
Better NFL offense: Lions or Packers? In the first semifinal matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Lions and the Packers. Read More

Around Fantasyland: Tight ends William Del Pilar takes his first offseason look at some of the fantasy tight ends entering 2012 and their offseason activity. Read More

NFC West players in the crosshairs Here's a look at the players on each NFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Seahawks WR Sidney Rice. Read More

Offensive-line uncertainty a buzzkill for Bears Bears QB Jay Cutler isn't ready to say how confident he is in his offensive line just yet. Read More
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Report: Giants' Nicks has successful surgery
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks had successful surgery Friday, with a screw inserted in his foot to speed the healing of a fractured bone, the New York Post reported.
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Former California prep football prospect exonerated
After serving five years in prison for a rape he didn't commit, former high school football star Brian Banks wants a shot at the NFL.
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Bengals sign first-round OG Zeitler
The Bengals have signed the second of their two first-round picks, agreeing to terms on Friday with OG Kevin Zeitler.
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NFL, officials agree to mediation
The NFL and the union that represents its officials have agreed to federal mediation in their stalemate over a new contract.
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New Jersey plans to offer sports betting
New Jersey intends to offer sports betting this fall, Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday, multiple media outlets reported.
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Cardinals sign LB Groves
The Cardinals signed former Raiders unrestricted free-agent LB Quentin Groves on Thursday, the team confirmed.
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Giants WR Nicks fractures foot in practice
Giants WR Hakeem Nicks fractured the fifth metatarsal of his right foot during OTAs on Thursday morning, the team announced.
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Donahoe added to Eagles front office
Tom Donahoe, the former GM of the Bills and Steelers, has been named to a management position with Eagles.
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Reports: Seahawks OT Barbre suspended
Seahawks OT Allen Barbre has been suspended four games for a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to multiple reports.
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Bears sign DT Collins
The Bears announced Wednesday that they have signed DT Nate Collins to a one-year contract.
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Wednesday's NFL tryouts and visits
Rocky McIntosh visits Jets.
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Patriots sign first-round DE Jones
The Patriots signed first-round DE Chandler Jones, the 21st overall pick in last month's draft.
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Ravens' OLB plan is clear
From all indications, the Ravens will go with Paul Kruger and rookie Courtney Upshaw at outside linebacker to begin the season.
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Free-agent OLBs Dunbar, Haggan will likely start for Rams
Following in the footsteps of fellow free-agent addition Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Mario Haggan is a strong candidate for the starting SLB job.
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Manning takes on teaching role at Broncos' OTAs
Peyton Manning already is having a great impact on the Broncos, though more so as a teacher than as a quarterback.
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Saints considering their options with DE-OLB Wilson
The Saints have a new role in mind for second-year veteran Martez Wilson.
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Koppen, Connolly battling for starting center job
Dan Connolly and Dan Koppen will be in a closely watched battle to start at center for the Patriots, with Connolly appearing to have the early edge.
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Young candidates for Bengals' WR spot opposite Green
The Bengals have a host of youthful challengers for the starting WR spot opposite A.J. Green, including third-round pick Mohamed Sanu.
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Chiefs don't envision drop-off from Carr to Routt
The Chiefs lost CB Brandon Carr in free agency and replaced him with Stanford Routt, a move the team believes helps it overall.
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Jones-Drew unlikely to receive extension
With two years remaining on his current deal, Maurice Jones-Drew is unlikely to receive an extension this offseason, the way we hear it.
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Bears' O-line a jumble for now
It's not clear just where all the pieces will fall on the Bears' offensive line by the time they kick into high gear late in the summer, but Chris Williams was back at tackle on Wednesday.
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Special teams will look different for Texans
Perhaps lost in the O-line shuffle is the revamping of Houston’s special-teams unit, which will have fresh faces at kicker, punter and in the return game to begin the season.
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Rookie Fleming figures in LCB mix for Cardinals
Word is third-round pick Jamell Fleming is in the running for the starting LCB job in Arizona.
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Boone front-runner at right guard for Niners
The way we hear it, the Niners' starting job at right guard is Alex Boone's to lose.
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Better NFL offense: Lions or Packers?
In the first semifinal matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Lions and the Packers.
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NFC West players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Seahawks WR Sidney Rice.
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Offensive-line uncertainty a buzzkill for Bears
Bears QB Jay Cutler isn't ready to say how confident he is in his offensive line just yet.
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NFC South players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC South team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Falcons OLT Sam Baker.
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NFC North players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC North team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Lions DT Ndamukong Suh.
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Better NFL offense: Panthers or Patriots?
In the fourth matchup of our video series facing the NFL's top offenses against each other, we look at the Panthers and the Patriots.
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Big-spending offseasons loom for Patriots
Wes Welker was the Patriots' top free agent this offseason, but big contracts for members of their '10 rookie class are coming sooner than you think.
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NFC East players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each NFC East team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Eagles QB Michael Vick.
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AFC West players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC West team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Chiefs RBs Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis.
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NFL passes new rule changes
NFL owners approved several rule changes at the spring meeting, including moving back the trade deadline to enable more Carson Palmer-like deals.
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AFC South players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC South team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Titans RB Chris Johnson.
