
Player safety rules passed by NFL owners
The NFL believes it made pro football safer, particularly for defensive players, with rule changes passed at the owners meetings. Team owners on ...

NFL passes helmet rule, ends tuck rule
If it was good enough for football's greatest running back, NFL owners figure, it should work in the 21st century. Team owners passed a player safety ...

NFL owners pass 2 rules changes
The NFL concentrated on player safety on the second day of the owners meetings, yet didn't vote on the most contentious rule proposal. Concerned with ...

Owners pass 2 rules changes
Concerned with how it will be officiated, NFL owners delayed voting Tuesday on a rule change that would ban offensive players from using the crown of ...
Rams, Long agree to terms on deal
The St. Louis Rams and free agent offensive tackle Jake Long agreed to terms on a deal Sunday night. Long, the first overall pick of the 2008 draft ...
NFL could eliminate tuck rule
The tuck rule could disappear from NFL games if owners approve a proposal from the competition committee to dump it. The owners, who meet next week ...

Williams apologizes for Saints' bounty scandal
Gregg Williams knows he's got to prove himself every day. The former Saints defensive coordinator said he received a "great rebirth" Thursday when he ...

AP Source: Titans interested in hiring Williams
Gregg Williams may be a step closer to returning to the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for his role in the Saints' bounty program.

Reid among 7 NFL coaches sacked in firing frenzy
Andy Reid is the winningest coach in the history of the Philadelphia Eagles. Lovie Smith led the Chicago Bears to the 2007 Super Bowl. Now they're ...

Rams RB Jackson heads into finale amid questions
Running back Steven Jackson will have the option to explore free agency after the season, raising the question of whether Sunday's finale at Seattle ...

Peterson runs for 212 as Vikings top Rams 36-22
After holding Adrian Peterson to 8 yards rushing on eight carries in the first quarter, and then getting the tying touchdown early in the second ...

Bengals must recognize Eagles haven't quit
The Philadelphia Eagles haven't completely given up on the season. They damaged Tampa Bay's playoff chances last weekend and get an opportunity ...

Rams edge 49ers 16-13 in overtime
Jeff Fisher apologized for predicting an entirely different game after the St. Louis Rams and San Francisco 49ers went to overtime for the second time ...