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Let's take a look at some of the top headlines from around the division. The Falcons are without a first-round draft pick. That means you can expect plenty of criticism of last year's trade to move up and get receiver Julio Jones between now and t...

The list of available unrestricted free-agent receivers continues to dwindle. The St. Louis Rams aren't going to find the playmaking help they covet on a list featuring Plaxico Burress, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Patrick Crayton, Rashied Davis, Deion Br...

Wide receivers Vincent Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Reggie Wayne, Robert Meachem, Eddie Royal, Laurent Robinson, Josh Morgan, Eric Weems and Harry Douglas have found new homes after hitting the NFL's free-agent market. Franchise tags essentially remove...

No NFC South team faces a more challenging period between now and the start of free agency than the New Orleans Saints. They have to find a way to re-sign quarterback Drew Brees, and there are at least a couple other players that it's essential th...

A lot can change between now and the start of free agency and I sure don't see any way the New Orleans Saints let quarterback/King Drew Brees walk away. I also think there's a pretty good chance tight end Tony Gonzalez can return to the Atlanta Falco...

The results of the fan voting for the Pro Bowl are in and the NFC South didn't fare very well. New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham and strong safety Roman Harper were the only players to lead the NFC at their positions. New Orleans quarterback Drew...

The fan portion of Pro Bowl voting comes to an end Monday, and the NFC South isn't faring well so far. Fan vote counts as one third, with players and coaches each taking up a third. Here's a link to go cast your ballot before the deadline. But,...

Sean Payton played quarterback through high school, college and even as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL strike.

CHICAGO -- As the Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers get ready for Sunday's season openers, let's take a look at the top headlines from around the NFC South. The Carolina Panthers continue to take care of their own. Safety Charles Godfrey reportedly...

All four NFC South general managers have been doing some very astute salary-cap maneuvering when it comes to the veteran minimum salary benefit -- even Tampa Bay's Mark Dominik, who seems to think the word "veteran" applies to anyone who has reached...

The National Football Post's Joe Fortenbaugh has a nice piece reviewing AFC South draft trends. Here's a nugget on each team with a thought from me: Fortenbaugh: "Since 2001, the Colts have drafted only three offensive tackles. To put that in p...

As with just about everything else in the NFL, there is huge uncertainty when it comes to the use of franchise tags. Get ready to start hearing a lot more about this. According to the league and its teams, franchise tags can be assigned starting T...

With two big NFC South games -- Carolina at Atlanta and Tampa Bay at New Orleans -- coming up Sunday, let's take a look at the injuries of significance. Buccaneers. Although Tampa Bay has a slew of guys on injured reserve, the current roster is re...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston had an arthriscopic procedure on his knee on Tuesday and has not practiced this week, coach Sean Payton said Thursday.

ATLANTA -- Running back Chris Ivory will miss tonight's game with Atlanta due to a hamstring injury. Ivory highlights a list of New Orleans inactives that also includes receiver Courtney Roby, safety Usama Young, linebacker Danny Clark, offensive ...

Just like their "Monday Night Football" opponent, the Atlanta Falcons, the New Orleans Saints aren't required to put out the traditional Friday injury report that includes player statuses until Saturday. But I just got the Saints' post-practice in...