Outside linebacker Paul Kruger was integral to the Ravens' Super Bowl-winning defense. A new report says the Browns are "closing in" on signing him away from their AFC North rivals. ...more

Former LSU defensive end Barkevious Mingo says he can bulk up enough to play the same position in the NFL. He might have a hard time convincing NFL coaches, who worked him out at outside linebacker at the combine. ...more

A contingent of prominent NFL players will travel to the Middle East this summer to visit American troops as part of the 2013 NFL-USO tour. The group is headlined by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, Broncos linebacker Von Miller and Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. The NFL has partnered with the USO on overseas missions to support American troops for more than 45 years. ...more

The Browns have called the agents for Ravens free-agent linebackers Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger, according to a report. Cleveland is $47 million under the salary cap. ...more

Former Steelers linebacker James Harrison could have remained in Pittsburgh if he had been willing to accept a 30 percent pay cut, according to a report. ...more

Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden is the latest defensive back to brag about his on-field capabilities this offseason. On Friday, Haden said he is better than Seahawks All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman, but a notch below Darrelle Revis. ...more

Cliff Avril has emerged as arguably the most coveted pass rusher in this year's free agency class. The Detroit Lions' defensive end has 20.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles over the last two seasons. If Avril receives the right offer, he could be tempted to move to outside linebacker for a 3-4 team. ...more

Kevin Costner plays a general manager trying to turn around a troubled franchise in the upcoming movie "Draft Day." Buffalo officials hoped the movie would be based on the Bills, but director Ivan Reitman chose the Browns instead, according to a report. ...more

It's doubtful Colt McCoy will be back in Cleveland for the upcoming season, according to a new report. The team wants competition for presumed starter Brandon Weeden, but McCoy isn't a good fit for the new offense and is too expensive. ...more

Former Browns president Mike Holmgren is in the running to lead the Raiders' organization, according to a new report. Holmgren coached the Packers to two Super Bowls and the Seahawks to one. ...more