013 NFL Draft: Team... more

The San Francisco 49ers built two-fifths of the NFL's most dominant offensive line when they drafted right tackle Anthony Davis and left guard Mike Iupati three years ago. With Davis being rewarded a five-year, $37.3 million contract extension, it... more

Aaron Rodgers is expected to become the NFL's highest-paid player, perhaps as soon as this week . Once the Green Bay Packers quarterback signs, the next signal-caller to land a mega-contract more than $100 million likely will be Matthew Stafford.... more

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are willing to part with the No. 13 overall pick in a package for Darrelle Revis, but they are running out of time to properly evaluate the New York Jets cornerback's surgically repaired knee before the 2013 NFL Draft. The Bucs... more

All eight of NFL.com's draft analysts project Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd to the Oakland Raiders with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft. If Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie gets his way, though, he won't be picking in... more

Restricted free agent Victor Cruz seems unlikely to report for the New York Giants' strength and conditioning program without a new contract next week. That doesn't mean he's hoping another team steps up with an offer sheet, though. Cruz has told at... more

The Houston Texans could use an offensive tackle or a linebacker, but their most glaring need entering the 2013 NFL Draft is a play-making wide receiver to play opposite Andre Johnson. How likely is it that general manager Rick Smith will draft a... more

Ryan Williams finally got a chance to take over the Arizona Cardinals' backfield in early October of last season, only to go down with an ill-timed season-ending shoulder injury. Williams doesn't view the injury as a blown opportunity, however. In an... more

While the 2013 NFL Draft hype season kicks into full gear, Around The League wants to ensure that last seaspn's top prospects don't get overlooked. We recently highlighted a handful of 2012 NFL Draft picks on the brink of Pro Bowl status . This time we... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported earlier in the offseason that the Oakland Raiders had "preliminary" conversations about bringing in free-agent quarterback Vince Young for a workout. On the heels of an impressive showing at the University Texas Pro Day... more

Now that Jermon Bushrod has defected to the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton concedes that concerns about the left tackle position keep him up at night . The Saints added another tackle, but not of the caliber to end Payton's... more

Maybe Antoine Winfield doesn't want to leave the Minnesota Vikings after all. After visiting the Seattle Seahawks early in the week, the veteran cornerback is deciding between the Seahawks and Vikings, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday on "NFL... more

In a Tuesday interview with WNST-AM in Baltimore, free-agent offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie said he didn't expect to have any more talks with the Baltimore Ravens until after the draft. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of... more

Peyton Manning is throwing to freshly signed slot receiver Wes Welker for the first time as Denver Broncos teammates. To hear Manning tell it, the two already are working on a tight connection. "There's certain guys you just feel like you have... more

Now that we find ourselves in the thick of NFL Draft hype season, last year's top prospects have gotten lost in the shuffle. Let's take a look at a handful of 2012 draft picks poised to earn a Pro Bowl nod in their second time through the NFL's 16-game... more

On the same day the New England Patriots signed restricted free agent Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet , they are bringing back one of their own free-agent wide receivers. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Julian Edelman will sign a one-year,... more

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, Around The League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. Next up: The San Diego Chargers Will the Chargers get protection for Philip Rivers? U-T San Diego's Kevin Acee recently opined that the... more

The Kansas City Chiefs are down to four possibilities at the top of the 2013 NFL Draft, two of which are believed to be offensive tackles Luke Joeckel of Texas A&M and Eric Fisher of Central Michigan. 2013 NFL Draft: Position rankings With the... more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano has been all over the map on his plans for quarterback Josh Freeman this offseason. Schiano expressed frustration with Freeman at the end of the 2012 season, suggesting there would be competition for the QB's... more

Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone revealed Monday that the signing of Kevin Kolb will not change the Bills' strategy in the 2013 NFL Draft. 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs Our analysts examine each team's game plan entering the NFL draft, identifying... more

Two years after landing a five-year, $27.5 million contract from the Atlanta Falcons, Ray Edwards believes he has a better chance at a boxing career than a football career. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest... more

The New York Jets are hoping lightning strikes twice in their secondary. After a one-year flier on safety LaRon Landry produced a Pro Bowl season in 2012, the team announced Tuesday that they have signed his older brother, safety Dawan Landry.... more

The New York Jets are hoping lightning strikes twice in their secondary. After a one-year flier on LaRon Landry produced a Pro-Bowl season in 2012, the team announced Tuesday that they have signed his older brother, Dawan Landry. Released by the Jaguars... more

The Dallas Cowboys finally might be prepared to admit their $32 million mistake in extending right tackle Doug Free's contract two years ago. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors and signings in our... more

Will the recent acquisition of veteran quarterbacks by the Arizona Cardinals, Oakland Raiders and Buffalo Bills increase the chances that West Virginia's Geno Smith ends up with the New York Jets or Cleveland Browns? Brooks: Mock Draft 6.0 After all... more

With the 2013 NFL Draft approaching, Around The League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. Next up: The Jacksonville Jaguars . 2013 NFL Draft: Team needs Our analysts examine each team's game plan entering the NFL draft, identifying... more

As we close in on the 2013 NFL Draft (April 25-27 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City), our analysts examine each team's biggest needs. Chris Wesseling previews the NFC West below, but click here for other divisions. Arizona Cardinals 2013... more

Although Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland reportedly is finished with his free-agent shopping spree , his roster still has a glaring need at offensive tackle. 2013 NFL Draft: Position rankings With the draft right around the corner, NFL.com... more

The Boston Herald reported Sunday that a "stubborn" infection in Rob Gronkowski's broken left forearm might keep the tight end out of action for the beginning of the regular season . NFL.com's Ian Rapoport cautioned, however, that an additional surgery... more

NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell raised a few eyebrows last month when he opined on NFL Network's "Path to the Draft" that Syracuse's Ryan Nassib is the top quarterback in this draft class based on film study. Cosell isn't alone in his high regard for... more

Free-agent guard Stephen Peterman started 86 games for the Detroit Lions over the past seven seasons, but his market has been slow to develop. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors and signings in our... more

Anquan Boldin was in Dakar, Senegal with fellow Pro Bowl wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald and Roddy White learning about the gold-mining process and slave trade when he found out he had been traded from the Baltimore Ravens to the San Francisco 49ers.... more

No starting NFL running back had fewer yards per carry last season than Darren McFadden's 3.27 average. Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen essentially blamed the zone-blocking scheme for McFadden's woes and fired offensive coordinator Greg Knapp after... more

The Seattle Seahawks might have backed off of Tim Tebow, but they reportedly are bringing in two quarterbacks with more name recognition than NFL production. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is under way. Follow all of the latest rumors and... more

Johnny Unitas' son, Joe, is excited to have Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco playing the role of the Hall of Famer in an upcoming film called "Unitas We Stand ." Not everybody in the family is thrilled with the film, however. J.C. Unitas,... more

The NFL Super Regional Combine at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas is hosting 219 players hoping to catch the eye of talent evaluators on Sunday and Monday. One unique prospect already has stood out to NFL.com's Gil Brandt. Defensive end Lawrence Okoye,... more

With the 2013 NFL Draft only weeks away, Around the League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. Next up: The Baltimore Ravens . Will the Ravens find a successor to Ray Lewis? Entering the offseason, the front office viewed a new... more

The NFL's 2013 preseason schedule is out! Hey, we haven't seen a football game in two months. We'll take our excitement where we can find it. 2013 preseason national TV schedule Date Game Network (time ET) Sunday, Aug. 4 Cowboys vs.... more

The bill for the Miami Dolphins' offseason shopping spree comes out to more than $175 million for nine veterans either signed or re-signed since the beginning of March. While no team has been more active, the Dolphins still have needs at tackle,... more

Rap artist and entrepreneur Jay-Z's new sports agency will have their work cut out for them if they land New York Giants restricted free agent Victor Cruz. Two NFL sources familiar with Cruz's plans told the New York Daily News on Wednesday that the... more

A new mega-contract for quarterback Matt Ryan sits at the top of Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff's agenda after the 2013 NFL Draft. With only $2.4 million  available in salary-cap space, the Falcons will have to make sacrifices to free... more

Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco have been linked since they entered the NFL together as first-round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. Now that Flacco has become the highest-paid player in the NFL, Ryan has a chance to match or exceed the Baltimore Ravens quaterback's... more

Defensive tackle Mike Patterson is joining former Philadelphia Eagles teammate Cullen Jenkins in the Big Apple. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors and signings in our free-agent tracker. More...... more

Former New England Patriots punt return specialist Julian Edelman is one of the highest-ranked wide receivers on Around The League's list of top available free agents. He could be off the market soon. Edelman is visiting the New York Giants on... more

The Philadelphia Eagles never were comfortable with tailback Dion Lewis, a fifth-round draft pick in 2011, as the primary backup to LeSean McCoy. Despite an experience edge on Bryce Brown, he was banished to the bottom of the depth chart last season.... more

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson might have sat out free agency -- as is his wont -- but he wasn't exactly working on his golf swing. Thompson was busy coming up with a plan to keep his own star players on the Packers. Schein: The true QB... more

The San Francisco 49ers' mid-season quarterback switch from the veteran stewardship of Alex Smith to the dynamic Colin Kaepernick might have sent analysts' heads spinning, but it never was a controversy in the locker room. NFL players will fall in line... more

