The Indianapolis Colts insist Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney has a low ankle sprain, not a torn ligament, and that he remains questionable for next weekend's Super Bowl.
Kurt Warner retired from the NFL on Friday and AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner took time to reflect on Warner's 12-year career.
Kurt Warner called an end to one of the great storybook careers in NFL history Friday, announcing his retirement from the game after a dozen years in a league that first rejected him.
The NFL Pro Bowl is being played a week ahead of the Super Bowl this season. The venue has changed from Hawaii to the Super Bowl site in Miami. It's a change many players aren't wild about.
Will Brett Favre return to the Vikings next season? Head coach Brad Childress said Tuesday he doesn't have a deadline for Favre's decision. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner said the Vikings are a better team with Favre.
The Bills have hired Chan Gailey to coach their team, hoping the former Dallas Cowboys coach can turn things around in Buffalo.
Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams, who was an All-American at Clemson, died Sunday at the age of 26, after going into cardiac arrest at his family's home.
Rookies Mark Sanchez and Shonn Greene led the Jets to a stunning 17-14 upset of San Diego in the divisional playoffs Sunday, each providing a touchdown in the fourth quarter. New York faces the Colts in the AFC championship game next Sunday.
Veteran quarterback Brett Favre combined with the Minnesota defense to lead the Vikings into the NFC Championship game against New Orleans with a resounding win over Dallas.
The Colts allowed just 270 total yards and one field goal in a convincing win over the Ravens in Saturday's AFC playoff game. Peyton Manning threw for 246 yards and two TDs.
After a year in which his team overcame a tragic series of events to get back to the playoffs, Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis is a solid choice as the AP NFL coach of the year.
Colts receiver Pierre Garcon, who has relatives in the earthquake-ravaged nation of Haiti, said he appreciates the support of his Indianapolis teammates and head coach Jim Caldwell.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews both NFL playoff games Sunday, including the Vikings hosting Dallas in the Metrodome. The Jets travel to San Diego to face the Chargers.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner looks ahead to Saturday's NFL playoff games. Arizona meets New Orleans in what could be a high-scoring contest, while the Colts host the Baltimore Ravens.
After a record-breaking season, Titans running back Chris Johnson is an easy winner in balloting for the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year award.
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio is staying with the NFL team and denies he was ever offered a contract to coach at his alma mater, Southern Cal.
Green Bay's Charles Woodson, who tied for the league lead with nine interceptions, is The Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Pete Carroll is the new head coach of the NFL Seattle Seahawks. Carroll had a 97-19 record at USC and won two national championships and seven Pac-10 titles.
Karlos Dansby's 17-yard fumble return for a touchdown in overtime gave Arizona a 51-45 victory Sunday over Green Bay in the highest-scoring playoff game in NFL history. Arizona quarterback Kurt Warner threw for five touchdowns.
Ray Rice ran for 159 yards and two first-quarter touchdowns as the Ravens beat the Patriots Sunday, 33-14. Willis McGahee added a 3-yard touchdown run for Baltimore. Tom Brady threw three interceptions in the loss.
Tony Romo and the Cowboys earn their first playoff victory since 1996 by hammering the Eagles on Saturday for the second straight weekend.
Rookies Shonn Greene and Mark Sanchez lead the Jets offense in Sartuday's win over the Bengals in the AFC wildcard playoffs. Darrelle Revis shuts down Chad Ochocinco for the second straight week.
Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning collects a record fourth Associated Press NFL MVP award in a run away.
Sunday's schedule of NFL playoff games features a rematch of last week's game between the Packers and Cardinals, as well as the second meeting of the season between the Ravens and Patriots.
AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews the two playoff games Saturday in the NFL. The Eagles travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys, while the Bengals host the Jets.
Police will not charge the fiancee of late Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry in connection with his death last month. Authorities announced there is no evidence Loleini Tonga drove recklessly at the time.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady missed virtually all of the 2008 season with a knee injury. But the 2007 league MVP came back strong a year later, passing for 28 touchdowns, and won the AP Comeback Player of the Year award.
Linebacker Brian Cushing of the Houston Texans was named the AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year on Tuesday, easily beating out Buffalo's Jairus Byrd.
Ex-chair of NFL Concussion Panel Denies Certain Link to Dementia
0 comments Posted by Dstall at 6:50 AMUnder questioning from Congress, a doctor who used to lead the NFL's concussion committee stuck to his position that there is no proven connection between football head injuries and brain disease.
The Bills told their entire coaching staff Monday to start looking elsewhere for jobs. Buffalo completed a 6-10 season with a win over the Colts Sunday. Washington fired head coach Jim Zorn, one day after the Redskins finished at 4-12.
Dallas beat Philadelphia Sunday, 24-0. The two teams meet again in the playoffs. Baltimore won the AFC wild-card berth and will face the Patriots in the playoffs. Jets top Bengals for the other AFC wild-card spot.
An NFL official told the AP the team plans to fire coach Jim Zorn Monday. The move has been expected for months. Zorn's team has had trouble scoring points, and finished the year 4-12 with a loss Sunday to the Chargers.
