The league's domestic violence arrest rate is lower than that of the national average, but players are public figures.
It isn't too late for Peterson to salvage both his playing career and his relationships with sponsors.
The Washington Redskins and Detroit Lions have come out of nowhere to lead the NFL in total defense, but neither is should be started in Week 3.
Michael Vick and Jonathan Vilma each appeared on the little-used list amid lingering scandals.
Roger Goodell is not “fair and impartial,” players' union says, appealing the suspension after abuse allegations.
Major sponsors have released statements condemning the NFL for its handling of domestic abuse incidents, but only one sponsor has cut ties.
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The Atlanta Falcons host the Tampa Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season.
The cosmetic brand has responded to an altered image of one of its NFL "Get Your Game Face On" ads that went viral.
The New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints are the biggest favorites in Week 3 of the 2014 NFL season.
Domestic violence scandals involving Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice haven’t hurt the NFL’s popularity in 2014.
The Indianapolis Colts are slight favorites over the Philadelphia Eagles in Monday night's matchup.
The Minnesota Vikings might try to trade Adrian Peterson, but his trade value will be affected by his child abuse case.
"I’m from the South. Whipping -- we do that all the time," Barkley said.
The Vikings' ownership group has no plans to cut Peterson after his arrest last weekend, an NFL source said.
Former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice will reportedly appeal his indefinite suspension from the NFL.
A rash of injuries will send fantasy owners to the waiver wire in Week 3.
From 2000 to 2014, the Minnesota Vikings have had more players arrested, 44, than any other NFL team, USA Today data indicate.
"Adrian is a loving father who used his judgment as a parent to discipline his son," Peterson's attorney Rusty Hardin says.
Finishing off a week of public relations debacles, the NFL quietly acknowledged its players are at increased risk of brain damage.
The NFL star was charged with reckless or negligent injury to a child.
Over the next four weeks Arizona State faces UCLA, USC and Stanford. But first, Colorado.