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Defending a running back from criticism has been as simple as blaming defenses for "stacking the box" against him. It's usually not that simple. The subject came up here most recently after we considered why the St. Louis Rams had so few "explo...

A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled.

How does each NFC South team look at running back, and what still needs to be done? Atlanta Falcons: The Falcons upgraded this position quite a bit in free agency by replacing Michael Turner with Steven Jackson. This will be Jackson's 10th NFL sea...

Atlanta Falcons The Falcons are trying to beef up their defense in the form of four-time Pro-Bowl tackle Richard Seymour. According to FOX Sports.com and FOX Sports South.com, Seymour and the Falcons are in contract talks, although the Falcons do ...

Atlanta Falcons The Falcons have set a franchise record for season-ticket sales. Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was among the players who spent time fishing Wednesday with Wounded Warrior veterans. Carolina Panthers Joseph Person of the Charl...

Matthew Berry puts a lot of thought into his preseason fantasy football rankings and is more than happy to share those with his readers.

Atlanta Falcons When he signs his new deal, quarterback Matt Ryan is projected to be a member of the $100 million club. League owners voted Tuesday to give the Falcons $200 million in funding the new planned stadium. Carolina Panthers Fol...

Atlanta Falcons Coach Mike Smith reveals the process of persuading Tony Gonzalez to return to the Falcons for one more season, including a personal visit to Gonzalez' home in California. Five finalists, according to the Atlanta Business Chronic...

The Seattle Seahawks lead the NFL in suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs since Pete Carroll became coach in 2010, research by ESPN Stats & Information shows. Defensive end Bruce Irvin's four-game suspension, announced Friday, was the fifth...

Atlanta Falcons General manager Thomas Dimitroff tells D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the Falcons are not in a rush to get a contract together for quarterback Matt Ryan because, "We all know that Matt is going to be here ...

I'll be off this week, but please keep an eye on the NFC South blog. Our editors will post links, videos and anything that's relevant to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints. We'll have a pinch hitte...

Chad Millman is joined by the SportsBoss for a look at 2013 win total values in the NFL.

Blog | Conversation | May 20, 2013

After the LVH's release of its NFL season win totals, Dave Tuley examines where the value lies.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2013

Plenty of teams made big splashes early in free agency, but keep an eye on those who waited for smart bargains, writes John Clayton.

We're going to play the "What If" game for a moment. The Cowboys placed the franchise tag on Anthony Spencer, costing them $10.6 million. If the Cowboys had let Spencer test the free agent market, that's at least 10.6 million that could have gone ...

We had all sorts of great questions in Friday's NFC South chat. Here's a team-by-team look at some of the highlights: ATLANTA FALCONS eric (arcata, ca) [via mobile]: the last time the falcons dropped 100 mill on a qb it didnt turn out as well. ...