Packers RB Grant sits out practice as precaution

Packers running back Ryan Grant and defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila missed practice Friday as a precaution heading into Monday night's opener against Minnesota.

CBS sues NFL Players over fantasy football

CBS has filed a federal lawsuit in Minneapolis to clarify who can use the statistics that underlie fantasy football leagues.

Ravens sign OT Anderson

After signing his three-year, $11 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, offensive tackle Willie Anderson hopes to play in Sunday's season opener against the team that cut him.

Bills Pro Bowl T Peters to end holdout

By Sports Network

Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team on Saturday.

Ravens sign veteran OT Anderson

By Sports Network

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran tackle Willie Anderson on Friday.

Branch out for Seattle; Locklear unlikely to play

By TIM BOOTH

The return of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is going to wait at least a week.

Eagles WR Brown doubtful

By Sports Network

The Philadelphia Eagles will likely take on the St. Louis Rams on Sunday without the services of wideout Reggie Brown.

NFL Preview - Denver (0-0) at Oakland (0-0)

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

Mike Shanahan has to empathize with Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin.

NFL Preview - Minnesota (0-0) at Green Bay (0-0)

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

The debut of Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a mere three years in the making, will finally take place at Lambeau Field on Monday night.

Report: Jags' Collier making gradual improvement

Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier is making gradual improvement from gunshot wounds but is "not out of the woods yet," his agent told a newspaper Thursday.

Giants' Burress signs 2-year contact extension

By TOM CANAVAN

Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress is finally going to be paid like one of the NFL's top receivers.

Giants kick off Super Bowl defense with win

By TOM CANAVAN

The New York Giants won the Super Bowl with defense and they kicked off defense of that title with more of the same.

NFL Preview - Detroit (0-0) at Atlanta (0-0)

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

Matt Ryan will take his first tentative steps as a pro on Saturday, when the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft leads the Atlanta Falcons into battle against the visiting Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome.

Recap: NY Giants vs. Washington

By Sports Network

Plaxico Burress celebrated his fresh two-year contract extension with 10 catches for 133 yards, and the defending-champion New York Giants opened their title defense with a 16-7 victory over NFC East rival Washington.

NFC West preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

NFC South preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

NFC North preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

NFC East preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

AFC South preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

AFC West preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

AFC East preview

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Rising team

AFC North preview

By JASON BROWN

Rising team

Colts' Saturday opts against surgery

By Sports Network

Indianapolis center Jeff Saturday has decided to pass on surgery and will continue to rehab the torn ligament in his right knee.

Broncos release Sapp

By Sports Network

The Denver Broncos released fullback Cecil Sapp on Thursday.

NFL Inactives (Thursday, September 4, 2008)

By Sports Network

The following is a list of inactive players for tonight's NFL game.

NFL Preview - Cincinnati (0-0) at Baltimore (0-0)

By Shawn Clarke, Sports Network

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome labeled him as the quarterback of the future, and even traded up in April's NFL Draft for his services. Injuries, however, may be the only reason why Joe Flacco is getting the starting nod for Sunday's season opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

NFL Preview - Houston (0-0) at Pittsburgh (0-0)

By Michael Rushton, Sports Network

One thing that didn't change last year in Pittsburgh's transition at head coach from Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin was its ability to win on opening weekend. The Steelers will try to win their first game of the season for a sixth straight year this weekend, when they open the 2008 season against the Houston Texans at Heinz Field.

NFL Preview - Chicago (0-0) at Indianapolis (0-0)

By Scott Garbarini, Sports Network

Quarterback concerns have been nothing new for the Chicago Bears in recent years. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Indianapolis Colts may have some worries of their own at the all-important position.

Bills LB Crowell placed on IR

By Sports Network

Buffalo Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell will miss Sunday's season-opener and might be out for up to four weeks after revealing to the team on Thursday that he will undergo knee surgery.

NFL Preview - Carolina (0-0) at San Diego (0-0)

By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Sports Network

Paper champions.

NFL Preview - Arizona (0-0) at San Francisco (0-0)

By Michael Rushton, Sports Network

When the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals opened the 2007 season against each other by the bay, both teams had their respective quarterbacks of the future under center. Yet, those two former first-round picks will both be on the bench this weekend when the two clubs again open their season against one another at Candlestick Park.

