Rookie defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed with the Arizona Cardinals, the team announced Thursday.

Robert Griffin III says he cried after his knee surgery and changed his cellphone passcode to the date of the Washington Redskins season opener as he began his rehabilitation process.

Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent will attend a hearing on Friday morning to determine if he violated the conditions of his bail. According to the Dallas County District Attorney's office, Brent's alcohol monitoring device detected alcohol.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said on Thursday morning that Wes Welker's free-agent departure to the Denver Broncos did not come as a surprise, as he's played in the NFL long enough to understand the nature of the business.

Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster hurt his hamstring early in Thursday's voluntary workout, while defensive back Neiko Thorpe and linebacker Mike Catapano also picked up minor injuries.

Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday that it's time for the "healing process to begin" between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, adding that he hopes the quarterback's No. 4 can be retired by the team before he is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon had surgery for a torn labrum after the season but his recovery has been "unbelievable," Mike Shanahan said Thursday.

Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones said coach Jason Garrett is not coaching for his job in 2013 despite coming off consecutive 8-8 seasons.

When Chuck Norris watches Tim Tebow he sees a version of himself on the football field and as such, the ultimate tough guy has come to the defense of the beleaguered quarterback in an online column.

Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal.

Brandon Barden's DUI charge reportedly was dismissed Thursday when the arresting officer didn't appear for the Tennessee Titans tight end's hearing in a Georgia courtroom.

The New York Giants re-signed wide receiver Ramses Barden on Thursday.

Philadelphia Eagles tight end James Casey tweeted Thursday that he has had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and expects to be back practicing in two weeks.

Giants fullback Henry Hynoski, who injured his left knee Wednesday during OTAs, will have surgery Friday.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree has undergone surgery for a torn Achillies, a league source confirmed to ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen.

Brian Urlacher is retiring form the NFL after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears, according to his official Twitter account.

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New York Jets running back Mike Goodson pleaded not guilty to the drugs and weapons charges against him at his arraignment in Morris County Superior Court in Morristown, N.J. on Wednesday morning.

Troy Polamalu said he changed up his offseason rehab and training routine this year to try to ensure that his bothersome calf won't keep him off the field in 2013.

Cutting two games off the preseason -- either by expanding the playoffs or moving to an 18-game schedule -- is still being discussed, commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at the NFL's spring owners meetings.