Proving ground: Tebow's time to wow scouts arrives in Alabama

Proving ground: Tebow's time to wow scouts arrives in Alabama: "The guessing game for former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow's NFL future is hardly over, but in Saturday's Under Armour Senior Bowl, his role is clear. He will help lead the South team against Tony Pike and the North and operate an NFL-style offense that doesn't call for him to plow over defenders on designed running plays when he's not flinging passes."

Saints defensive coordinator's comments don't rile up Colts

Saints defensive coordinator's comments don't rile up Colts: "On Friday, Indianapolis Colts players and coaches downplayed the significance of comments made by New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams earlier this week."

Freeney, Powers miss third practice in a row, questionable for Colts

Freeney, Powers miss third practice in a row, questionable for Colts: "Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney and starting cornerback Jerraud Powers are both listed as questionable for next week's Super Bowl after missing a third consecutive practice Friday."

Eagles promote personnel executive Roseman to general manager

Eagles promote personnel executive Roseman to general manager: "The Eagles promoted Howie Roseman to general manager, although coach Andy Reid still has final say on personnel decisions as the team's president of football operations."

Peppers, McKinnie could be fined for skipping Pro Bowl practice

Peppers, McKinnie could be fined for skipping Pro Bowl practice: "The NFL says Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers and Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie are subject to fines for missing Pro Bowl practice."

Patriots hire former DB Brown as a defensive coach

Patriots hire former DB Brown as a defensive coach: "The New England Patriots have hired former Notre Dame assistant Corwin Brown as a defensive coach."

Cable: Never any question that I will return to coach Raiders

Cable: Never any question that I will return to coach Raiders: "Oakland Raiders coach Tom Cable tried to clear up speculation about his future Thursday, when he said in his first offseason interview with a Sacramento, Calif., radio station that he has never doubted he will return for the 2010 season."

Bengals' Maualuga arrested on DUI charge

Bengals' Maualuga arrested on DUI charge: "Police in northern Kentucky arrested Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga early Friday on charges of drunken and careless driving."

Sprained ankle keeps Freeney out of second straight practice

Sprained ankle keeps Freeney out of second straight practice: "Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney has missed a second
straight practice Thursday with a sprained right ankle."

Hurt knee or not, Saints TE Shockey intends to play in Super Bowl

Hurt knee or not, Saints TE Shockey intends to play in Super Bowl: "For the second time in three seasons, Jeremy Shockey's team is in
the Super Bowl, and this time he expects to play."

Goodell: Switching date of Pro Bowl has been a success

Goodell: Switching date of Pro Bowl has been a success: "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says switching the Pro
Bowl to the week before the Super Bowl is already a success because the game is
drawing more attention than ever."

Bengals' Ochocinco wants to show he can kick in the Pro Bowl

Bengals' Ochocinco wants to show he can kick in the Pro Bowl: "Chad Ochocinco wants to show a Pro Bowl audience that he can kick it as well as catch it."

Mawae: Owners, players 'on (opposite) 10-yard lines' on new CBA

Mawae: Owners, players 'on (opposite) 10-yard lines' on new CBA: "Tennessee Titans center and NFLPA president Kevin Mawae offered up a fairly grim take on the state of labor talks between the players' union and the league Thursday. Mawae said players are being prepped to be locked out of work by owners for the 2011 season and that negotiations are stalled because owners want players to give back 20 percent of their earnings."

Broncos promote linebackers coach to defensive coordinator

Broncos promote linebackers coach to defensive coordinator: "Coach Josh McDaniels has promoted linebackers coach
Don Martindale to defensive coordinator, replacing Mike Nolan, who left for a
similar job with the Miami Dolphins."

Jets' Sanchez debating whether or not to have knee surgery

Jets' Sanchez debating whether or not to have knee surgery: "Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez might have surgery
this offseason to stabilize the patella ligament in his left knee,
which was injured during college."

Underwood to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV

Underwood to sing National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIV: "Carrie Underwood will sing the National Anthem and Queen Latifah will sing “America the Beautiful” as part of Super Bowl XLIV pregame festivities at Sun Life Stadium in South Florida."

Cardinals QB Warner expected to announce retirement Friday

Cardinals QB Warner expected to announce retirement Friday: "NFL.com and NFL Network will have live coverage of Cardinals press conference today at 3 p.m. ET."

Irsay: Colts to comply with NFL rules regarding Pro Bowl

Irsay: Colts to comply with NFL rules regarding Pro Bowl: "Colts owner Jim Irsay says the team will comply with the
NFL's Pro Bowl rules -- even if it means players must make a roundtrip flight to
Miami on Sunday."