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Defensive lineman Ray McDonald has been released by the San Francisco 49ers amid an investigation by San Jose police into suspicion of sexual assault.

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, who missed practice Wednesday, is battling a back injury that is more severe than the team has acknowledged, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by 1,300 former players against the NFL, writing that the collective bargaining agreement between the league and the union was the appropriate forum to resolve claims that teams damage...

There was plenty more to complain about in Week 15. But if you survived, and are playing for a championship this week, there is plenty to look forward to.

After three consecutive games of 300 passing yards and two touchdowns, experts have Matt Ryan back in Tier 2 this week against New Orleans.

As one of the most dominant receivers of his era, Welker has caught more passes than any other undrafted player in NFL history, but he has also suffered three concussions in 10 months.

When Chris Snee visited Coach Tom Coughlin last summer to talk about retiring from football, the coach saw the father of his three grandchildren, not a Pro Bowl lineman.

The Philadelphia Eagles cannot afford a further slip-up against Washington Redskins if they are to keep their play-off hopes alive.

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton took all of the first-team reps during the 20-minute portion of practice Thursday that was open to the media.

The Tennessee Titans are down to third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst for their visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.

The Chicago Bears are benching struggling quarterback Jay Cutler in favour of back-up Jimmy Clausen against the Detroit Lions this Sunday, according to reports.

What should fans watch -- and not watch -- in the regular season's second-to-last week? We have answers.

A matchup between two of the worst teams in the N.F.L. will stand alone in prime time.

Darrelle Revis has been back before, as an opposing player taking on the New York Jets.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who is eligible for a new deal after this season, is changing agents, according to a memo the NFL sent teams Wednesday.

The move was in stark contrast to the team's support of McDonald for weeks after he was arrested Aug. 31 and accused of domestic violence against his fiancée.

The San Francisco 49ers released defensive tackle Ray McDonald on Wednesday after police said he was a possible suspect in a sexual assault case.

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers had first-and-goal at Carolina, poised to break open that September game in the third quarter.

Philip Rivers did not practice for a second straight day, but the San Diego Chargers QB said he fully expects to play against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

Citing a pattern of behavior and off-field issues, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke informed defensive lineman Ray McDonald that he was released Wednesday amid a sexual assault investigation by San Jose p...

Darrelle Revis, currently in his first season with the New England Patriots, is upset at the widespread speculation that Rex Ryan will be fired after this season.

Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera will not apologize for being in the playoff hunt with the team's record 5-8-1.