Dallas Cowboys C Phil Costa (ankle) said he is 100 percent after undergoing late-season ankle surgery. He plans to participate in all of the on-field workouts leading up to training camp.
More The Chicago Bears and first-round pick OG Kyle Long agreed to terms Friday, May 17, on a four-year contract with a club option for a fifth year. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. Long is the last of the picks from the 2013 NFL Draft to sign with the team.
More Tennessee Titans LB Moise Fokou was arrested in Washington and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug. The allegations only concern the use of alcohol, and he pled not guilty. The incident occurred in January, and the case is scheduled to go to trial October 22.
More The Oakland Raiders waived P Bobby Cowan Friday, May 19, after signing P Chris Kluwe.
More Cleveland Browns CB Buster Skrine lined up opposite CB Joe Haden as a starter on the first-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. Skrine is trying to hold off third-round draft pick CB Leon McFadden for that starting spot.
More Cleveland Browns TEs Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis have each worked with the first-team offense during drills at organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
More Cleveland Browns LB Barkevious Mingo worked with the second-team defense during organized team activities (OTAs) this week.
More Cleveland Browns CB Leon McFadden was among the rookies who missed practice this week during organized team activities (OTAs) because he is still in school.
More Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden indicated that he and WR Josh Gordon are jelling nicely at organized team activities (OTAs). 'I have so much confidence in him. I'm not afraid to throw at any corner with him,' Weeden said. 'He's that good.'
More Cleveland Browns CB Johnson Bademosi moved from cornerback to free safety during organized team activities (OTAs) this week, and he worked with the second-team defense. 'He is aggressive, good tackler and he goes 100 mph on that,' head coach Rob Chudzinski said. 'We felt like from an athletic and physical standpoint, that it would be worth trying to look at him at safety.'
More Cleveland Browns OG Shawn Lauvao spent the first three years of his career at right guard, but he practiced on the left side during organized team activities (OTAs) this week. OT John Greco moved from left guard to right guard, but head coach Rob Chudzinski indicated that the moves are not necessarily permanent. 'We are working all the guards at all the different spots,' Chudzinski said.
More Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns OG Jason Pinkston (lung) is not only participating in organized team activities (OTAs), but he is hopeful of competing for a starting job. '(I want to) compete for a starting job,' Pinkston said. 'No one's job here is safe. New coaches, everybody's competing, so just try to get a starting job and get back in there and hopefully run out of that tunnel opening day for the Browns.' Pinkston said he has about eight points to lose, with a target of 318 pounds in mind.
More Kansas City Chiefs LBs Akeem Jordan and Nico Johnson are expected to compete for one of the starting inside linebacker jobs during training camp.
More Arizona Cardinals WR LaRon Byrd (neck) suffered a neck spasm during organized team activities Tuesday, May 14, but was able to return later in the week.
Our View: Good news for Byrd here. Neck injuries are always a big concern so it's good he's getting a clean bill of health. We like Byrd in super deep dynasty leagues. He's a big receiver who can fly down the field and track the ball deep. Byrd is a perfect fit for the Bruce Arians offense.
More Updating a previous report, the Houston Texans have signed LB Trevardo Williams to a four-year deal worth $2.567 million. The deal includes a $407,712 signing bonus.
More Cleveland Browns QB Brian Hoyer will begin as the No. 3 quarterback but will have the chance to work his way up the depth chart during organized team activities and training camp.
Our View: Hoyer is an average talent who may not move up the depth chart at all. He's competing to be the backup behind either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell. We don't feel Hoyer is a serious contender for the starting job.
More Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill (foot) has a walking boot on his left foot because he underwent minor surgery to repair a nagging injury. He expects to take part in some of the organized team activities.
Our View: Hill is one of the best veteran backup QBs in the league today. If he misses any practice time it will open the door for Kellen Moore and Alex Carder to get a few more reps.
More The Detroit Lions likely will not re-sign free-agent DT Corey Williams.
More Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell could receive more touches at some point this season if RB Mikel Leshoure does not perform well as the complementary back to RB Reggie Bush.
Our View: Leshoure has been replaced as the feature back by Bush. If he doesn't impress as a change of pace guy then Bell could take that job too. Leshoure needs to play with more urgency and make the most of his skill set.
More The Detroit Lions believe C Dominic Raiola is their best option at center entering this season.
