The Steelers have informed another veteran — guard Chris Kemoeatu, this time — that he will be released, according to a league source.

The Pittsburgh Steelers signed LB Larry Foote on Monday to three-year, $9.3 million deal, with a $1.8 million signing bonus.

It appears Patriots WR Wes Welker has more to rehab from this offseason than a serious knee injury.

Patriots DT Vince Wilfork is ready to take on the leadership torch passed to him from Tedy Bruschi, Mike Vrabel, Rodney Harrison. Wilfork met with reporters on Wednesday and talked about what he expected from his Patriots teammates this season.

Free-agent LB Larry Foote is seeking a deal that exceeds Scott Fujita‘s contract, according to a league source.

The Steelers have agreed to three-year contracts with FS Will Allen and WR Arnaz Battle, NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reported Monday, via a league source.

Steve Smith says the Panthers could use some help in the form of a speedy receiver to compliment his game.

Lions LB Ernie Sims will miss Sunday’s game against the Vikings with a hamstring injury that he sustained during a Week 9 loss to the Seahawks.

Teams have released their Week 10 practice participation reports through Wednesday. Here’s a look at some notable developments.

One of the first impressions that you draw from the Lions’ training-camp practices is that this looks like a much tougher and more physical club than the one they had last year.

The Detroit Free Press reports that free-agent LB Larry Foote will visit the Lions on Wednesday.

Suddenly, Detroit is the place to be — at least in NFL circles. Speaking from his Michigan home, LB Larry Foote told the Detroit Free Press that he would love to play for his hometown Lions if he is released — as expected — by the Steelers.