After adding more help for Joe Burrow in the offseason, are the Bengals on the verge of a breakthrough? Adam Rank examines the state of the franchise heading into the 2021 campaign.

He protected him from a world of drugs and violence, but Shaun Wade's close friend couldn't save himself. Now, the Ohio State cornerback vows to keep Jacoby Wright's memory alive forever.

The Carolina Panthers released cornerback Eli Apple on Tuesday after only being active for two games. Apple was signed to a one-year deal in May.

DeAndre Hopkins has been battling an ankle injury the last few weeks but Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said he is "hopeful" the wide receiver will play against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.

Veteran cornerback Eli Apple is set to make his debut with the Carolina Panthers this Sunday after being activated from injured reserve on Saturday.

Eli Apple is staying in the NFC South. The former Saints cornerback has agreed to terms with the Carolina Panthers, the team announced Thursday. 

Smack dab in the middle of offseason roster reconstruction, the spotlight's on NFL decision makers. Perfect time for Gregg Rosenthal to provide his annual GM Power Rankings! And at the moment, no general manager's flying higher than Kansas City's Brett Veach.

Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter re-run the 2016 NFL Draft -- and Carson Wentz and Ezekiel Elliott are among the many players to come off the board at new spots.

After watching their deal with Eli Apple fall apart, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed safety Damarious Randall to a one-year, $3.25 million deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday.

Eli Apple is no longer heading to the Raiders. Apple and the Raiders were unable to finalize a contract and the former Giants and Saints cornerback is a free agent.

Could the Tom Brady-less Patriots take a QB in Round 1? Cynthia Frelund's analytics-based mock is based solely on a contextual, data-driven model that aims to do one thing: maximize each team's potential to win as many games as possible in 2020.

With the first wave of NFL free agency in the books, Dan Parr identifies the top five draft needs for all 32 teams. Should the Patriots pick a QB? What areas must the Buccaneers address to improve Tom Brady's supporting cast?

How has player movement across the NFL impacted the league hierarchy? Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings following a wild stretch of free-agent signings and trades.

How has the free agency frenzy -- with its accompanying raft of trades -- impacted the 2020 NFL Draft? That's the task Charley Casserly was presented with in his second mock of this year. Check out his entire first-round projection.

After a frenzied first wave of free agency, NFL rosters look stunningly different than they did just one year ago. Here is a team-by-team listing of the notable departures during a wild 2020 free agency period.

After a season and change with the Saints, CB Eli Apple has agreed to terms to join the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Here is the original Top 101 Free Agents of 2020 list -- courtesy of Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling -- as it stood before players began to be signed, tagged and/or released.

Grant Gordon outlines the three biggest free agency need for each NFC team. How will the Cowboys keep -- and help -- Dak Prescott? Will the Bears bring in a challenger to Mitchell Trubisky?

Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling have combined their personal rankings to formulate NFL.com's Top 101 Free Agents of 2020. Who's off the market? Which free agents are still available?

The Bucs' draft haul went beyond star Devin White, while the Saints managed to snag a key piece without a first-round pick. Nick Shook grades every NFC South team's rookie class.

With the NFL's 100th season in the books, we now have a complete picture of the order for Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. Have a look at which pick your team holds, as well as needs for all 32 squads.

Wild Card Weekend is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all four games games.

The order for the top 20 picks in the 2020 NFL Draft is set. Have a look at how the board shakes out after the Cincinnati Bengals, who will select first overall next April in Las Vegas.

The final week of the 2019 regular season is upon us. Here is a full tally of the official injury report and gameday designations for all 16 Sunday games.

Watch the best Cincinnati Bengals defensive plays vs. Broncos during Week 15.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple breaks up Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's deep pass attempt.

Hear all the best moments from the Bengals big win over Pittsburgh in Week 12

Watch the best Cincinnati Bengals defensive plays vs. Steelers during Week 12 of the 2021 season.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple's second INT in as many weeks results in 50-yard return.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple goes skyward to snag his first interception in three years.

Can't-Miss Play: New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple's 'peanut punch' turns into epic Saints' defensive touchdown

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints' preseason Week 2 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why the New Orleans Saints decided to not pick up cornerback Eli Apple's fifth-year option.

NFL Network's Kay Adams discusses why New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple could be the biggest X-factor in the divisional game.

The Carolina Panthers get a great start from quarterback Kyle Allen and spoil New Orleans Saints quarterback Teddy Bridgewater's Saints' debut in a 33-14 Panthers victory.

Get an inside "POV" look from New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple for his interception on Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Watch the highlights from the Week 15 matchup between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers.

Watch the New Orleans Saints' best defensive plays from their Week 15 win against the Carolina Panthers.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple intercepts a pass from Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple intercepts his first pass in a Saints uniform and goes with his teammates to go celebrate with fans in the end zone.

NFL Network's Mike Garafolo explains why the New York Giants chose to trade cornerback Eli Apple to the New Orleans Saints.