Ben Grubbs

Devonta Freeman will return to the practice field after missing last week's game with a concussion. Getting the dynamic runner back is a big boost for the Atlanta Falcons, who desperately need a win.

Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs struggled against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night. Would the Chiefs be more effective if Smith threw the ball downfield more?

The Chiefs have one of the top running backs in the NFL with Jamaal Charles, but do they have enough weapons to compete in the AFC West?

How crucial is a dynamic receiver like Dez Bryant to a team's success? How about a shutdown corner like Richard Sherman? Or an explosive RB like Jamaal Charles? Bucky Brooks ranks each position.

Peyton Manning might be the top quarterback in his division at age 39 -- but there's a promising youngster looming on the horizon. Dave Dameshek fills out his All-AFC West Team.

It's a QB-obsessed league, but let's take the glamour boys out of the equation for a second. Bucky Brooks ranks top rosters -- QBs aside. One scary team: Brandon Marshall and Muhammad Wilkerson's Jets.

Elliot Harrison ranks the 10 best quarterbacks in the NFL heading into the 2015 season. Find out how Dallas Cowboys signal-caller Tony Romo landed among the top five.

New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Zach Strief knows rookie Andrus Peat will eventually take his spot. Right now the veteran says his job is to make that process take as long as possible.

Saints coach Sean Payton said Saturday that first-round offensive lineman Andrus Peat has worked mostly at right tackle during the team's rookie minicamp. What does that mean for Zach Strief?

With the 2015 NFL Draft in the books, we now have a very good idea of what each team will look like in 2015. So how do the 32 member clubs stack up against each other? Elliot Harrison offers his hierarchy.

The NFL draft provides some offseason optimism for supporters of every team. But we think a few fan bases should be feeling a little unsure over their team's moves Thursday night.

NFC South executives Thomas Dimitroff and Mickey Loomis are among the general managers on the hot seat this offseason. Find out which other GMs need a strong draft to maintain job security.

Daniel Jeremiah ups the ante by projecting the first two rounds of the 2015 NFL Draft, and he leads off with a surprise move, pegging Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota as the top two picks.

Will Peyton Manning send the Denver Broncos to the playoffs? Is a trade on the horizon for San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers? Chris Wesseling breaks down the wild AFC West.

CFB 24/7 is counting down the best and worst first-round picks for all 32 slots. We kick things off with picks 29-32, which included hits like Reggie Wayne and big misses likes Dimitrius Underwood.

The New Orleans Saints signed right guard Jahri Evans to a one-year extension on Wednesday before inking free-agent cornerback Kyle Wilson to a one-year pact.

This offseason has provided us with plenty of storylines, including the Sam Bradford for Nick Foles trade. Around The NFL's Gregg Rosenthal explores the biggest offseason surprises.

NFL Media analyst Lance Zierlein breaks down the top-five positions of needs for all 32 NFL teams and reveals how each is likely to approach the 2015 NFL Draft.

The Saints' recent trades immediately suggested a rebuilding process. Not so, says owner Tom Benson, who made it clear the goal is to win another Super Bowl.

Are Jason Garrett and the Cowboys serious about Darren McFadden as DeMarco Murray's replacement? Will Ken Whisenhunt's Titans upgrade at QB? Chis Wesseling highlights the remaining team needs.

Sure, the Seattle Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX -- but is Jimmy Graham's new team winning the offseason? Elliot Harrison assesses the impact of a torrid free agency period on the NFL hierarchy.

Free agency has died down, but plenty of big-name players still are searching for a match, and teams have open spots. Marc Sessler surveys the market to answer some burning questions.

The Chiefs gave their new starting guard Ben Grubbs a new contract on Friday, signing him a to a four-year deal worth $24 million. Kansas City acquired Grubbs from the Saints on Thursday.