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The NFL is looking to make the Rooney Rule more effective after eight available coaching jobs and seven for general managers did not go to a minority candidate.

Quarterback Eli Manning will consider reworking his contract if it will help keep leading receiver Victor Cruz on the New York Giants.

Star Lotulelei, one of the elite prospects for the 2013 NFL draft, participated in Utah's pro day Wednesday, less than one month after an abnormal test result prevented the defensive tackle from working out at the league...

Eli Manning admits the Victor Cruz's contract situation is "nerve-racking" and says he is willing to consider restructuring his contract if it helps.

The Washington Redskins don't know when Robert Griffin III will be ready to play again following offseason knee surgery, but whenever the quarterback does return to the field, Mike Shanahan would like to see him do a bet...

National Football League owners have voted in two significant rule changes at their annual meeting in Phoenix.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday that the Pro Bowl will continue this season and will be played in Hawaii in the week before the Super Bowl.

The new 'crown of the helmet' rule change has been controversial, to say the least, but it shouldn't be. Don Banks explains why the rule's detractors are missing the point.

Giants Coach Tom Coughlin once tried to hire Chip Kelly, the new coach of the Eagles, but was turned down.

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says Robert Griffin III is "ahead of schedule" in his return from knee surgery.

The Oakland Raiders have re-signed free agent offensive lineman Khalif Barnes.

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones made it clear that quarterback Tony Romo will soon sign a contract extension, but it's up to the coaching staff to make better use of the quarterback's skill set next seas...

After signing with Green Bay's biggest rival, Minnesota Vikings receiver Greg Jennings took out a full-page ad in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday to thank Packers fans for their support in his first seven NFL...

Baltimore, Pittsburgh among four teams that have lost the most talent

Jim Brown, who had a falling out with the Cleveland Browns in recent years, will soon have a formal role with the team again, agent Jimmy Haslam III said Tuesday.

March 17-20 — Annual league meeting, Phoenix

The NFL concentrated on player safety on the second day of the owners meetings, yet didn't vote on the most contentious rule proposal.

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (AP) -- A federal magistrate has found that Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt is not guilty of driving under the influence after trying to pass through a security gate at Fort Campbell Army post on the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- When new 49ers kicker Phil Dawson explained to his children he might no longer have uniform No. 4, one of his sons quickly suggested he go with 8. Dawson explained that, too, might be tough - consid...

PHOENIX (AP) -- Concerned with how it will be officiated, NFL owners delayed voting Tuesday on a rule change that would ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders in the open field.

Coaches worry about enforcement, but other changes get OK at owners meetings

Jets Coach Rex Ryan, speaking at the A.F.C. coaches’ breakfast on Tuesday, perhaps played a game of semantics when he said that the Jets are not actively trying to trade cornerback Darrelle Revis.