Without distractions, right leaders rise

The accountability coming from the Boys is starting to match their top talent.

Midseason grades: defense/special tms.

Midseason is here, so who's made the grade on defense for Cowboys so far?

Pat Angerer has been a Zach Thomas-like presence for the Hawkeyes

Report: Cowboys rank 31st in spending cash

...Hamlin and tackle Marc Colombo. The club also signed free agents guard Leonard Davis and linebackers Zach Thomas and Keith Brooking. Dallas also re-signed free agent Flozell Adams, giving him a $13 million...

Thomas was among Chiefs' final cuts

Former Dolphins great Zach Thomas has filed a grievance against the Kansas City Chiefs for his 2009 salary for cutting him without an injury settlement after he suffered a concussion early in training camp.

Life's not easy when stars realign

Believe it or not, it's tough being a millionaire living in a 12,000-square-foot home alone. The NFL's stars have more troubles joining new teams than meet the eye.

Bears lose injured Urlacher for season

Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist -- a major blow for a team with high expectations.

A stream of football consciousness

David Fleming kicks off his column's 14th season with a momentous stream of football consciousness.

Training Camp Roundup: Sept. 5

News from around NFL training camps.

Training Camp Roundup: Aug. 31

News from around NFL training camps.

Fantasy rankings: IDP

Fantasy football IDP (Independant Defensive Players) rankings for the 2009 season

Cassel's presence impresses

New quarterback Matt Cassel's command in the huddle impresses the Chiefs, writes John Clayton.

Welcome to the world of NFL pranks

There's no better way to welcome a rookie to the NFL than with some old-fashioned hazing.

Northcutt's new home brings little value

...in Jacksonville there's really nothing left but rookies behind starters Torry Holt and Mike Walker. Mike Thomas, Jarett Dillard and Tiquan Underwood will compete to be the third receiver in the Jags' offense, and...

Urlacher named to ESPN.com's All-Decade team

...coverage, yet strong enough to punish receivers and running backs on underneath plays." Urlacher beat out Zach Thomas for the final linebacker spot. Check out the full list right here, plus analysis from Sando...