NFL Football

Raiders' McClain apologizes for bad publicity

5:53 PM, May 22, 2012

ALAMEDA - Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain has apologized for bringing bad publicity to the team following his recent conviction.

49ers' Williams motivated by NFC title game gaffes

5:51 PM, May 22, 2012

SANTA CLARA - Kyle Williams wasted little time getting back to the field after the most miserable moment of his career ended the San Francisco 49ers' season.

Raiders' McClain makes statement on shooting incident

4:06 PM, May 22, 2012

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain, who was found guilty of four criminal charges and sentenced to 180 days in jail last week, briefly addressed reporters on Tuesday.

NFL approves five-year extension for Bills' Toronto series

2:00 PM, May 22, 2012

The NFL's International Committee approved a five-year extension that allows the Bills to continue playing games in Toronto.

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory by 2013

1:26 PM, May 22, 2012

A successful vote by owners Tuesday at the league meeting in Atlanta has made it mandatory for players to wear thigh and knee pads for the 2013 season, according to NFL.com.

Redskins, Cowboys stuck with salary-cap reductions

10:53 AM, May 22, 2012

The Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys will reportedly be forced to work with salary-cap reductions over the next two years.

Tampa signs TE Clark, trades TE Winslow

8:57 PM, May 21, 2012

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed free agent tight end Dallas Clark to a one-year contract on Monday and also traded tight end Kellen Winslow to Seattle.

Stretching the Field: Eagles put major investment in McCoy

11:23 AM, May 18, 2012

The bar has been set at alpine heights for LeSean McCoy.

Bengals lock up first-round pick Kirkpatrick

9:38 AM, May 18, 2012

The Cincinnati Bengals signed first-round draft pick Dre Kirkpatrick on Friday.

Bucs sign second-round pick David

8:34 AM, May 18, 2012

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed linebacker Lavonte David, the club's second-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Raiders LB McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail

10:19 PM, May 17, 2012

Oakland Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain was found guilty of four criminal charges in Decatur Municipal Court on Thursday and sentenced to 180 days in jail.

Jets sign first-round pick Coples

5:28 PM, May 17, 2012

The New York Jets signed first-round draft pick Quinton Coples to a four-year contract on Thursday.

Eagles give RB McCoy 5-year extension

3:45 PM, May 17, 2012

The Philadelphia Eagles gave running back LeSean McCoy a five-year contract extension, locking up one of the NFL's most potent offensive weapons until 2017.

Saints' Vilma files defamation lawsuit against Goodell

1:08 PM, May 17, 2012

Suspended New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday in the District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Bucs ink Barth to four-year deal

11:32 AM, May 17, 2012

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed kicker Connor Barth to a four-year contract.

Chiefs sign OL Stephenson

9:47 AM, May 17, 2012

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed offensive lineman Donald Stephenson, a third-round pick in last month's draft.

Bills ink top pick Gilmore

8:15 AM, May 17, 2012

The Buffalo Bills have signed cornerback Stephon Gilmore, their first pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Raiders excited to see healthy McFadden

5:55 AM, May 16, 2012

ALAMEDA - The Oakland Raiders are finally getting a chance to see what their offense can look like with both Carson Palmer and Darren McFadden on the field.

Patriots' Welker signs franchise tender

11:00 AM, May 15, 2012

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has signed his franchise tender.

Raiders lean on Leinart's knowledge of offense

4:24 PM, May 14, 2012

ALAMEDA - Matt Leinart has gone from being Carson Palmer's protege at Southern California to his teacher with the Oakland Raiders a decade later.

PHOTOS: Oakland Raiders Rookie Minicamp Day Two

9:10 PM, May 12, 2012

A look inside day two of the rookie minicamp with the Oakland Raiders, as well as #56 Miles Burris, a rookie linebacker who was a star at Granite Bay High School.

NFL 101 for Raiders Burris and fellow rookies

9:10 PM, May 12, 2012

ALAMEDA - It was "like drinking water through a fire hose," as the Oakland Raiders opened their first practice of rookie minicamp on Saturday at the team's headquarters.

Charges retire Junior Seau's number at memorial service

10:24 PM, May 11, 2012

The San Diego Chargers retired Junior Seau's number during a public memorial service for the former star on Friday.

Browns' Taylor to have surgery

3:31 PM, May 11, 2012

Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur revealed on Friday that Phil Taylor will need surgery after the defensive tackle tore his left pectoral muscle on Thursday.

Packers ink first-round pick Perry

2:46 PM, May 11, 2012

The Green Bay Packers signed first-round draft pick Nick Perry on Friday.

Texans sign QB Beck

1:38 PM, May 11, 2012

The Houston Texans signed quarterback John Beck on Friday.

Raiders' receiver Heyward-Bey charged with DUI

11:22 AM, May 11, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO - Authorities say Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey has been charged with misdemeanor drunken driving following his arrest last month.

Bears ink first-round pick McClellin

11:22 AM, May 11, 2012

The Chicago Bears signed their 2012 first- round selection Shea McClellin to a four-year contract with a fifth-year option.

Bills sign QB Vince Young

10:47 AM, May 11, 2012

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Vince Young signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday.

Giants ink all of their 2012 draft picks

10:21 AM, May 11, 2012

The New York Giants have inked all of their 2012 NFL Draft picks, headlined by first-round selection David Wilson and second-rounder Rueben Randle.

Panthers sign entire 2012 draft class

8:38 AM, May 11, 2012

The Carolina Panthers have signed all seven of their selections in the 2012 NFL Draft, headlined by first-rounder Luke Kuechly.

49ers Moss impresses in first practice

11:16 PM, May 10, 2012

Randy Moss shed the dreads and looked every bit a team player as he demonstrated a cut and quick feet for his fellow wide receivers, who listened intently and observed while the veteran impressed in his first formal practice with the San Francisco 49ers.