Two New England Patriots defenders -- one rookie and one veteran -- have similar approaches to working with their teammates.

Alex Whittingham secures a premier Southern defender as the Wolverines beat out SEC rivals for a versatile, 6-3 playmaker with elite speed and NFL-caliber coverage skills.

At one defensive position group in particular, some difficult roster decisions will have to be made down the road.

With a defensive backfield set in stone, Alabama football has its share of question marks in the middle of its defense. A ...

Why this one player is the backbone for Houston's defense.

The Oklahoma Sooners defense is built on much more than just their standout defensive linemen. There are stars in the back ...

JACKSONVILLE – It's a strong year for an important defensive position. The 2026 NFL Draft isn't considered the strongest in recent memory. But it is considered at least good at the top and deep ...

The following article is from Athlon Sports’ 2026 NFL Preview magazine. Order your issue online today, or grab a copy at ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Between now and the unofficial kickoff to the football preseason at SEC Media Days on July 20, AL.com is featuring one Alabama football player per day. We continue the series today with ...

Justin Strnad recently signed a three-year contract that averages $6 million a year. Alex Singleton’s new deal gives him a salary-cap number of $6 million in 2026. And now the Broncos have a ...

The Colorado Buffaloes have added former NFL linebacker Xavier Adibi to the coaching staff.