LOS ANGELES--It felt like something of a slight to Jackie Slater.

The offensive lineman from Jackson State had been led by some to believe he might be selected in the first round of the 1976 NFL draft.

But he was not selected until the third round, when the Rams chose him with the 86th pick.

"I was very excited about it," Slater said, "but I ...Read more

The NFL announced on Friday that Vikings linebacker Kentrell Brothers has been suspended for the first four games of the season for a violation of the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Brothers, who can still play and practice in the preseason, is eligible to return to the active roster after the Vikings' Week 4 game against ...Read more

Remember when it was Dallas quarterback Tony Romo and coach Jason Garrett taking the buddy trips to Duke to visit legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski?

That happened in 2014 and 2015. In NFL terms, that was yesteryear.

Romo is now retired, and Dak Prescott has taken over as the starting quarterback and favorite pal of Garrett.

Fittingly, when ...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- The Eagles and Nick Foles reached an agreement on a restructured contract that awards Super Bowl LII's most valuable player with a $2 million signing bonus and creates an option year for 2019, NFL sources said.

The NFL Network was first to report the revised deal.

Foles, 29, had only one year left on a two-year, $11 million ...Read more

LOS ANGELES--A turnaround season in 2017 propelled the Los Angeles Rams into a contender. An offseason of star-player acquisitions made them the talk of the NFL.

Now the Rams and second-year coach Sean McVay are in the prime-time spotlight.

The NFL released its schedule Thursday, and the Rams are slated for five prime-time games.

They open ...Read more

The defending-champion Eagles will host the Falcons in their season opener at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, an NFL source said. The game will be broadcast locally on NBC10.

The NFL has had the reigning Super Bowl winner kick off the season at home on a Thursday or Wednesday since 2004. The Eagles, who will likely hand out Super Bowl LII rings ...Read more

Stoneman Douglas will have a significant presence for the Miami Dolphins during the upcoming NFL draft.

The family of Parkland shooting victim and Eagles assistant coach Aaron Feis, along with 18 graduating seniors on the Douglas football team, will announce the Dolphins' draft picks during Rounds 4-7 on Saturday, April 28. The group will read ...Read more

Wide receiver Danny Amendola, nicknamed "Playoff Danny" because of his postseason exploits during his five years with the New England Patriots, won't be catching passes from Tom Brady, arguably the best quarterback of all time.

Instead, he'll be catching passes from Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

And that's just fine with the newly...Read more

The NFL draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is just over a week away, as rumors about who the Cowboys will select at pick No. 19 continue to swirl.

Some believe the front office will opt to take a versatile linebacker such as Boise State's Leighton Vander Esch, Alabama's Rashaan Evans, or even trade up for Georgia's Roquan Smith.

Others ...Read more

Chris Borland remembers the good stuff about football, too.

The controversial former 49ers linebacker still savors the thrill of a game in New Orleans, when he pounced on a Drew Brees fumble late in the game to secure an overtime victory.

"That was probably the highlight of my rookie year," Borland said.

And by rookie year, of course, he ...Read more

DAVIE, Fla. -- Frank Gore realizes he's wrapping up an accomplished 13-year career, one in which he silenced his critics and could land him in the Hall of Fame.

But the Miami Dolphins' newest tailback isn't interested in merely being Kenyan Drake's mentor. He wants to earn a significant role in the Dolphins' offense.

"I'm going to show this ...Read more

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones commented on the release of receiver Dez Bryant for the first time Tuesday.

Jones, speaking on 105.3 The Fan, said moving on from the team's all-time leader in touchdown receptions was in the best interest of Bryant and the Cowboys.

"I think it's always difficult because Dez was an amazing player for...Read more

PHILADELPHIA -- Carson Wentz said that he still expects to be ready to play when the Eagles open next season on Sept. 6. The Eagles quarterback, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in December, said in late January that his goal was to be ready for the opener. Almost three months later, nothing has changed.

"Yeah, that's still the goal," ...Read more