Monday's roundup: New York Giants O-lineman Justin Pugh returns from concussion

Plaxico Burress' NFL career might be over after he tore his rotator cuff at Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday. If this is it, we'll remember him as one of the most misunderstood players of his generation.

Plaxico Burress tore a rotator cuff in Pittsburgh Steelers practice Thursday, making it difficult to imagine the aging receiver stepping on an NFL field this season -- or ever again.

With the first full slate of preseason games upon us, Gregg Rosenthal updates the hottest position battles in the AFC, such as the Buffalo Bills' signal-caller derby between EJ Manuel and Kevin Kolb.

NFL teams are embracing trendy offensive schemes, but the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't get the memo. Take it from Plaxico Burress: "We're going to stay true to our roots and run the football."

Training camp is all about battling for snaps. Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the top 25 position battles in the AFC, such as the Oakland Raiders' starting signal-caller derby led by Matt Flynn.

In the latest edition of the ATL Mailbag, Dan Hanzus talks about the futures of T.O. and Chad Johnson, the Atlanta Falcons' shot at the Super Bowl, and if cannibalism ever is an acceptable option.

Plaxico Burress is nearing his 36th birthday, but the veteran Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver believes he can bring value to the team in 2013. Will his game back up his talk this season?

Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians calls his wide receiver group the best he has ever inherited. Is that because Michael Floyd is on the verge of a breakout season?

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

Before the NFL draft, Steelers GM Kevin Colbert said no rookie would make an "instant impact" this season, but Gregg Rosenthal thinks halfback Le'Veon Bell is the current favorite to start in 2013.

Are the Pittsburgh Steelers in danger of losing another wide receiver this offseason? The New England Patriots submitted an offer sheet for Emmanuel Sanders on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport reported.

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin has two Super Bowl titles. He still thinks about the Plaxico Burress shooting incident and how it might have affected their chances at a third Super Bowl run.

Victor Cruz has teammates lining up to give money back to the New York Giants. Offensive lineman David Diehl is the latest to say he'll help the effort to re-sign Cruz.

Eli Manning is getting worried. He wants the New York Giants to re-sign wide receiver Victor Cruz to a long-term contract -- now.

Mike Wallace was the big-name wide receiver prize this offseason. Marc Sessler ranks all the free-agent talent at wideout and lets you know which teams are looking for an impact receiver.

Plaxico Burress was out of football until Thanksgiving of last season. He won't have to wait that long this year, as the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to bring him back in the fold.

Elliot Harrison prepares to celebrate free agency's 20th birthday by considering how the NFL has changed -- for better and for worse -- since Reggie White signed with the Packers in 1993.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers was arrested at LaGuardia Airport on Monday after authorities learned he was illegally carrying a handgun, police said.

Few fantasy positions have been as unpredictable as wide receiver. Michael Fabiano looks at some past trends to try and make sense of what could happen in 2013.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant is set to benefit from Alex Green's injury. Justin Smith, Robert Griffin III, Richard Sherman and Rashard Mendenhall are other big-name injuries we're tracking.