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While offensive playmakers are scant in this year's free-agent crop, Chris Wesseling says defensive linemen like pass rusher Jared Allen and run stuffer Red Bryant are plentiful.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to be buyers in free agency. Will GM Ryan Grigson succeed in pairing Andrew Luck with wide receiver Eric Decker? ATL explores in the latest offseason forecast.

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.

The Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs for the second year in a row -- this time as AFC South division champions. Andrew Luck's Colts clinched the No. 4 seed with a 30-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

The Indianapolis Colts were the surprise of the AFC one season ago, but are they set up to backslide? That depends on how an active offseason covers up a host of weak spots. Marc Sessler explores.

With a resurgent Antonio Gates and an influx of talent on defense, the time is now for the San Diego Chargers. Ian Rapoport says anything less than a playoff win would be a disappointment.

The San Diego Chargers made a host of changes to their roster Friday, capped by the addition of RB Jackie Battle, who will back up starter Ryan Mathews.

The San Diego Chargers and Aubrayo Franklin have agreed to terms on a contract Friday, just one day after the team released longtime Bolts star Louis Castillo.

While his recovery has been discussd in terms of months, not weeks, the Browns expressed optimism that the defensive tackle is going to make it back onto the field this season, according to The Plain Dealer.

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The Saints' season had many highs, but the end result was disappointing. Elliot Harrison examines what New Orleans needs to accomplish this offseason.

Led by the best front seven in football, San Francisco's defense is upending what we thought we knew about this pass-happy season, Elliot Harrison writes.

Payton all but assures Brees' return to Saints

Three upstarts -- the 2-0 Bills, Lions and Texans -- face tough tests in Week 3, which also features several key divisional matchups. Jason La Canfora breaks down every game.