Can Schaub be super for Texans? Arthur Arkush says how QB Matt Schaub handles the pressure will go a long way toward determining the Texans' chances of contending for a Super Bowl. Read More
The top 10 stories in 2011 Pro Football Weekly takes a look back at the 10 stories that stood out the most in an action-packed 2011 campaign that kicked off with a new CBA ensuring 10 years of labor peace. Read More
Hall of Fame probability of active players Mike Beacom analyzes the Hall of Fame chances for 100 current players, including Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. Read More
2012 free agents by position Here are the players who are expected to become free agents on March 14 if they are not re-signed before then, listed by position. Read More
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Reports: Steelers restructure contracts, expected to cut Ward
The Steelers spent the week cutting their 2012 salary-cap numbers and appear ready to part ways with veteran WR Hines Ward.
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Snead to be Rams' new GM
It appeared that George Paton was the favorite for the Rams' vacant GM job, but the Vikings promoted him Saturday, paving the way for Les Snead.
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Report: Raiders hire TE coach
The Raiders have hired Mark Hutson as their new tight ends coach, according to Fox Sports' Alex Marvez.
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Vikings promote Paton to assistant GM
The Vikings announced Saturday the promotion of George Paton to assistant general manager.
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Report: 49ers deny Bucs request to interview Donatell
The 49ers reportedly denied the Buccaneers' request to interview secondary coach Ed Donatell for their defensive coordinator opening.
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Dolphins retain RB coach Nixon
Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin finalized his staff on Friday, which included retaining RB coach Jeff Nixon.
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Bucs hire Giants' Sullivan as OC
The Buccaneers have filled one of their vacant coordinator positions, naming Giants QB coach Mike Sullivan to direct their offense, the team confirmed Friday night.
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Coaching and front-office tracker
Here's a look at the job openings around the NFL for general managers, head coaches and coordinators, in addition to the openings that have been filled.
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Rams seek permission to interview Khan for GM job
The Rams have asked the Steelers for permission to interview executive Omar Khan for the St. Louis GM job, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
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Vikings say new Ramsey stadium plan unworkable
A Vikings spokesman said Friday that team owners don't like a new proposal to fund a $1 billion stadium in the Twin Cities suburbs using ticket fees and other game-related charges.
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Michigan man indicted for bomb threat
A Michigan man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge that he phoned in a bomb threat to Superdome officials during the Lions' playoff loss to the Saints on Jan. 7.
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Seahawks re-sign Giacomini
The Seahawks have re-signed OL Breno Giacomini to a two-year contract before he could hit the free-agent market.
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Giants must make decisions on WR Manningham, CB Ross, among others
The Giants are going to have some tough decisions to make regarding some of their unsigned free agents this spring.
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Insider: Manning-Manningham play zapped Patriots' energy
An NFL insider says that Eli Manning's throw and Mario Manningham's great catch in Super Bowl XLVI is an example of the kind of momentum-changing plays that Manning regularly makes.
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Jones-Drew thinks Gabbert will learn from adversity
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is excited to see what QB Blaine Gabbert can do with the benefit of a full offseason and more consistency around him.
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Rivers hopes solidified O-line leads Chargers back to top
QB Philip Rivers believes that if the Chargers can solidify their offensive line, they can return to the top of the AFC West in 2012.
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With Daboll aboard, Cassel looks like Chiefs top QB
There will be an open quarterback job with the Chiefs this offseason, but based on the hiring of offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, Matt Cassel is expected to remain the starter.
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Howard: Bengals 'just scratching the surface'
Bengals OLB Thomas Howard told PFW the team is "just scratching the surface" of its potential.
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Re-signing Welker a top priority for Patriots
In recent years, the Patriots have successfully locked up Vince Wilfork, Tom Brady and Logan Mankins, and WR Wes Welker is likely next.
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Marquee free agents have Saints' attention
A critical, and potentially perilous, month lies ahead for GM Mickey Loomis as he works to get deals done with key Saints players ahead of free agency.
