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Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt -- minus a few in the preseason -- for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004. (AP Sports Writer, 12:09 a.m.)

Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline. (AP Pro Football Writer, 5/23/12)

Manning, Giants focused as they return to field

As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity. (AP, 5/23/12)

Patriots sign 1st-round pick, DE Chandler Jones

The New England Patriots have signed defensive end Chandler Jones, the first of two first-round picks the team selected in this year's draft. (AP, 5/23/12)

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion. (AP Pro Football Writer, 5/23/12)

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them. (AP Pro Football Writer, 5/23/12)

Owners pass new safety rules

The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players’ union was not pleased with. (Associated Press, 5/23/12)

Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"

Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program. (AP Sports Writer, 5/22/12)

NFL passes new pad rules for players

The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with. (AP Pro Football Writer, 5/22/12)

NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. (AP, 5/22/12)

Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players. No one knows precisely why the 43-year-old Seau shot himself in the chest at his oceanfront home May 2, less than 2 1/2 years after the end of his Pro Bowl career as a linebacker. What is clear -- and cause for concern among other players -- is that he reached some serious ... (AP Pro Football Writer, 5/22/12)