With the NFL Draft only weeks away, Around the League will examine one big question facing all 32 teams. We've already examined the Buffalo Bills. This time, it's the Miami Dolphins . How will the Dolphins' free-agency spending affect their draft... more

A scouting report by Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki surprisingly ripped West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith for a questionable football IQ, a marginal work ethic and an inability to inspire teammates -- among other negatives. Smith told USA... more

Nnamdi Asomugha is headed back to the Bay Area. After starring in college at California and earning two All-Pro nods with the Oakland Raiders, Asomugha is taking his talents to the other side of the bay. The cornerback has agreed to terms on a one-year... more

When the Chicago Bears decided to move on from free agent Brian Urlacher, the linebacker expressed disappointment that he never received a phone call from team chairman George McCaskey. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is under way. Follow all of... more

NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner revealed last month that Larry Fitzgerald still begs him once a week to come out of retirement. Those recruitment calls will cease now that the Arizona Cardinals have upgraded to Carson Palmer at quarterback. "He... more

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh recently predicted that Terrell Suggs will be "great" in 2013 after being limited for most of last season by his surgically repaired Achilles tendon. Another formerly elite player is just as optimistic that he... more

The Kansas City Chiefs raised a few eyebrows around the NFL when they made Dwayne Bowe the third highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL last month. The Miami Dolphins' Mike Wallace since has moved into the third spot behind Calvin Johnson and Larry... more

Super Bowl hero Tracy Porter has chosen to rejoin his former secondary coach from his New Orleans Saints days, Dennis Allen, rather than return to the Big Easy. After visiting the Saints a week ago, the veteran cornerback agreed to terms with the... more

When Chase Daniel jumped at the Kansas City Chiefs' three-year contract offer worth more than $3 million per season, it created a vacancy behind Drew Brees on the New Orleans Saints. The Saints filled that hole by bringing back a local star. Free-agent... more

Between Matt Flynn's relatively modest salary and the cost of a pair of late-round draft picks, it immediately was assumed that he would have to compete with Terrelle Pryor for the Oakland Raiders' starting quarterback job. Instant Debate: Franchise... more

Although the Oakland Raiders' acquisition of Matt Flynn on Monday shouldn't preclude them from continuing their search for their long-term quarterback, it does mean it's unlikely that general manager Reggie McKenzie will use the third overall pick in... more

The Darrelle Revis trade talks have been in a holding pattern while the New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the cornerback engage in a good, old-fashioned Mexican standoff. No one wants to be the first to shoot in fear of losing leverage. The Tampa... more

The Buffalo Bills already have signed Kevin Kolb, the Oakland Raiders traded for Matt Flynn on Monday, and the Arizona Cardinals continue to loom as the landing spot for Carson Palmer. As Around The League's Marc Sessler points out , NFL teams are... more

Former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith came in at No. 65 on Around The League's list of the top 85 free agents this offseason. Prior to last year, he was one of the best 4-3 outside linebackers of the past half-decade. Free-agent tracker... more

When the Baltimore Ravens lost Ed Reed to the Houston Texans and released Bernard Pollard, speculation immediately turned to their roles in the near mutiny that came via a closed-door team meeting back on Halloween. Safeties Reed and Pollard openly... more

While the Oakland Raiders reportedly have "legitimate interest" in acquiring Matt Flynn, the Jacksonville Jaguars appear to have cooled on the prospect of trading for the Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is... more

The Miami Dolphins handed Mike Wallace the richest contract among this year's free agents, good for $27 million in guarantees and $60 million over five years. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors and... more

Way back in early January , Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid met with his former longtime offensive coordinator, Brad Childress, about an advisor position. Three months later, the Chiefs announced that Childress indeed will be on Reid's coaching staff... more

After showing adequate speed and excelling in position drills, LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu might have helped himself as much as any player at last month's NFL Scouting Combine. The buzz still is growing after Mathieu's strong performance at... more

After starting 15 games at middle linebacker for the New York Giants last season, free agent Chase Blackburn was replaced by former Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Connor. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest... more

Multiple NFL executives predicted to NFL.com's Albert Breer earlier this month that USC's Matt Barkley could catch West Virginia's Geno Smith as the top quarterback leading up to the 2013 NFL draft. After sitting out of passing drills at the NFL... more

We've already recapped the five strongest rosters in the NFL. Now let's take a look at the five weakest. For the teams that finished at or near the bottom of their division in the AFC, things are going to get worse before they get better. It's no... more

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock raised a few eyebrows when he called Alabama guard Chance Warmack the best draft prospect he has seen on film this year . The hype that Warmack is the best college guard prospect since Steve Hutchinson came out... more

If the Dallas Cowboys appreciate Dez Bryant's newfound maturity off the field, they're going to love his on-field goals for 2013. After last year's breakout season, Bryant believes he's "still scratching the surface." Can he bypass Calvin Johnson as... more

Knowing it would cost him a job as Peyton Manning's slot receiver, Brandon Stokley still referred to the Denver Broncos' signing of Wes Welker as "a great move ." Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player rumors... more

Jack Dempsey / Associated Press Peyton Manning (left) and Russell Wilson head into next season leading two of the NFL's top rosters. The NFL might be a league of parity, but the rich have gotten richer since the end of the 2012 season. Don't... more

The New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns both failed to lock up Victor Butler after putting the free-agent outside linebacker through a physical. Now a third team with a defense transitioning to the 3-4 scheme has come calling. The next stop on the... more

As arguably the top cornerback remaining on the NFL free-agent market, Brent Grimes appeared to be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' fallback plan in case their Darrelle Revis trade talks failed to bear fruit. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway.... more

The Oakland Raiders' potential divorce with Carson Palmer largely has flown under the NFL radar this offseason. Casserly: Mock Draft Charley Casserly reveals his first full mock draft of 2013. One well-represented position in the first round: wide... more

Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal pointed out after Wes Welker signed with the Denver Broncos that the New England Patriots preferred Danny Amendola all along. Welker vs. Amendola Who's the better choice? Adam Rank breaks down whether Wes Welker... more

After 194 starts in 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, center Todd McClure is retiring from the NFL. A seventh-round draft pick in 1999, the under-sized McClure was tutored by zone-blocking guru Alex Gibbs. Across the coaching staffs of Dan... more

Versatile offensive guard Kevin Boothe reportedly drew interest from the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears early in free agency. All along, the New York Giants placed a priority on bringing back Boothe once they... more

Reaching their breaking point with a trouble-prone Dez Bryant last August, the fed-up Dallas Cowboys enacted strict guidelines to control the wide receiver's conduct off the field. What a difference seven months makes. On the heels of Bryant's... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported a week ago that the Oakland Raiders are interested in free-agent tight end Kellen Winslow now that his knee is in better shape than it was last season. Appearing on NFL Network's "NFL AM" on Monday, Winslow revealed... more

As the first quarterback to start and win four bowl games, West Virginia's Pat White was one of the most successful college players of the past decade. As the 44th overall pick in the 2009 draft, White also was one of the biggest NFL busts in recent... more

The Baltimore Ravens have lost six defensive starters from their Super Bowl-winning defense, but Sunday's contract agreement with Elvis Dumervil has buoyed expectations for another Lombardi Trophy run in 2013. The Dumervil-Terrell Suggs edge-rushing... more

The Denver Broncos had pass rushers Dwight Freeney and John Abraham in town last Thursday as a fall-back plan in case Elvis Dumervil flew the coop. Now that Dumervil has chosen the Baltimore Ravens, the Broncos are turning their attention back to the... more

Although multiple teams were reportedly in contact with Michael Bennett early in free agency, the pass rusher ended up settling for a one-year, $5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all... more

Elvis Dumervil's free-agent decision came down to the team that recently released him versus the Super Bowl champions. Placing an emphasis on a situation where he would feel "wanted ," Dumervil opted against re-signing with the Denver Broncos and chose... more

One former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant coach recently told Yahoo! Sports' Mike Silver that quarterback Blaine Gabbert is known as "Blame" Gabbert at the team's facility because "nothing is ever his fault ." The same unnamed source also pointed to... more

Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins came in at No. 73 on Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal's list of the top 85 available free agents , but his market has been slow to develop. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is under way. Follow all of... more

Free-agent outside linebacker Bryan Thomas was the longest-tenured New York Jets player last season, having appeared in 157 games over 11 seasons. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is under way. Follow all of the latest rumors and signings in our... more

New York Giants chairman and executive vice president Steve Tisch predicted a week ago that restricted free agent Victor Cruz would wind up with a "higher" annual salary than the roughly $6 million recently given to top slot receivers Wes Welker and... more

The Atlanta Falcons reportedly are making a strong push to bring free-agent defensive end Osi Umenyiora into the fold before the end of the weekend. General manager Thomas Dimitroff shouldn't have to do much convincing. Umenyiora made it clear in a... more

Free agent Tom Zbikowski went to high school in the suburbs of Chicago and starred collegiately at Notre Dame. Now the veteran safety is returning home to play for the Chicago Bears. Zbikowski has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Bears,... more

New York Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg told reporters earlier this month that Mark Sanchez had "just a little bit of a leg up " on the quarterback competition because of his incumbent status as a four-year starter. Instant Debate: Jets'... more