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Colts could peg Ravens' free agents to rebuild 'D'
After raiding Baltimore's coaching staff, Colts coach Chuck Pagano may turn his sights to Ravens free-agent defenders, including OLB Jarret Johnson.
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Dolphins ready for transition to 4-3 defense
The Dolphins will experience some personnel changes on defense under Kevin Coyle, but their aggressive style should remain.
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Cowboys again could consider moving Ratliff outside
The Cowboys finally could move Jay Ratliff off the nose if they can add depth on the defensive line.
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Schwartz: Challenging free-agency decisions product of success
The Lions would like to re-sign DE Cliff Avril, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz told PFW at the Super Bowl.
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Rozelle nixed Nixon bid on TV blackouts
The NFL, which is trying to maintain its TV blackout policy, missed a chance 40 years ago to preserve an even more restrictive policy.
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Can Schaub be super for Texans?
Arthur Arkush says how QB Matt Schaub handles the pressure will go a long way toward determining the Texans' chances of contending for a Super Bowl.
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Hall of Fame probability of active players
Mike Beacom analyzes the Hall of Fame chances for 100 current players, including Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.
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The top 10 stories in 2011
Pro Football Weekly takes a look back at the 10 stories that stood out the most in an action-packed 2011 campaign that kicked off with a new CBA ensuring 10 years of labor peace.
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Indy impressive as Super Bowl host
PFW publisher Hub Arkush says that "super" is the best way to describe Indianapolis' effort in putting on its first Super Bowl.
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XLVI: Safety first, and then last
Tom Danyluk says that a Super Bowl safety can be a time bomb at the end of the game.
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Tuck's hits were game-changers
Hub Arkush says Giants DE Justin Tuck deserved to be the most valuable player in Super Bowl XLVI, as his two sacks and three QB hits changed the game in favor of New York.
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Praise abounds for NBC's broadcast
Barry Jackson says NBC's Super Bowl XLVI broadcast was a blueprint for how a Super Bowl broadcast should be done.
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Loss puts focus on Patriots' needs, not legacy
If the ball had bounced differently, Monday would be a celebration of Tom Brady and the Patriots. Instead, it's a look ahead at what needs to be improved.
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Coughlin and Manning reflect on Super Sunday for Giants
The hard work is done for Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning. On Monday morning, the Giants head coach and quarterback reflected for one final time on the team's 2011 season.
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Giants' mistakes didn't hurt them, but Patriots' did
Neither team played a clean game in Super Bowl XLVI. The difference? The Patriots' mistakes were more costly than the Giants' were.
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Giants talk the talk, then walk the walk
Though their head coach said that "talk is cheap," the Giants were vocal leading up to the game and brilliant in winning Super Bowl XLVI.
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League releases official Combine participant list
The NFL released the list of players who will be attending the NFL Scouting Combine later this month in Indianapolis.
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Report: Alabama CB Kirkpatrick cleared of marijuana possession charges
Marijunana possession charges against former Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick have been dismissed, according to Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal.
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Super Bowl players agree on LSU, Alabama pro prospects
Players from the Giants and Patriots rave about the NFL futures of Morris Claiborne and Trent Richardson.
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Cincinnati's Pead shines in North's complete Senior Bowl win
Big plays in all three phases of the game propelled the North to a 23-13 victory in the 2012 Senior Bowl.
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Jenkins can be shutdown corner
Nolan Nawrocki says North Alabama's Janoris Jenkins is a cocky shutdown CB who can be a standout pro if he remains focused and healthy on the field and out of trouble off it.
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At Senior Bowl, all eyes looking for hints of brilliance
PFW's Mike Wilkening reflects on the meaning of the Senior Bowl, where everyone hopes to see a glimpse of the NFL's stars of tomorrow.
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Senior Bowl notebook: Friday
The North and South squads held walk-through practices Friday morning as the clubs made their final preparations for Saturday's Senior Bowl.
