New ‘Bus’ for Steelers? Leighton Vander Esch’s next stop could be Pittsburgh

Based on NFL mock drafts, few team-player connections are stronger than the Steelers and Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch — and his family’s bus. SN’s Alex Marvez explains.

Based on NFL mock drafts, few team-player connections are stronger than the Steelers and Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch — and his family’s bus. SN’s Alex Marvez explains.

Anthony Averett Jr.’s story helps explain why Alabama is an NFL cornerback factory

Anthony Everett Jr. is one of the top-rated cornerbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft, which is amazing considering he arrived at Alabama five years ago having never played the position. That’s the Nick Saban effect.

Anthony Everett Jr. is one of the top-rated cornerbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft, which is amazing considering he arrived at Alabama five years ago having never played the position. That’s the Nick Saban effect.

Doubt new Raiders CB Rashaan Melvin if you want — he’s used to it

A one-year “prove it” contract with Oakland is welcome to Rashaan Melvin, who has been proving himself for years. The cornerback is ready to show the Raiders — and the rest of the NFL — he is the real deal.

A one-year “prove it” contract with Oakland is welcome to Rashaan Melvin, who has been proving himself for years. The cornerback is ready to show the Raiders — and the rest of the NFL — he is the real deal.

Alliance of American Football aims to be first-rate in offering second chances

Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian laid out his vision for the Alliance of American Football, which will stress opportunities for talented, but overlooked, players, some of whom might join Polian in Canton.

Hall of Fame executive Bill Polian laid out his vision for the Alliance of American Football, which will stress opportunities for talented, but overlooked, players, some of whom might join Polian in Canton.

NFL free agency: Worst of Cowboys’ salary cap hell still to come

Dallas has been quiet in 2018 NFL free agency for a reason: Previous mistakes have the Cowboys stuck in a bad salary cap situation. SN’s Alex Marvez explains how Dallas got here and when (if?) it can get out.

Dallas has been quiet in 2018 NFL free agency for a reason: Previous mistakes have the Cowboys stuck in a bad salary cap situation. SN’s Alex Marvez explains how Dallas got here and when (if?) it can get out.

Jets’ draft trade with Colts satisfies need for QB — and holds Bills at bay

The Jets’ decision to move up three spots for the No. 3 overall pick wasn’t just to secure a quarterback: It was to keep the Bills from potentially poaching their top target.

The Jets’ decision to move up three spots for the No. 3 overall pick wasn’t just to secure a quarterback: It was to keep the Bills from potentially poaching their top target.