More than 2,800 players are going to fight for their football lives in the next month, with some competitions more dire than others. Nick Shook previews a handful of key position battles up front.

Frank Gore will be playing for his hometown team in 2018. The veteran running back agreed to a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday.

After starting eight QBs over three years, Houston finally found its guy in Deshaun Watson. Nick Shook provides rookie grades and offseason game plans for each AFC South team.

Gregg Rosenthal examines the winners and losers from the 2017 NFL trade deadline -- including Jimmy Garoppolo, who's heading west.

An Eli Manning-Carson Wentz NFC East showdown highlights an exciting Week 9 of NFL action. Everything you need to know about that game, and every other contest, is in this week's Cheat Sheet.

Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is starting training camp on the PUP list. Fresh off signing a new contract extension, Wilkerson is still recovering from a broken right leg.

Ryan Clady wasn't surprised by Denver trading him to the Jets this offseason -- but he wasn't exactly thrilled, either. "I think it stings a little bit, a little chip on my shoulder," said the veteran left tackle.

The possibility of Tom Brady's suspension being reinstated will play a big role on who will be the Patriots starting quarterback. Gregg Rosenthal takes a look at the rest of the AFC East rosters.

With free agency nearly upon us, Chris Wesseling reveals three areas that must be addressed by each AFC team. See your team's most glaring position needs heading into free agency and the draft.

We're just weeks away from the start of free agency, and there are plenty of notable players who will be hitting the open market. Gregg Rosenthal examines the AFC players who likely will be released.

After weeks of disappointment, Houston's defense is finally looking like the juggernaut it was supposed to be. Bucky Brooks explains how J.J. Watt and the Texans got rolling again.

The New England Patriots have the throne in the AFC East. But does the rest of the division have the tools to overtake the reigning Super Bowl champs? Kevin Patra takes a look in our latest Roster Reset.

The New York Jets will add guard James Carpenter to a four-year contract that pays him roughly $5 million per year.

Browns offensive lineman Joel Bitonio has more snaps than anyone in the NFL. Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley is challenging for Defensive Rookie of the Year. The two lead this year's rookie crop.

Veteran Eric Winston missed out on the starting right tackle job for the Seattle Seahawks, and became a roster casualty on Saturday as the team trimmed down to the 53-man limit.

With no major concerns to speak of, the Seattle Seahawks look poised for another Super Bowl run. Will any team be able to exploit a weak spot -- let alone dethrone Russell Wilson and company?

Rex Ryan refuses to name a starting quarterback, but Adam Schein says there's no controversy for the New York Jets: Geno Smith clearly has to be the guy over Michael Vick.

New England remain the kings of the AFC East. After the Patriots landed Darrelle Revis in free agency, could the Jets, Dolphins or Bills still knock Bill Belichick's team off its perch?

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 Redskins and Ravens are getting a shot in the arm from DeSean Jackson and Steve Smith, respectively. Which other offenses are among the NFL's most improved? Chris Wesseling explores.

The N.Y. Jets on Friday continued their patient approach to free agency, cutting Mark Sanchez -- but only after they signed Michael Vick. Judy Battista delves into GM John Idzik's offseason strategy.