The news emanating from New Orleans this offseason doesn't scream optimism. But Saints DE Cameron Jordan said the club isn't building for the future, they're building to win a Super Bowl.

The future of New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley remains up in the air due to a heart condition. On Thursday, Saints coach Sean Payton told reporters that Fairley's evaluation is "still ongoing."

Nick Fairley has been away from the team's organized team activities in recent weeks, sources with knowledge of Fairley's situation have told NFL.com in recent days.

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.

Two of the draft's top defensive backs, and two stars from Alabama, make Chad Reuter's list of the riskiest potential picks on defense in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Terrelle Pryor is out to find a new mate. As talks continue to stall with Cleveland, the former Browns wideout is visiting with the Washington Redskins, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

The Saints are re-signing defensive tackle Nick Fairley, who proved to be a force on the defensive line last season in New Orleans, Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

How'll John Elway get Denver back to the playoffs? Can Arizona maximize Carson Palmer's last days? Are Sean Payton's Saints redeemable? Gregg Rosenthal eyes eight teams in free agency.

For context, here is the original list of the Top 101 Free Agents of 2017. This is how the board looked upon its initial unveiling, before franchise tags, signings and releases muddled the rankings.

Will a QB-needy team shell out serious dough for Mike Glennon? What's the premium on adding Dontari Poe? Conor Orr explores circumstances that could lead six free agents to be overpriced.

Which players are most likely to be hit with the franchise tag? Kirk Cousins? Alshon Jeffery? Gregg Rosenthal explores each organization's plan of attack in this annual offseason exercise.

Carlos Dunlap has been a fantasy stud all season long, but Marcas Grant is worried that the Bengals lineman could disappoint fantasy owners in Week 15. Reading the Defense explains why.

Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley will play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs, but he'll do so with a heavy heart. Fairley unexpectedly lost his mother, Paula Rodgers, this past week.

Sam Bradford's Vikings and Derek Carr's Raiders have shot up the ladder of most exciting teams to see at the quarter mark. See where Gregg Rosenthal lists all 32 teams in his watchability rankings.

Pot Roast will not be served in New England this season. The Patriots parted ways with veteran nose tackle Terrance Knighton on Monday.

Fourth-round revelation Dak Prescott excelled once again, while No. 1 pick Jared Goff continued to make rookie mistakes. Gregg Rosenthal highlights studs and duds on each NFC team.

Disaster has struck the New Orleans Saints' defense. Ian Rapoport reports Sheldon Rankins, the team's first-round pick, broke his fibula during Monday's practice.

The NFC South boasts the conference's defending champ, who look headed for another divisional title. Kevin Patra examines which rosters can best challenge the Carolina Panthers.

The NFC South boasts the conference's defending champ, who look headed for another divisional title. Kevin Patra examines which rosters can best challenge the Carolina Panthers.

The Vikings have made a habit of hitting home runs in the draft. Will Laquon Treadwell prove to be the WR1 Minnesota so desperately needs? Bucky Brooks has draft grades for each NFC North squad.

The Houston Texans will probably be without Jadeveon Clowney when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bill O'Brien said on Thursday that the pass rusher will likely not play.

The Patriots got some bad news early on in their loss against the Jets. Offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer was carted off and quickly ruled out in the first quarter. Check on the rest of our injury news.

The Detroit Lions fired general manager Martin Mayhew and president Tom Lewand on Thursday. What do we make of the chaotic season for a team that made the playoffs just a year ago?

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is not above criticism. Despite being undefeated, Rodgers says the offense has been "struggling the last couple of weeks."