NFC North preview: Rodgers difference for Pack The division still packs a big 1-2 punch, but will it be Vikes-Packers or Packers-Vikes? Clark Judge weighs a soon to be 41-year-old Brett Favre against peaking Aaron Rodgers for that answer.
AFC West preview: Chargers' route wide open The Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs may be improved but they are just extras. The Chargers remain the stars of the AFC West, and only an injury to franchise QB Philip Rivers can change that.
NFC West preview: 49ers get shot at beast of least Cardinals? Headed for a post-Warner slide. Seahawks? A Pete Carroll mystery. Rams? Stuck in rebuild mode. The Niners get a wide-open look, but Clark Judge wonders if they can knock it down.
Video: Around the NFL, Roethlisberger The decision on Ben Roethlisberger is in, but that's not the only Steelers quarterback news to talk about. Will Brinson joins Lauren Shehadi for the latest about Pittsburgh and other issues going on around the league.
Lions' Suh fined $7,500 for roughing up Delhomme Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been fined $7,500 by the NFL for his roughing-the-passer penalty on Cleveland quarterback Jake Delhomme.
Chargers get WR Crayton from Cowboys The Dallas Cowboys traded receiver Patrick Crayton to San Diego and offensive lineman Pat McQuistan to Miami for future considerations on Friday.
Freeman: Greed trumps good sense in sked push NFL owners don't make enough billions, so now they want an 18-game regular season. The players, who worry for their health and well-being, are opposed. Too bad greed trumps good sense every time, Mike Freeman says.
Broncos RB White has torn Achilles', out for year A person familiar with the injury told the Associated Press on Friday that Denver Broncos tailback LenDale White has a ruptured Achilles' tendon and is out for the season.
Eagles acquire versatile O-lineman Wells The Arizona Cardinals traded starting guard Reggie Wells to the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick Friday.
Rackers takes job from last original Texan Brown The last of the original Houston Texans is gone. The team cut kicker Kris Brown, the only player remaining from the inaugural 2002 season. Brown's agent, Glenn Schwartzman confirmed the move Friday.
