UCLA's Anthony Barr and Ohio State's Ryan Shazier are among this year's top linebackers who could give their draft stocks a big lift with a strong performance at this weekend's combine.

The New Orleans Saints continue to run into injury issues at outside linebacker. Martez Wilson reportedly is out 2 to 4 weeks after suffering an elbow injury during Monday's practice.

With training camp just around the corner, Gregg Rosenthal breaks down the top competitions, highlighted by the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback derby between Michael Vick and Nick Foles.

The New Orleans Saints are banking on Rob Ryan to turn around a defense that proved woeful in 2012. Their new coordinator also is looking to bounce back from a tough year of his own.

The New Orleans Saints are enjoying their first "normal" offseason since 2009. So which players are benefiting? Tight end Jimmy Graham is back healthy and ready to rebound.

The New Orleans Saints' rebuilt defense took a hit this week when outside linebacker Victor Butler tore his ACL. He reportedly will undergo surgery Tuesday, an operation that likely will end his season.

Victor Butler came to the New Orleans Saints with the hope of being their best pass rusher. That hope came to a sudden halt Tuesday after Butler tore his anterior cruciate ligament.

The Dallas Cowboys are switching their defensive scheme under new coordinator Monte Kiffin. Will the change work in Big D? Marc Sessler looks at five teams that are revamping their defenses in 2013.

The New Orleans Saints' new 3-4 defensive scheme means a lot of new positions for old players. Can Will Smith really play outside linebacker?

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Victor Butler, who used to rush the passer in Rob Ryan's 3-4 defensive front, will be reunited with the coordinator on the New Orleans Saints.

After spending the last four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, free-agent linebacker Victor Butler reportedly will visit with defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and the New Orleans Saints.

Of all the pieces missing from the Saints, Drew Brees is the most important. That makes getting the franchise QB in the fold before training camp a top priority.

You should probably study up on Saints defensive lineman Martez Wilson. Why? Well, the second-year pro believes his recent position change could be the catalyst for a Hall of Fame career.

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.

The hits keep coming for the Saints. Defensive lineman Greg Romeus injured his anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during organized team activities.

Saints defense learning Spagnuolo's way

Around the League breaks down what we learend from Thursday's OTA session in New Orleans. The first topic: Joe Vitt's father-like relationship with Jonathan Vilma and Scott Fujita.

Panthers can't keep pace, fall to Saints 45-17

Brees, Saints set records, beat Panthers, 45-17