Author: Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY

Isaiah Simmons was already known as a rare athlete, but the Clemson LB put himself in rare territory on Saturday at the NFL scouting combine.

A simple majority vote of NFL players is needed for the owners’ proposal for a new collective bargaining agreement to pass.

Big names will command plenty of attention at the NFL scouting combine, but these less-heralded players could make a mark in Indianapolis.

With the NFL scouting combine starting next week, there are still questions to resolve in USA TODAY Sports’ latest first-round NFL draft projection.

As NFL teams gear up for free agency, several big names and franchise mainstays could be sent packing in cost-cutting moves.

Antonio Brown faces a felony charge of burglary and battery after a moving truck driver alleged he was assaulted by the NFL free agent receiver.

Antonio Gates closes out his 16-year career, spent entirely with the Chargers, as the NFL’s all-time leader in touchdown catches among tight ends.

A trying season has left Tom Brady out of the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2008, as he was not one of the three AFC quarterbacks selected.

Drew Brees stands alone in NFL history as the all-time leader in passing touchdowns, but he’ll face competition in maintaining the record.