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One of the longest lawsuits involving the N.F.L. appears to be nearing an end as American Needle, a cap maker that sued the league after Reebok became the league's exclusive apparel provider, agreed to settle.

Denver Broncos General Manager John Elway said on Thursday he expects Peyton Manning to return next season and predicted the quarterback would thrive in the team's new offensive system.

Three state troopers testified Thursday about evidence they collected in the murder trial of former Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.

Seahawks general manager said Thursday that nickelback Jeremy Lane, who had surgery to repair a compound fracture in his arm, also will need knee surgery and may miss the start of the 2015 season.

Asked who he thinks Denver's quarterback will be next season, John Elway left no doubt: Peyton Manning.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will remain with the only NFL team he has ever played for after agreeing a new two-year contract.

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said during a candid moment at the NFL combine Thursday that he didn't believe he did enough to get quarterback Andy Dalton to improve this past season.

Browns general manager Ray Farmer took responsibility Thursday for breaking the NFL's rules about text messages -- and selecting Johnny Manziel in last year's draft.

Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith and head coach Bill O'Brien want quarterback Ryan Mallett back in Houston next season, both men said Thursday during the NFL scouting combine.

Larry Foote can try his hand at being an assistant coach for the Arizona Cardinals this offseason and then decide on his playing future.

For the NFL to obtain the evidence it seeks from the domestic violence case against Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy, the league would have to get it directly from the district attorney's office and Hardy's def...

Robert Griffin III will be the Washington Redskins’ starting quarter-back next season, Jay Gruden confirmed.

Terrance Knighton is preparing to hit free agency when the market officially opens in March. The Broncos defensive tackle would like to stay put in Denver.

Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, an eight-time Pro Bowler, agreed to a restructured two-year contract to stay with Arizona, the Cardinals announced Wednesday.

Safety Ryan Clark, who made the NFL as an undrafted free agent and won a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, announced his retirement Wednesday on ESPN's NFL Live.

Thought the dysfunction among former Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan, quarterback Robert Griffin III and team owner Dan Snyder was a topic of the past? Think again.

The New York Jets say they're not ready to give up on the turnover-prone Geno Smith, but they've already begun exploring other quarterback options.

Brandon Bostick, released by the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, will resume his career with one of their biggest rivals, the Minnesota Vikings.

Browns coach Mike Pettine said Wednesday he believes quarterback Johnny Manziel is in a "better place" since entering a treatment program earlier this month.

The Minnesota Vikings haven't wavered with their public stance since the season ended: They want Adrian Peterson to return.

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