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Brandon Weeden knows he can’t look over his shoulder. Jason Campbell apparently plans to force him to. Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Repository reports that Campbell displayed “Roethlisberger-like size” during offseason workouts this week. “He’s clearly bigger than Brandon Weeden,” Doerschuk writes of Campbell. “He made Thaddeus Lewis look like a shrimp.” And while Weeden… 
More Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have a fourth arm surgery on Monday. But that’s three days away. OK, two days and change. Still, that’s time for plenty of living. And Gronk will be living it up one more time in Las Vegas. Jumpseat.me, a jet-sharing service, circulated an email late Friday afternoon offering four… 
More Only one team made it to four straight Super Bowls. But, like every team, the Buffalo Bills are limited to four heads on their version of Mt. Rushmore. So nominate the best of the Bills below. And we realize it won’t be easy. Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Andre Reed, Bruce Smith, Cornelius Bennett, Darryl Talley,… 
More When it comes to the lawsuit recently filed by Bills defensive lineman Mario Williams for the recovery of a $785,000 engagement ring from his former fiancée, the wheels of justice are spinning quickly. According to David Barron of the Houston Chronicle, lawyers for Williams and Erin Marzouki met for three hours on Friday in an… 
More The Bears have reached a contract agreement with first-round pick Kyle Long, the club said Friday night. The No. 20 overall pick, Long (6-6, 311) is expected to compete for a starting role at guard on a new-look offensive line for Chicago. Long has relatively little experience as offensive lineman — a mere two collegiate seasons — but… 
More Titans linebacker Moise Fokou faces an October trial date on charges of driving under the influence and operating a vehicle while impaired in connection with an alleged incident earlier this year in Washington D.C., the Washingtonian magazine reported Friday. According to the Washingtonian, Fokou was cited in January after being pulled over by the United States Park Police.… 
More Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin issued another public apology Friday after being suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. The statement, which was posted on Irvin’s verified Twitter account, followed an apology issued through the team earlier Friday. Irvin’s newest statement is a reflection of his contrition, and it’s a window into how he is… 
More One major reason why the competition for undrafted free agents is so fascinating: every team gets the same amount of money to use for bonuses on undrafted rookies, and it is not much. Per the CBA, the bonus pool was $75,00o in 2011, and it has grown at the same rate of the salary cap since.… 
More Though the NFL has not seen a player die from on-field injuries in decades (Korey Stringer died in 2001 from heat exhaustion), tragedy often strikes at the lower levels of this sport. It happened recently in Farmerville, Louisiana, to 17-year-old Jaleel Gipson (pictured). A fullback, Gipson died after fracturing a vertebrate during “Oklahoma drills” at… 
More We haven’t had a post all week on the recovery of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III from his knee surgery, so we’ll squeeze this one in under the wire. Anyone who has been following the story can probably guess ahead of time that the news is positive. There’s been a steady stream of reports about… 
More During the 2012 regular season, punter Chris Kluwe showed support for former Raiders punter Ray Guy. Now, the Raiders are giving Kluwe a chance to join Guy’s line of successors. The Raiders announced on Friday that Kluwe has joined the team. According to Paul Gutierrez of CSNBayArea.com, the Raiders waived punter Bobby Cowan to create… 
More There were reports Thursday that safety Kemal Ishmael had signed his rookie deal with the Falcons and the team confirmed them by announcing Ishmael’s signing on Friday. They added three more signings to the pot for good measure. The Falcons announced that fourth-round defensive end Malliciah Goodman, fifth-round defensive end Stansly Maponga and seventh-round safety… 
More A mere possibility quickly has become a probability. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski “probably” will need back surgery. He currently is waiting for a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins. The back surgery, if it occurs, is expected to happen within three-to-four weeks after the upcoming surgery… 
More The Seahawks bought pass-rushers in bulk this offseason, and it’s a good thing they did. The league announced that Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended four games for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances. He can still take part in offseason workouts, training camp and the preseason, but won’t be eligible to… 
More The Redskins drafted several defensive backs who should make a quick impact. And they’re signing them quickly as well. The team just tweeted out a photo of second-round cornerback David Amerson signing his rookie deal. That leaves just third-round tight end Jordan Reed as their only unsigned pick. Amerson’s a physically gifted player, whose game… 
More To maximize its effectiveness, life insurance proceeds must make their way to the intended beneficiaries. In the case of the late Frank Warren (pictured), who spent 13 seasons with the Saints, that didn’t happen. Former NFL agent Benjamin Geller allegedly misappropriated more than half of a $1 million life insurance policy that was intended to… 
More The Dolphins drafted a pair of players named Dion last month and they announced Friday that they have agreed to a contract with one of them. Tight end Dion Sims, selected in the fourth round with the 106th overall pick, signed his four-year rookie deal with the team. That leaves third overall pick Dion Jordan… 
