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Quarterback Terrelle Pryor seems intent upon a quick return from the concussion he suffered, based on a series of tweets he fired off Tuesday morning.

Whether it's handling opposing pass rushers on the field, and questions off it, Bills rookie quarterback EJ Manuel is suddenly having a hard time escaping the blitz.

Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus was fined $15,000 for a hit on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in Sunday's game.

Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has been fined $7,875 by the NFL for a throat-slashing gesture that resulted in an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty last week against St. Louis.

As if Calvin Johnson didn't pose enough problems, Pro Bowl cornerback Charles Tillman is facing another hurdle as the Chicago Bears prepare for the Detroit Lions — a groin issue.

The Indianapolis Colts are taking their desire to avoid having a letdown against the winless Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend to another level.

The New York Giants may be the most optimistic 0-3 team in NFL history.

Nate Burleson hopes to return to play for the Detroit Lions by November at the latest after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair two broken bones in his left arm, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Ed Werder.

Former San Diego Chargers safety Paul Oliver was found dead at his Atlanta-area home Tuesday night, and a medical examiner said Wednesday that the ex-player committed suicide.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has challenged the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive linemen to play with more of an attitude.

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola, who has missed the last two games with an injured groin, envisions returning to the same level he played at prior to his injury.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh said he has yet to hear from the NFL about the results from his appeal hearing Tuesday.

Jim Harbaugh was hoping for a little "Luck" against his old college quarterback last week. Instead he got a giant distraction from his troubled All-Pro linebacker.

Eight teams feature first-year coaches. How are they doing? Chris Burke and Doug Farrar hand out early grades.

Matt Flynn might finally get another chance to start a game at quarterback in the NFL.

For once, the Minnesota Vikings aren't counting on Adrian Peterson to do it all.

Just like the player he replaced, Daryl Smith is a leader and the focal point of the Baltimore Ravens renowned defense.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder's status could be in doubt for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, thanks to a rib injury he apparently suffered early in last Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Brow...

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Adrian Peterson has been a (relative) disappointment in 2013. Look for that to change in Week 4.

The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end Anthony Spencer on season-ending injured reserve and claimed cornerback Chris Greenwood off the Detroit Lions' practice squad.

The New York Giants filled a void at fullback by signing John Conner on Wednesday.