"Hard Knocks" offers plenty of levity, but roster cuts give the show its emotional punch. Tuesday's episode shows the Cincinnati Bengals making tough calls on Aaron Maybin and others.

"Hard Knocks" has returned, and so have Dan Hanzus' episode recaps. In the premiere, we got an up-close view of Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green's knee scare and James Harrison's intensity.

The Indianapolis Colts made a rare player-for-player trade Monday, sending Jerry Hughes to the Buffalo Bills for Kelvin Sheppard. Which team made out better on the transaction?

Aaron Maybin looked like he received a fresh start last season upon joining the New York Jets. That's over Tuesday that the Jets have cut the former first-round draft pick.

Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey didn't take kindly to comments from New York Jets pass rusher Aaron Maybin, suggesting Gang Green is aiming to knock out Reggie Bush.

Rex Ryan wants you to know the circus isn't in town with the Jets. The coach gave a passionate speech to his players before Sunday's win, challenging the Jets to rise above the chatter.

Rookie Quinton Coples isn't the only change along the Jets' defensive front. Rex Ryan and Mike Pettine have discussed switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 in 2012. Bucky Brooks says this makes perfect sense.

Aaron Maybin is bigger and ready for an increased role in the Jets defense. His secret? Chowing down with famed calorie-hound Michael Phelps.

The Jets defense didn't rush the passer very well in 2011. Enter Quinton Coples. New York's first-round pick will be counted on to make an immediate impact, and Kim Jones says the rookie is ready.

The NFL draft is over, but the rookie class still has plenty to prove. Charley Casserly looks at six rookies who must answer lingering questions about their game.

Ryan, Pettine excited about Jets' faster defense

Rex, Sanchez trying to help Jets fan in need

Coples says Jets got 'great value' taking him 16th

Jets take North Carolina DE Coples with 16th pick

The New York Jets have been looking for an elite pass rusher for more than half a decade. If Quinton Coples can quiet his doubters, he just might answer the Jets' prayers.

NFL First Draft Picks

Jets likely to get defensive again early in draft

The Jets' war room will come to life Thursday, when 13 members of the organization -- and only 13 -- huddle around a table to agree upon the future of the team. Let's look inside.

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.

The free-agency frenzy is dying down. What are the holes left on each AFC East roster? Chad Reuter assesses needs for all four teams, including a decision Miami must make on its draft priorities.

2012 NFL Free Agents List