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HOUSTON (AP) Kyle Turley will gladly run down the list of chronic ailments he has because of football.

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Authorities in Orlando are searching for a woman suspected of drugging and robbing men.

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A historically productive rookie season has Michael Thomas already nearing elite status.I don’t understand how Michael Thomas made it to the 47th pick of the 2016 NFL Draft.But I know there are 31 other teams who now wish they had him.Coming out of college, Thomas was widely rega…

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GRETNA, La. (AP) The man accused of fatally shooting former NFL player Joe McKnight acted in self-defense because McKnight was threatening him and trying to climb into his car, his lawyers say.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is expected to opt out of his contract and become a free agent in 2017. What does this do to the Niners already large salary cap situation? On Friday morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported San Francisco 49ers qu…

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One notable veteran is coming back for the Arizona Cardinals next season, and the other may be announcing his intentions to do so soon.A disappointing season for the Arizona Cardinals put the futures of wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and quarterback Carson Palmer into doubt, but Fitzgerald has alr…

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According to a report, Johnny Manziel will volunteer for drug testing as he tries to prove to NFL teams his comeback is for real.It might be time to start taking Johnny Manziel’s comeback attempt seriously.Though Johnny Football’s time in the NFL was marred by problems with alcohol a…

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New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul and ESPN have settled a lawsuit over the network’s disclosure of his medical records from a 2015 fireworks accident. ESPN announced the settlement on Friday, saying it believes that the network’s reporting about the injury was newsworthy and journalistically appropriate. Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon declined comment.

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With six draft picks, where will the Buffalo Bills be pickingin this year’s NFL Draft?The Buffalo Bills find themselves in another attempt at fixing their roster and coaching staff. The hope is to put together a group of guys that are ready to change the culture in Buffalo and end the 17-year…

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After being released from the Buffalo Bills, offensive lineman DJ Morrell returns home to look after his family and train for another shot to play in the NFL.At 23 years-old, DJ felt on top of the world as an offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills football team. However, that changed in the bli…

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The San Francisco 49ers have not yet forged their complete identity in the front office or on the coaching staff and still have QB questions.John Lynch just took over command control for the organization. All expectations are that Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan will join him a…

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And much more on Friday’s ‘Make Me Smarter’ football podcast.

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Kicker Nick Novak is hoping to re-sign with the Houston Texans now that his contract has expired and he’s scheduled to become a free agent.Novak was a huge reason the Texans were able to win the AFC South in 2016and he’s made it clear he wants to come back for another run.”I wan…

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BOSTON (AP) — Former 49ers offensive lineman Randy Cross is among 30 retired NFL players who have pledged to donate their brains to concussion research.

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Looking at 5 Possible Wide Reciever Options for the Lions in the Draft.The Detroit Lions, despite losing Calvin Johnson — one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history — during the 2016 offseason, elected to address the hole solely in free agency. Many assumed that Johnson’s loss would …

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For the Baltimore Ravens, the importance of undrafted rookie free agents is as important as draft picks.As the NFL Draft approaches, the sports media scene is flooded with hundreds and hundreds of mock drafts. Many NFL “draft experts” try to predict where the major college players will f…

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Former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner was recently featured on the latest segment of Jimmy Kimmel’s popular NFL Edition of Mean Tweets.From staying busy on the NFL Network to making a guest appearance on the hit CBS Show Life in Pieces, former Rams quarterback Kurt Warner seems to be all over t…

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Former NFL head coach Herm Edwards had encouraging words for the Buffalo Bills next season.The Buffalo Bills caught up with former NFL head coach and current ESPN NFL Analyst Herm Edwards at last week’s Pro Bowl. Edwards had some encouraging words for Sean McDermott and the Bills, including s…

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GRETNA, La. (AP) A lawyer for the man accused of fatally shooting Joe McKnight says his client shot the former NFL running back in self-defense.

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After all this time, Michael Bennett still holds bitter feelings about leaving the Buccaneers.Buccaneers fans remember this guy all too well. Michael Bennett began his career in Tampa after an early release from Seattle in 2009. While a member of the Bucs, Bennett posted 15 sacks, 98 tackles, …

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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed is making sure everyone enjoys themselves on Sunday night. Win or lose, the people of Atlanta are planning on hitting the bars in a bigway on Sunday. Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed’s latest executive move is one that will surely cause Atlanta Falcons fans to #R…

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