The Carolina Panthers' offseason rebuild began Tuesday with the release of fullback Mike Tolbert. The bowling-ball runner spent the last five seasons with the Panthers after four years in San Diego.

Adrian Peterson is the highest-rated running back on Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling's top 101 free agents of 2017. Check out the rest of the free agent class, designated by team.

Alshon Jeffery is the top receiver on the potential free agent market this year. Check out list of 2017 unrestricted free agents.

Can Russell Wilson and his offense get back on track in the Big Easy or will Drew Brees have another big day? Get all of your information on 'Hawks-Saints and every other Week 8 game in Cheat Sheet.

The NFC South boasts the conference's defending champ, who look headed for another divisional title. Kevin Patra examines which rosters can best challenge the Carolina Panthers.

The NFC South boasts the conference's defending champ, who look headed for another divisional title. Kevin Patra examines which rosters can best challenge the Carolina Panthers.

The Patriots got some bad news early on in their loss against the Jets. Offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer was carted off and quickly ruled out in the first quarter. Check on the rest of our injury news.

The New York Jets have won their last two games, but have done so without Darrelle Revis. However, the star corner is listed as probable to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.

The Raiders' defensive line could be in trouble with veteran Justin Tuck leading the charge. So is the Patriots' revamped cornerback group. Which position groups look the most unfinished?

With Tony Gonzalez gone, the stars are aligned for Atlanta's Julio Jones to have a huge year. Will a new emphasis on tougher line play help the Falcons bounce back from an embarrassing 2013?

Who will replace Sean Weatherspoon in Atlanta's defense? The Falcons are considering former Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma, Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday.

New assistant coach Mike Tice says the offensive line is the engine that makes Matt Ryan and Julio Jones go. Are the Falcons the NFL's most improved team on both sides of the line of scrimmage?

Jake Matthews will be a plug-and-play offensive tackle for the Falcons. But which side will he protect? Marc Sessler attempts to answer the question by predicting Atlanta's 2014 depth chart.

Two of the biggest duds from 2013 are crushing this offseason. Adam Schein lauds the Houston Texans (who took Jadeveon Clowney at No. 1) and Atlanta Falcons (who snagged Jake Matthews).

Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match ... Adam Schein is up to the task, providing nine perfect draft marriages. Can you imagine Aaron Donald joining Jason Pierre-Paul on the New York Giants?

The Atlanta Falcons desperately need an edge rusher after tying for 29th in sacks last year. Daniel Jeremiah says that if Khalil Mack is on the board at No. 6 overall, drafting him is a no-brainer.

New England remain the kings of the AFC East. After the Patriots landed Darrelle Revis in free agency, could the Jets, Dolphins or Bills still knock Bill Belichick's team off its perch?

Lovie Smith and Co. have revamped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster, signing 17 new players. But will it be enough to take control of the NFC South?

The offseason has featured big changes in Tampa Bay and New York. The 49ers, meanwhile, barely have brought in new talent. We examine which teams made the most moves.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said his team's disastrous 2013 season was an anomaly. But the team's owner knows the problems that plagued the Falcons last season won't fix themselves.

Coach Mike Smith said the Atlanta Falcons' recent signings of 3-4 specialists aren't a sign of a massive defensive switch. It's about making sure the defense has the tools to use multiple looks in a game.

Despite reports that Atlanta would ask veteran pass rusher Osi Umenyiora to take a pay cut to keep his roster spot, general manager Thomas Dimitroff says that isn't the case.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Peria Jerry, the team announced Wednesday. What do their offseason moves say about a potential shift toward a 3-4 defense?

New league year, same league ruler: Russell Wilson's Seattle Seahawks. But watch out for Drew Brees' New Orleans Saints. Elliot Harrison provides his post-free agency NFL Power Rankings.

Have any players benefited more from free-agent additions than the MVP duo of Peyton Manning and Tom Brady? Chris Wesseling unpacks a baker's dozen of players and coaches with arrows pointing up.