With the NFL season right around the corner, some big names still remain on the free-agent market. Here's a look at how the prospects for Plaxico Burress and others shape up.

The New Orleans Saints' displeasure with Roger Goodell hasn't been a secret throughout the "bounty" penalty appeals process. Drew Brees sounded off on the players' lack of trust for the commissioner.

The Philadelphia Eagles worked out Visanthe Shinancoe on Tuesday, and early reports are positive enough that the team put their visit with Jeremy Shockey on hold, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Visanthe Shiancoe plans to meet with the New England Patriots on Thursday, a source told Steve Wyche. Are the Patriots looking for even more depth to their already-stacked tight end corps?

World, Brandon LaFell. Brandon LaFell, world. Introductions are in order, Brian McIntyre writes, as the third-year wideout is poised to become a breakout player for Cam Newton and the Panthers.

Cam Newton and David Carr both started from Day 1. One enjoyed success, the other certainly did not. Albert Breer examines whether teams should give rookie QBs the job or make them earn it.

Not many tight ends have been drafted in the first round over the last decade. But what first-round tight end was the best pick? If we told you in this synopsis, then you might not read the post.

Cam Newton's remarkable rookie season hasn't received the attention it deserves during a news-filled offseason. But Albert Breer found one NFL coach who's flat-out amazed by the Panthers QB.

Tight end is becoming more prominent in fantasy football - just ask anyone who drafted Rob Gronkowski last season. Michael Fabiano breaks down the position's fantasy free-agent winners and losers.

Court: Ex-NFL punter's claims must be arbitrated

The Saints' "bounty" story took an interesting turn Wednesday, as Warren Sapp and Jeremy Shockey fought via Twitter over an allegation of snitching.

2012 NFL Free Agents List

2011 NFL Free Agents List

Panthers release G Wharton, sign G Hangartner

Starting RG Hangartner re-signs with Carolina

The 2012 free-agent class is loaded at some positions (WR, DL) and thin at others (TE, LB). Steve Wyche lists the best players at each spot, including where Michael Bush rates among available RBs.

There aren't a lot of big-name tight ends scheduled to become free agents in March. But as Michael Fabiano writes, there are a few players who could be released that could make an impact elsewhere.

Super Bowl History

Super Bowl History

Super Bowl History