Sedrick Ellis

After defensive lineman Sedrick Ellis walked away from the Chicago Bears on Thursday, the team signed another disappointing first-round draft pick, Jamaal Anderson, to take his place.

Israel Idonije had a standing offer from the Chicago Bears earlier in the offseason. Now the versatile defensive lineman is joining the division rival Detroit Lions.

This year's free-agent crop is a lot like this year's draft class: What it lacks in star power, it makes up for in depth. Gregg Rosenthal ranks the best players on the market this year.

Need an interior defensive lineman? Marc Sessler breaks down the options from Henry Melton to Richard Seymour. We rank the top players and reveal which teams will be looking for help.

The Green Bay Packers insist they are tough. But they are looking to add more toughness in a deep free agent field at defensive tackle. Who could be their top target?

Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett has had to figure out ways of overcoming numerous setbacks this season. His approach to coaching has kept the Cowboys in the playoff hunt.

Remember back in the offseason, when most analysts (cough, cough) thought Drew Brees the New Orleans Saints could survive Bountygate and the loss of Sean Payton? Sorry about that.

Gregg Williams took a job with the Rams before his suspension, but that was after Sean Payton decided he didn't want the defensive coordinator back, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports.

Kevin Kolb can't seem to catch a break. He left the Hall of Fame Game with bruised ribs, giving his spot as the Cardinals' QB -- perhaps permanently -- to John Skelton.

The New Orleans Saints have taken care of a number of key contracts this offseason. Left tackle Jermon Bushrod, however, still is looking for a contract extension.

After a hot start for the New Orleans Saints in 2011, Devery Henderson struggled the final 14 games. The wideout could be in the market for a new job if the Saints need to clear cap space.

Cam Jordon spent his rookie season making a name for himself as one of the best run-stuffers on the Saints. In his second season, he might become one of their most dangerous pass-rushers.

Despite dark clouds swirling, LB Curtis Lofton joined the Saints in free agency this offseason. Ian Rapoport says the tackling machine did his homework and couldn't be happier in New Orleans.

With just 2 players sanctioned, Saints can move on

Cam Newton was spectacular as a rookie, but does he have enough weapons around him to succeed in his second year? Elliot Harrison examines the voids remaining on each NFC South team's roster.

Losing Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith stings the Saints' defense, but the unit can adapt. Bucky Brooks explains three adjustments New Orleans can make to overcome the suspensions.

Some teams, like the Dolphins and Falcons, nailed their top-10 picks in the 2008 NFL Draft. Others, like the Jets and Bengals, most certainly did not. Elliot Harrison goes back in time to fix the flaws.

Seahawks FB Michael Robinson spoke with NFL.com on Wednesday about Marshawn Lynch's development, the evolution of the fullback and his burgeoning broadcasting career.

Gregg Williams' first message to his Saints defense reportedly was this: "Knock 'em the (expletive) out!" The trouble probably began from there.