Browns Pro Bowl WR/KR Josh Cribbs was one of many NFL players taking to the airwaves Thursday, urging fans to be patient and revealing some of the issues still in dispute between owners and players. “Things (remaining to be solved) as far as health care for retired players, pads during practice and how long can two-a-days go,” Cribbs said on NFL Network. “This is a 10-year deal. We can’t enter into it lightly. So fans have to understand that until we can completely dissect the CBA, we can’t go forward. “We hate that it’s being put out there that the lockout is over when the reality is that we’ve just made significant progress. We don’t want the fans to look […]

All the signs out of Seattle continue to point toward a major role for Marshawn Lynch when the Seahawks return from their bye week against the Bears.

Pete Carroll said it would take a “pretty special recovery” for rookie Russell Okung to be ready for the regular-season opener.

When Demaryius Thomas gets on the field for the Broncos, he just can’t stay on it.

The knee injury that ended the rookie season of Falcons DT Peria Jerry was never fully disclosed, and rumors continue to swirl about the exact nature of the injury.

While the market for free agent guard Chester Pitts has been slow to develop as he mends from microfracture surgery on his knee, it now appears he could sign sooner rather than later.

Word is that former Texans OG Chester Pitts is visiting the Lions Wednesday and also has a visit scheduled with the 49ers on Thursday, according reports.

Using Antonio Gates as an inspiration, University of Miami tight end Jimmy Graham is trying to become the next NFL player to make the transition from basketball to football.

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck and Eagles RB Brian Westbrook were among the players who sustained injuries in Week 2.

Taking a quick look around the league at a few of the injuries from the first half of Week 2 games.

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