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan recently revealed to NFL.com's Kimberly Jones that Robert Griffin III is ahead of schedule in his recovery from reconstructive knee surgery, but cautioned that it's a lengthy process usually filled with ups and... more

Maurice Jones-Drew has a wife, three kids and nearly $30 million accrued over the past four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars. So what is he doing living 3,000 miles away from home in a freshman dorm at UCLA? Taking advantage of the league-sponsored... more

Coming in at No. 69, Shane Lechler was the only punter to make Gregg Rosenthal's list of the top 85 free agents this offseason. Lechler is a native of Texas and played his college ball at Texas A&M. He's now returning home after agreeing to a contract... more

Bruce Arians told NFL Network's Andrew Siciliano early this week that the Arizona Cardinals already have a "very capable " starting quarterback in Drew Stanton. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport previously had reported that the Cardinals are unlikely to target a... more

Transitioning to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinators, the New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns have been competing for outside linebackers in free agency. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest player... more

The Chicago Bears' one-year, $2 million offer to Brian Urlacher told us they no longer wanted the linebacker anchoring their defense. That realization has sunk in for Urlacher; he just wishes a high-ranking member of the organization would have reached... more

Free agent Elvis Dumervil has offers on the table from the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens. There soon could be a third legitimate suitor for the pass rusher's services. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of the latest... more

A league source told the Baltimore Ravens official website early in the week that opening the 2013 NFL season on the road is the "least desirable " option in the team's Sept. 5 scheduling conflict with the Baltimore Orioles. Hanzus: Ravens take another... more

Citing the harsh reality of Tarvaris Jackson sitting atop the quarterback depth chart , Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal recently placed the Buffalo Bills in the AFC's free agency "losers" category. What's even more depressing than the Bills'... more

It didn't take long for the Chicago Bears to find a successor for middle linebacker Brian Urlacher. Two days after dropping the bombshell that negotiations had been cut off with the future Hall of Famer, the Bears signed former Denver Broncos... more

The Seattle Seahawks were one of multiple teams to discuss a Percy Harvin trade with the Minnesota Vikings, but it wasn't Seahawks general manager John Schneider who initiated the talks. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway. Follow all of... more

Jim Harbaugh can be forgiven if he thought his brother was pulling his chain with a phone call offering to trade Anquan Boldin two months after the wide receiver played a key role in the San Francisco 49ers' defeat in Super Bowl XLVII to the Baltimore... more

Although Laurent Robinson passed his team physical before last week's release from the Jacksonville Jaguars, he stated shortly thereafter that concussion symptoms still persist . The Dallas Cowboys will consider a reunion with the wide receiver who... more

When the Kansas City Chiefs opted to place the franchise tag on offensive tackle Branden Albert, it was immediately apparent that the move would grant the team flexibility at the top of the draft. Free-agent tracker NFL free agency is underway.... more

A league source told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport nearly a week ago that free agent Josh Cribbs had decided to sign with the Arizona Cardinals. So what's the holdup? There are conflicting reports on Cribbs failing his physical with the Cardinals early... more

NFL teams have begun dipping into the college coaching ranks in an effort to solve the read-option looks that proved so successful for the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks last season. Many NFL analysts and executives... more

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan's friendly rivalry with former New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker runs deeper than the receiver's playoff-game benching for referencing Ryan's now infamous foot fetish . Ryan once revealed that the two often... more

With a Darrelle Revis trade hanging in the balance, the New York Jets and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been attempting to gain leverage through the media over the past few days. While owner Woody Johnson appears to be hell-bent on a Revis trade,... more

The Oakland Raiders looked into signing Kellen Winslow late last September after the tight end was released by the New England Patriots. Once Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie opted to pass, Winslow didn't play another down the rest of the... more

In a depressed pass-rusher market, the news on free agent Osi Umenyiora has been non-existent since predicting 10 days ago that he would be the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2013. As we enter the second week of free agency, word finally has... more

We knew that free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was due to meet with his former Oakland Raiders defensive coordinator Rob Ryan in New Orleans on Sunday. What we didn't know was that Saints general manager Mickey Loomis and head coach Sean Payton would... more

After releasing David Thomas last month, the New Orleans Saints were in the market for a No. 2 tight end to complement Jimmy Graham. Free-agent tracker Where will Brent Grimes wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our... more

Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy had the look of a top-five NFL draft pick when he posted 10 sacks in his sophomore season, but concerns about character, coachability and durability knocked him down to the sixth round after his junior season at... more

Elvis Dumervil reportedly has drawn interest from the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers, but USA Today reported on Sunday the free agent's priority was to find a resolution... more

Although Detroit Lions running back Jahvid Best isn't expected to play football again , he said on Sunday that he's "never giving up hope" of resuming his NFL career. "It's tough. I don't know what the future is going to hold for me," Best said via... more

Since James Harrison was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers upon refusing to accept a pay cut, he publicly has flirted with at least a half-dozen teams featuring a 3-4 defensive scheme. His agent insisted recently that six teams are interested in the... more

NFL running backs won't be pulling down the big contracts to match top wide receivers like Mike Wallace and Percy Harvin. In fact, not one running back signed last Tuesday, the first day of free agency. The top backs are receiving interest from multiple... more

Your browser does not support iframes. Back in December, Chad Johnson made an open plea to all 32 NFL teams asking for another chance to play professional football. Now, former Miami high-school opponent Andre Johnson is trying to recruit the teamless... more

Now that Kevin Kolb has been released , Drew Stanton is the clubhouse leader to be under center for the Arizona Cardinals when the 2013 regular season opens in September. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported on "Total Access" Friday that the Cardinals... more

Safety wasn't high on the New England Patriots' list of priorities entering free agency, but they were in the market for depth after losing Patrick Chung to the Philadelphia Eagles. Free-agent tracker Where will Aqib Talib wind up? Follow him and all... more

The Denver Broncos were left "fuming " by Friday afternoon's fax-machine blunder that resulted in Elvis Dumervil's release . Free-agent tracker Where will Brent Grimes wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our free-agent... more

The Arizona Cardinals weren't ready to call it a day after landing defensive end Matt Shaughnessy on a one-year contract . Free-agent tracker Where will Aqib Talib wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our free-agent... more

With the clock ticking on a compromise, Elvis Dumervil agreed to accept a salary reduction from $12 million to $8 million for the 2013 season. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move... more

It's rare that an NFL team misses out on a high-profile signing when a private jet is involved. After hip-hop star Pitbull caused Ed Reed to cut short Thursday's meeting with the Houston Texans, the team might have lost its momentum. Free-agent tracker... more

When the Arizona Cardinals released Beanie Wells last weekend, it was reportedly in part because they were not optimistic about the state of his right knee. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL... more

When news broke of the New England Patriots hosting wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders on a rare restricted free-agent visit, the natural reaction was that Brandon Lloyd's roster spot is in jeopardy . Free-agent tracker Where will Aqib Talib wind up?... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the Arizona Cardinals and Kevin Kolb would soon be severing ties and that the quarterback would not be on the roster by this weekend. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and... more

That didn't take long. A few hours after taking his first free-agent visit with the Miami Dolphins, defensive end Michael Bennett has a new NFL home. The twist is that Bennett will be shopping for a new residence as far from South Beach as possible.... more

As soon as the San Francisco 49ers traded for Anquan Boldin early in the week, the obvious response was to question the future of Mario Manningham after his injury-marred first season in the Bay Area. As it turns out, Manningham will stay with the... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers realized there was a good chance they would lose Keenan Lewis when the free-agent cornerback paid a visit to his hometown New Orleans Saints on Wednesday. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and... more

Ricky Jean-Francois might not be a household name, but the former San Francisco 49ers backup defensive tackle drew plenty of interest heading into NFL free agency. Among those reported to be hot on Jean-Francois' trail -- as many as 10 teams -- were... more

For a player with multiple teams reportedly interested in his services entering free agency, defensive end Michael Bennett's market has been surprisingly quiet. Bennett finally is set to make his first free-agent visit, as NFL.com's Ian Rapoport... more

After NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that the Arizona Cardinals soon will release Kevin Kolb, speculation immediately turned to the New York Jets as the quarterback's logical landing spot. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up?... more

After spending all day Wednesday having his body poked and probed by the St. Louis Rams' medical staff, free-agent offensive tackle Jake Long finally has the green light. The Rams are "OK with him medically ," NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday,... more

One report surfaced late Wednesday night stating that Tampa Bay Buccaneers management is "fully on board " for a Darrelle Revis trade, but a reluctance to relinquish its first-round draft pick is holding up the deal. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg... more

Wednesday's big-money signing of safety Dashon Goldson reportedly won't preclude the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from continuing their pursuit of a Darrelle Revis trade. Brandt: Draft steals You're probably quite familiar with the big-name prospects, but... more

Brian Urlacher has been discussing a new contract with the Chicago Bears for weeks , but those talks have been fruitless to date. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our... more

The Baltimore Ravens already have lost Ray Lewis, Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger from their Super Bowl-winning defense. Could Ed Reed be the next to leave Charm City? The nine-time Pro Bowl safety will visit the Houston Texans on Thursday, NFL.com's... more

