Cortland Finnegan's tenure with the Saints didn't make it to Week 1. The veteran cornerback was cut by New Orleans just days before they kick off against the Raiders.

The Saints continue to add veterans to their defense, even as the regular season approaches. Former Browns linebacker Paul Kruger is the latest to join up, Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

Keenan Lewis was a big-name free agency signing for the New Orleans Saints in 2013. On Friday, the team parted ways with the veteran cornerback, who was plagued by injuries last season.

After almost going undefeated last season, will the Carolina Panthers dominate the NFC South again? Conor Orr takes a look at where each team's roster stands heading into the draft.

The Carolina Panthers run at roughly half-speed in Wednesday's practice as they worked on fine-tuning details of the team's plan for Super Bowl 50 against the Broncos.

The Carolina Panthers do not have bed checks here at the Super Bowl. Coach Ron Rivera prides himself on having a self-policing unit. Find out why.

It's the last weekend with multiple football games happening for a long time. So here's everything you need to know for Patriots-Broncos and Cardinals-Panthers as kickoff approaches.

The top two teams in the NFC will face off in the title game, while Peyton Manning and Tom Brady will go at it again in the AFC. Here's an early look at those Championship Games, via Gregg Rosenthal.

Which Peyton Manning will we see versus the Steelers? Will Ben Roethlisberger's injured shoulder prevent him from throwing downfield? Those are just two of the Divisional Round's biggest mysteries.

Prior to Week 15, Panthers cornerback Josh Norman allowed the lowest yards per coverage snap. Since then, he struggled in his last two matchups. Is a fissure forming in the Panthers' pass defense?

The Carolina Panthers' perfect season came to a stunning end Sunday in a 20-13 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. What happened to the seemingly invincible Panthers?

Judy Battista captures the odd vibe after the Panthers' chippy reality-check win, which had Ron Rivera "very disappointed" -- and a Carolina player wondering why it felt like the team had lost.

Charles Woodson is having another great season in a Hall of Fame Career. But in this week's Reading the Defense, Marcas Grant explains why you might want to avoid the veteran in Week 13.

Cortland Finnegan announced he will retire after nine NFL seasons. The corner will always be remembered for a fight with Andre Johnson and took a parting shot at the receiver.

The Miami Dolphins continue to get further under the salary cap for a potential run at signing Ndamukong Suh. The team will release linebacker Philip Wheeler to create more space.

Percy Harvin and Trent Richardson are among the big-name players in danger of being released this offseason. Might Darrelle Revis join them? Chris Wesseling explores the AFC veterans on the bubble.

Tom Brady plans to play into his 40s, but Miami's Cortland Finnegan doesn't see that happening for the Patriots quarterback, saying: "Tell him to wake up from whatever dream he is in."

Dominique Easley hasn't made a huge impact for the New England Patriots since the team drafted him in the first round of this year's draft. Now his rookie season is over.

In a last-ditch effort to save the 49ers' season, Colin Kaepernick must face his nemesis: the Seahawks' Richard Sherman and the Legion of Boom. Kevin Patra fills you in on every Week 15 matchup.

Cortland Finnegan, a cornerback known for tight coverage and plenty of on-field altercations, is considering hanging up his cleats after the 2014 season comes to a close.

Reggie Bush says he's on track to suit up for Detroit's Sunday showdown with the Patriots. The Lions running back practiced for the second straight day. Who else landed on our Thursday injury roundup?

Bengals running back Giovani Bernard will almost certainly miss Week 11 against the Saints, Albert Breer reported Wednesday. See what other NFL players are battling aches and pains in the injury roundup.

Miami Dolphins starting left tackle Branden Albert was carted off during the team's game against the Detroit Lions. It's believed that he'll be out for the season. What other injuries are we following?

The Legion of Boom hasn't exactly gone bust in 2014, but Marcas Grant tries to explain why Richard Sherman and company aren't lighting it up. The answer in the latest Reading the Defense.