After years of handing the ball to Frank Gore -- and, often, only Frank Gore -- the 49ers now house a stable of versatile backs, meaning No. 21's workhorse status could change.

Raiders release ace pass rusher Wimbley

49ers sign RB, special teams player Cartwright

2012 NFL Free Agents List

All-Pro Nicks joins Bucs, others stay put

2011 NFL Free Agents List

The Ravens' Matt Birk, Chargers' Philip Rivers and Bears' Charles Tillman are the top candidates for this year's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, named for the legendary Bears running back who died in 1999.

Chargers end Raiders playoff hopes with 38-26 win

While fans and experts continue to debate Tim Tebow's credentials on the field, there's no denying he is a prolific performer off the field. The Broncos QB is just one of many NFL players making a difference.

With Denver's bye week here and the team at 1-4, the Broncos might be wise to hand over the offense to Tim Tebow. Pat Kirwan examines that and more from a noteworthy Week 5.

Some NFL numbers are sacred. And then there are some that teams just keep handing out. We count down the worst offenders.