The Jacksonville Jaguars gave defensive tackle Rob Meier a bigger contract to go along with his bigger role.

Well at least for now he's not. But Adam Schein says former MVP Shaun Alexander could very easily land in the Big Easy.

The Washington Redskins released former Pro Bowl kick returnerJerome Mathis on Thursday and signed undrafted rookie defensiveend J.T. Mapu.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh isn't going to ruin new QB Joe Flacco by pushing him into the starting lineup too soon. Clark Judge likes that approach but says the flip side is Flacco will be given every chance to land the job.

The Oakland Raiders reportedly have found their replacement for Chris Clemons at defensive end.

Terrell Suggs' grievance against the Baltimore Ravens over whether he should be classified as a defensive end or a linebacker has been settled.

Robbie Gould became the highest paid kicker, agreeing to a five-year, $15.5 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears that includes a $4.25 million signing bonus on Monday.

Marvin Harrison told the Colts that he was not involved in a shooting his gun has been linked to.

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu was arrested during the weekend for investigation of drunken driving.

Doctors in Arizona and Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday that they are donating medical care to those in need through the Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund.

A Tampa judge has sentenced former NFL running back Troy Hambrick to five years in prison for selling crack cocaine.

Kellen Winslow wouldn't be practicing anyway, but his absence from the Cleveland Browns' organized team activities this week is notable.

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will reportedly skip mandatory minicamp to protest his contract.

Browns center LeCharles Bentley is expected to make his long-awaited comeback to the team during June's mandatory veteran minicamp, coach Romeo Crennel said Wednesday.

Bills tight end Kevin Everett, who is walking again after suffering a life-threatening spinal cord injury last season, was placed on the team's waived/failed physical list Tuesday, freeing him to pursue long-term disability benefits from the NFL.

The Cleveland Browns signed free agent defensive back Jereme Perry to a 1-year contract Thursday to fill out their thin secondary.

Former NFL center Curtis Whitley has been found dead in his trailer home in West Texas.

Would things have played out differently if Ricky Williams was on Cedric Benson's boat earlier this month? The Dolphins running back thinks so, and according to Williams, he was invited to come on board.

Head coach-general manager marriages can lead to greatness or tear teams apart. Either way, they're never simple, writes Pat Yasinskas.