New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove mourning the death of his brother | NOLA.com
'I still hear his voice. I still see his smile.'

Darren Sharper "50/50" on return to New Orleans Saints in 2011
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New Orleans Saints: Who Leaves, And Who Stays When Free Agency Begins | Who Dat Dish
The New Orleans Saints general manager Micky Loomis and staff along with coach Payton will more than have their hands full once the new CBA is signed and in place.Saints Nation: Saints Lucky to Have a Guy Like Leigh Torrence | July

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NFC South links: Bucs QB's heart in S.F. - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Atlanta Falcons Coming out of the lockout, the Falcons should be favorites to win the NFC title and go to the Super Bowl, writes macon.com's Daniel S

After 16 N.F.L. Seasons, Collins Decides to Retire - NYTimes.com
Kerry Collins announced his retirement on Thursday after 16 years in the N.F.L.

Whisenhunt: Cardinals "have a lot to offer" veteran quarterbacks | ProFootballTalk
The Cardinals and Seahawks could both go after the same quarterbacks after the lockout, like Kevin Kolb. It makes sense, then, that both teams do a little bit of selling to prospective options about why their club is more desirable than others.

Matt Schaub wants Nnamdi Asomugha in Houston | ProFootballTalk
The news that the Texans plan to pursue free agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha has been met with approval from Texans quarterback Matt Schaub. Schaub said on SiriusXM NFL Radio that he thinks Houston is the right place for Asomugha, and that he'd rather play with Asomugha than against him.

Fujita will coach Browns’ defense at next Camp Colt | ProFootballTalk
This offseason Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy has hosted members of the Browns' offense for three workout sessions dubbed "Camp Colt." Now the fourth Camp Colt is set to start this weekend, and Browns linebacker Scott Fujita says it's time to install the defense.

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8th Circuit Court rules to allow NFL Lockout
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Retired players have plenty of seats at the table today | ProFootballTalk
At a time when one group of retired players is suing the NFL and the current players who are suing the NFL in an obvious effort to have a seat at the table, another group of NFL players have a seat at the table.

Owners, players agree: Ruling won’t stop negotiations | ProFootballTalk
Anyone worried that today's ruling allowing the lockout to continue could slow the pace of negotiations to end the lockout should feel good about a joint statement released by the NFL and the NFLPA* hours after the ruling was handed down.

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overrules judge's order lifting NFL lockout | NOLA.com
Ruling a setback for players

Appeals court backs lockout, tosses judge's ruling - Sports - SunHerald.com
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out a judge's order lifting the NFL lockout, handing the league a victory as players and owners returned to negotiations.