The Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady agree on a four-year contract extension.

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.

The Dallas Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin have agreed to a six-year contract extension.

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said he's not worried about Mark Sanchez or Darrelle Revis in their matchup with the Jets.

The head of the NFL Players Association says the union would like to see a labor agreement with the league by November.

Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom said on his Twitter account that he has tested positive for a banned substance and he faces a suspension.

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'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.

That breakout season so many have predicted for Beanie Wells might be on hold for a week.

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.

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.

Injury-prone center Jake Grove has been released by the Miami Dolphins, meaning Joe Berger will start in the opener Sunday at Buffalo.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say their season opener Sunday against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out locally.

Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expects to play Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

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.