BEREA, Ohio, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Browns announced Friday quarterback Brian Hoyer would be lost for the season due to a torn knee ligament.
CLEVELAND, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- T.J. Ward's 44-yard interception return for a score with 1:44 to play Thursday secured a 37-24 Cleveland win over Buffalo in game filled with key injuries.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Donte Whitner, a San Francisco 49ers' safety who was recently fined for a hit on a Rams player, has announced he plans to change his last name to Hitner.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- The Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens beefed up their offensive line by acquiring left tackle Eugene Monroe from Jacksonville for a package of draft choices.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Jake Locker has a sprained hip with no major damage to the joint, the team confirmed Tuesday.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass., Oct. 1 (UPI) -- New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork had his torn right Achilles' tendon successfully repaired in a procedure Tuesday, his wife said.
BOSTON, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- A Connecticut woman has been arraigned for allegedly aiding the getaway of a friend of ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez, who is charged in the death of Odin Lloyd.
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1 (UPI) -- Drew Brees tossed four touchdowns en route to 413 passing yards Monday, propelling the New Orleans Saints over previously unbeaten Miami 38-17.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Injured Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker will likely return this season, head Coach Mike Munchak said Monday.
FALL RIVER, Mass., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- The girlfriend of Aaron Hernandez, the ex-NFL player accused of murder, is a victim of abusive legal tactics to get her to give information, her lawyer says.
GREEN BAY, Wis., Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A dietitian and health blogger recommended fans of the Green Bay Packers look for healthier food options at games.
BOSTON, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Patriots' defensive tackle Vince Wilfork could be out for the season after he limped off the field during the game against the Atlanta Falcons, reports say.
ATLANTA, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Tom Brady passed for 316 yards and hit Kendrell Thompkins for a key late touchdown Sunday, helping New England stay unbeaten with a 30-23 win over Atlanta.
LONDON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end L.C. Greenwood, a six-time Pro Bowl pick, has died at age 67, the team announced Sunday.
NASHVILLE, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Jake Locker connected for three touchdown passes before leaving with an injury Sunday in the Tennessee Titans' 38-13 win over the New York Jets.
OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Robert Griffin III found Pierre Garcon for a go-ahead touchdown Sunday and Washington took advantage of two Oakland turnovers to post a 24-14 victory.
DENVER, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Peyton Manning extended his hot start to the season Sunday, hurling four touchdown passes in the Denver Broncos' record-setting 52-20 win over Philadelphia.
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Philip Rivers amassed 401 passing yards and threw three touchdowns Sunday, powering the San Diego Chargers over Dallas 30-21.
LONDON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Adrian Peterson rambled for 140 yards with two touchdowns Sunday and Minnesota hung on for a 34-27 victory over winless Pittsburgh in London.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Brian Hoyer remained on a roll as a starter Sunday, tossing for 269 yards and two scores in the Cleveland Browns' 17-6 victory over Cincinnati.
HOUSTON, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Steven Hauschka's 45-yard overtime field goal Sunday completed a furious rally that saw Seattle erase a 17-point deficit and post a 23-20 win over Houston.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- EJ Manuel tossed a touchdown pass to Robert Woods and the Buffalo defense recorded five interceptions Sunday in the Bills' 23-20 win over Baltimore.