No NFL team has a better record over the past five years than the New England Patriots. Not far behind are the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers and New York Giants. What does it tell us that four of the most respected personnel executives in the league... more

If the first day of free agency belonged to the Miami Dolphins, the Detroit Lions are doing their best to catch up in Day 2. As predicted by NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah , Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has stolen the show Wednesday . Free-agent... more

The Detroit Lions were determined not to let Reggie Bush get out of town, in fear of losing their man to the Arizona Cardinals or Cincinnati Bengals. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the... more

Amid rumors of interest in big names such as Darrelle Revis and Steven Jackson, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has followed through on a master plan to bring back the key players who helped compile the NFL's best record in 2012. The... more

Flush with salary-cap space after trading Percy Harvin trade and releasing cornerback Antoine Winfield, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman spent the first day of free agency locking up his own players. Getting offensive tackle Phil Loadholt... more

Around The League recently listed Nate Washington as a potential surprise cut among AFC veterans, even though he led the Tennessee Titans in receiving yards each of the past two seasons. Sources told NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah on Tuesday night that the... more

Instead of chasing expensive impact players such as Dashon Goldson and Sean Smith, the new Philadelphia Eagles regime has opted to sign a handful of solid starters instead. Free-agent tracker Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the... more

Nearly three years to the week that the Miami Dolphins signed Karlos Dansby to the richest contract for an inside linebacker in NFL history, general manager Jeff Ireland threw a wad of cash at his replacement, Dannell Ellerbe. In with the new money,... more

Expected to be one of the most active teams in free agency, the Miami Dolphins have not disappointed. After locking up wide receiver Brian Hartline, Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland landed the top receiver on the market in former Pittsburgh Steelers... more

Around the League's positional free-agent previews are ranked according to the players we would want -- not the players who will make the most money. We've covered top pass rushers , interior linemen , running backs , wide receivers , safeties ,... more

The San Diego Chargers made re-signing guard Louis Vasquez a "top priority ." With former Chargers personnel executive Jimmy Raye now vice president of football operations in Indianapolis, the Colts reportedly were trying to sign Vasquez away to shore up... more

We knew the Tennessee Titans were leading the chase for top free-agent guard Andy Levitre over the weekend. Once Steve Hutchinson decided to call it a career Monday, Levitre became an even bigger priority in Nashville. Free-agent tracker Where will... more

Despite a late push by the New York Giants to keep Martellus Bennett, the tight end is headed to the Windy City. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported the Chicago Bears have agreed in principle to a contact with the tight end, and the team later confirmed it... more

Veteran cornerback Aaron Ross wasn't out of work long after the Jacksonville Jaguars released him one year into a three-year, $9.75 million contract that he signed last March. Free-agent tracker Where will Mike Wallace wind up? Follow him and all the... more

The Seattle Seahawks wasted no time in shopping kick-return specialist Leon Washington around the league after agreeing to a trade for Percy Harvin on Monday. Offseason Forecast: Seahawks With the offseason under way, Around The League examines... more

The veteran defensive back bloodletting continues. Antoine Winfield, due to earn $7.25 million next season, has been released by the Minnesota Vikings, agent Ashanti Webb told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport  on Tuesday. ESPN Twin Cities's Tom Pelissero... more

Around the League's positional free-agent previews are ranked according to the players we would want -- not the players who will make the most money. Our first in the series: Available pass rushers at defensive end and outside linebacker. Note that... more

After a radio tour in which he seemingly expressed his desire to play for every receiver-needy team in the NFL, Plaxico Burress finally landed back in Pittsburgh in late November of last season. Offseason Forecast: Steelers Around The League examines... more

Around the League's positional free-agent previews are ranked according to the players we would want -- not the players who will make the most money. We've covered top pass rushers , interior linemen , running backs , wide receivers , cornerbacks and the... more

Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams was one of the obvious choices for Around the League's AFC veterans on the roster bubble . On the wrong side of 30 and scheduled to make $6 million, Williams had no chance of staying in Denver after a pair of... more

Seeking salary-cap relief, the Baltimore Ravens desperately wanted Anquan Boldin to accept a $2 million reduction in pay for the 2013 season. A man of principle, Boldin stuck to his guns about playing under the contract he originally signed. With both... more

Once speculation surfaced that the Pittsburgh Steelers were moving toward a zone-blocking scheme on offense, it was assumed that hulking free-agent guard Ramon Foster was as good as gone. Offseason Forecast: Steelers Around The League examines what's... more

While the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks were busy pulling off the most earth-shattering NFL news of the day , the Washington Redskins made a move that has been expected for months . Schein: Free agency matchmaker Which team should nab... more

Recently released by the Carolina Panthers, free agent Chris Gamble apparently did a lot of reflecting in anticipation of his 30th birthday. The cornerback now has decided it's time to hang up the spikes. Offseason Forecast: Panthers Around... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport has reported that at least seven teams have an interest in Tennessee Titans tight end Jared Cook now that he's escaped the franchise tag. One of those teams will be the Chicago Bears. Another is the Miami Dolphins. A source told... more

While the Miami Dolphins are chasing big-name offensive weapons and the Cleveland Browns have owner Jimmy Haslam's commitment to fix the defense , there's a noticeable hush surrounding the Indianapolis Colts. Whereas information leaks are sprouting in... more

Even if Wes Welker still harbors mixed feelings about his early season benching last September, it seems premature to write his ticket out of New England. Offseason Forecast: Patriots With the offseason under way, Around The League examines what's... more

Are the Miami Dolphins cornering the market on free-agent wide receivers? Brian Hartline already has cashed in with a contract that will rank around 20th at his position in average payout per season. General manager Jeff Ireland still is expected to land... more

Now that Danny Amendola's St. Louis Rams career appears to be over , he's free to pursue other opportunities once the free agency bell rings on Tuesday. If the New England Patriots have designs on Amendola as their backup plan to Wes Welker, they are... more

Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal listed St. Louis Rams safety Quintin Mikell as one of the NFC veterans on the roster bubble . Three weeks later, a source informed of the impending move tells NFL.com's Ian Rapoport that Mikell indeed will be... more

In preparing for Around the League's free agency primer on pass rushers , Victor Butler stood out as a young, talented prospect who would make for a smart, under-the-radar signing. Offseason Forecast: Jets With the offseason under way, Around... more

The reports on wide receiver Wes Welker's relationship with the New England Patriots have been so varied that it's hard to know what to believe. One national report last week suggested that Welker still harbors "mild disdain " for the team because of his... more

Far apart in contract talks with Danny Amendola, the St. Louis Rams opted not to use the franchise tag on him last week. Now the team is preparing to lose its slot receiver to a higher bidder in free agency. Offseason Forecast: Rams With the... more

By late last month, the Atlanta Falcons appeared to be picking up momentum as the favorites to land free-agent running back Steven Jackson after he voided the final year of his contract with the St. Louis Rams. Now that they have cut ties with Michael... more

While reports of the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons being hot on Darrelle Revis' trail have been raised and subsequently denied , the Denver Broncos have been flying low on the radar screen. No longer. One source tells ESPNNewYork.com that the... more

The market for veteran pass rushers such as Dwight Freeney, John Abraham and Osi Umenyiora was expected to be dominated by NFL playoff contenders. Abraham already has visited the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. The Denver Broncos are... more

Anquan Boldin isn't ready to confirm Saturday's report that he rejected the Baltimore Ravens' proposal for a reduced salary, but he's no longer entertaining the idea of retirement if he's released. Check out the best photos from the Ravens' 2012... more

As we saw with Saturday morning's five-year pact between William Moore and the Atlanta Falcons, NFL teams are allowed to re-sign their own free agents during the unrestricted free-agent negotiating window. Unofficial list of free agents Check out... more

It's been obvious since last spring's holdout threats that wide receiver Percy Harvin's arranged marriage with the Minnesota Vikings isn't a happy one. Take a look at the best photos from the Minnesota Vikings' 2012 season. The offseason already has... more

The New York Jets' salary-cap woes are no secret, but the money shortage hasn't stopped new general manager John Idzik from trying to keep his own free agents. Unofficial list of free agents Check out this unofficial list of the restricted and... more

Holding court with reporters while cleaning out his locker at season's end free-agent guard Andy Levitre made it clear that he would shop for the best offer on the market this offseason. Toiling in the relative anonymity of Buffalo, Levitre has yet... more

It's been obvious since late January that the Miami Dolphins are ready to move on from free-agent running back Reggie Bush while turning the backfield over to breakout candidate Lamar Miller. Now that the NFL's unrestricted free-agent negotiating... more

The Baltimore Ravens have succeeded in raising Anquan Boldin's competitive ire. A month ago, Boldin was prepared to retire if his career ever reached the point where he would have to play for another team. Now that the Ravens have given the veteran an... more

Although new Cleveland Browns general manager Michael Lombardi is a known admirer of Ryan Mallett, the Plain-Dealer reported last month that the team is not expected to pursue a trade for the New England Patriots' backup quarterback. Now that Alex... more

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in early February that a testing program for human growth hormone will be in place by the start of the 2013 season . The NFL and the NFL Players Association are now closing in on a deal, with just a... more

Impending free agent pass rusher Osi Umenyiora has waited 10 years to hit the open market, and he plans to make the most of the opportunity. Rapoport: Victor Cruz for hire? Restricted free agency usually doesn't amount to much activity. Victor Cruz... more

