Mark Bradley: New Falcon Steven Jackson chases Super Bowl glory

| |Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013

The St. Louis Rams, who slipped into the playoffs at 8-8, arrived at the Georgia Dome on Jan. 15, 2005. Steven Jackson, then a Rams rookie and the understudy to Marshall Faulk, remembers the night: "Like the second play of the game, Michael Vick runs to the left for the sideline.

Connecticut man claims he was shot by Aaron Hernandez

| |Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013

A Connecticut man who claims to have been shot by New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is suing the player for damages, the man's attorney said Wednesday.

Bears name a director of analytics

| |Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013

Bears general manager Phil Emery mentioned after last season that he had explored some data STATS made available in evaluating the team.

Uncle: Patriots player had link to homicide victim

| |Thursday, Jun. 20, 2013

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship, two days after police first visited the upscale division.

Justin Smith signs two-year extension with 49ers

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

Veteran NFL players rarely get to leave the game on their own terms.

Cowboys and 3rd round pick Wilcox agree to terms

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

The Dallas Cowboys came to terms with third round pick J.J. Wilcox on Wednesday, signing the safety to a four-year contract.

Titans add OT Richardson

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with offensive tackle Barry Richardson on Wednesday.

Report: Broncos' Walton has ankle surgery

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

Denver Broncos center J.D. Walton underwent a second surgery on his left ankle Monday and will miss the start of the upcoming regular season, according to the Denver Post.

Giants legendary punter Jennings passes away

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

Dave Jennings, former legendary punter and later radio analyst and Ring of Honor member of the New York Giants, passed away in his New Jersey home on Wednesday. He was 61.

Extra Points: Idle hands could take down Patriots' Hernandez

| |Wednesday, Jun. 19, 2013

Spending 12 years in catholic school helped end my flirtation with organized religion, but one sermon has always stuck with me: Idle hands are the devil's workshop.