The Houston Texans and New York Jets need to put up or shut up early. Right away, in fact, as the NFL season kicks off.
Shaun Ellis is excited more than usual heading into his 11th season with the New York Jets.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was unhurt in a two-vehicle accident near his home Thursday morning before practicing as usual with his team ahead of the season opener and agreeing to a four-year contract extension that, according to two people familiar with it, would make him the NFL's highest-paid player.

Tony Romo insisted all summer that everything would be fine.

A loud crash. A crumpled front end. A brief stay in an ambulance.

After reviewing one of the ugliest, lowest-scoring victories in his four-plus seasons as a head coach, Sean Payton decided he liked what he saw.

The president of the NFL Players Association said he got one offer from a team this year. It came too late, and Kevin Mawae said Friday he decided being with family was more important than his passion to keep playing in the league.
Jimmy Johnson has become a "Survivor" celebrity, even though he has yet to appear on the show.

Ray Lewis is thrilled Darrelle Revis is back with the New York Jets.