Reports of an imminent labor deal between NFL owners and players might have been exaggerated. Or maybe not. The players — or, more accurately, the NFLPA’s executive committee — are in Washington, where they could vote on a proposed labor deal Thursday. The owners are meeting in Atlanta, examining the deal on their end. Keeping it all straight for you are NFL Network reporter Albert Breer and NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora.

We’re getting into crunch time on NFL Network’s “The Top 100: Players of 2011” list, with players 30-21 revealed on Sunday night.

When the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine rolls by in a few weeks, NFL talent evaluators will have a lot of questions for former Auburn QB Cam Newton, a projected first-round pick.

Colts president Bill Polian believes when it comes to the opinions that matter most — among league football minds — Ben Roethlisberger is on par with Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

When it all gets started, is there one team to beat in the NFC playoffs?

There will be a heavy dose of Eagles talk as Rod Woodson is joined by host Paul Burmeister, analyst Torry Holt and reporter Kara Henderson on “NFL Total Access.”

Shades of Martin Scorsese (“Goodfellas”) losing to Kevin Costner (“Dances with Wolves”) for Oscar for Best Director, above is a breakdown of the offensive snubs for the 2010 Pro Bowl — per Torry Holt and Charles Davis.

NFL Network analysts Charles Davis, Torry Holt, Mike Mayock and Solomon Wilcots discuss the events leading up to the Brad Childress’ decision to waive Randy Moss.

NFL Network analysts Charles Davis, Torry Holt, Mike Mayock and Solomon Wilcots take their turn dissecting the odd set of circumstances at play in Washington, and if Mike Shanahan’s decision to pull McNabb was the right call.

Wes Welker has been taking positive steps in his recovery from knee surgery, but that doesn’t include playing in Thursday night’s preseason opener against the Saints.

Isaac Bruce never said much, but he always let his play do the talking. I hope the Hall of Fame voters recognize how Bruce played the game, because he gets my vote.

To show second-year receivers Julian Edelman and Brandon Tate the passion he’s displayed during his career, all Torry Holt’s got to do is show the young guys his left hand and the funky, deformed middle finger he’s been hauling in touchdowns with.

Patriots QB Tom Brady put a lot of value in the addition of veteran receivers David Patten and Torry Holt.

Bears QB Jay Cutler was asked about Terrell Owens possibly joining the Bears during this past weekend’s Fan Expo, and the quarterback did not really take to the idea

Torry Holt, the newest Patriot, told reporters Wednesday that he still has something left and is excited to find a role in New England.