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St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead has been suspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy.

St. Louis Rams running back Isaiah Pead will be suspended for his team's season-opener for violating the league's substance abuse policy, the National Football League's website reported on Friday.

Chicago Bears tight end Evan Rodriguez was arrested Friday for the second time this offseason after he was charged with driving under the influence, in addition to speeding and improper lane change, according to Illinois...

Three members of the U.S. Naval Academy football team are being investigated for the alleged sexual assault of a female student, the Pentagon said on Friday, the latest in a string of scandals that have thrown a spotligh...

Hall of Famer Joe Namath breaks down the Jets' QB circus, and how he views the evolution of the position in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone couldn't be happier with rookie quarterback EJ Manuel.

Pat White has gotten a rare second chance in the unforgiving NFL. Now the Redskins' No. 4 QB, he's hoping to parlay this stint in D.C. into a new football life, Don Banks writes.

Dwight Freeney recently uttered the one word that can put a scare into any billionaire -- collusion.

Sam Bradford was rookie of the year. Andrew Luck was one of the most hyped rookies ever. Expectations are high for both, but who'll be better? Chris Burke, and you, decide.

Former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith has called time on his career after six seasons in the NFL and one Super Bowl success.

Embattled New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez insists he will be starting the team's first game of the new season against Tampa Bay despite the drafting of rookie triggerman Geno Smith.

Safety Kenny Phillips still hasn't practiced this week, after telling reporters through a team spokesman on Monday that he was resting his left knee for precautionary reasons.

It's a fundamental part of football, but tackling is the hardest to simulate in practice, especially with the restrictions that NFL coaches increasingly face.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Mark Sanchez refuses to picture a scenario in which he opens this season on the New York Jets' bench.

As many begin to wonder whether Trent Richardson's body will cooperate with his ambition, he's trying to avoid the dreaded "injury-prone" label like it's a swarm of linebackers on his heels.

The Miami Dolphins signed cornerback Jamar Taylor on Thursday.

The Green Bay Packers agreed to terms with rookie running back Eddie Lacy, the team's second-round pick in April's NFL Draft, on Thursday.

Mr. Austin, a 13th-round draft choice in 1949, played for the Giants for seven seasons and served as a coach for several N.F.L. teams.

Mike Goodson was on the field for the New York Jets on Thursday, catching a pass from Greg McElroy and getting time with both Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith.

The Minnesota Vikings have tried unsuccessfully to turn Joe Webb's elite athleticism into reliable NFL productivity and time is running out.

The Dolphins swapped offensive lineman on their roster Thursday, signing rookie guard Brian Thomas and cutting tackle Patrick Ward.

The reins are coming off the Buffalo Bills running attack.