NFL Preview - Dallas (0-0) at Cleveland (0-0)

By Scott Garbarini, Sports Network

The Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns will be entering the 2008 NFL season with very high expectations, but only one of those playoff hopefuls will be getting off to a desired start at the conclusion of Sunday's intriguing interconference battle from Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Giants sign Burress to extension

By Sports Network

New York and wide receiver Plaxico Burress agreed on a two-year contract extension Thursday, hours before the Giants begin defense of their title against the Washington Redskins.

NFL Preview - Jacksonville (0-0) at Tennessee (0-0)

By Shawn Clarke, Sports Network

As if trying to compete in the AFC South was hard enough for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who not only have high expectations for the 2008 season but are also dealing with a critically-injured member of the team.

NFL Preview - N.Y. Jets (0-0) at Miami (0-0)

By Lyle Fitzsimmons, Sports Network

Pity the poor Jets-Dolphins football writer this week.

NFL Preview - Seattle (0-0) at Buffalo (0-0)

By Scott Garbarini, Sports Network

The final year of the Mike Holmgren era begins this Sunday at Buffalo's Ralph Wilson Stadium, where the longtime head coach brings his Seattle Seahawks in for a season-opening interconference matchup with the Bills.

NFL Preview - Tampa Bay (0-0) at New Orleans (0-0)

By Scott Garbarini, Sports Network

It's all systems go for both the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who will open their respective 2008 seasons with a key NFC South clash Sunday at the Superdome.

Bengals' WR Chad Johnson now Ocho Cinco

By JOE KAY

Call him Ocho Cinco on the field, too.

NFL Preview - St. Louis (0-0) at Philadelphia (0-0)

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

If the Philadelphia Eagles want to prove the folks at Sports Illustrated right, Sunday afternoon's home matchup against the St. Louis Rams is the place to start.

NFL Preview - Kansas City (0-0) at New England (0-0)

By Tony Moss, Sports Network

The New England Patriots enter their regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday as something of a strange paradox unto themselves.

Daunte Culpepper retires

By Sports Network

Daunte Culpepper has announced his retirement from the NFL, bringing an end to a nine-year career for the quarterback that started with promise and finished with injury-filled disappointment.

Quarterback Daunte Culpepper retires from NFL

By TIM REYNOLDS

Daunte Culpepper summed up his thoughts Thursday in two words, which ushered in the start of a new era for the former Pro Bowl quarterback. "Farewell NFL," he wrote.

Browns LB Peek done for season after knee surgery

By Sports Network

Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Antwan Peek will miss the entire 2008 season after undergoing surgery on Thursday to repair a torn patella tendon in his knee.

Jags sign T Spencer, put Collier on reserve list

By Sports Network

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed offensive tackle Charles Spencer on Thursday, and placed tackle Richard Collier on the reserve/non-football injury list.

Ravens sign DB Oglesby

By Sports Network

The Baltimore Ravens have signed cornerback Evan Oglesby and waived cornerback Anwar Phillips.

Rudi takes Bell's job; Bell takes Rudi's bags

EX-BENGAL MISSING $200, CREDIT CARDS

Herald-Leader Wire Reports

Ravens quarterback Kyle Boller will miss season

By DAVID GINSBURG

Kyle Boller was placed on injured reserve Wednesday by the Baltimore Ravens, ending his season and raising the question of whether the quarterback will throw another pass for the team. Boller has been sidelined since hurting his shoulder in Baltimore's second preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings on Aug. 16.

Jags try to cope with teammate Collier's shooting

By MARK LONG

Jaguars linebacker Clint Ingram spent about 14 hours at the hospital Tuesday, waiting with teammates, coaches and Richard Collier's family and friends. He didn't get any of the answers he wanted.

Giants-Redskins issue final injury report for season opener

By Sports Network

The New York Giants will be without linebacker Jonathan Goff (back), cornerback Terrell Thomas (hamstring) and kicker Lawrence Tynes (left knee) as the team opens its 2008 regular season against the Redskins on Thursday night.

Panthers' Moore breaks leg

By Sports Network

Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore suffered a broken left leg in practice Wednesday.