Brett Favre settles suit connected to alleged racy texts
Friday, May 24, 2013
Brett Favre is back in the news. The retired QB settled a lawsuit out of court that dated back to 2008, which was connected to Favre sending racy text messages to a massage therapist.

Mike Goodson set to return to New York Jets next week
Friday, May 24, 2013
Mike Goodson might return to New York Jets practice soon, despite his arrest earlier this month on drug and gun charges. But will the team welcome the running back's return with open arms?

Roman Harper, New Orleans Saints ink extension
Friday, May 24, 2013
Roman Harper looked like he might be the odd man out after the New Orleans Saints drafted Kenny Vaccaro. Not anymore. Ian Rapoport reports Harper signed a contract extension with the Saints.

Titus Young facing three more charges related to burglary arrest
Friday, May 24, 2013
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young is now facing 11 charges from a spree that saw him arrested three times in one week.

Top 10 QBs 25 or under: Matthew Stafford
Friday, May 24, 2013
Matthew Stafford has averaged 5,000 yards over the last two seasons. So why did he take such a big step back in 2012? Gregg Rosenthal examines if Stafford will ever rise to the top of the QB heap.

Brian Urlacher didn't really retire as Green Bay Packer
Friday, May 24, 2013
Brian Urlacher didn't really leave the Chicago Bears to sign a one-day contract with the Green Bay Packers and "go out a winner." Nobody believed it. Well ... almost nobody.

Michael Crabtree's spot on 49ers an open competition
Friday, May 24, 2013
Coach Jim Harbaugh says he's excited about his young receivers, including Quinton Patton and A.J. Jenkins. But a former undrafted free agent might be the one who earns Michael Crabtree's spot this summer.

Geno Smith-Roc Nation relationship under scrutiny
Friday, May 24, 2013
Geno Smith got lots of attention when the New York Jets quarterback chose Roc Nation for representation. But not all the attention is positive, and some wonder if rules were broken.

Jim Harbaugh: Marc Trestman great for Chicago Bears
Friday, May 24, 2013
Jim Harbaugh says new Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman “taught me everything”. The San Francisco 49ers coach believes his mentor will prove to be a "grand slam hire" for the Bears.

Richard Seymour, Atlanta Falcons not in 'serious' talks
Friday, May 24, 2013
Richard Seymour has been linked to the Atlanta Falcons, but a deal for the free-agent defensive tackle isn't imminent. Seymour plans to play on, despite doubts he might not want to take a pay cut.

Carson Palmer: 'I love' Arizona Cardinals' Bruce Arians
Friday, May 24, 2013
Coach Bruce Arians already is drawing favorable reviews from his Arizona Cardinals players, such as Carson Palmer. Although Arians is relatively new to the role, he seems to be a natural.

Shanahan: RG3 can be one of best QBs in NFL history
Friday, May 24, 2013
Robert Griffin III is recovering from knee surgery, but if he returns to form, Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan believes RG3 might go down as one of the best quarterbacks of all time.

Anthony McCoy will miss at least six to nine months
Friday, May 24, 2013
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy is expected to miss at least six to nine months after undergoing surgery to repair a partially torn Achilles tendon.

Ricardo Lockette 49ers' answer at wide receiver?
Friday, May 24, 2013
Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury has left San Francisco 49ers fans desperately searching far and wide for his replacement. Is their answer in Colin Kaepernick’s house?

Sean Payton 'cut,' 'ripped' at New Orleans Saints OTAs
Friday, May 24, 2013
After being away from football for a year, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looks a little different. And it's a little frightening. "He's cut. He's ripped up now, man," Jabari Greer says.

Jared Allen: Future with Minnesota Vikings unclear
Friday, May 24, 2013
Jared Allen wishes the Minnesota Vikings had offered him a long-term extension a few years ago. Entering a contract season, Allen lacks clarity on what his NFL future holds.

Mike Williams signs with CFL's Toronto Argonauts
Friday, May 24, 2013
Remember Mike Williams? Yes, that Mike Williams. Williams, a draft bust with the Detroit Lions before joining the Seattle Seahawks, is making a return to pro football -- this time in the CFL.

Five NFL scheme changes to watch: Defense
Friday, May 24, 2013
The New Orleans Saints hope a Rob Ryan-led defense will return them to form. But the Saints aren't the only team hoping a new defensive scheme will lead to the playoffs. Which defenses hope to rise?

Ray Lewis plans to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in June
Friday, May 24, 2013
German geologist Hans Meyer and famed Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 1889. The first person to squirrel dance at the top? Stay tuned.

Carson Palmer: I love Cardinals coach Bruce Arians
Friday, May 24, 2013
Bruce Arians already is drawing favorable reviews from his Arizona Cardinals players, such as Carson Palmer. Although Arians is relatively new to the head coach role, he seems to be a natural.

Can Ricardo Lockette help 49ers' wide receiver woes?
Friday, May 24, 2013
Fans have been searching far and wide for the answer to the San Francisco 49ers passing game issues following Michael Crabtree's injury. Could they find the answer in Colin Kaepernick's house?

Sean Payton debuts 'ripped, swollen' build for Saints
Friday, May 24, 2013
After being away from football for a year, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton looks a little different. And it's a little frightening. "He's cut. He's ripped up now, man," Jabari Greer says.

Jared Allen: 'No idea' about Minnesota Vikings' future
Friday, May 24, 2013
Is Jared Allen living in the past? The Minnesota Vikings star wishes the Vikes had offered him a long-term extension a few years ago. Entering a contract season, Allen has "absolutely no idea" what his future holds.

Ray Lewis plans to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro next month
Friday, May 24, 2013
German geologist Hans Meyer and famed Austrian climber Ludwig Purtscheller were the first to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro in 1889. The first person to squirrel dance at the top? Stay tuned.

Vikings' Jared Allen has 'no idea' where he'll play in '14
Friday, May 24, 2013
Is Jared Allen living in the past? The Minnesota Vikings star wishes the Vikes had offered him a long-term extension a few years ago. Entering a contract season, Allen has "absolutely no idea" what his future holds.

Mike Williams surfaces in CFL with Toronto Argonauts
Friday, May 24, 2013
Remember Mike Williams? Yes, that Mike Williams. Williams, a draft bust with the Detroit Lions before joining the Seattle Seahawks, is making a return to pro football -- this time in the CFL.

Chicago Bears will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 jersey
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Chicago Bears finally will retire No. 89, the jersey worn by iconic tight end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. In 1985, Ditka led "Da Bears" to their only Super Bowl championship.

Report: Chicago Bears to retire Mike Ditka's No. 89
Friday, May 24, 2013
Reports say the Chicago Bears will finally retire No. 89, the jersey worn by iconic tight end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka.