Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel are in a dead heat for the Cleveland Browns quarterback job. Find out what else you need to know from Thursday's training-camp action.

Defensive tackle Peria Jerry, once a first-round pick for the Atlanta Falcons, has decided to retire. He battled a slew of injuries during his career, never quite recovering.

Lovie Smith and Co. have revamped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster, signing 17 new players. But will it be enough to take control of the NFC South?

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said his team's disastrous 2013 season was an anomaly. But the team's owner knows the problems that plagued the Falcons last season won't fix themselves.

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with defensive lineman Peria Jerry, the team announced Wednesday. What do their offseason moves say about a potential shift toward a 3-4 defense?

While offensive playmakers are scant in this year's free-agent crop, Chris Wesseling says defensive linemen like pass rusher Jared Allen and run stuffer Red Bryant are plentiful.

Geno Atkins of the Cincinnati Bengals rivaled J.J. Watt for Defensive Player of the Year in 2012. Is he still the game's top defensive tackle? Chris Wesseling breaks down the position's best.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Asante Samuel played in the "Thursday Night Football" game against the New Orleans Saints, but he suffered another shoulder injury in the first quarter and is questionable to return.

A foot injury will keep Corey Peters from participating in Falcons minicamp, but the starting defensive tackle is expected to be healthy by training camp.

Falcons draft South Carolina DT Travian Robertson

NFL First Draft Picks

Some say it takes three years to judge a draft class. After the requisite honeymoon period, Jason Smith finds the 2009 NFL Draft was full of top-10 mistakes, beginning with the omission of Arian Foster.

Another postseason, another egg laid by the Falcons. What gives? Michael Lombardi says Atlanta has fallen into the dome trap and presents a few ways the team can fix its roster.

Matt Ryan is making his third playoff appearance in four years and has helped turn around the Falcons' fortunes. But Michael Lombardi says Ryan's résumé is still missing one important item.

As a general rule, evaluators give top draft picks three years to prove their worth in the league before casting them aside as a bust or disappointment. While the pressure to perform in the pivotal third year causes some to crack, others respond with stellar performances to build momentum.