AFC West News and Video

The sun may set in the West, but optimism does not. And with the NFL opening its 2010 season this week, the AFC West is a feel-good spot.

DENVER (AP) -- Broncos running back LenDale White doesn't have to go far for advice as he recovers from a surgically repaired torn right Achilles' tendon that will sideline him for the season.

Out with the old, Chiefs hope, and in with the new

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Chargers have signed free agent quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan to a one-year contract.

-- This Labor Day Deep Posts is, in part, about those names you're not seeing in certain places. We'll start with San Diego Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, whose holdout continues. Pro Football Talk reported over the weekend that Jackson's representati…

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- The injury-riddled Denver Broncos were awarded running back Andre Brown of the New York Giants and offensive lineman Chris Clark of the Minnesota Vikings off waivers on Sunday.

Trade talks over Vincent Jackson are dead between the San Diego Chargers and an unnamed team after agents for the holdout wide receiver agreed on terms for a new contract with the unnamed team.

Elvis Dumervil, the NFL's leading top sacker, says he won't play at all this season.

IRVING, Texas (AP) -- The Dallas Cowboys have traded receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego and offensive lineman Pat McQuistan to Miami for future considerations.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- A person familiar with the injury tells The Associated Press that Denver Broncos tailback LenDale White has a ruptured Achilles' tendon and is out for the season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Denver rookie Tim Tebow outplayed Minnesota's Tarvaris Jackson in the backup quarterback comparison, but the Vikings forced four first-half turnovers and beat the Broncos 31-24 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Jon Gruden thinks the Raiders are a contender in the AFC West. Speaking on a Monday Night Football conference call along with colleagues Ron Jaworski, Mike Tirico and producer Jay Rothman, Gruden talked up the Raiders’ front seven and defensive talent. …

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- The Oakland Raiders have plenty of roster moves they need to make before the start of the season.

The Bills, Raiders and Giants have had discussions about trading for the Cardinals' Matt Leinart, league sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

This week, SI.com is rolling out previews for all eight NFL divisions. Today, we tackle the NFC South and AFC South, following up Tuesday's breakdowns of the AFC East and NFC East. The AFC North and NFC North follow Thursday and the AFC West and NFC West …

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Chargers outside linebacker Shawne Merriman won't play in Thursday night's exhibition finale at San Francisco due to an Achilles' tendon injury, and there's no guarantee he'll play in the regular-season opener Sept. 13 at Kansas City.

The Chiefs head into 2010 with brand new coordinators on both sides of the ball -- Charlie Weis on offense and Romeo Crennel on defense.It presents an interesting problem for the their opening-week opponent, the San Diego Chargers. What kind of game film …

The Chiefs head into 2010 with brand new coordinators on both sides of the ball -- Charlie Weis on offense and Romeo Crennel on defense.It presents an interesting problem for the their opening-week opponent, the San Diego Chargers. What kind of game film …

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno is practicing for the first time since hurting his right hamstring on the first day of training camp Aug. 1.