The Oakland Raiders released guard Mike Brisiel on Tuesday. Was the cut a salary cap related move to reel in free agent wide receiver DeSean Jackson?

The Oakland Raiders haven't finished above .500 since 2002, and 2013 already looks bleak. Is there any hope for Darren McFadden and Co.? Gil Brandt explains why the future offers promise.

The Houston Texans have only been an NFL franchise for a mere 11 seasons, but that doesn't mean they haven't had their fare share of overrated and underrated players.

Geno Atkins notched his 13th sack of the season Sunday. So why isn't this Cincinnati Bengal a household name? Marc Sessler takes a look at the dominant defender in this week's ATL Film Room.

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team was lucky that left tacke Duane Brown suffered only a bone bruise to his leg at practice. The Texans had feared the worst.

Philadelphia was one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL last season, but Gil Brandt predicts big things for Michael Vick and Co. in 2012, placing the Eagles at No. 3 in his Power Rankings.

With the Oakland Raiders implementing a zone-blocking scheme under new offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, the team is expecting free-agent acquisition Mike Brisiel to act as a coach on the field.

Texans rebuilding O-line after departures

Raiders excited to see healthy McFadden

The Broncos went and got Peyton Manning in the offseason, but was it enough to secure another division title? Elliot Harrison looks at the voids on each AFC West roster.

Texans take DE Mercilus at No. 26

Texans eye receivers, pass rusher in draft

Capsules of 32 teams for NFL draft

Texans reunite without some familiar faces

The Texans have talent to spare on their roster, but the defection of several key veterans will create a new look and feel to Houston's locker room next season. Will chemistry issues hurt the team?

Amid changes, Texans ready to get started