The Broncos' defensive advantage is making the evaluations of Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch difficult for Vance Joseph and his staff. The first-year head coach said Sunday neither QB stood out.

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday after 11 seasons. Ninkovich, 33, signed with the New England Patriots in 2009.

Stephon Gilmore and Mike Gillislee left Buffalo this offseason for the AFC East juggernaut in New England. Just how loaded are the Pats? Gregg Rosenthal studies the division's projected lineups.

The Cardinals drafted David Johnson 76 slots after the Rams took Todd Gurley -- a laughable gap in hindsight. Gregg Rosenthal reorders the intriguing 2015 class of running backs.

Kony Ealy, who was acquired by New England in a trade with the Carolina Panthers last week, is excited about playing alongside Trey Flowers in the Patriots' defense.

The Panthers announced Friday that the Patriots have shipped their second-round pick south in exchange for pass-rusher Kony Ealy and Carolina's third-rounder.

The New England Patriots finished up their on-field practice preparations for Super Bowl LI with a light session on Friday at the University of Houston. Bill Belichick said, "We're ready to go."

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones get most of the credit for Atlanta's explosive offense, but the running back duo of Tevin Coleman and Devonta Freeman also have the Patriots concerned.

Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich was already going to have a few hurdles to clear, coming back from a bad injury last year. Now he is facing a four-game ban after a positive test.

We're in the midst of fantasy football draft season and we haven't forgotten about those of you playing in IDP leagues. Marcas Grant previews the best and worst of 2016 for the hipsters of fantasy football.

Bill Belichick has had plenty of success throughout his career when it comes to personnel decisions. The New England coach gave some insight into how he does it with reporters over the weekend.

In the latest blow to New England's pass rush, Jabaal Sheard is reportedly dealing with an MCL injury. How long is the defensive end expected to be out of commission?

The Patriots took center stage on Tuesday with Nate Ebner's Olympic heroics and a pair of injuries, but did they win, lose or draw? Here's what we learned from camps across the league.

Veteran Patriots defensive end is expected to be sidelined until October with a torn triceps. Is New England hurting for pass rushing help now that Ninkovich is sidelined and Chandler Jones is gone?

Just days after returning from the PUP list, Julian Edelman threw his helmet down in disgust and walked off the field to have his left foot examined. It might just be a scare, though.

The setbacks continue for Victor Cruz. The veteran wide receiver was held out of New York Giants practice Tuesday because of a tight groin, coach Ben McAdoo says.

Abiola Aborishade, a former Division III wide receiver, has been spending hours standing outside Gillette Stadium holding a sign asking the New England Patriots for a tryout for more than a month.

With Shaq Thompson, Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis, Carolina boasts one of the best linebacker groups in the NFL, but it's not THE best. Our resident LB, Willie McGinest, ranks his top five units.

The possibility of Tom Brady's suspension being reinstated will play a big role on who will be the Patriots starting quarterback. Gregg Rosenthal takes a look at the rest of the AFC East rosters.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put together a strong draft in 2015, and coach Dirk Koetter believes similar results might be hard to replicate. GM Jason Licht, however, is confident they can do better.

Energized by joining a Super Bowl contender, Chris Long vows to "find the next gear" with the Patriots. Can the veteran pass rusher outplay the Pro Bowler he's replacing in New England?

The Patriots traded a big-name defensive end on Tuesday when they surprisingly sent Chandler Jones to Arizona. They quickly welcomed another well-known star at the position to replace him.

Tuesday's trade of Chandler Jones to Arizona was a rarity in so many ways. So why did New England deal a talented young pass rusher?

It's the last weekend with multiple football games happening for a long time. So here's everything you need to know for Patriots-Broncos and Cardinals-Panthers as kickoff approaches.

Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who was limited in practice this week, is active against the Chiefs on Saturday, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Kimberly Jones.