Agent Jordan Woy, who represents Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton as well as Dallas Cowboys pass rusher Anthony Spencer, confirmed Friday that both players have "accepted " their franchise tags and will sign in the near future. Rapoport:... more

At this time a year ago, restricted-free-agent quarterback Brian Hoyer drew a second-round restricted-free-agent tender from the New England Patriots, only to be released after training camp. Offseason Forecast: Cardinals With the offseason under way,... more

Veteran cornerback DeAngelo Hall acknowledged after the season that his $8 million salary might prevent him from returning to the Washington Redskins for the 2013 season. Schein: Nine riskiest free agents The money will start flying around when free... more

Coach Tom Coughlin recently admitted to frustration at the New York Giants' inability to find common ground in contract talks with restricted-free-agent wide receiver Victor Cruz. If the Giants truly are more focused on extending  receiver Hakeem... more

Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal already has highlighted the best values among this year's free-agent crop. Along the way, he noted that average starters often are paid like great ones, and good players get compensated like Hall of Famers. Take a... more

Late Thursday night, Brian Hartline confirmed to NFL.com's Jeff Darlington that he's re-signed with the Miami Dolphins for $31 million over five years , with $12.5 million in guarantees. "It feels great to know hard work and perseverance is worth... more

Monday's decision to slap Branden Albert with the franchise tag will not preclude the Kansas City Chiefs from selecting a left tackle such as Texas A&M's Luke Joeckel , Central Michigan's Eric Fisher , or Oklahoma's fast-rising Lane Johnson with the No.... more

The Tennessee Titans opted against placing the franchise tag on Jared Cook because they were leery of fighting his request for a wide-receiver designation, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday on "NFL Total Access." Cook would have had an... more

The lights are out. Former All-Pro pass rusher Shawne Merriman announced his retirement from the NFL via his website Tuesday. Merriman played for the San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills over his eight-year NFL career. "I retire today not because I... more

The new regime in Kansas City remains the busiest front office in the NFL. One day after finding a way to keep wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, left tackle Branden Albert and punter Dustin Colquitt, the Chiefs ensured that a key defensive player would... more

Faced with a dire salary-cap situation , the Pittsburgh Steelers have been restructuring contracts while mortgaging against the future. James Harrison, due a prohibitive $6.57 million this season, has been playing coy about a potential pay cut.... more

Once a rookie sensation himself, LeGarrette Blount was a forgotten man last season with just 41 carries behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hot-shot first-year tailback Doug Martin. Even if head coach Greg Schiano has no plans to expand Blount's role, general... more

Wielding the franchise tag as leverage, the Kansas City Chiefs danced a high-wire act Monday afternoon. Rosenthal: Top 85 free agents This year's free-agent crop lacks star power, but provides immense depth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks available players.... more

Although NFL.com's Ian Rapoport previously reported the Green Bay Packers would consider slapping impending free-agent wide receiver Greg Jennings with the franchise tag, it's been Around the League's belief all along that the move was a long shot .... more

The Dallas Cowboys continue to clear up salary-cap space, ostensibly in an effort to keep impending free-agent pass rusher Anthony Spencer off the open market . The latest move is releasing free safety Gerald Sensabaugh, someone informed of the move... more

The writing was on the wall when head coach Jim Harbaugh was forced to add Billy Cundiff for a kicking competition to cover the San Francisco 49ers' run to the Super Bowl. The Niners are expected to release veteran kicker David Akers before the start of... more

On the surface, a trade between the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets for quarterback Nick Foles makes plenty of sense. Offseason Forecast: Eagles With the offseason under way, Around The League examines what's next for all 32 teams. Chris... more

Just days after news broke that free agent Randy Moss won't be back with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, SI.com's Peter King promoted the idea that the future Hall of Famer played well enough to draw one more contract from another team. Rosenthal:... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport noted last week that safety Glover Quin is generating interest as an "underrated " free agent, who likely will have multiple suitors on the open market. Unofficial list of free agents Check out this unofficial list of NFL... more

Joe Flacco's six-year, $120.6 million contract will count just $6.8 million against the salary cap in 2013, freeing up room for the Baltimore Ravens to make a run at their own prospective free agents. Even with the Flacco's cap-friendly number,... more

Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco's new contract agreement with the Baltimore Ravens is another reminder that general manager Ozzie Newsome is among the NFL's elite, carrying through with a long-term plan to transition the team's nucleus away from future Hall of... more

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock has released the second edition of his position-by-position top-five lists for the 2013 NFL Draft. The latest version reflects changes from last week's NFL Scouting Combine. Let's take a look at the primary... more

Denver Broncos vice president of player personnel John Elway let the cat out of the bag two weeks ago that left tackle Ryan Clady would draw the franchise tag by the March 4 deadline. The Broncos made the transaction official on Friday, a source... more

While the NFL and NFL Players Association have finalized the official non-exclusive franchise designation amounts , no team has used the mechanism with just three days remaining before the March 4 deadline. Offseason Forecast: Bengals Around... more

The honeymoon is over. Rosenthal: Top 85 free agents This year's free-agent crop lacks star power, but provides immense depth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks available players. More ... Back in the post-lockout free-agent rush of 2011, the Arizona... more

Following Friday's apparent addition of the Arena Football League's G.J. Kinne, the Philadelphia Eagles now have a packed house of five quarterbacks ready to compete for the starting job. Offseason Forecast: Eagles With the offseason under way,... more

Conflicting national reports surfaced Wednesday regarding a potential Darrelle Revis trade to the San Francisco 49ers, who suddenly find themselves lush with 15 picks in April's NFL draft. Offseason Forecast: 49ers Around The League examines... more

AP Photo/Starpix, Kristina Bumphrey So what does multimillionaire duck-call maker Phil Robertson, center, have to do with the Pittsburgh Steelers? Keep reading. A&E's "guided reality " show, "Duck Dynasty " -- featuring the Robertson clan of... more

The Kansas City Chiefs will shop quarterback Matt Cassel around the league now that Alex Smith is taking over as head coach Andy Reid's hand-picked starter. It's unlikely that they will find a trading partner willing to take on salaries of $7.5 million... more

The NFL has a reputation as a copy-cat league. If one team has proven effective in a certain area, why wouldn't another team mimic that success? Now that the San Francisco 49ers will collect at least a high second-round pick for their backup... more

NFL teams such as the Dallas Cowboys have been working feverishly to get under the salary-cap limit by the start of the new league year on March 12. Rosenthal: Top 85 free agents This year's free-agent crop lacks star power, but provides immense... more

Was it offensive tackles Terron Armstead and Lane Johnson making NFL Scouting Combine history in the 40-yard dash? Or perhaps wide receivers Tavon Austin and Marquise Goodwin flirting with Chris Johnson's 4.24 combine record before the official times... more

Holding court with NFL reporters last week, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones scoffed at the notion that the team would have to finalize an extension for Tony Romo to clear up $20 million for salary-cap compliance. Mission accomplished. The Cowboys... more

A sample of NFL general managers might not have been alarmed by Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o's 4.82 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, but Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh's immediate reaction was telling . Harbaugh isn't alone in... more

The Charlotte Observer's Joe Person reported earlier in the month that the Carolina Panthers' top cornerback Chris Gamble would likely be released as new general manager Dave Gettleman's first major move. It doesn't look like Gamble will be returning... more

With the offseason officially under way, Around The League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series closes out with the St. Louis Rams. What's changing While the offensive coaching staff remains intact, former Detroit Lions defensive backs... more

Notre Dame's Manti Te'o finished a disappointing 20th out of 26 linebackers in the NFL Scouting Combine's 40-yard dash with a time of 4.82 seconds. Brooks: Position of strength? Bucky Brooks checks in on the hotly anticipated linebackers and... more

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has developed a reputation as being a bit of an intellectual loner . That tag isn't problematic in many walks of life, but it tends to draw attention in football locker rooms. Offseason Forecast: Eagles... more

Once it became clear that Steven Jackson would void the final year of his contract with the St. Louis Rams, Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal listed the Atlanta Falcons as a likely suitor for the veteran tailback. That match is picking up steam.... more

Around the League pointed out earlier this month that Brandon Lloyd is hardly guaranteed to collect his scheduled $3 million option bonus from the New England Patriots this offseason. Offseason Forecast: Patriots With the offseason under way, Around... more

Former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu had a mixed NFL Scouting Combine performance. While he exceeded expectations in the interview room and on the field , Mathieu only managed an embarrassing four reps in the bench press on Monday. To his credit,... more

While the rest of the league was concentrating on the NFL Scouting Combine, the New England Patriots were busy locking up their future Hall of Fame quarterback to a "contract for life." SI.com's Peter King broke the news Monday that the Patriots have... more

With the offseason officially under way, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the Arizona Cardinals. What's changing Former general manager Rod Graves was known as a better contract negotiator than... more

Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o made a great first impression during NFL Scouting Combine interviews over the weekend. One NFL coach went so far as to tell NFL Network's Kimberly Jones that Te'o was a "rock star " during his interview. Te'o will need... more

Despite impending free-agent wide receiver Greg Jennings' history with Dolphins coach Joe Philbin, reports out of Miami have consistently suggested the team is more likely to pursue Mike Wallace next month. Unofficial list of free agents Check out... more

