The Washington Redskins failed in a big spot Monday night, losing by 11 to the Carolina Panthers. After the loss, coach Jay Gruden said his team was "out-coached."

Josh Norman was hoping to get a little revenge against the Panthers for letting him go in the offseason. While the Redskins corner played well, Cam Newton still got the last laugh and the win.

Donte Whitner was released by the Cleveland Browns last week but the safety has already yielded interest from one club. The LA Rams will host Whitner for a visit this week, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Were New England's offseason moves enough to keep the Patriots as favorites in the AFC? How about the Broncos? Marc Sessler breaks down the AFC teams that got better during free agency.

The Browns released veteran safety Donte Whitner last weekend, prompting criticism both from Whitner and Karlos Dansby on the timing of the move. Hue Jackson addressed the issue on Wednesday.

Karlos Dansby believes the 2015 season with the Cleveland Browns was the worst he's had to experience from a team perspective. The linebacker cited players being selfish as key to the three-win year.

The Browns announced they have terminated the contract of Donte Whitner. The strong safety played two seasons in Cleveland, and becomes the seventh starter to leave the team this offseason.

While the Browns are clearly in rebuild-mode, it wouldn't surprise if any of the other three teams represented the AFC North in Super Bowl 51. Kevin Patra explains.

Donte Whitner believes Josh Gordon can regain his form after the receiver hit "rock bottom" and ballooned to 255 pounds during his most recent suspension from the NFL.

Sunday's win over the 49ers served as another step for Johnny Manziel, the Browns passer who's bounced in and out of the lineup -- and the doghouse -- in Cleveland. His teammates are impressed.

Vikings starting signal caller Teddy Bridgewater is expected to start Sunday's tilt against the Oakland Raiders. Bridgewater suffered a concussion in last week's victory over the St. Louis Rams.

LeSean McCoy suffered a shoulder strain on Sunday. Despite the running back's optimism he'll play Thursday night versus the New York Jets, his status is up in the air. Here are other injuries we're tracking on Tuesday.

Tony Romo is on the mend. The Cowboys quarterback is participating in individual throwing drills Wednesday, his first appearance at practice since breaking his clavicle in Week 2.

San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed of the injury. Catch up on the rest of Sunday's injury news.

Many folks doubted the Cincinnati Bengals entering this season, but A.J. Green, Andy Dalton and Co. are sittin' pretty. Brian Billick assesses the always-competitive AFC North. Who'll finish first? Last?

Josh McCown posted a 1-10 record as a starter in Tampa Bay last season -- but the Browns think they have reason to believe he can make an impact in 2015. Albert Breer checks in from Berea.

Terrelle Pryor believes he can be the "best" wideout on Cleveland's roster, but fellow Browns receiver Brian Hartline called the position switch from QB to WR a "tall task." Does Pryor have a shot?

How crucial is a dynamic receiver like Dez Bryant to a team's success? How about a shutdown corner like Richard Sherman? Or an explosive RB like Jamaal Charles? Bucky Brooks ranks each position.

Dave Dameshek forms a team of AFC North stars, with Pittsburgh Steelers at quarterback (Ben Roethlisberger), running back (Le'Veon Bell) and receiver (Antonio Brown). Who else makes the cut?

Browns defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil has set the bar high for Cleveland's cast of defensive backs in 2015, saying: "I think we have the potential to be the best secondary in the NFL."

The Cleveland Browns announced that Pro Bowl safety Tashaun Gipson signed his one-year, $2.356 million tender agreement on Friday.

After Florida and LSU each recently claimed the title of "Defensive Back U," CFB 24/7 reveals which school is most deserving of the label -- neither the Gators nor the Tigers crack our top five.

Browns Pro-Bowl safety Tashaun Gipson won't attend OTAs in hopes of signing a contract extension. Will Cleveland play along?

Johnny Manziel was a hot topic of conversation when the Cleveland Browns revealed their new uniforms on Tuesday. Safety Donte Whitner weighed in on where the QB stands with his teammates.