NFL Players News

SANTA CLARA – Ricardo Lockette is so intent on landing a spot on the 49ers' roster that he bought a white board and markers so he could chart and study plays on his own time.

As the spread offense proliferates, defenses must dot the field with multiple defensive backs.

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was succinct in identifying the one thing he wouldn't forget about the disappointing end to the 2012 season.

Jets running back Mike Goodson was sent to a Morris County jail following his arrest on drug and weapons charges in Denville Friday.

With the Philadelphia Eagles in mini-camp this week, a lot has been discussed about the team's quarterbacks.

Tight end Clay Harbor and wide receiver Jason Avant have both spent time at different positions during practice this week, examples of coach Chip Kelly's emphasis on versatility and perhaps a way to add value to two players who are not guaranteed to make the final roster.

The Internal Revenue Service has admitted that it targeted groups with "tea party" or "patriot" in their names.

Freeney spent his first 11 NFL seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and has 107 1/2 career sacks in 163 games.

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to undergo a fourth surgery next week to replace a plate inserted into the left forearm that was broken during a game in November, according to multiple reports Thursday.

The Washington Redskins announced the signing of cornerback David Amerson, the team's highest selection in last month's NFL Draft, on Friday.

The Seattle Seahawks once again have lost a key defensive player because of a failed test for performance enhancing drugs.

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested for drug possession and gun charges, according to News 12 in New Jersey.

The immature ex-Alabama star "retired" from the NFL earlier this week, just over a month after signing a one-year contract with the reigning Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens.

Twelve-year-old Jared Blow waited anxiously for Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew to come up the elevator to the third floor of Wolfson Children's Hospital.

According to NFL Network's Adam Schein, Garrard plans to retire because of chronic knee issues.

A group of current and former Green Bay Packers is set to visit cadets at the Wisconsin National Guard's Challenge Academy.

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson is wanted by authorities in Florida for violating multiple terms of his probation, according to an NFL.com report.

Veteran punter Chris Kluwe told former teammate Brendon Ayanbadejo he will be signing with the Raiders, according to a Fox Sports.com report.

Buffalo Bills assistant GM Doug Whaley, seen at minicamp last week, previously worked for the Pittsburgh Steelers.