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Relentless, powerful Upshaw a physical force
Nolan Nawrocki says that Alabama DE-OLB Courtney Upshaw is the top rush-linebacker prospect in this year's draft.
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Alabama's Upshaw doesn't shy from contact
One of the standouts of a dominating Crimson Tide defense, Alabama's Courtney Upshaw uses physicality to his advantage, as he's showing at the Senior Bowl.
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Coples, Brown lead next group of Tar Heels going pro
The pipeline from Chapel Hill to the NFL is alive and well, and evident at the Senior Bowl in the form of four Tar Heels looking to continue a new tradition, including LB Zach Brown.
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Senior Bowl notebook: Thursday
Thunderstorms and high winds sent the Senior Bowl practices inside on Thursday, so PFW gives you some observations and things to watch in Saturday's game.
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Talented Coples has to shed underachiever label
DE-DT Quinton Coples, an exceptional athlete, must overcome the underachiever label that he earned at North Carolina.
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Packers' fantasy questions for the offseason
With the offseason upon us, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Packers.
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Ravens' fantasy questions for the offseason
With the offseason upon us, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Ravens.
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Lions' fantasy questions for the offseason
As we head into the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Lions.
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Super Bowl live fantasy updates
The Super Bowl is here, and the final week for a variety of fantasy games kicks off. Here's the latest in fantasy injuries.
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Broncos' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Broncos.
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Del Pilar's Digest: Fantasyland Super Bowl prep
The final game of the season and the final week of various fantasy games in various formats! Here's the latest in fantasy injuries.
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Cowboys' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Cowboys.
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Browns' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Browns, and particularly QB Colt McCoy.
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Fantasy sports conference rekindles memories of early years
William Del Pilar brings you a little bit of history about the fantasy sports industry and some highlights of its latest conference.
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Bengals' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Bengals, including whether they can give WR A.J. Green more support.
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Bears' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have some questions about the Bears, such as how a new offensive scheme will impact Jay Cutler.
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Panthers' fantasy questions for the offseason
Looking toward the offseason, fantasy football owners have a number of questions about the Panthers.
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Owens workout draws no NFL teams
Free agent WR Terrell Owens held a workout on Tuesday in Calabasas, Calif., though no NFL teams were in attendance.
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NFC free-agent moves, by team
Here's a team-by-team look at the free-agent moves for the NFC.
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AFC free-agent moves, by team
A team-by-team look at free-agent moves for the AFC.
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2011 free-agent tracker, by position
Follow the movement of the 2011 free agents in this list, broken down by position.
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Practice-squad lists
With each team able to sign eight players to its practice squad for the 2011 season, the following practice squads have been established thus far.
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Bengals claim Tate, McGlynn off waivers
The Bengals went to the waiver wire for personnel help on Sunday, signing WR-KR Brandon Tate, OL Mike McGlynn and TE Mickey Shuler.
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Jets cut Maybin, claim four off waivers
The Jets claimed four players off waivers Sunday, including backup QB Kevin O'Connell, and waived 2009 draft bust Aaron Maybin.
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Panthers cut DE Brown, claim five off waivers
The Panthers combed the list of final cuts and signed five players off waivers Sunday. They also released several players, including DE Everette Brown.
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Cowboys claim FB Fiammetta, will sign vet OG Dockery
The Cowboys have signed veteran OG Derrick Dockery to a one-year contract, according to a league source as reported by NFL.com.
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Report: Cardinals sign ex-Bears RB Taylor
Faced with a thin RB corps entering the season, the Cardinals signed recently released veteran RB Chester Taylor on Sunday, according to a league source.
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Bears add secondary depth by signing Meriweather
Just one day after being released by the Patriots, Pro Bowl S Brandon Meriweather was signed on Sunday by the Bears.
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Report: Patriots sign ex-Chiefs OG Waters
The Patriots shored up a position of need, signing free-agent OG Brian Waters on Saturday, according to a report by ESPN.
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