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Tom Brady, New England Patriots agree on a 4-year contract extension, according to source close to negotiation
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:11:59 PDT)
The Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady agree on a four-year contract extension.
Saints edge Favre, Vikings to open title defense
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 22:41:28 PDT)
The New Orleans Saints -- the top offense in the league last year -- had just enough in Thursday's opener against the Minnesota Vikings to take a 14-9 lead after three quarters.
Dallas Cowboys, Miles Austin agree to six-year, $54M contract extension
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:42:26 PDT)
The Dallas Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin have agreed to a six-year contract extension.
Baltimore Ravens' Ray Lewis: 'No excuses' for New York Jets with Darrelle Revis
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:12:18 PDT)
Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said he's not worried about Mark Sanchez or Darrelle Revis in their matchup with the Jets.
NFLPA direction DeMaurice Smith hopes for CBA deal by November
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:33:30 PDT)
The head of the NFL Players Association says the union would like to see a labor agreement with the league by November.
Cincinnati Bengals' Antwan Odom says he failed drug test, faces suspension
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:03:15 PDT)
Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom said on his Twitter account that he has tested positive for a banned substance and he faces a suspension.
Charles Woodson of Green Bay Packers gets two-year extension
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:48:19 PDT)
The Green Bay Packers signed cornerback Charles Woodson to a contract extension through the 2014 season on Thursday, a deal that will likely allow the 2009 AP Defensive Player of the Year to retire as a Packer.
Michael Crabtree says he's ready despite lost preseason
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:29:07 PDT)
Michael Crabtree's sore neck is much better, he insists he's ready to play after missing the entire preseason and the spat last week with teammate Vernon Davis is long since done.
Arizona Cardinals' Beane Wells misses practice, may miss opener
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:09:19 PDT)
That breakout season so many have predicted for Beanie Wells might be on hold for a week.
Oakland Raiders hold out of Michael Bush from practice
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 17:38:25 PDT)
Running back Michael Bush was held out of practice Thursday but the Oakland Raiders remain optimistic he can play in this weekend's season-opener at Tennessee.
Source: Dallas Cowboys RT Marc Colombo won't play vs. Washington Redskins in Week 1
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 19:14:56 PDT)
Dallas Cowboys right tackle Marc Colombo did not practice Thursday and will not play in Sunday night's season opener against the Washington Redskins, a source told ESPNDallas.com.
Miami Dolphins cut losses with injury-prone C Jake Grove
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:10:46 PDT)
Injury-prone center Jake Grove has been released by the Miami Dolphins, meaning Joe Berger will start in the opener Sunday at Buffalo.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' opener vs. Cleveland Browns to be blacked out locally
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 14:21:44 PDT)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say their season opener Sunday against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out locally.
Chicago Bears LB Lance Briggs expects to play against Detroit Lions
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:15:13 PDT)
Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expects to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions.
Jeff Otah of Carolina Panthers has setback following surgeries
(Thu, 9 Sep 2010 12:57:04 PDT)
Carolina Panthers starting right tackle Jeff Otah acknowledges he's had a setback in his recovery from two surgeries on his left knee and is still at least a couple weeks away from being able to play.