Jones has knee cleaned out

The second knee surgery in eight months for Seahawks nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle Walter Jones has removed loose fragments, including scar tissue from the original surgery.

All-time greats from each state

Just because they don't strap on pads doesn't mean coaches can't make a difference. ESPN RISE looks at each state's top coach.

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy (96) celebrates Seattle's 27-24 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the pouring rain in...

USC's QB search has plenty of legs

Running Corp Aaron Corp is in the lead for the USC starting quarterback job because he knows the offense better than Matt Barkley or Mitch Mustain. Bu...

Mock Draft for the Ages big board

History's greatest football prospects are invited to Page 2's paramount talent lottery.

...the Cards 34-14. (Photo by Mike Powell/Getty Images) OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 15: Defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy #96 of the Seattle Seahawks pressures quarterback Donald Hollas #12 of the Oakland Raiders at Networks...

Book Woodson, Smith for Hall

The Pro Football Hall of Fame will announce its 2009 class Saturday. Some players are shoo-ins, but for others, the wait might continue, writes Pat Yasinskas.

Cortez Kennedy 30 Oct 1994: Defensive lineman Cortez Kennedy of the Seattle Seahawks moves down the field during...

Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists announced

Career sacks leader Bruce Smith, along with Rod Woodson, Shannon Sharpe and John Randle, are among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the only first-year eligible players to make the final round this year.

Former Seattle Seahawks tackle Cortez Kennedy raises his arms as he talks with a reporter about recently finishing his college degree, Friday...

Orgeron accepts associate head coach job at Tennessee

Ed Orgeron is headed to Tennessee.

Killing Them Softly

Lions D-tackle Shaun Rogers is a joy to be around. Unless you're trying to block him

Hurricanes ride defense, three Bosher field goals to fifth straight win

Javarris James ran for a touchdown and Miami got a huge defensive stand in the final minutes to beat Virginia Tech 16-14 on Thursday night and move into first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division.

Camp Confidential: Vilma expects to fill leading role on Saints' defense

He's alternating on the first team in camp, but linebacker Jonathan Vilma expects to fill a leading role in the Saints' defense, Pat Yasinskas writes.

Saints hire ex-Mississippi coach for defensive line

Former University of Mississippi head coach Ed Orgeron has been hired as the New Orleans Saints' defensive line coach.