A recovery behind the line can be advanced. A recovery beyond it ends the play, with touching deciding possession.

Multiple reports say the 49ers signed Kyle Shanahan to a multiyear extension during the offseason. Terms remain undisclosed; here is what it changes.

Maxx Crosby reportedly rejected interest from the Rams, Eagles, Cowboys and 49ers after Baltimore's trade collapsed. Here is why he stayed with the Raiders and what changed.

The Jets officially placed rookie receiver Omar Cooper Jr. on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He must miss at least four games, and New York has not announced a return date.

Six NFL Week 1 trends worth carrying forward, with official stats, prior baselines, fantasy actions and the Week 2 test for each.

Waivers have cleared. Here are six Week 2 pickups whose roles look real, temporary or matchup-dependent—and the start, hold or sell move for each.

A forced exit can be legal. A voluntary shortcut or failure to return creates separate problems for punt coverage.

A true simultaneous recovery belongs to the receiving team. A pileup does not automatically make possession simultaneous.

Returners need an unobstructed opportunity to catch an airborne kick, even without a fair catch signal.

The Bears and D’Andre Swift reportedly agreed to a three-year, $33.75 million extension with $27.5 million guaranteed. Here is what it means.