Matt Birk went out on top, announcing his retirement last week after 15 seasons in the NFL and winning the Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. The Harvard alumnus spoke with SI.com's Peter King on Sunday, offering several gems while reflecting on... more

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock ranks Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan as the top outside linebacker prospect in the 2013 NFL Draft. After Jordan finished tied for third in the 40-yard dash with an official time of 4.60 seconds Monday at the NFL... more

When NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Green Bay Packers still were considering the franchise tag for impending free-agent wide receiver Greg Jennings, he noted that the decision could be tied to tight end Jermichael Finley's future with... more

It's hard to find a bigger 2012 free-agent bust than wide receiver Robert Meachem, who already has collected $9 million for 14 receptions, 207 yards and two touchdowns in one season with the San Diego Chargers. Offseason Forecast: Chargers Around... more

USC quarterback Matt Barkley's shoulder separation kept him from throwing at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, but he's found another way to impress NFL teams. NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah passes along a combine rumor from several different sources that... more

Utah's Star Lotulelei , ranked by NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock as the No. 2 defensive tackle prospect , has been regarded as a lead-pipe lock to go off the board in the top 10 picks of the 2013 NFL Draft. That could change after his NFL... more

Impending free-agent wide receiver Greg Jennings was adamant in a December appearance on NFL Network's "NFL AM" that a return to the Green Bay Packers under the frachise-tag designation would be unwelcome. Packers general manager Ted Thompson might put... more

Chris Johnson's official 40-yard dash time of 4.24 seconds has stood as the NFL Scouting Combine record since 2008. Johnson withstood an early Sunday morning assault from wide receivers Marquise Goodwin and Tavon Austin and a Sunday afternoon threat... more

Around The League passed along a report Saturday that the Kansas City Chiefs "appear" to be the team most interested in a trade for San Francisco 49ers backup quarterback Alex Smith. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport confirms the Chiefs have shown more interest... more

Steve Breaston might not be out of work long after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs last week. NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala reported that Breaston is set to visit the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to a source apprised of the free-agent... more

Despite a track record of success as one of the most dynamic players in NCAA football history, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson entered the NFL Scouting Combine with as much to prove as any prospect . Fastest 40-yard dashes at NFL Scouting Combine... more

Although the Miami Dolphins have yet to progress in contract talks with Sean Smith, they are not expected to use the franchise tag on the impending free-agent cornerback. Unofficial list of free agents Check out this unofficial list of NFL... more

Dr. Peter Wehling, a pioneer of the blood-manipulation treatment known as Regenokine, says he's treated 30 to 40 NFL players in Germany over the past year. According to the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions impending free-agent right tackle Gosder... more

This offseason, the Denver Broncos reportedly are in the market for a tailback with size . The Atlanta Falcons need a power back to replace Michael Turner, who is expected to be a salary-cap casualty with a $6.9 million pay day on the horizon. Schein:... more

With the offseason officially under way, Around The League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the New Orleans Saints . What's Changing The Saints are seeking stability in leadership after a lost season from the... more

Coming off a broken leg that ended his season early, Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson acknowledged in January that he would have to take a pay cut to stay with the team. Unofficial list of free agents Check out this unofficial list of NFL... more

After Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Quincy Black's violent helmet-to-helmet collision with Ryan Mathews last November, head coach Greg Schiano's hope was that the neck injury would not be career-threatening. Offseason Forecast: Buccaneers Around... more

Recently-hired New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was shocked to be fired by the Dallas Cowboys after the season, suggesting he was made a scapegoat  for the team's failure to reach the playoffs. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen... more

San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke acknowledged Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Alex Smith likely will be shopped this offseason. The Arizona Cardinals are emerging as one team interested in acquiring the 49ers' backup... more

Denver Broncos coach John Fox predicted Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine that Peyton Manning will be even better health-wise now that the quarterback is going on two years since multiple procedures on his neck. "A lot was made of the neck, the... more

Impending free-agent linebacker Rey Maualuga acknowledged after his poor performance in the season-ending playoff loss to the Houston Texans that the Cincinnati Bengals might not welcome him back . When coach Marvin Lewis recently outlined a plan to lock... more

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow came under fire earlier this week for scheduling a speaking engagement at a Baptist megachurch, headed by evangelical reverend Robert Jeffress, in Dallas. Jeffress is a controversial pastor accused of disseminating... more

Super Bowl XLVII hero Jacoby Jones appeared on "NFL AM" on Thursday morning to accept his "Dancing with the Starters" champion award. Quality television ensued, underscored by Jones' obvious respect for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. Here are... more

No NFL team has more salary-cap space this offseason than the Cincinnati Bengals' estimated $54 million. Coach Marvin Lewis told NFL.com's Ian Rapoport on Wednesday that the emphasis must be on re-signing and extending their own players rather than... more

Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder after this weekend's NFL Scouting Combine, a source who has spoken with the player told NFL.com's Albert Breer. Brandt: Combine success stories Gil... more

With the offseason officially underway, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams . The series continues with the Atlanta Falcons . What's Changing It's steady as she goes under coach Mike Smith, whose 56-24 record over his... more

Ray Anderson, the NFL's vice president of football operations, vowed that the NFL competition committee would review the challenge rule that played a major role in the Detroit Lions' 34-31 overtime loss to the Houston Texans on Thanksgiving Day.... more

In light of the depressed quarterback market in free agency and the 2013 NFL Draft, there has been no lack of offseason speculation that the New England Patriots will be open to offers for backup Ryan Mallett. Unofficial list of free agents Check... more

In his franchise tag primer, Around The League's Gregg Rosenthal recently noted that safety Glover Quinn is a better bet than pass rusher Connor Barwin to draw the Houston Texans' tag. Despite a disappointing season featuring just 3.5 sacks, general... more

Scott Pioli was so integral to the New England Patriots' success that his VP of player personnel position was split among four employees when he flew the coop for the Kansas City Chiefs. What ultimately swayed him to leave Bill Belichick was the... more

As Around The League's Kevin Patra recently pointed out, questions have swirled about impending free agent Mike Wallace's reported contract demands of a deal in line with Vincent Jackson's five-year, $55.555 million contract. Wallace is believed to... more

The Dallas Cowboys hope to keep impending free agent Anthony Spencer, but it's looking more and more likely that the franchise tag won't be an option. The Cowboys' brass will meet with Spencer's agent during the NFL Scouting Combine. The sides have had... more

Tuesday's flurry of cuts by the New York Jets was a reminder that the chopping block looms for veterans with bloated contracts. Let's take a look at the AFC salary-cap casualty candidates for the next few months. Candidates for release 1. Carson... more

Washington Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon was said to be leaning toward rest over surgery after playing the entire 2012 season with torn ligaments in his foot. The Washington Examiner now confirms Garcon's foot will not require offseason surgery,... more

On the heels of discussions between Tony Gonzalez and head coach Mike Smith, Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff recently stated his belief that the odds of the tight end retiring have moved from 95 percent to 50/50 . Take a look at the... more

Although it's "almost universally expected " that Steven Jackson will void his $7 million contract to explore the free agent market, most league observers believe the veteran tailback's preference is to finish his career in St. Louis . The St. Louis... more

One of the reasons the Seattle Seahawks are among the NFL's most fascinating teams is coach Pete Carroll's vision of constant competition. Russell Wilson is a prime example, overtaking favorite Matt Flynn and veteran incumbent Tarvaris Jackson in last... more

Former South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore insisted last month that he would be recovered from his devastating knee injury in time for the start of the 2013 NFL season . NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock backed up that sentiment on a... more

Around The League suggested last month that the Detroit Lions would be a logical landing spot for impending free agent Reggie Bush. The idea has picked up steam in recent weeks, with NFL Network analyst Willie McGinest and SI.com's Peter King agreeing... more

The St. Louis Rams reportedly are far apart in contract talks with impending free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola. Unofficial list of free agents NFL free agency is set to begin on March 12. Check out this unofficial list of the 2013 NFL... more

A series of four scary concussions already had Austin Collie's NFL career in question before a ruptured right patellar tendon ended his 2012 season in late September. On the heels of the Indianapolis Colts' decision to send Collie to free agency, the... more

Could a 33-year-old defensive end be the best pass-rusher on the free-agent market next month?Unofficial list of free agents NFL free agency is set to begin on March 12. Check out this unofficial list of the 2013 NFL restricted and unrestricted free... more

As of late last week, USC quarterback Matt Barkley was planning to fully participate in drills at this year's NFL Scouting Combine, calling it "probably the biggest test of my life ." Those plans have changed after the decision appears to have been... more

NFL Network draft expert Mike Mayock has released his eagerly awaited top-five prospect lists for each position. The quarterback list reflects Mayock's sentiment that it's a confusing year for signal-callers . The major takeaway, however, is that the... more

Upon taking over the football operations of the St. Louis Rams last offseason, coach Jeff Fisher and general manager Les Snead wasted no time in declaring that Sam Bradford would not be traded in a move to draft Robert Griffin III with the No. 2 pick.... more

With the offseason officially underway, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the Philadelphia Eagles . What's changing Take a look at some of the best images from the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles season.... more

