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Rashard Mendenhall was tired of living a "private life in the public eye" as an NFL player, which included being called racial slurs online, he wrote in his most recent blog for Huffington Post in which he explained why ...

Any expansion of the NFL playoffs would be subject to collective bargaining with the NFL Players Association, union executive George Atallah said Monday in a conference call.

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed defensive end Michael Bennett to a multi-year deal on Monday, one day before he was scheduled to hit the free agent market.

A person familiar with the decision tells The Associated Press the Pittsburgh Steelers will part ways with linebacker LaMarr Woodley.

Branden Albert is expected to sign with Miami on Tuesday. But a source said the team will make significant plays for additional offensive linemen and a top defensive tackle.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jason Babin is now a free agent.

It was just three years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were coming off their last division title and decided the best way to make a run at the Super Bowl was to spend freely in free agency.

The Seattle Seahawks have emerged as the favorite to land free agent defensive end Michael Bennett, sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will release linebacker LaMarr Woodley when the new league year begins Tuesday, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

San Diego Chargers general manager Tom Telesco continued his effort to keep impact players from the team's 2013 postseason run on the current roster, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal with offensive lineman Chad Rineh...

The Detroit Lions announced that controlling interest in the team will remain with the Ford family on Monday, one day after the death of longtime owner William Clay Ford Sr.

When the Washington Redskins were placed in salary cap jail by the NFL, Kedric Golston had to say goodbye to his best friend on the team.

Hakeem Nicks has worn out his welcome in NYC. Where could he go next? Doug Farrar makes his NFC free agency predictions.

The New England Patriots will re-sign free agent tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, a league source confirmed to ESPNBoston.com.

The Minnesota Vikings re-signed linebacker Larry Dean on Monday.

Rashard Mendenhall has decided to retire after six seasons as an NFL running back.

The top defender in free agency resides in the AFC ... for now. Chris Burke predicts where he and others could land.

March 8 — Clubs are permitted to contact and enter into contract negotiations with certified agents of players.

Former Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has decided to retire at the age of just 26.

Detroit Lions owner and chairman William Clay Ford Sr has died at the age of 88 due to pneumonia.

NFL free agency opens tomorrow. Which players are about to get paid? Here are 10 things you need to know.

Branden Albert continues to be the Dolphins’ top free agent priority, and there are growing indications that he will sign with the team on the first day allowed.