The level of concern over the health of Antonio Bryant might have to be raised after the Bengals revealed he has missed four straight practices.

A quick look at some notable nuggets from around the league, including why the injury to Rams OT Jason Smith is more serious than originally thought.

No more mock drafts. This is the real deal, and Commissioner Roger Goodell just said “Let’s get started.”

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Thursday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

Teams have released their Week 14 practice participation reports for Wednesday. Here’s a look at some of the notable developments.

Bears LB Lance Briggs (knee) and LT Orlando Pace (groin) are listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Rams, making it likely that both will miss their first game of the season.

Steven Jackson was among several key starters who missed practice Wednesday when the Rams began preparing for Sunday’s game against the Bears.

The official Thursday injury reports have been filed around the league, and here are some of the key injuries we’re following heading into Week 3 games.

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

We’ve seen the numbers grow in recent years, but since the merger in 1970, we’ve never seen as many rookie offensive linemen start in Week 1 like we did this past week.

The contract that Rams rookie OT Jason Smith signed Thursday is worth a maximum of $61.775 million over five years, with $33 million guaranteed, a league source told NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora.

The Rams announced that they have signed rookie OT Jason Smith, the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft, to a contract. Terms weren’t disclosed.

No. 7 overall draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey has agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Raiders, according to his agent, Ben Dogra. Meanwhile, the Rams and No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith are close to finalizing a deal.

Michael Fabiano discusses the fantasy implications of the NFL Draft.

ST. LOUIS — The Rams are going to try to beef up their offensive line, looking to replace departed OT Orlando Pace, along with getting a linebacker or a receiver with their second pick. The Rams are looking at OT Jason Smith right now, possibly even OT Eugene Monroe, but for right now, it looks like the tackle from Baylor will be the pick.