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Former Ravens LB Zach Orr ‘in great shape’ as he pursues return from brief retirement
Former Ravens linebacker Zach Orr had been planning his return from the retirement he began last January for month. And he has been training accordingly.
...Dak Prescott on being Cowboys rookie sensation: ‘I definitely thought this would come’
Others might have been stunned by Dak Prescott’s standout rookie season that allowed him to supplant Tony Romo as the Dallas Cowboys’ starting qu...
SiriusXM NFL Radio to air ‘Great Americans of the NFL’
Catch the two-hour special on SiriusXM NFL Radio throughout the Fourth of July weekend.
Raiders’ OC on Marshawn Lynch: ‘He has pleasantly surprised me at every turn’
Oakland Raiders offensive coordinator Todd Downing made sure to specify that he wasn’t offering “the PR answer” to a question about his imp...
Ryan Shazier: Steelers will ‘do a great job this year of making quarterbacks uncomfortable’
Although the Steelers finished with a respectable 38 sacks, which tied them for ninth in the NFL in 2016, they knew they could do better. Ryan Shazier promis...
Niners’ Jeremy Kerley ‘didn’t have a lot of respect’ for Chan Gailey with Jets
Jeremy Kerley was part of a 2-14 season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016 and he was still much happier than in 2015, his fifth and final year with the Ne...
Raiders’ Cordarrelle Patterson: ‘I don’t run away from competition’
Derek Carr’s big contract extension is just another reason for wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson to be happy about joining the Oakland Raiders as a f...
Tony Jefferson loves Ravens, but ‘I’ve always been on the best coast, which is the West Coast’
Safety Tony Jefferson acknowledges he was initially apprehensive about leaving the Arizona Cardinals for the Baltimore Ravens in free agency.
Devonta Freeman says new contract with Falcons will be ‘something great’
Falcons running back Devonta Freeman expects to get a new contract commensurate with his strong production.
Rich McKay on NFL relaxing celebration rules: ‘You’re going to see some things that will truly be entertaining’
Rich McKay admits to being one of the main proponents of the NFL’s more rigid approach to enforcing rules meant to curb player celebrations.
Tramon Williams wanted release from Browns, ‘because it wasn’t a stable spot’
Tramon Williams knew he wanted out of the Cleveland Browns last season. The veteran cornerback no longer could deal with the lack of stability in the organiz...
Vince Wilfork: ‘I’m 50-50’ about retirement
Vince Wilfork isn’t sure if he’s finished with football. The veteran nose tackle has yet to announce his retirement, and is holding off because h...
Josh Norman says ’16 season with Washington was best ‘off the field’ as well as on
Josh Norman had his reasons for recently describing his 2016 season as the best of his career.
Tom Savage on Texans’ selection of Deshaun Watson: ‘Don’t bite the hand that feeds you’
It would be safe to assume Tom Savage isn’t happy that the Houston Texans decided to trade up in last April’s draft to select Deshaun Watson.
...Terence Newman says Dalvin Cook ‘not one of the loud guys’ in Vikings’ locker room
Entering his 15th NFL season, Terence Newman has become more than a highly experienced cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.
Drew Brees: Adrian Peterson ‘out to prove something’ with Saints
Drew Brees expects Adrian Peterson to have plenty of motivation with the New Orleans Saints this season.
Darian Thompson looks for Giants’ pass rush to ‘get me some lollipops thrown my way’
New York Giants safety Darian Thompson says he’s doing well in his recovery from a foot injury that eventually required surgery and limited him to only...
Eagles’ Lane Johnson calls suspension ‘most motivating time in my life’
In many ways, the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2016 season hinged on the availability of offensive tackle Lane Johnson.
David Johnson: Carson Palmer’s age doesn’t create any greater urgency for Cardinals
Carson Palmer is 37 years old, which means the window of opportunity for the Arizona Cardinals to win a Super Bowl with him as their starting quarterback wou...
Agent on David Harris’ release from Jets: ‘This was a conversation for February, not for June’
More than anything, it was the timing of the New York Jets’ release of linebacker David Harris that upset the player’s long-time agent.
Baldwin: If Seahawks sign Kaepernick, ‘I would welcome him with open arms’
So far, the Seattle Seahawks haven’t gone beyond kicking the tires on free agent Colin Kaepernick.
Jon Gruden’s beginning to wonder about his effect on California NFL teams
Jon Gruden got his start in coaching with the San Francisco 49ers. His first head-coaching job was with the Oakland Raiders. So his professional history in C...
Jon Gruden talks Raiders move and whether he would return to coaching
Jon Gruden joined SiriusXM NFL Radio on Thursday to talk about a number of topics, including the Raiders moving the team to Las Vegas, as well as whether or ...
Williams: Lynn ‘a breath of fresh air’ for Chargers
For Tyrell Williams, the Los Angeles Chargers couldn’t have done a whole lot better than make Anthony Lynn their new head coach. Williams is impressed ...
Lockett: Seahawks ‘always going to have each other’s back’
With the Seattle Seahawks mired in controversy after an explosive piece in ESPN The Magazine revealed all sorts of acrimony within the team, questions linger...