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AFC North players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC North team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Ravens QB Joe Flacco.
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Undrafted free-agent signings
Here is a list of undrafted free-agent signings as they are announced by teams.
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Former Browns GM Savage named Senior Bowl director
The Senior Bowl named former Browns general manager Phil Savage its new executive director.
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Jaguars offer tryout to Chinese kicker
The Jaguars have offered a tryout to PK Long Ding, who played at Norwich University and is an alum of the USA Football International Student Program.
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Highlighting the value picks of '12 draft
Hub Arkush believes the Steelers' selection of OG David DeCastro, who fell to Pittsburgh at No. 24, was a great value late in the first round.
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PFW scouting videos on YouTube
Be sure to check out Pro Football Weekly’s video scouting reports, which feature analysis of nearly every pick in the NFL draft, on YouTube.
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Trades made during draft week
Here is a recap of the 28 trades made during the 2012 draft, including the players who were selected with the traded picks.
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Slider Iloka finds soft landing with Bengals
George Iloka read the reports that rated him the third-best safety in the draft. He was humbled when he started to tumble on draft weekend.
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Nawrocki's pick-by-pick analysis
Here are links to Nolan Nawrocki's analysis of each pick for all seven rounds of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Pick-by-pick analysis: Round Seven
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki provides a scout's insights into the picks made during Round Seven of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Complete 2012 NFL draft order
Here is the 2012 draft selection order for all seven rounds.
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Pick-by-pick analysis: Round Six
PFW personnel analyst Nolan Nawrocki provides a scout's insights into the picks made during Round Six of the 2012 NFL draft.
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Bears banking on high risks to deliver for Cutler
The Bears have been bold in adding Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Evan Rodriguez. Time will tell if they have been smart.
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Around Fantasyland: Tight ends
William Del Pilar takes his first offseason look at some of the fantasy tight ends entering 2012 and their offseason activity.
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Around Fantasyland: WR up-and-comers, rookies
William Del Pilar takes a look at the rookies and up-and-coming young receivers and where they stand in the offseason entering 2012.
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Around Fantasyland: WR injuries
William Del Pilar updates you on some of the offseason injuries to wide receivers stand and how they might affect fantasy owners entering 2012.
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Around Fantasyland: WR studs and starters
William Del Pilar takes his first offseason look at some fantasy starting wide receivers, their offseason activity and where they stand entering 2012.
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Around Fantasyland: RB updates
Fantasy football expert William Del Pilar brings you the latest RB news and how it affects upcoming early drafts.
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Around Fantasyland: RB injuries
William Del Pilar reviews the latest injuries around the NFL at the running back position and how they fit into the 2012 fantasy season.
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Around Fantasyland: RB ACL updates
William Del Pilar reviews the players recovering from ACL injuries, where they stand and how they fit into the 2012 fantasy season.
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Around Fantasyland: Rookie RBs
William Del Pilar breaks down the offseason RB news with a look at rookies — where do they stand and who do you target?
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Fantasy spin: Clark signs with Buccaneers
Does Dallas Clark have anything left in the tank for the young rebuilding Buccaneers? William Del Pilar breaks it down.
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Fantasy spin: Winslow traded to Seahawks
Does Kellen Winslow have greater value as a Seahawk than he did as a Buccaneer? William Del Pilar breaks it down for you.
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Around Fantasyland: Quarterback updates
It’s only May, but there is a lot of offseason QB news. William Del Pilar breaks analyzes what to expect as the 2012 season approaches.
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Fantasy owners can't overlook value of RB position
Fantasy owners need elite passing-game talent but they cannot forget about the importance of running backs, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
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2012 free-agent tracker, by position
This continuously updated list of free agents by position shows whether each remains unsigned or, if signed, with which team they will now be playing.
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NFC free-agent moves, by team
This team-by-team list of NFC free agents is being updated throughout the free-agent signing period with key arrivals, departures and re-signings.
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Cardinals sign LB Groves
The Cardinals signed former Raiders unrestricted free-agent LB Quentin Groves on Thursday, the team confirmed.
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AFC free-agent moves, by team
This team-by-team list of AFC free agents is being updated throughout the free-agent signing period with key arrivals, departures and re-signings.
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Raiders sign FB Schmitt
The Raiders have signed former Eagles FB Owen Schmitt to a one-year contract after a tryout Tuesday, the team announced.
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Top-100 free-agent tracker
PFW ranks the top 100 free agents and shows which teams they have signed with for 2012 or whether they remain unsigned.
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Seahawks reach agreement with OT Barron
The Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent OT Alex Barron after his tryout with the team during its rookie minicamp last weekend.
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Rams add LB Haggan, OT Richardson
The Rams signed veteran free agents LB Mario Haggan and OT Barry Richardson, the team announced Tuesday.
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Hightower re-signs with Redskins
The Redskins announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free-agent RB Tim Hightower.
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Cardinals agree to five-year deal with DE Campbell
The Cardinals and franchise-tagged DE Calais Campbell have agreed on a five-year contract, the team announced. There will be a press conference on Friday.
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Broncos agree to terms with CB Florence
The Broncos agreed to terms with former Bills CB Drayton Florence, adding depth to their secondary.
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Report: Texans sign QB Beck
The Texans have added a veteran quarterback to their depth chart, agreeing to terms with QB John Beck, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
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