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Extra Points: Hernandez's actions shouldn't tarnish NFL
The NFL has been taking its lumps recently because of a spate of arrests since the Super Bowl, headlined, of course, by the first degree murder charges pinned on ex-Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
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Massachusetts, Florida shootings linked to Aaron Hernandez called 'chillingly similar'
PALM BEACH, Fla. - Just after dawn on Feb. 13, Alexander Bradley was driven to an industrial park outside Riviera Beach, Fla., shot once in the head and left to die.
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Hernandez, Walcott arrests are serious blows of NFL's image
It was a startling two days for the image-conscious NFL.
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Phil Sheridan: Aaron Hernandez simply violent jerk
In trying to make sense of the Aaron Hernandez case, people seem to overlook the obvious explanation.
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Colts' Lefeged out of jail after DC gun charge
Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged was released from jail Tuesday following his weekend arrest in Washington on a gun possession charge.
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Rams lock up LS McQuaide
The St. Louis Rams and long snapper Jake McQuaide have agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension through the 2017 season, the team announced Monday.
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Bill Dwyre: Jim Brown and Buddy Miley represent two vastly different sides of football
Life is all about collisions. Having them, avoiding them, learning from them.
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The strongest arm: Experts break down Joe Flacco's powerful delivery
With his season on the line and the careers of some of his Ravens teammates hanging in the balance, Joe Flacco stepped up in the pocket, swiveled his hips, uncorked his 6-foot-6 frame and launched the football.
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Nose tackle Jordan Miller took circuitous route to Packers
There are ways to becoming a member of the Green Bay Packers other than being a star at UCLA, Ohio State or Iowa.
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Drew Sharp: Aaron Hernandez case directly linked to NFL culture
There's an accepted casualness to guns within the NFL culture.
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Panthers quarterback Cam Newton says he's learning during maturation process
CORNELIUS, N.C. - In one moment, Cam Newton was jumping in the air and chest bumping a Charlotte Catholic defender following an interception.
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Mourners remember victim in Aaron Hernandez murder case
More than 500 people packed a small Boston church on Saturday to pay their respects to a Dorchester man whose slaying sparked a homicide probe that led to the arrest of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez, who grew up in Bristol, and two other men from Connecticut.
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Paul Klee: Do NFL teams really know these guys?
In the months leading up to the NFL draft, teams and their scouting departments perform exhaustive background checks of prospects on their draft board.
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Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu says 'Honey Badger' nickname could be revived
Arizona Cardinals rookie Tyrann Mathieu has dumped his "Honey Badger" nickname because it's associated with a period of his life he'd rather forget.
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Colts safety Lefeged arrested on gun charge in DC
Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged was arrested early Saturday after officers found a semi-automatic pistol in the car he was riding in, police said.
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Stretching the Field: Plenty of talent left on the market
If you appreciate more spit than polish and more grit than glitter, the NFL free agent market is ripe for the picking.
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Fugitive in Aaron Hernandez case surrenders in Florida; all 3 suspects in custody
A third suspect in the Aaron Hernandez murder case surrendered in Florida on Friday, authorities said, hours after a Bristol resident was extradited to Massachusetts.
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Patriots offer Hernandez jersey exchange
In light of the arrest of Aaron Hernandez earlier this week, the New England Patriots are offering a jersey exchange.
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Vikings sign LB Bishop
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran linebacker Desmond Bishop on Thursday.
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Amid new murder investigation report, Hernandez again denied bail
Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was in Fall River District Court on Thursday, this time to learn that his appeal to be released on bail was denied.
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Cowboys' Brent jailed after failed drug test
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was booked into a city jail Thursday after testing positive for marijuana, a violation of the troubled lineman's bail on an intoxication manslaughter charge for last December's car accident that killed a former teammate.
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Hernandez charged with murder
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was taken into custody by police on Wednesday morning.
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Report: Browns rookie charged with attempted murder
Cleveland Browns rookie Ausar Walcott was reportedly arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder in New Jersey.
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Extra Points: NFL must hope rookies learn from others' mistakes
NFL players face a tough, ultra- competitive environment on the field, but that often pales in comparison to the possible pitfalls they can face off it.
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Cowboys sign top-pick Frederick
The Dallas Cowboys signed their first-round draft choice on Tuesday, inking center Travis Frederick to a four-year contract.
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Lions add S Hope
The Detroit Lions have signed veteran safety Chris Hope, the team announced Monday.
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NFL announces "Deacon Jones Award"
The NFL announced on Monday the creation of the "Deacon Jones Award", which will be awarded annually to the player who finishes with the most sacks in the NFL.
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Colts WR Brazill gets four-game ban
The National Football League has suspended Indianapolis Colts wide receiver LaVon Brazill for the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the league's policy and program for substances of abuse.
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Giants WR Collins receives four-game suspension
New York Giants wide receiver Brandon Collins has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the upcoming NFL season for violating the league policy and program for substances of abuse.
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Jaguars sign first-round pick Joeckel
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed their first-round choice, offensive tackle Luke Joeckel, on Saturday.
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Reports: Warrant issued for Patriots' Hernandez
A warrant for the arrest of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has reportedly been issued.
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Extra Points: Hernandez should serve as a cautionary tale
Hindsight will eventually confirm football was the one oasis in Aaron Hernandez's troubled life.
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Broncos re-sign center Koppen
The Denver Broncos re-signed veteran center Dan Koppen to an undisclosed contract on Thursday.
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Al Michaels named Rozelle Award winner
Al Michaels has been named the winner of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Pete Rozelle Radio & Television Award.
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Patriots sign second-round pick Dobson
The New England Patriots announced the signing of rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson, one of two second-round picks by the team in April's NFL Draft, on Thursday.
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Reports: Warrant issued for Patriots' Hernandez
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was reportedly tied to a man who was found dead Monday night.
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49ers ink DT Justin Smith to extension
The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Justin Smith to a two-year contract extension through the 2015 season.
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Titans add OT Richardson
The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with offensive tackle Barry Richardson on Wednesday.
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Extra Points: Idle hands could take down Patriots' Hernandez
Spending 12 years in catholic school helped end my flirtation with organized religion, but one sermon has always stuck with me: Idle hands are the devil's workshop.
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Cowboys and 3rd round pick Wilcox agree to terms
The Dallas Cowboys came to terms with third round pick J.J. Wilcox on Wednesday, signing the safety to a four-year contract.
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Giants legendary punter Jennings passes away
Dave Jennings, former legendary punter and later radio analyst and Ring of Honor member of the New York Giants, passed away in his New Jersey home on Wednesday. He was 61.
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Report: Broncos' Walton has ankle surgery
Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton underwent a second surgery on his left ankle Monday and will miss the start of the upcoming regular season, according to the Denver Post.
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Jaguars get rookies Cyprien, Gratz under contract
The Jacksonville Jaguars reached contract agreements on Tuesday with safety Jonathan Cyprien and cornerback Dwayne Gratz, two of the team's top three selections in April's NFL Draft.
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Cowboys ink third-round pick Williams
The Dallas Cowboys announced the signing of rookie wide receiver Terrance Williams to a four-year contract on Tuesday.
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Report: Pats' Hernandez questioned in murder probe
A Sports Illustrated story released Tuesday stated that New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by Massachusetts state police investigating the recent murder of an unidentified Boston man.
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Atlanta radio hosts fired after mocking Gleason
Three hosts of an Atlanta sports radio show were fired Monday after they mocked a former NFL player who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease.
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Chad Johnson released from jail after apology
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson was scheduled to be released from jail Monday after apologizing to a judge for his court room behavior last week.
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Packers release LB Bishop
The Green Bay Packers released veteran linebacker Desmond Bishop on Monday.
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Former Dolphins WR Chad Johnson released from jail
Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson spent just a week in jail instead of 30 days he was sentenced for after he slapped his attorney on the behind during a court appearance last week.
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