The Detroit Lions released pass rusher Robert Ayers on Tuesday, just one day after signing the defensive end to a one-year contract. The reason behind the brief stint is unknown at this time.

The Lions continue to seek ways to help their less-than-stellar pass rush. The team on Monday inked veteran defensive end Robert Ayers to a one-year deal, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Sunday's Week 16 slate of games has plenty of playoff implications, highlighted by the Seahawks-Cowboys game. Kevin Patra has everything you need to know about the weekend's matchups.

Week 13 features a juicy set of games led by the Saints-Panthers clash for the NFC South lead. Kevin Patra has all you need to know to get you ready for big weekend in the NFL.

A pair of high-powered offenses will clash Sunday when the Los Angeles Rams play host to the New Orleans Saints. Kevin Patra previews that NFC showdown and the rest of the Week 12 slate.

The Chargers' runaway Turkey Day victory in Big D was not without a key loss, as wideout Mike Williams was carted off with a knee injury. One day later, there is "real concern" in Southern California.

The matchup of the week is ... Saints-Bills? You better believe it! Kevin Patra has everything you need to know for all the matchups as Week 10 approaches.

Which running back will rush for the most yards on Sunday: Ezekiel Elliott or Kareem Hunt? Kevin Patra has everything you need to know for all the matchups as Week 9 kickoff approaches.

Jaguars RB Leonard Fournette (ankle) is questionable for Sunday vs. the Colts. Ian Rapoport reported that the team is not expecting him to play. Which other notable players could sit Sunday due to injuries?

The Falcons take on the Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday night. Will there be a repeat of Super Bowl LI? Here's everything you need to know about Week 7 as kickoff approaches.

Week 6 of the 2017 NFL season is here. Here are the injuries we are tracking around the league on Sunday.

Are the New York Jets for real? We'll all find out this weekend when they look to take the AFC East lead with a win over the New England Patriots. Here's everything else we're watching in Week 6.

The Giants, already without receivers Odell Beckham and Brandon Marshall, will now be missing several more starters when they play at Denver on Sunday night. Here is a list of injury updates.

Week 4 provides plenty of compelling matchups, including a battle between a pair of winless teams when the Bengals play the Browns on Sunday. Kevin Patra breaks down this week's remaining slate of 15 games.

Will Michael Thomas get a Pro Bowl nod in Year 2? How about Christian McCaffrey as a rookie? Or underrated veteran Olivier Vernon? Marc Sessler predicts first-time all-stars in the NFC.

Leonard Fournette, Christian McCaffrey and Dalvin Cook are widely considered the top three RBs in this draft. Could two of them end up in the NFC South? Conor Orr identifies needs across the division.

Atlanta ruled the NFC South in 2016, but is Tampa Bay a threat to the crown after signing Chris Baker and DeSean Jackson? Chris Wesseling studies offseason developments in the division.

The Buccaneers are putting together an impressive opening day to free agency. The latest news has Tampa Bay adding defensive tackle Chris Baker, the team announced Thursday.

Defensive end William Gholston signed a five-year contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Locking down Gholston was an offseason priority for the team.

Alshon Jeffery is the top receiver on the potential free agent market this year. Check out list of 2017 unrestricted free agents.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have employed the top scoring defense in the NFL since Week 10. Pass rusher Robert Ayers says the group is 'hungry' to prove it deserves a postseason berth.

In last year's AFC title game, Von Miller's Broncos put 17 QB hits on Tom Brady. Can the improved Pats' O-line keep Brady clean this time around? Shaun O'Hara lists O-lines to watch in Week 15.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers four-game win streak puts them tied atop the NFC South. The improved play of Mike Smith's defense has been the catalyst to the run.

Brian Orakpo is one of the NFL's sack leaders. Marcas Grant thinks he has a good chance to improve upon those numbers this week. That and more in the latest Reading the Defense.

Can Russell Wilson and his offense get back on track in the Big Easy or will Drew Brees have another big day? Get all of your information on 'Hawks-Saints and every other Week 8 game in Cheat Sheet.