If new Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has designs on reuniting with Nick Foles, he's going to have to knock the socks off of the Philadelphia Eagles with a big-time offer . Take a look at some of the best images from the 2012 Philadelphia Eagles... more

The Indianapolis Colts are moving on from impending free agents Dwight Freeney and Austin Collie. Take a look at the best photos of Dwight Freeney. The Colts met with both Freeney and Collie on Friday and told the two that they will not be re-signed, a... more

Impending free agent tight end Jared Cook recently expressed disappointment with the Tennessee Titans' offense as well as the firing of position coach John Zernhelt . Cook may be ready for a change of scenery, but his wish isn't likely to be granted... more

Seven years after beginning his college career as a big-back complement to Jamaal Charles at the University of Texas, Henry Melton earned his first Pro Bowl nod as a defensive tackle with the Chicago Bears. Faced with a roster chock full of defensive... more

Tarvaris Jackson could be going from afterthought to Week 1 starter for the Buffalo Bills. Check out the best photos from the Bills' 2012 season. Slated to reach free agency after failing to attempt a single pass last season, Jackson was re-signed... more

Outside of Super Bowl XLVII MVP Joe Flacco, there is no more of a no-brainer among the franchise tag candidates than Denver Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady. Offseason Forecast: Denver Broncos With the offseason under way, Around The League examines... more

Rob Parker, formerly with ESPN and the Detroit News, reports the St. Louis Rams will cut ties with Titus Young 10 days after claiming the troubled wide receiver off waivers from the Detroit Lions. Unofficial list of free agents Free agency is almost... more

New Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is tired of hearing that he's too old to coach in the NFL at age 72. "I thought it was my jersey number by the end of the day, good golly," Kiffin quipped at Thursday's introductory press conference,... more

Knowshon Moreno's second-half knee injury in the divisional round playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens could have offseason repercussions for the Denver Broncos. Offseason Forecast: Denver Broncos With the offseason under way, Around The League... more

The results are in from the second opinion on Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Terrell Suggs' torn right biceps. Sources tell the Baltimore Sun that Suggs is not planning to undergo surgery to repair the injury "at this point ." Suggs played through... more

The Harbaugh brothers were all the rage leading up to Super Bowl XLVII. If the "Black Unicorn " gets his wish, the Bennett brothers will steal NFL headlines next month. Impending free agent tight end Martellus Bennett is focusing on re-signing with the... more

With the offseason officially underway, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the San Diego Chargers . What's changing A better question is "what's not changing?" The San Diego Chargers finally blew... more

According to NFL.com's Albert Breer, the Tennessee Titans fired offensive coordinator Chris Palmer last November after losing faith in his ability to keep up with the league's most creative offensive minds , particularly on game days. The early... more

With the offseason officially underway, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the Denver Broncos . What's changing Offensive coordinator Mike McCoy, who enjoyed success with disparate... more

After telling reporters multiple times that there is a "95 percent " chance he will retire this offseason, Tony Gonzalez reiterated that the NFC Championship game loss would probably be his last game in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. Although Falcons... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to slap the franchise tag on wide receiver Mike Wallace, which means that the free agent's days in Pittsburgh are numbered . The news gets worse for Steelers fans. According to CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora, many... more

With the offseason officially underway, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the Cincinnati Bengals . What's changing The coaching staff remains stable after posting a winning record in... more

Two Januaries ago, Alex Smith's star-crossed San Francisco 49ers future had reached a dead end, only to see new coach Jim Harbaugh provide an avenue for Smith's unlikely return. Faced with a weak 2011 draft class and sparse free-agent market, Harbaugh... more

One national outlet recently speculated that Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey could be a salary-cap casualty after being torched by Baltimore Ravens burner Torrey Smith in the AFC divisional playoffs . Even with a $10 million cap hit, that's... more

Impending free-agent running back Reggie Bush's agents are reportedly "confused " by the Miami Dolphins' indifference   about his status since the end of the season. The team has yet to make him a contract offer . Offseason Forecast: Miami Dolphins... more

The Baltimore Ravens will take their first step in trying to keep impending free agent Joe Flacco away from the teams that reportedly have been clamoring for his services . According to a report Monday by SI.com's Peter King, Ravens chief negotiator Pat... more

Percy Harvin is mysteriously missing from the Minnesota Vikings' 2013 promotional season ticket poster. Pressed about the talented but volatile receiver's future with the team entering a contract season, general manager Rick Spielman recently played it... more

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently raised the possibility that Falcons running back Michael Turner will be replaced in Atlanta after hitting escalators that will drive his 2013 salary to $6.9 million with an $8.9 million cap figure. Citing... more

ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss recently suggested that veteran wide receivers Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd aren't "locks" to be back with the New England Patriots for another season. The Boston Globe's Greg Bedard seconds that notion . Applying the... more

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt made quite an impression on Randy Moss when the two were together in Nashville for half of the 2010 season. Moss has stayed in touch with the oft-arrested Britt, and the two regularly play video games... more

Impending free agent Sean Smith and the Miami Dolphins remain far apart in contract talks. Is the franchise tag a possibility for a crucial player ? Brooks: Luke Joeckel's best fit? Luke Joeckel is the top-rated tackle in the 2013 NFL Draft. Bucky... more

Free agent quarterback Drew Stanton had a whirlwind offseason in 2012, signing with the New York Jets in March only to be traded to the Indianapolis Colts a week later when Tim Tebow was acquired. Stanton may have spent the season holding the... more

In ATL's offseason preview of the New England Patriots, Gregg Rosenthal made the point that a trade of backup quarterback Ryan Mallett to the Cleveland Browns might be too obvious to actually happen . The Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot agrees, reporting... more

With the offseason officially under way, Around the League will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the Tennessee Titans . What's changing Relatively little. Head coach Mike Munchak was retained coming off a 6-10 season... more

Hours after cutting ties with Kyle Vanden Bosch, Stephen Peterman, and Titus Young , Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew made it clear that he won't be standing on the sidelines once the free-agent market opens early next month. "We were... more

A 2012 Green Bay Packers cheerleader fought back against Facebook after a picture of her was uploaded to the Chicago Bears Fan page earlier this week . The photo came with a caption, "Like if you agree the Packers have the worst cheerleaders in the... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 41 years of experience, seven Pro Bowl appearances and six Super Bowl rings when they jettisoned veterans Hines Ward, James Farrior and Aaron Smith early last March. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette believes that... more

Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Matt Hasselbeck acknowledges that contract talk "comes up pretty much every year for every player." For the 37-year-old veteran, this year's talk involves renegotiating a $5.5 million salary that is scheduled to count... more

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome learned an important lesson after Super Bowl XXXV when he mortgaged the future to keep high-paid veterans on the roster. He doesn't intend to make the same mistake twice. In fact, Newsome plans to instigate a... more

The Minnesota Vikings announced Thursday that 2012 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Adrian Peterson underwent surgery to repair an abdominal core muscle injury, otherwise known as a sports hernia. The team expects the running back to make... more

Banned substances have dominated the NFL news cycle of late. Ray Lewis denied using natural, anabolic hormone IGF-1 in the form of deer antler spray even though it's purported to be "just natural science ." Houston Texans running back Arian Foster... more

The accolades for Ahmad Bradshaw's unsurpassed toughness came rolling in shortly after the running back was released by the New York Giants Wednesday afternoon. "Pound for Pound, Bradshaw is one of the toughest football players that I've been... more

John Sullivan of the Minnesota Vikings was ranked as the No. 1 center in the NFL by Pro Football Focus in 2012. While fullback Jerome Felton and offensive tackles Matt Kalil and Phil Loadholt garnered plenty of attention, Sullivan flew under the national... more

In the midst of the NCAA's National Signing Day, Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham was grilled by reporters about his interest in jumping to the NFL. Debate: Signing Day, NFL style It's National Signing Day in the NFL, and every player is... more

While Hue Jackson is adding another title to his job description in Cincinnati, his boondoggle in Oakland continues to haunt the Raiders. Buried in salary cap hell, general manager Reggie McKenzie is in for a serious roster remodeling this... more

The aunt and uncle of San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker were killed in a car accident involving a suspected drunk driver in Louisiana early Monday morning after they watched their nephew play against the Baltimore Ravens in Super Bowl XLVII.... more

Baltimore Ravens veteran center Matt Birk thought he would retire after each of the previous five seasons, but he's having too much fun to walk away from the game. Brooks: The Ravens' blueprint Looking to copy the Ravens' Super Bowl-winning ways?... more

The Green Bay Packers have a bevy of contract decisions to sort through this offseason. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, linebacker Clay Matthews and nose tackle B.J. Raji all are candidates for lucrative extensions as core players nearing the end of their... more

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refuses to rest on his laurels after accounting for 364 of his team's 468 total net yards in Super Bowl XLVII. Hours after blaming himself for making too many mistakes in the loss to the Baltimore... more

Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed a new team logo for the 2013 season. A year after finalizing his purchase of the Jacksonville Jaguars, owner Shad Khan has a new general manager in David Caldwell and a new head coach in... more

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz put the full-court press on Kyle Vanden Bosch with a midnight visit on the eve of free agency back in March of 2010. Three years later, the Lions have released the 34-year-old pass rusher. As first reported by... more

