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The Atlanta Falcons have listed cornerback Asante Samuel as questionable after adding him to the injury report with a sore thigh.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Pro Bowl center Max Unger could miss Sunday's game against the Houston Texans, meaning the Seahawks could start the game in Houston with three backups up front.

Chicago Bears starting cornerback Charles Tillman is listed as questionable for Sunday's Week 4 game against the Detroit Lions.

Lions receiver Nate Burleson, in his first public comments since his pizza-related car crash that broke both bones in his left forearm, said he anticipates returning to the field this season.

Matt Cassel only got Sunday's start because Christian Ponder is injured. One good outing could make the job his for good.

The girlfriend of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a perjury charge in connection with the killing of his friend.

With his right hand in a protective brace, Brandon Weeden stood on the sideline last weekend in Minnesota and watched backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and Cleveland's offense operate better than it had all season.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor has been medically cleared to play Sunday against the Washington Redskins, but Oakland wants him to pass one more test Saturday before making a decision on his availability.

A day after Josh Freeman said in an ESPN interview that his best-case scenario might be a trade out of Tampa Bay, coach Greg Schiano wouldn't say if Freeman would be the No. 2 or No. 3 quarterback for Sunday's game with ...

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been fined $31,000 by the NFL on Friday for two unnecessary roughness violations.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice described himself as a game-time decision and indicated it was "a good sign" that he practiced all week.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) -- The girlfriend of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a perjury charge in connection with the killing of his friend, a Massachusetts prosecutor said Friday, bringing ...

The Dallas Cowboys will be without wide receiver Miles Austin for Sunday's game against the San Diego Chargers.

Running back Ahmad Bradshaw is the latest to join the list of injured Colts players.

The New York Giants are heading to Kansas City with the most inexperienced offensive line in Tom Coughlin's tenure as coach.

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) -- A second associate of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact in the killing of Hernandez's friend, the Bristol County dist...

Texans coach Gary Kubiak said Friday that he expects receiver Andre Johnson to start Sunday based on how Johnson looked in practice.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has paid a fine for disorderly conduct after police accused him of making offensive comments in the latest in a series of legal problems for him.

The Chicago Bears made it official on Friday, placing defensive tackle Henry Melton on the injured reserve list due to a torn knee ligament.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel will replace injured Christian Ponder against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones has paid a fine for disorderly conduct after police accused him of making offensive comments in the latest in a series of legal problems for him.

Several teams can take early control of their divisions Sunday. Chris Burke and Doug Farrar break down all the matchups.