The Carolina Panthers placed the franchise tag on defensive end Julius Peppers on Thursday, setting up a potential nasty showdown with their four-time Pro Bowl defensive end who wants to play elsewhere next season. ...more

February 20, 2009

To move forward, the Bucs had to say goodbye to Jeff Garcia. It may cost them in the short term, but it's the only way to build something that can last for more than one season. ...more

February 17, 2009

Brett Favre's agent says the New York Jets quarterback will retire. ...more

February 11, 2009

Larry Fitzgerald played as if the Super Bowl never ended. Fitzgerald caught five passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns, 44-year-old John Carney kicked two fourth-quarter field goals, and the NFC rallied for a 30-21 victory vs. the AFC. ...more

February 9, 2009

Peyton Manning's first Pro Bowl experience came when he was 3 years old. ...more

February 8, 2009

Bucs offensive guard Davin Joseph is accustomed to pushing around defenders, but Minnie, his mom, has rarely budged. ...more

February 7, 2009

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive guard Davin Joseph is accustomed to pushing around defenders, but Minnie, his mom, has rarely budged. ...more

February 4, 2009

Ronde Barber hated to see Monte Kiffin go. The Bucs Pro Bowl cornerback has a feeling, though, that Kiffin's departure will prove to be a good thing for Tampa Bay's defense. ...more

January 31, 2009

Willie Parker has carried the nickname "Fast Willie" for most of his life, but Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians doesn't think it truly describes Pittsburgh's running back. ...more

January 30, 2009

THREE RIVERS RUN THROUGH IT Steelers rookie WR Limas Sweed grew up in Texas and played college ball for the Longhorns, but now he's in Pittsburgh and that brings some demands of its own. ...more

January 30, 2009