More It looks like Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will have a fourth surgery on his forearm next week, but that may not be the end of his trips to the operating room. And we’re not talking about the possibility that he’ll need another surgery to deal with a lingering infection in his arm. Mike Garafolo… 
More As it turns out, folks who puff on Marlboros will help pay for the next place where Ragnar will be blowing his horn. With electronic pulltab and bingo games, the original funding mechanism for the state’s portion of the new Vikings stadium, falling far short of projections, Minnesota needs a new way to come up… 
More After red-shirting his rookie year, Colts nose tackle Josh Chapman is apparently well and ready to win a starting job. Last year’s fifth-round pick didn’t play because of a knee injury suffered in college, but according to the team’s official website, is healthy and will be working with the first team when OTAs start next… 
More Last year was anything but normal for the Saints. The bounty investigation dominated their offseason and suspensions to coach Sean Payton, assistant head coach Joe Vitt and General Manager Mickey Loomis robbed the team of big parts of their brain trust for big parts of the season. Everyone is back at work now with Payton’s… 
More Jets running back Mike Goodson was just the passenger this morning, but he’s far from off the hook. Goodson was charged with five gun and drug counts Friday morning, after New Jersey State Police found the car he was riding in parked in the middle of Route 80 in Denville, N.J. According to the release… 
More You can always tell when you’ve reached the OTA portion of the offseason because of the spike in players talking about being in the best shape of their lives. One of this year’s entries on that front is Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright, who told the Titans website this week that he’s never been fitter.… 
More There are two kinds of backup quarterbacks. Those who accept their position and conduct themselves accordingly, and those who refuse to adopt the mindset of a second-string player. Put Buccaneers rookie Mike Glennon in the latter category. “I just want to be a good teammate,” Glennon recently told SiriusXM NFL Radio, via JoeBucsFan.com. “I’m going… 
More New Jets running back Chris Ivory was happy to get out of New Orleans, if only for the opportunity. Thanks to the events of today, that opportunity might be even bigger. Prior to the arrest of running back Mike Goodson on drug and gun charges, Ivory said he looked forward to the increased work the… 
More The Redskins have announced the signing of another draft pick. Safety Phillip Thomas, selected in the fourth round with the 119th overall pick, has agreed to a four-year deal with the team. Thomas is the fifth of seven Washington draft picks to sign, leaving only second-round cornerback David Amerson and third-round tight end Jordan Reed… 
More As explained earlier today, Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning’s new contract doesn’t change the money or the cap number, in any way. Instead, the renegotiated contract contains a clause acknowledging that the Broncos have purchased insurance to protect them against a serious injury to Manning. The contract must mention the insurance in order to position the… 
More The Patriots got two more draft picks under contract on Friday and both of them are linebackers. Second-round pick Jamie Collins and seventh-round selection Steve Beauharnais have both reached agreement on their four-year rookie deals. The team announced the signings, which leave the team with three unsigned picks from their seven-man draft class. Collins started… 
More New Jets running back Mike Goodson has always been known for his speed. But it’s amazing how quickly he got off to a poor start with a new team. According to News 12 New Jersey, Goodson was taken into custody this morning on drug possession and weapons charges. Goodson and a companion were in a… 
More During the offseason, receiver Donte’ Stallworth suffered serious injuries in a very unconventional way: Via hot air balloon. Two months and one day later, Stallworth has been cleared to return to football, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. “I’ve played professional football for 10 years and I’ve never been carted off the… 
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Lions backup QB Shaun Hill is recovering from a minor offseason foot surgery.
More Titans LB Moise Fokou was reportedly arrested in January for driving under the influence of alcohol.
More ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Rob Gronkowski's back surgery recovery is expected to take ten weeks.
More Jordan Cameron and Kellen Davis are running as the first-team tight ends at Browns Organized Team Activities.
More A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk.com that Rob Gronkowski will "probably" require back surgery after receiving a second opinion from Dr. Robert Watkins.
More The Sacramento Bee considered the 49ers' No. 3 receiver job "wide open."
More Falcons signed fifth-round DE Stansly Maponga to a four-year contract.
More Falcons signed fourth-round DE Malliciah Goodman to a four-year contract.
More NFL suspended Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin four games for violating the league's policy against performance-enhancing substances.
More Redskins signed second-round CB David Amerson to a four-year contract.
More Robert Griffin III's (ACL, LCL surgery) father says his son has been throwing footballs since April and insists RG3's recovery remains "on cue."
More Dolphins signed fifth-round RB Mike Gillislee to a four-year, $2.322 million contract.
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