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Seattle Seahawks to cut or trade T.J. Houshmandzadeh, start Mike Williams
The Seahawks will cut ties with T.J. Houshmandzadeh by trading or releasing him, according to two league sources, and it will promote former Detroit first-round draft pick Mike Williams into its starting lineup.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger suspension cut to 4 games
Ben Roethlisberger's suspension cut from six to four games by the NFL.
Dallas Cowboys trade Patrick Crayton to San Diego Chargers
The Dallas Cowboys have traded wide receiver Patrick Crayton to the San Diego Chargers on Friday.
St. Louis Rams to decide on Sam Bradford, A.J. Feeley by Monday
Sam Bradford will have to wait a few days to learn if he'll start the St. Louis Rams' opener. The No. 1 pick certainly has appeared ready for the job.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Byron Leftwich suffers MCL sprain, sources say
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich has a second-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, sources told ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen on Friday.
New York Giants' Tom Coughlin speaks to RB Brandon Jacobs about role
Giants coach Tom Coughlin spoke to disgruntled running back Brandon Jacobs on Friday.
ACL tear to shelve Montario Hardesty of Cleveland Browns for 2010
Browns rookie running back Montario Hardesty has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, sustained on a 2-yard carry in the second quarter Thursday night against the Bears.
Ndamukong Suh of Detroit Lions fined $7,500 for hit on Cleveland Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme
The NFL has fined Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh $7,500 for slamming down Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme last week during a preseason game.
New Orleans Saints release former Redskins running back Ladell Betts, sources say
The Saints have released veteran running back Ladell Betts less than three weeks after signing the former Redskins player to a one-year contract in hopes of strengthening their rushing game.
Denver Broncos RB LenDale White to miss season, team source says
Broncos running back LenDale White tore his Achilles tendon Thursday night and will miss the regular season, a team source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Friday.
Arizona Cardinals send guard Reggie Wells to Philadelphia Eagles for draft pick
The Arizona Cardinals have traded starting guard Reggie Wells to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew expects to practice next week
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew expects to be back at practice next week.
Vernon Davis defends his decision to criticize Michael Crabtree
Vernon Davis' frustrations with Michael Crabtree finally came to a boiling point, and the San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl tight end let his teammate have it -- for everyone to see.
Chicago Bears cut Al Afalava; keep Josh Bullocks
The Chicago Bears cut Al Afalava; keep Josh Bullocks.
Tebow settles down in final preseason action
Tim Tebow's first two series had rookie written all over them. Then he started playing with the veteran-like poise that helped him get drafted in the first round by Denver in the first place.