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The NFL is telling its teams that any contract with Aaron Hernandez before charges against him are resolved won't be approved without a hearing by commissioner Roger Goodell.

I've known Matt Light a long time and I have never - and I mean NEVER - heard him speak ill of another player, not even a defensive linemen like the New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora with whom his classic battles in the NFL...

A former rookie linebacker for the Cleveland Browns has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges in New Jersey.

The New England Patriots seemed set for years with their young, record-breaking tight end combination.

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent was booked into a city jail Thursday after testing positive for marijuana, a violation of the troubled lineman's bail on an intoxication manslaughter charge for last December's ...

NFL rookies would be wise to learn from the Aaron Hernandez case

Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was in Fall River District Court on Thursday, this time to learn that his appeal to be released on bail was denied.

The Minnesota Vikings have signed veteran Desmond Bishop to a one-year deal to add much-needed help at linebacker.

The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran linebacker Desmond Bishop on Thursday.

Adversity can become overwhelming.

The NFL team says it 'is simply the right thing to do' after the talented tight end is taken into custody Wednesday morning. Hernandez, 23, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 27-year-old semipro footba...

There are big differences between Josh Brent and Aaron Hernandez - one's action was stupid, the other's was premeditated.

The Detroit Lions have signed ex-Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije (ih-DAHN'-uh-jay) to a one-year contract and have released defensive end Freddie Bishop.

In the five-hour span Wednesday between the arrest of Aaron Hernandez and his arraignment on charges including first-degree murder, the New England Patriots did something seldom seen in sports - the team distanced itself...

The well-being of the New England Patriots means nothing to the family of Odin Lloyd. In the grand scheme of important world affairs, football is inconsequential. It's entertainment. It's frivolity.

Eagles head coach Chip Kelly issued a statement Wednesday after the NCAA issued penalties against the University of Oregon regarding recruiting violations during Kelly's tenure with the Ducks.

The Browns cut undrafted rookie linebacker Ausar Walcott on Wednesday after he was charged with attempted murder a day earlier in New Jersey.

First-degree murder charge means prosecution thinks killing planned, deliberate

After much speculation, Aaron Hernandez has been charged with murder in the death of Odin Lloyd. Michael McCann breaks down what to expect from the case going forward.