Troy Polamalu

Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and Co. recently displayed their four Lombardi Trophies at Fenway Park. How can the Pats get even better? Daniel Jeremiah explains how playoff teams might attack Round 1.

Gil Brandt identifies franchises under intense pressure to ace the 2015 NFL Draft -- like Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints, who must make the most of their chance to boost a struggling defense.

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals all return to the playoffs? With no clear favorite in the AFC North, the offseason presents a shot for one team to emerge.

Ike Taylor announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday following 12 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 34-year-old was with the team for two Super Bowl wins and three conference championships.

After securing a fourth Lombardi Trophy, New England lost some skilled players, including cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner. Elliot Harrison reviews the Patriots' offseason activity so far.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for a replacement for the retiring Troy Polamalu and they might be able to find one in one Alabama star.

Will Allen is back with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran safety reportedly re-signed with the team on Friday on the heels of Troy Polamalu's retirement.

When a longtime star retires, we tend to turn to hyperbole. But Troy Polamalu's legacy is about more than that, Dave Dameshek writes -- the Steelers legend was truly a singular player.

What did Dick LeBeau enjoy most about having Troy Polamalu on his defense? "He gives you unlimited flexibility." Judy Battista offers perspective on a truly unique individual -- on and off the field.

With Troy Polamalu's retirement, just two players from Pittsburgh's 2005 title and five from their 2008 Super Bowl remain on the roster. Are the Steelers turning the page on their second Super Bowl era?

The Pittsburgh Steelers brass was effusive about eight-time Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu, who retired Thursday night. For coach Mike Tomlin, Polamalu was the consummate player both on and off the field.

After 12 years of stellar football, Troy Polamalu is calling it a career. The longtime Steelers safety has decided to retire at the age of 33, according to Jim Wexell of the Herald-Standard.

Do NFL teams tend to target certain positions in the first round of the NFL draft? CFB 24/7 looked at the drafting tendencies of all 32 teams to see which positions they seem to favor or avoid early on.

As draft-trade rumors swirl, Charles Davis plays fantasy GM and reveals five swaps he'd like to see in the first round, including the Seahawks dealing to land Todd Gurley.

General managers are key to any team's success. But who is the best drafting GM in the NFL? The answer might surprise you. Around The NFL's Conor Orr explores.

What do you do after locking up an elite QB through 2019? Whatever you can to help him win. Gil Brandt lays out a five-point plan for the Pittsburgh Steelers to maximize Ben Roethlisberger's new deal.

James Harrison has re-signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Sunday. The 2015 season marks the linebacker's twelfth season in Pittsburgh.

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.

The Steelers have released Brett Keisel after 13 seasons in Pittsburgh. Will the veteran defensive end decide to continue his career with a new team?

With free agency beginning Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, Elliot Harrison provides three areas that could be addressed by each NFL team. Yes, Justin Forsett will have suitors.

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas underwent shoulder surgery Tuesday. Will Thomas be ready to return for the upcoming 2015 season?

Percy Harvin and Trent Richardson are among the big-name players in danger of being released this offseason. Might Darrelle Revis join them? Chris Wesseling explores the AFC veterans on the bubble.

After 13 seasons in the NFL, veteran safety Ryan Clark is calling it a career. A mainstay in Pittsburgh's defensive backfield, Clark will retire as a Steeler, he announced Wednesday.

Earl Thomas played in Super Bowl XLIX with a separated shoulder and torn labrum, Ian Rapoport reported Thursday. The Seattle Seahawks safety will undergo surgery and miss six to eight months.