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On Tuesday, the Dolphins put starting cornerback Dimitri Patterson n injured reserve because of a season-long groin problem along with backup cornerback R.J. Stanford, who broke a leg Sunday in Pittsburgh.

The NFL's head of officiating said on Tuesday that referee Jeff Triplette made the wrong call when he reversed a play in the second quarter of Sunday's game between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals.

Saints coach Sean Payton says outside linebacker Victor Butler won't be returning for the Saints' playoff push.

The Dallas Cowboys have activated defensive end Edgar Jones off short-term injured reserve and he could return Sunday against Green Bay.

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Ben Roethlisberger's numbers have never been better. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback is on pace to smash most of the team single-season passing records he already owns.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford says it's tough to win with too many turnovers.

The Minnesota Vikings know who'll be giving the handoffs this week, even if they're not sure yet who'll be taking them.

Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman is optimistic quarterback Jay Cutler will be ready to return from an ankle injury this week against the Cleveland Browns.

Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown, Arizona Cardinals linebacker John Abraham and San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson were named the NFC's top players on offense, defense and special teams for Week 14 of the NFL se...

Washington is shutting down Robert Griffin III for the rest of the season. What's really behind the move, and what's next?

Former Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher thinks Chicago should stick with Josh McCown at quarterback, even if Jay Cutler receives the necessary medical clearance to return from the high-ankle sprain that has kept hi...

Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker, who has suffered two concussions over the last four weeks, has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the San Diego Chargers, sources confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Scheft...

Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier said that Matt Cassel will start at quarterback Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Manti Te'o says his rough rookie season has nothing to do with the flak he's faced over getting fooled by a hoax involving a fake girlfriend while at Notre Dame.

Kirk Cousins will start at quarterback for the Washington Redskins against the Atlanta Falcons this weekend.

There has been a lot of change through the season's first 14 weeks. But there's a familiar feel to the NFL's top five.

It's been a historic season in Denver, one that is about to result in another AFC West crown for the Broncos.

Kirk Cousins will start for the Washington Redskins on Sunday — and Robert Griffin III will be the No. 3 quarterback behind Rex Grossman.

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is preparing to take his DUI case to trial but the court date likely will postponed beyond Dec. 27, when it currently is scheduled to begin, attorney Ivan Golde said.

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Randy Starks says he's hearing plenty of teasing from teammates for his role in a video that has gone viral.

The NFL essentially commanded defensive players to avoid violent collisions to the head in recent years, and now nasty knee injuries have littered locker rooms, especially this season. In Week 14, Arizona Cardinals rooki...