Brandon Graham: ‘The first week I miss some days, everybody’s speculating’
Brandon Graham’s first instinct was to laugh at reports he was staying away from offseason workouts with the Philadelphia Eagles because he was unhappy...
Barnidge: ‘I’d love to be the number one guy’
Gary Barnidge is patient. He understands that NFL teams are assessing what they have at tight end through OTAs and minicamps to determine if they want to tur...
Beachum on being with the Jets: ‘I’m excited about where we are right now’
Kelvin Beachum likes it all — the team, the teammates. He even likes the change in climate, from warmer to colder. Everything about being a member of t...
Bouye’s message to Bortles: ‘Just do your best and we all got your back’
They were college teammates, they were NFL opponents. Now, they’re reunited again, as members of the Jacksonville Jaguars. So it’s fair to say th...
Blank: ‘I think it’s very natural for our players to celebrate’
Arthur Blank is good with the new rules that give NFL players more leeway to celebrate. The Atlanta Falcons’ owner thinks players should be allowed to ...
Falcons owner Arthur Blank: Atlanta will be “competitive for years to come”
Blank is overwhelmingly positive following the Falcons’ heartbreaking Super Bowl LI loss.
Garrett ‘may play both’ sides in Browns’ defense
Myles Garrett provided a little intrigue about his role as a rookie edge rusher for the Cleveland Browns this season.
Whaley blames firing as Bills GM on failure to land franchise QB
Doug Whaley believes he knows why he no longer is the general manager of the Buffalo Bills.
Wood: Bills ‘have been close, but close isn’t what the Pegulas are looking for’
Entering his ninth NFL season, all with the Buffalo Bills, Eric Wood knows a thing or two about change. He is on his eighth head coach, counting the interim ...
Jason McCourty on Browns: ‘It doesn’t feel like a 1-15 team’
Jason McCourty likes the vibe around his new team, the Cleveland Browns. The cornerback who recently signed with the Browns as a free agent doesn’t sen...
Forte: Cutler ‘gets a bad rap,’ McCown ‘the leader that we need’
Two different quarterbacks, two different perceptions.
DeMarcus Ware on Colin Kaepernick: ‘I feel like he’s being blackballed’
DeMarcus Ware believes that NFL teams are intentionally turning their collective back on free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
Bills’ Peterman: Being drafted on the fifth round puts ‘a big chip on my shoulder’
Some prognosticators had Nathan Peterman being selected in the second or third round of the NFL Draft. Few thought he would go as low as the fifth, but that&...
Riveron: NFL officials ‘try to eliminate the gray areas’
The NFL’s new senior director of officiating sees one primary goal for game officials. Eliminate the gray areas. ‘We try to make it as black and ...
Pereira: Riveron has ‘huge shoes to fill’ as NFL’s senior vice president of officiating
Mike Pereira sees a daunting task ahead for Al Riveron, the NFL’s new senior vice president of officiating.
Bidwill: Cardinals have ‘got time on the quarterback situation’
The Arizona Cardinals aren’t in any hurry to find a quarterback of the future.
Lynch: Foster ‘healing very well’ from rotator-cuff surgery
John Lynch didn’t work with a whole lot of doubt or trepidation. The new general manager of the San Francisco 49ers sought as much information as possi...
Wade Phillips’ lasting lesson from Bum Phillips: ‘Griping isn’t coaching’
Wade Phillips has always drawn from the many lessons he learned from his legendary father, Bum Phillips, during his long and highly successful coaching caree...
Dorsey: Exciting time for Chiefs ‘because this franchise hasn’t really drafted a QB in 34 years’
John Dorsey knew the Kansas City Chiefs were on the verge of something special during trade negotiations with the Buffalo Bills before this year’s NFL ...
Tannenbaum: Playoff loss to Steelers created linebacker need for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins knew what they needed after their wild-card playoff loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers last January. More and better linebackers. ‘...
McKenzie: Raiders will start contract-extension talks with Carr, Jackson ‘shortly’
The Oakland Raiders recognize the priorities they have with their franchise quarterback, Derek Carr, and standout guard Gabe Jackson. General Manager Reggie ...
Ballard: Colts ‘not going to put a timetable’ on Luck’s recovery
The Indianapolis Colts intend to be as patient as necessary with Andrew Luck’s recovery from the surgery he underwent on his throwing shoulder, a revel...
Chargers see Lamp, Feeney as ‘two guys that can really help’
General Manager Tom Telesco (photo on left) readily admits the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t have “the most sexy” picks in the first three ro...
Pace on Bears’ Trubisky pick: ‘We didn’t want to sit on our hands’
Once it was clear to the Chicago Bears’ hierarchy that Mitch Trubisky had everything the team wanted in a franchise quarterback, the decision to move u...
Spielman: 45-minute phone conversation with Cook sealed Vikings’ decision to draft him
On Friday morning, as the Minnesota Vikings were preparing for the second and third rounds of the NFL Draft, General Manager Rick Spielman wanted to add one ...
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