The All-NFC South midseason defense

...level before he got hurt. He's a big part of the reason ends Smith and Charles Grant are playing to their potential. Linebacker: Thomas Davis, Panthers. He just went on injured reserve and...

Midseason Report: Saints

...also has turned out to be an excellent free-agent signing. Defensive ends Will Smith and Charles Grant, who've been called underachievers in the past, are suddenly achieving. Defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove, who...

Eagles lose Hobbs, Hanson

The Eagles were dealt a pair of losses in the defensive backfield Wednesday, as cornerback Joselio Hanson was suspended four games for the use of a banned substance and Ellis Hobbs was placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Charles Grant #94 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after sacking Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York...

NFL lawyers on a losing streak

The NFL's drug-testing program is massive, random and strict, or so they say. But it's also failing in court, thanks to Will Smith and others.

...running back Ronnie Brown (23) breaks away from a tackle from New Orleans Saints defensive end Charles Grant (94) during a game at Land Shark Stadium. The Saints defeated the Dolphins 46-34. Mandatory...

Grieving Hargrove delivers strong performance

    Derick E. Hingle/US Presswire   Defensive end Anthony Hargrove had a difficult time enjoying the Saints' victory. Posted by ES...

10 Spot: Awards for now -- and later

Adam Schefter takes a look at who has been and could become some of football's top performers in 2009.

Elevating DT Pressley may be option for Saints

...defensive tackles on the roster at the moment are Anthony Hargrove and Remi Ayodele. Defensive ends Charles Grant and Bobby McCray also have the ability to slide inside at times. The Saints have set...

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

...them. Rising: Smith Will Smith, defensive end, Saints. People have categorized Smith and fellow defensive end Charles Grant as underachievers in recent years. Forget that tag. Smith sacked Matt Ryan twice Monday night and...

Goodell asks for Congress' help

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell asked Congress on Tuesday to intervene with drug program legislation and found at least one powerful ally.

Goodell to seek change in labor law

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell plans to ask Congress for legislation that would protect collective bargaining agreements from state law challenges, like the one that led to blocking of the suspensions of two players who used banned substances.

Mailbag: New Orleans Saints edition

...our series of team-by-team mailbags. Robin in Independence, Kansas writes: I need your input. Charles Grant.. how is he this year? I got a friend that tells me he is terrible this...

Goodell to testify in D.C. on Vikes bans

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is returning to Capitol Hill next week, this time to testify about the case of two professional football players whose suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy were blocked by the courts.

Getting Defensive About NFL MVP

...be the sole reason for the success, given that he shares the field with guys like Charles Grant and Jonathan Vilma, but as a newcomer with a league-best six interceptions and three touchdowns...