Gil Brandt identifies franchises under intense pressure to ace the 2015 NFL Draft -- like Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints, who must make the most of their chance to boost a struggling defense.

The New York Giants signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end George Selvie to a one-year deal on Friday. After the departure of Mathias Kiwanuka, the team has been in need of veteran pass rushing.

Osi Umenyiora's Atlanta Falcons are on the brink of the playoffs after a 2-6 start -- and even he had to laugh at his team's good fortune. Michael Silver examines a stunning turnaround.

The trash talk between the Eagles and Giants is heating up heading into Sunday's matchup. Find out what exactly Jeremy Maclin had to say about Big Blue this week.

Matt Ryan followed up maybe his best career performance with a lackluster one Sunday. Josh McCown is still looking for traction in Tampa Bay. Who faces more pressure going into Thursday's game?

With Tony Gonzalez gone, the stars are aligned for Atlanta's Julio Jones to have a huge year. Will a new emphasis on tougher line play help the Falcons bounce back from an embarrassing 2013?

Lightning-quick St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn tops Around The League's preseason list of the NFL's best edge rushers. Where do the rest of the premier pass rushers rank?

Jason Pierre-Paul struggled with his health in 2013. The New York Giants defensive end says he's now healthy and ready to get after quarterbacks once again.

Jake Matthews will be a plug-and-play offensive tackle for the Falcons. But which side will he protect? Marc Sessler attempts to answer the question by predicting Atlanta's 2014 depth chart.

Despite reports that Atlanta would ask veteran pass rusher Osi Umenyiora to take a pay cut to keep his roster spot, general manager Thomas Dimitroff says that isn't the case.

How would the 2003 draft play out if it was held today, with the benefit of hindsight? Daniel Jeremiah revisits the first round, suggesting a new home for Pittsburgh Steelers star Troy Polamalu.

It was a day of quarterback smokescreens Thursday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Here's what the Around The League crew learned from all the coaches and their coded messages.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith lauded Osi Umenyiora's leadership and production Thursday: "I am never gonna say never. ... But I'm looking forward to continuing to work with him," he said.

What NFC teams will be saying goodbye to key players with an eye on saving salary-cap space? Miles Austin and Julius Peppers are just two of the names who might be looking for work.

Osi Umenyiora led the Atlanta Falcons with 7.5 sacks in 2013. But he's on the wrong side of 30 and set to count $4.75 million against the cap. Could the Falcons cut ties with the star defensive end?

Marshawn Lynch is famously shy when it comes to speaking with the media. He told Michael Silver he's not even sure he'll attend Super Bowl Media Day. That could be an expensive decision.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith chose to trust his overwhelmed defense instead of his offense late in Thursday's loss to the New Orleans Saints. What does the decision mean for the future?

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate taunted the St. Louis Rams -- and it cost him $7,875. Find out which other players were fined this week.

J.J. Watt's sacks are down slightly from last season, but he's still the NFL's best defensive end. Chris Wesseling explores while breaking down the best and worst of the position.