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We are in the eighth week of NFL free agency, and the position to which it has been most unkind is running back. Due to the ever-increasing emphasis on passing offense and the punishing nature of the running back position, teams see less and less val...

The running back class was one of the slowest to develop in the early stages of free agency, and there are still a few capable players available on the market. Don't be surprised if some of the AFC West teams look into the position now that the dr...

The Kansas City Chiefs are obviously happy with Matt Cassel as their quarterback. They inspected several of the top quarterbacks, but in the end, Kansas City did not add one in the draft. Instead, like they did in free agency, the Chiefs built aro...

BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns couldn't hide their enthusiasm for Trent Richardson. The Browns wanted him so badly that they gave up three picks to move one spot to make sure they got the only elite running back in this draft. Then, even befo...

A judge dismissed an assault charge against Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga on Thursday after learning the dispute was settled in mediation.

Welcome to your daily Board Meeting. Each evening we'll update you on the day's hottest topics on the HornsNation forum. 1. NFL draft -- Texas: Carter Strickland crunched the numbers regarding the dearth of Longhorns selected in recent NFL drafts....

It is Friday. These are links. That makes them the Friday links. Dallas Cowboys Calvin Watkins' mailbag at ESPNDallas.com deals with a number of questions, including whether the Cowboys would pursue free agent running back Cedric Benson to help...

Despite the addition of Brandon Carr, the Cowboys face issues at cornerback.

Here are some highlights from our AFC West chat, which was held earlier Thursday: DENVER CJ from Boulder, Colo.: Any chance the Broncos look at Peter Konz if their top DT is no longer on the board? I've heard that [J.D.] Walton was the worst ra...

A Kentucky judge has sentenced former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson to 15 days in jail and three years' probation for a drug-related charge.

One of the big question marks surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers is at running back. With Rashard Mendenhall expected to start the season on the physically unable to perform list (PUP), the Steelers have to find someone to replace their leading r...

Cincinnati Bengals Key additions: RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, S Reggie Nelson, G Travelle Wharton, CB Jason Allen, CB Adam Jones, DE Jamaal Anderson, DE Derrick Harvey Key losses: DE Frostee Rucker (Browns), G Nate Livings (Cowboys), G Mike McGly...

AUSTIN, Texas -- These days, there's lots of hype setting up in Texas' backfield. Malcolm Brown arrived in Austin a year ago as the nation's No. 2 running back. At 215 pounds, he brought hope the days of power running were back in burnt orange. ...

The Browns shouldn't trade down from the fourth overall pick. In fact, they shouldn't even be thinking it. But unfortunately, the Browns are talking about it. "We're most likely going to stay at No. 4 and we know we'll get a really good player...

The Bengals took a chance on Cedric Benson during the 2008 season, and he rewarded them with three 1,000-yard seasons and a classy farewell. Cincinnati signed Patriots free-agent running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis on Wednesday, which officially si...

Here are some highlights from our AFC West chat, which was held Thursday: Denver Jared from DC: Denver looking for RBs only in Draft? See Any WRs for Denver coming there? Bill Williamson: Likely look at RBs in the draft. I think the added WR...