Leslie Frazier confirmed a month ago that wide receiver Percy Harvin's Grade 3 ankle sprain was headed in the right direction . The Minnesota Vikings' coach revealed Tuesday that Harvin has since passed his exit physical. "It went well. He's fine.... more

It didn't take long for pandemonium to break out once the Super Bowl XLVII victory parade commenced in Baltimore just before noon local time Tuesday. Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed stole the show early on, serenading the crowd with Eddie Money's "Two... more

Ted Ginn Jr.'s 32-yard punt return to set up a third-quarter touchdown in Super Bowl XLVII could be his final big play for the San Francisco 49ers. Breer: Growing pains for Niners The 49ers are heartbroken after a narrow Super Bowl loss, but Albert... more

A week before the Detroit Lions officially released insubordinate wide receiver Titus Young, the Detroit News alluded to the possibility of serious mental and emotional issues . "I have been told that the organization has pleaded with Young to get... more

While Antonio Brown wants to spend his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the same won't be said of impending free agent wide receiver Mike Wallace. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette acknowledges that the Steelers are likely to lose Wallace, who... more

Chicago Bears kick returner Devin Hester closed out an emotionally draining 2012 season by informing reporters that he would consider retirement this offseason. After a month of introspection, Hester now believes he would benefit from a "fresh... more

The Baltimore Ravens fought through major injuries and a near mutiny to hoist their second Vince Lombardi Trophy in franchise history on Sunday night after their 34-31 win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. In a matter of minutes,... more

The Super Bowl champion Ravens are expected to kick off the 2013 season in Baltimore on Thursday, Sept. 5. The potential opponents include the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals,... more

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs insists future Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis is the "ultimate leader ," and there will "never be another like him." Teammates tell Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver that Lewis indeed lived up to his reputation... more

As Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco accepted the Super Bowl XLVII MVP award at Monday morning's news conference, he was queried on the most important play of Sunday's 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. While Jacoby Jones stole the... more

Moments after his first Super Bowl victory, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh acknowledged a bittersweet feeling that the Lombardi Trophy came at his brother's expense. "It's tough. It's very tough," John Harbaugh said after defeating Jim Harbaugh's... more

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti wondered before Super Bowl XLVII if 34-year-old Ed Reed would change his mind about returning for a 12th NFL season based on the outcome of Sunday's game. Per The Baltimore Sun, Reed declared emphatically in the... more

It's not outlandish to posit that the Baltimore Ravens galvanized their championship run against the Denver Broncos three weeks ago when an unflagging Joe Flacco hit Jacoby Jones on a far-fetched 70-yard touchdown pass with less than a minute remaining.... more

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported a week ago that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco's camp plans to aim higher than Peyton Manning's $18 million annual salary in contract talks this offseason. Flacco's asking price might have raised a few eyebrows... more

Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks took a microphone and camera crew to Bourbon Street in New Orleans to ask Super Bowl XLVII revelers who is the best lock-down cornerback in the NFL between the New York Jets' Darrelle Revis and himself. Sheer... more

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw showed up for Saturday's autograph session at the Super Bowl NFL Experience with a motorized scooter and a walking boot after undergoing another procedure on his right foot two weeks ago. Bradshaw said... more

The 2012 NFL MVP award won't be announced until Saturday night's "NFL Honors" awards ceremony , but the "exit polling" compiled by the MVP voting blog suggests Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson has a commanding lead over Denver Broncos... more

The writing is on the wall for impending free agent Greg Jennings' tenure in Green Bay. The 29-year-old recently put his Wisconsin home up for sale . Now he's rekindling a relationship with Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin, his offensive coordinator... more

After stating earlier in the week that gay football players "gotta get up outta here ," San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver released a statement Wednesday night insisting "those discriminating feelings are truly not in my heart ." While it's... more

Following four concussions during a four-month span in 2012, Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Laurent Robinson acknowledged to NFL Network's Andrea Kremer that his NFL future is cloudy. Still experiencing symptoms, Robinson remains sensitive to light and... more

New Cleveland Browns head coach Rob Chudzinski made it clear at offensive coordinator Norv Turner's introductory press conference that it's "premature " to install incumbent Brandon Weeden as the starting quarterback. Although Weeden's strong arm is... more

A little more than a month after the fatal shooting of 26 students and faculty at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the NFL announced that the school will be represented in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII. The Associated Press reported... more

After declaring Tuesday that a gay teammate would not be welcome in the San Francisco 49ers' locker room, cornerback Chris Culliver has released a statement apologizing for the remarks. "The derogatory comments I made yesterday were a reflection of... more

NFL.com fantasy analyst Dave Dameshek boldly ranks Calvin Johnson the second-best wide receiver in NFL history . Hall of Famer Jerry Rice says Johnson is "without a doubt " the best receiver currently playing in the NFL. This widely was believed to be... more

Baltimore Ravens All-Pro kick returner Jacoby Jones nearly missed out on the opportunity to return home to New Orleans for his first Super Bowl. Jones was leaning toward signing with the Carolina Panthers last spring before his agent convinced him to take... more

Baltimore Ravens practice-squad quarterback Dennis Dixon has spent the past week and a half impersonating Colin Kaepernick to give defenders a taste of the San Francisco 49ers' read-option attack. It likely will be Dixon's final contribution to the team.... more

As NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Monday , impending free agent Joe Flacco is seeking a contract that will exceed Peyton Manning's annual salary of $18 million. Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome confirmed Tuesday that Flacco will remain... more

Poised to reach free agency for the first time in his 13-year career, linebacker Brian Urlacher "for sure" plans to play in 2013. Backing off an earlier suggestion that he would only play for former Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith, Urlacher said... more

Los Angeles wants back in the NFL game. The nation's No. 2 media market has been without a team since the Rams and Raiders relocated to St. Louis and Oakland, respectively, in 1995. WAGA-TV in Atlanta reports Falcons owner Arthur Blank has been courted by... more

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson spent a good portion of the 2012 season denying charges that last March's Tim Tebow trade was driven by him, in an attempt to sell PSLs for MetLife Stadium. He has since denied one report that Tebow was "forced "... more

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams plummeted to the fourth round of the 2010 draft due to character concerns after quitting Syracuse's team seven games into the 2009 season. Having started every game in his first three NFL seasons,... more

As we suspected , the New York Jets' "very exploratory, informal discussions " regarding former Oakland Raiders draft bust JaMarcus Russell were severely overblown. A source with knowledge of the Jets' plans told Conor Orr of The Star-Ledger, which... more

Justin Smith conceded last week that he's risking a full tear of his left triceps by playing through the injury. He has just four more quarters of football before that risk is averted. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Monday, via a source informed... more

Charting a smooth course from the Peyton Manning era to the Andrew Luck era apparently trumps out-recruiting a third of the NFL to land the former Indianapolis Colts quarterback in the most high-profile free-agency chase since Reggie White landed in Green... more

While NFL officials are embracing the idea of a cold-weather Super Bowl in New York next year, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is firmly in the opposing camp. "I think it's retarded ," Flacco said at his Super Bowl news conference Monday,... more

After announcing prior to the playoffs that this would be his "last ride," Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis reiterated Monday that he's "ran his course" in this game after 17 seasons. Cynical NFL fans can be forgiven for questioning Lewis'... more

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton will keep his running mate after all. In an effort to maintain front-office stability, Payton inserted a clause into his Sept.-2011 contract extension allowing him to bolt "The Big Easy" if general manager Mickey... more

After former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue threw out "all discipline" for players in the league's bounty investigation, it was only natural for New Orleans Saints fans to wonder if the forfeiture of the team's 2013 second-round draft pick also would be... more

Impending free agent Reggie Bush told reporters when the season ended that he hoped to re-sign with the Miami Dolphins in part because "there's unfinished business ." Darlington: Perfect cure for losing Losing sucks, but hanging out in Hawaii does... more

Beanie Wells' future with the Arizona Cardinals has been in doubt since declaring in December that he was auditioning for the other 31 teams in the NFL. Now that Bruce Arians has taken the reins, though, the Cardinals running back is excited about... more

The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday afternoon that rookie left tackle Matt Kalil would replace an injured Trent Williams in the Pro Bowl. Williams played through a severely bruised thigh, in addition to knee and ankle injuries for much of the season.... more

With Aldon Smith chasing the single-season sack record and the Patrick Willis-Navorro Bowman dynamic duo headlining the San Francisco 49ers' defense, the fourth member of the Niners' linebacker corps has flown under the national radar. The Niners... more

The Darrelle Revis hot-stove talk is just getting fired up. According to ESPN New York, one source gathered from talking to New York Jets owner Woody Johnson that the three-time first-team All-Pro is "gone." The clamor surrounding Revis possibilities... more

Having failed to find a doctor willing to clear him for a return to football, Jahvid Best has acknowledged that he's become the NFL's poster boy for concussions. Best has insisted, however, that retirement talk is premature, preferring to "cross bridges... more

Renegade New York Jets offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo made waves in late November by proclaiming the decision to play former second-round draft pick Vladimir Ducasse was "a directive from high above me ." Two months later, the New York Daily News... more

After playing only sporadically at the end of the season, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver hinted it was time to hang up the spikes as he cleaned out his locker last week. A person informed of Driver's thinking told USA Today that the... more