It's well-known that the Ravens talked with the Rams about trading up so they could draft Matt Ryan in 2008. Sources explained this week how close the two teams got toward making the deal.

The stars were out on Sunday. Odell Beckham's 61-yard score was the difference against Dallas. Le'Veon Bell broke a franchise record in Pittsburgh's win. Here's what we learned from Week 14.

The Buccaneers (8-5) remain tied with the Falcons atop the NFC South after knocking off the Saints (5-8) at home. Here's what we learned from Tampa Bay's 16-11 win over New Orleans.

The Browns are responsible for some of the more dazzling plays of the preseason, but it has not translated into any wins. With a young team at his helm, Hue Jackson will play his starters Thursday.

For teams looking at a complementary veteran this offseason, look no further than the Browns. Cleveland's roster purge continued Monday morning with the reported release of Paul Kruger.

The Pittsburgh Steelers young receiving corps needs to step up in 2016 with Martavis Bryant serving a year-long suspension. Gregg Rosenthal has the rest of the projected rosters for the NFC North.

Plenty of players found new homes this week, but which players and teams came out best in the free-for-all? Gregg Rosenthal examines who won and lost over free agency's first three days.

The offseason provides another opportunity for optimism in Cleveland, and defensive coordinator Ray Horton is hoping to make better use of the team's stars in 2016.

We're just weeks away from the start of free agency, and there are plenty of notable players who will be hitting the open market. Gregg Rosenthal examines the AFC players who likely will be released.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh announced that linebackers coach Ted Monachino is leaving for the Colts' defensive coordinator position. Will Monachino fix Indianapolis' porous defense?

The Bengals will try to remain undefeated on Thursday night when they welcome the rival Browns to Paul Brown Stadium, but there will be a few unique obstacles in their way. Here's what to watch for:

A potential blockbuster deal that would have sent left tackle Joe Thomas to Denver fell apart just before Tuesday's trade deadline because Cleveland's asking price was too high, Ian Rapoport reports.

Two Browns veterans acknowledged that Philip Rivers outsmarted them at the line of scrimmage, making adjustments that helped the Chargers win in Week 4. Is Rivers the NFL's "beautiful mind"?

The Browns have had little luck with first-round draft selections, but nose tackle Danny Shelton is quickly building a reputation as a wide-bodied, run-stuffing terror.

The quarterback battle rages on in Cleveland as Johnny Manziel will compete with Josh McCown for the starting gig. Will coach Mike Pettine give Manziel a second chance?

The Baltimore Ravens hit another draft home run with C.J. Mosley. Adam Schein marvels at Ozzie Newsome's eye for talent -- and says another big prospect haul could pave the road to Super Bowl 50.

C.J. Spiller and Nick Fairley both entered the NFL as top-15 picks -- and they both give Adam Schein pause in this free agency cycle. Here are nine guys whose future prospects appear uncertain.

History shows that the majority of the big-name free agents will get overpaid. Will Jeremy Maclin and Michael Crabtree be among them? The Around The NFL gang weighs in.

Australian rugby star Jarryd Hayne announced that he has signed with the San Francisco 49ers. How will the two-time National Rugby League player of the year fit in the Bay Area?

Pass rusher Pernell McPhee is expected to strike it rich on the open market. Will the impending free agent be the latest defensive player to leave the Ravens for the Colts?

Rookies Demarcus Lawrence and Anthony Hitchens played big roles in the Cowboys' Week 10 victory. Find out which other players are earning more playing time in our latest snap report.

Will Brian Hoyer's Cleveland Browns continue to roll? Can Ben Roethlisberger's Pittsburgh Steelers overcome a setback? Adam Schein studies each team's prospects in a beautifully chaotic AFC North.

Anthony Barr was a beast in college. He's proving to be a beast in the NFL. Marcas Grant gives him his props and hands out some mid-season awards in the latest Reading the Defense.