The NFL submitted a new proposal on testing for human growth hormone to the players union on April 24, according to an NFL.com report.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

First African-American coach to win Super Bowl influenced next generation

Offensive mastermind led Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl wins in late '90s

Mike Goodson's legal issues didn't start with last Friday's arrest in New Jersey on drug and weapons charges, which could result in jail time. In his previous NFL stops, with the Panthers and Raiders, his personal life spilled into the courts.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that Brian Urlacher was his favorite opponent.

Dick Evey, a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.

A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.

Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy suffered a torn Achilles during OTAs this week and has undergone surgery, the team confirmed Friday.

The Chicago Bears will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 on Dec. 9 during halftime of their Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field, the team announced Friday.

Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.

Michael Vick is ready to prove he's still the NFL's fastest quarterback.

The new wave of young NFL quarterbacks still have a lot to prove to Ben Roethlisberger.

If St. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher was looking to add size to the offensive line, he accomplished his goal.

Rookie defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.

Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Panthers FB Mike Tolbert promises the team will take a more run-heavy approach under new offensive playcaller Mike Shula.

Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy underwent surgery for a partially torn Achilles' tendon Thursday, and will be sidelined a minimum of six months.

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots "(don't) know" how serious Rob Gronkowski's back injury is.

After increased tape study, ESPN's Ron Jaworski predicts Eagles coach Chip Kelly's offense will not translate to the NFL.

The Steelers plan to "supplement" their power-rushing attack with zone-blocking concepts in 2013.

Fox Sports South reports the Falcons and free agent DT Richard Seymour are engaged in contract talks.

BuffaloBills.com reports that TE Scott Chandler (ACL surgery) is likely to be a participant in practice right from the start of training camp.

Updating a previous item, Pierre Garcon underwent "minor" labrum surgery in January.

Updating a previous item, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Michael Crabtree's Achilles' tendon was "completely torn" during Tuesday's OTA practice, and the injury was to Crabtree's right Achilles'.

Robert Griffin III (knee) was throwing passes as the Redskins opened OTAs Thursday.

Eagles TE/H-back James Casey underwent arthroscopic surgery to clean out loose cartilage in his right knee.

The New York Post says Chris Ivory is sitting pretty as the Jets' feature back.

What I like to do when I start my preparation for the new fantasy season is to take a look at how positions are going to shake out for the new season. I start with the wide receiver position. I look at how the third-year wide receivers did in 2012 and then look at the receivers that will be entering their third season for 2013. Step inside and join me on this wonderful trip.

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With a month-and-a-half of the baseball season in the rear view mirror, many owners are shaking their heads with a few key players. While a few sleepers have emerged, some early first- and second- round picks appear to still be … asleep! Take a dive with me as I review several of these names in “The Weekly Catch.”

Continuing our look at the rookie Class of 2013 from an Individual Defensive Player (IDP) perspective with an evaluation of the Top 5 defensive lineman prospects.