Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.
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.
Staying out of trouble for the next month won't guarantee the Lions 10 victories in the coming season. But if the team's truly serious about getting serious, getting through the next five weeks until the start of training camp without an embarrassing arrest could be a telling indicator of maturity missing from 2012.
CHICAGO - The noise inside Mike Tice's suburban Seattle home can be deafening these days.
Browns rookie free safety Jamoris Slaughter is ready to take the next major step in his comeback attempt and his young career.
Erin Henderson, the sixth-year veteran slotted as the Vikings' starting middle linebacker, chuckled when approached with the latest possibility that he won't be holding that role when the regular season opens 11 weeks from now.
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.
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.
State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.
The Dallas Cowboys announced the signing of rookie wide receiver Terrance Williams to a four-year contract on Tuesday.
Jordan Poyer took part in Oregon State's graduation on Saturday and flew to Philadelphia on Sunday, but he struggled to fall asleep that night in his airport hotel room. He was awake at about 5 a.m. when Zach Ertz walked into the room after taking a red-eye from San Francisco following his graduation from Stanford on Sunday.
Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football.
In a parallel universe, the Dallas Texans of the American Football League stayed put and went defunct competing with the Dallas Cowboys. Or they bolted to New Orleans, where owner Lamar Hunt saw fertile ground and seemed inclined to move his franchise had he not been persuaded otherwise.
The Green Bay Packers released veteran linebacker Desmond Bishop on Monday.
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.
With a second-year general manager and first-year coach, the Bears have undergone surprisingly low turnover but they probably will look much different in another season or two.
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.
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.
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - It was supposed to be one simple play. A forgettable moment in a lifetime spent together as teammates on football fields from tiny Warren, Ark., to the mighty Southeastern Conference to the National Football League.
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.
DETROIT - Ultimately, whether Don Carey starts in the Lions' secondary this fall won't be up to Don Carey.
On Friday, Lions legend Lem Barney sat on a panel at the Sound Mind Sound Body football camp and talked about how football was "deadly" and would be gone within 10-20 years.
The Manti Te'o story is changing, and that's a good thing. A very good thing.
The patriarchs of the NFL's first families of quarterbacks and coaches are anything but interfering dads. In fact, Archie Manning and Jack Harbaugh are just as influenced by their successful sons as their boys are by them.
As the Broncos wrapped up their minicamp at Dove Valley, a funny thing happened with the running backs.
For the first time in a full year, Evan Dietrich-Smith is homeward bound. He'll see his family, see his friends. The Green Bay Packers' center plans to head west to California when organized team activities wrap up.
DeSean Jackson, who built a career on creating highlights, has lived much his life in front of a camera. The byproduct is a new documentary, "DeSean Jackson: The Making of a Father's Dream," compiled from thousands of hours of footage taken by his brother, Byron Jackson, since Jackson was a child.
Jason Jones has gotten almost no attention since the Detroit Lions signed the defensive end to a three-year contract in March.
After all these years, he still hasn't lived it down.
Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million tender with the New York Giants.
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis wasn't all that thrilled being called for an offside penalty on the final day of minicamp this week.
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is reportedly set to sign his one-year tender offer.
The Miami Dolphins announced on Friday that the team signed offensive tackle/guard Dallas Thomas.
Brandon Marshall's hip problems have prevented him from participating much in offseason drill work for the Bears. Alshon Jeffery sat out minicamp with a hamstring injury. Devin Hester isn't even wearing the same-colored jersey as the receivers - he no longer is a part of the offense.
The Kansas City Chiefs claimed defensive end Austen Lane off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.
The Buffalo Bills came to terms with their top draft choice Friday, as quarterback E.J. Manuel signed his rookie contract.
Police say a third suspect in the stabbing of Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams has been captured in Florida.
Brandon Marshall's hip problems have prevented him from participating much in offseason drill work for the Bears. Alshon Jeffery sat out minicamp with a hamstring injury. Devin Hester isn't even wearing the same-colored jersey as the receivers - he no longer is a part of the offense.
The New York Jets have signed tight end Kellen Winslow, the team announced on Friday.
When you introduce competition into any environment, things tend to get better.
Tarvaris Jackson may indeed turn out to be Seattle's backup quarterback in 2013.
The Atlanta Falcons on Friday signed cornerback Robert Alford, the team's second-round draft pick.
The Seattle Seahawks and quarterback Tarvaris Jackson have agreed to a contract.
Lem Barney is an NFL legend, a Hall of Famer who made his living playing football.
Pete Carroll, who is always the sun shining above the Seahawks, walked away sprinkling giddiness. Of course he did. Carroll could make a wart seem like a beauty mark.
Quarterback Matt Barkleyagreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Eagles on Thursday, leaving first-round pickLane Johnsonas the only rookie without a contract six weeks before training camp.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday the signing of the team's fourth-round selection from April's NFL Draft, quarterback Landry Jones, to a four-year deal.
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters was reportedly arrested early Wednesday morning after drag racing and resisting an officer by flight.
Colin Cole called the Carolina Panthers and asked if they needed a nose tackle.
Rather than seeing an offense as a static playbook with a list of plays, Greg Olson views it as an evolutionary being.
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