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John Harbaugh knows the Baltimore Ravens must improve their running game if they are to reach the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker was carted off LP Field in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the New York Jets.

The Dolphins will have their work cut out for them, facing the high-powered Saints on Monday with what could be a weakened defense.

Struggling rookie Geno Smith received a pat on the back and a kick in the rear Monday from New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

Indianapolis Colts rookie outside linebacker Bjoern Werner will be out 4-6 weeks with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisbeger admits they are in uncharted territory being 0-4 to start the season, while suggesting they are the worst team in the NFL.

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Gus Bradley was pretty emphatic in his support for quarterback Blaine Gabbert immediately following Sunday's 37-3 home loss to Indianapolis. He dialed it up even more on Monday afternoon.

Despite a sprained ankle, Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller will play Thursday night against the Cleveland Browns, a league source said.

Detroit Lions cornerback Rashean Mathis did not suffer a concussion during Sunday's victory win over the Chicago Bears but was held out of the final three quarters of the game for precautionary reasons.

The NFL said in an email Monday afternoon that it is not considering a suspension for Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson for his latest hit Sunday, but that league executive Merton Hanks is looking at the play to determine...

A cousin of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to an accessory charge.

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San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco says 33-year-old outside linebacker Dwight Freeney has a torn quadriceps muscle.

Mike McCoy was hired to get Philip Rivers back on track. Mission accomplished through four weeks.

San Diego Chargers linebacker Dwight Freeney has a torn quadriceps tendon that could be a season-ending injury, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, confirming multiple reports.

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck came to his coach's defense on Sunday, saying that if any of his teammates turn on Tom Coughlin, he will "punch him in the mouth."

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has a torn right Achilles tendon and almost certainly is out for the season, a league source confirmed Monday morning.

The NFL is discussing whether to suspend Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Dashon Goldson for his latest helmet-to-helmet hit Sunday, according to a league source.

The Buffalo Bills found a quarterback in April's NFL Draft and no, I'm not talking about E.J. Manuel.

The Tennessee Titans are still awaiting more tests on quarterback Jake Locker's injured hip, but the belief is he could miss four to eight weeks, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork reportedly suffered a torn right Achilles' tendon during Sunday night's game against Atlanta.

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