Chris Long News

The Rams reportedly came to terms on a multi-year deal with defensive end Chris Long, the No.

After moving to the defensive side of the ball and taking a look at the nose tackles on Wednesday, Countdown to Camp turns its attention today to the defensive ends, a position at which Virginia suffered ...

The current crop of wide receivers is being rated as very likely the best Virginia has had in coach Al Groh's eight seasons.

Former Lions OT Lomas Brown , quoted by The Associated Press after the Lions contacted him to help mentor first-round pick OT Gosder Cherilus: "With any first-year guy, there's going to be things you've got to ...

Let me see if I have this straight: Bill Parcells, who has been handed the keys to the Dolphins , who has been anointed as the franchise's savior du jour, says he wasn't aware of an ongoing rift with Jason ...

It's been reported elsewhere , and I'll repeat it here - former University of Virginia defensive end Jeffrey Fitzgerald is transferring to Kansas State, according to his high school coach.

ITH THE NFL draft behind us, I'm here to offer some insight and predictions into the top two picks for the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, plus another player from the commonwealth who could be a ...

Quarterback Matt Ryan signed a six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday.Financial details of the contract were not immediately disclosed.The number three overall pick is the second top-three 2008 ...

“This guy really adds to that third-down dimension we're looking for.”

After a promising 8-8 finish in 2006, the St. Louis Rams began last season intent on elevating their game. via USA Today

“That's one of the advantages I have being at Virginia, is I got to play against guys like that day in and day out. I think that's a big part and a good step in preparation toward the next level.”

Other Virginia Tight Ends Big Reason He Made it to the NFL, Santi Says INDIANAPOLIS - He has others to thank. via Colts.com Football News

“That's a great tackle in the NFL, and just to be able to compete with him is going to make me better. So just to win one, I feel good about it. I feel like - hey - I'm moving in the right direction.”

Rams head coach Scott Linehan talks with defensive end Chris Long after Long's first practice with an NFL team Friday during a Rams minicamp at the Russell Training Center in Earth City. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“Well, the NFL Draft came and went, and not a single Alabama player was selected. Imagine: George Washington University had as many draftees as 'Bama, and GW hasn't fielded a football team since 1966.”

Are the Rams headed toward a remarkable turnaround under Scott Linehan in 2008? Sports Illustrated 's Peter King thinks not. via STLtoday

“He was doing everything he was supposed to do.”

Chris Long learned pretty quickly that his status as the St. Louis Rams ' No. 1 pick in this year's draft does not disqualify him from rookie chores. via ESPN

“We were good, we were good. He used to cut my hair. We hung out lots of times.”

Undrafted free agent safety Nate Lyles has some pretty good Green & White connections. via New York Jets

“I used to look at Jared and I'd get frustrated because he's such a good player, and there were times when I felt I didn't reach his standard”

It’s an easy thing to forget now, blotted out as it was by Jared Allen’s breakout season and the monster contract it earned him from the Minnesota Vikings.But just two seasons ago, Tamba Hali, then ... via Kansas City Star

Video, Photos Surprised Steelers find offense in draft The Steelers' haul on the first day of the draft -- running back Rashard Mendenhall and wide receiver Limas Sweed -- turned out to be a somewhat surprising ... via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

LOCAL GEM: Virginia Tech tackle Duane Brown, a former Hermitage High standout, was taken 26th in the first round by Houston and became the highest drafted Richmonder since Chicago took receiver David Terrell ... via Richmond Times-Dispatch

Just heard ESPN's Chris Mortensen say that this is a "needs-based" draft as he explained why the Rams were going to pick Virginia DE Chris Long. via Pro Football Weekly

Louis chose wisely in selecting Long, who will team with Leonard Little to make the Rams' pass rush that much scarier. via Sports Network

“I think the game has changed a lot since my dad played and since I grew up around that game. "I'm new to it, just like he's new to the process as well.”

Chris Long's marathon victory tour stopped in St. Louis on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Rams took him with the second pick of the NFL draft. via KSDK-TV Saint Louis