Oregon cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu heads the list of 15 Thorpe Award semifinalists announced Monday. Among the other semifinalists: Mississippi's Marquez Golson, Michigan State's Trae Waynes and Florida State's P.J. Williams.

Interim coach Tony Sparano buried the ball weeks ago, but nothing has changed for the Raiders. After losing to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Oakland's 0-6 record marks its worst start in in 52 years.

The Oakland Raiders will make a decision on whether or not to place cornerback D.J. Hayden on the PUP list this week, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Jimmie Ward, recovering from a surgically repaired foot, is not participating in the 49ers' rookie minicamp. As he prepares to return for training camp, what will the first-round pick's role be in the secondary?

The Oakland Raiders selected linebacker Khalil Mack with the No. 5 overall pick in the the 2014 NFL Draft. The Buffalo star will bolster their pass rush.

There are still wars to be won by front offices this offseason, but the free agency battle is done. As we wrap up the Roster Reset series, the ATL team picks the biggest winners and losers.

The offseason has featured big changes in Tampa Bay and New York. The 49ers, meanwhile, barely have brought in new talent. We examine which teams made the most moves.

The Cardinals made strides in free agency, but will the moves affect the NFC West standings? Around The League ranked the teams in the division based on their margin of offseason improvement.

Carlos Rogers will join Tarell Brown across the Bay Bridge. The veteran cornerback signed with the Oakland Raiders on Monday after the San Francisco 49ers made him a salary cap casualty.

The San Francisco 49ers ranked 24th in yards per game last season, in large part due to a lack of speed. Daniel Jeremiah says Colorado's Paul Richardson could be the offense's missing piece.

Chris Cook signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on Friday. Can the Niners turn Cook around after an injury-riddled, inconsistent run with the Minnesota Vikings?

Alex Mack and Jermichael Finley are near the top of Around The League's list of the best available free agents. Which teams are interested in their services?

Former Indianapolis Colts safety Antoine Bethea is joining the San Francisco 49ers to take the place of Donte Whitner, who joined the Cleveland Browns earlier Tuesday.

The San Francisco 49ers reportedly are set to release Carlos Rogers after three seasons in the Bay Area. With Rogers' release, the team is getting thin at cornerback.

What NFC teams will be saying goodbye to key players with an eye on saving salary-cap space? Miles Austin and Julius Peppers are just two of the names who might be looking for work.

The Seattle Seahawks aren't sure if Percy Harvin will be ready to play against the San Francisco 49ers. Is anyone else in danger of missing Championship Sunday?

San Diego running back Ryan Mathews is questionable for the Chargers' game versus the Denver Broncos. Find out the rest of this weekend's injury updates.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that Eric Fisher will miss Saturday's wild-card showdown with the Colts because of a groin injury. Catch the rest of the day's injury updates in the roundup.

NFL playoff action begins with the New Orleans Saints seeking their first road victory, and coach Sean Payton calls the concerns "valid." Our couchgating guide explains if you should be worried.

Carlos Rogers told reporters Tuesday that his tweaked hamstring "ain't bad." But will the San Francisco 49ers cornerback be ready to play in Sunday's wild-card showdown with the Green Bay Packers?

The 49ers reportedly don't expect to have cornerback Carlos Rogers (hamstring) on the field for Sunday's wild-card showdown with the Packers. Who else is on the bubble for Wild-Card Weekend?

Patrick Peterson of the Arizona Cardinals and Joe Haden of the Cleveland Browns top Around The League's list of the NFL's best cornerbacks. Find out where your favorite cornerback ranks.

Tom Brady is having one of the worst statistical seasons of his career, but Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger still calls the New England Patriots' star the game's best quarterback.

Michigan's Devin Gardner played a mistake-free game last week against Minnesota. His offensive coordinator referenced NFL quarterback Jason Campbell when explaining why.

The San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams each are coming off back-to-back losses. Now the two teams meet on "Thursday Night Football," hoping to avoid entering October in a 1-3 hole.