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There is optimism a new collective bargaining agreement could be reached this summer between the NFL and NFLPA. With that said, free-agency rules remain unknown, and that includes whether the franchise tag will stick on 14 top NFL players. Three o...

Here are the player reps for each AFC North team, according to the NFLPA: Baltimore Ravens: WR Derrick Mason Alternates: CB Chris Carr, C Matt Birk Skinny: Mason is one of the most experienced and outspoken players on the Ravens. Therefore h...

Rookie head coach? Check. A switch to a 4-3 defense? Check A young quarterback and new West Coast offense? Check and check. The Cleveland Browns have plenty of reasons to be concerned about an NFL lockout. The current collective bargaining a...

Despite labor uncertainty, free agency will be frenzied this offseason whenever the NFL and NFLPA reach a new collective bargaining agreement. Even though it appears free agency won't get started in its usual slot in early March, teams will eventu...

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu returned for the final week of organized team activities. Morning take: Polamalu has been in and out of the Steelers' facility practic...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker TAMPA, Fla. -- The NFLPA held a meeting this week at the site of the Super Bowl and revealed the best and worst playing surfaces during the 2008 season. AP Photo/Gene J....

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker The passing of Hall of Famer and NFLPA head Gene Upshaw was on the minds of many in the AFC North Thursday. Here are reactions from players and coaches within the division: Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis...