Brian Cushing was hospitalized after contracting a "minor" virus. After a two-day stay, the Houston Texans linebacker has been released and could play Saturday against the Carolina Panthers.

How do you improve a champion? Chad Reuter says the Giants must address several areas of need to keep the Eagles, Cowboys and 'Skins at bay. One potential target for Big Blue: receiver Stephen Hill.

The Browns, Jets and Packers each received four more draft picks as a total of 32 compensatory choices in the 2011 NFL Draft were awarded to 15 different teams.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

2011 NFL Free Agents List

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, with 496,658 votes, leads all NFL All-Stars in balloting for the 2011 Pro Bowl.

In looking at the key developments of Week 7, the determined running of Cedric Benson teamed with the strong passing of Carson Palmer could be a dangerous mix for opponents of the Bengals.

After taking a back seat to the offense during the Steelers' recent winning streak, the defense returned to the forefront in a victory over the previously unbeaten Vikings.

The veteran free-agency signing period begins on Feb. 27, and here's an in-depth look at each AFC team's potential key free agents and offseason course of action.

Fantasy injury report: Week 9

Fantasy injury report: Week 8

Fantasy editor Michael Fabiano lets you know who is healthy and who is ailing in Week 7.