Topic: Cardale Jones

Commissioner Oliver Luck says the XFL's new rules are designed to create fast-paced and high-scoring games. The XFL also is talking to several providers to make fantasy football an in-game component.

Former Ohio State football star Cardale Jones was among the eight quarterbacks assigned to XFL teams Tuesday prior to the league's inaugural draft.

The New Orleans Saints are planning to sign former Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

The Los Angeles Chargers agreed to terms with Texas Tech undrafted free agent quarterback Nic Shimonek, the team announced.

The Los Angeles Chargers reached an agreement with quarterback Geno Smith on a one-year contract Sunday.

Anthony Lynn stepped to the podium at the NFL Combine with something under his belt: a year of being an NFL head coach.

The Los Angeles Chargers have some interesting players hitting free agency, one of which will land in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The parallels between this year's Big Ten championship game in Indianapolis and 2014 are striking.

Indiana University coach Tom Allen knows the challenge his team faces Thursday night.

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The Los Angeles Chargers will put a bow on their preseason on Thursday against the San Francisco 49ers.

With starting quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers sitting out, the New Orleans Saints posted a 13-7 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.

The Seattle Seahawks spoiled the Chargers' return to Los Angeles, rolling to a 48-17 win in the preseason opener for both teams on Sunday night in Carson, Calif.

Alabama is No. 1. It just makes too much sense. Best program, best players, best coach. Yeah, Alabama.

While most the focus is on star quarterbacks and headlines are demanded by surprise injuries, the attention of those actually in each NFL training camp is on key battles that players, coaches and media in attendance see every day.