NFL expects Goodell contract extension to be finalized soon

NFL expects Goodell contract extension to be finalized soon

NEW YORK — The NFL expects a five-year contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be finalized soon, despite a threatened lawsuit by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday that "our expectation is this will be wrapped up soon, but we can't project an actual date."The extension would carry through 2024.

NEW YORK — The NFL expects a five-year contract extension with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be finalized soon, despite a threatened lawsuit by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.NFL spokesman Joe Lockhart said Thursday that "our expectation is this will be wrapped up soon, but we can't project an actual date."The extension would carry through 2024.

Green Bay Packers release tight end Martellus Bennett

Green Bay Packers release tight end Martellus Bennett

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end's short tenure at Lambeau Field to a surprising end.General manager Ted Thompson announced the move on Wednesday after practice.The Packers cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" for making the move.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers have waived Martellus Bennett, bringing the tight end's short tenure at Lambeau Field to a surprising end.General manager Ted Thompson announced the move on Wednesday after practice.The Packers cited a "failure to disclose a physical condition" for making the move.

"How satisfied are you?" Packers' weekly survey asks new questions after 3 straight losses

"How satisfied are you?" Packers' weekly survey asks new questions after 3 straight losses

GREEN BAY -- After three straight losses, a survey sent weekly to Green Bay Packers' season ticket holders is asking some new questions.Usually, in the weekly survey, season ticket holders are asked questions about their gameday experience.Below are the questions being asked after the Packers' 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night, November 6th at Lambeau Field:

GREEN BAY -- After three straight losses, a survey sent weekly to Green Bay Packers' season ticket holders is asking some new questions.Usually, in the weekly survey, season ticket holders are asked questions about their gameday experience.Below are the questions being asked after the Packers' 30-17 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night, November 6th at Lambeau Field:

Packers get starting OL back with G Lane Taylor active

Packers get starting OL back with G Lane Taylor active

GREEN BAY — Packers left guard Lane Taylor is active for the Monday night game against Detroit, allowing the Packers to play their entire starting offensive line for just the second time this season.Taylor is back after missing a game with an ankle injury.Cornerbacks Damarious Randall (hamstring/illness) and Kevin King (back) are also active for the Packers against the Lions' potent passing game.

GREEN BAY — Packers left guard Lane Taylor is active for the Monday night game against Detroit, allowing the Packers to play their entire starting offensive line for just the second time this season.Taylor is back after missing a game with an ankle injury.Cornerbacks Damarious Randall (hamstring/illness) and Kevin King (back) are also active for the Packers against the Lions' potent passing game.

Packers, Lions meet on the gridiron for the 176th time Monday night at Lambeau Field

Packers, Lions meet on the gridiron for the 176th time Monday night at Lambeau Field

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when the team hosts the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Monday evening, November 6th.According to Packers.com, Green Bay has won three consecutive games on Monday Night Football, including a 27-13 win over Philadelphia last season.

GREEN BAY -- The Green Bay Packers hope to get back to their winning ways when the team hosts the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field on Monday evening, November 6th.According to Packers.com, Green Bay has won three consecutive games on Monday Night Football, including a 27-13 win over Philadelphia last season.

Lions OT Robinson out, WR Golladay doubtful against Packers

Lions OT Robinson out, WR Golladay doubtful against Packers

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have ruled out offensive tackle Greg Robinson against the Green Bay Packers.Robinson was unable to practice this week because of an ankle injury after missing the previous game.The Lions (3-4) will likely be replaced Robinson at left tackle with Brian Mihalik at Green Bay (4-3) on Monday night .Detroit's Kenny Golladay is listed as doubtful to play against the Packers because of a lingering hamstring injury.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have ruled out offensive tackle Greg Robinson against the Green Bay Packers.Robinson was unable to practice this week because of an ankle injury after missing the previous game.The Lions (3-4) will likely be replaced Robinson at left tackle with Brian Mihalik at Green Bay (4-3) on Monday night .Detroit's Kenny Golladay is listed as doubtful to play against the Packers because of a lingering hamstring injury.

Rodgers speaks for 1st time since injury; "Biggest thing right now is range of motion and strength"

Rodgers speaks for 1st time since injury; "Biggest thing right now is range of motion and strength"

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers met with the media on Friday, November 3rd for the first time since his collarbone injury.Number 12 spoke at his locker about the possibility he might still be able to suit up at some point later this season."First of all I want to be healthy.

GREEN BAY -- Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers met with the media on Friday, November 3rd for the first time since his collarbone injury.Number 12 spoke at his locker about the possibility he might still be able to suit up at some point later this season."First of all I want to be healthy.

Packers activate rookie LB Vince Biegel, sign 3rd snapper

Packers activate rookie LB Vince Biegel, sign 3rd snapper

GREEN BAY — Vince Biegel is one step closer to playing for the NFL team that he has rooted for since childhood.The Green Bay Packers activated Biegel from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Friday.

GREEN BAY — Vince Biegel is one step closer to playing for the NFL team that he has rooted for since childhood.The Green Bay Packers activated Biegel from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Friday.

Monday night Packers-Lions game salutes military

Monday night Packers-Lions game salutes military

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers say veterans and members of the military will be honored at Monday night's Detroit Lions game at Lambeau Field as part of the NFL-wide salute for Veterans Day.Fans will have a chance to sign and send a holiday card to a service member in the Lambeau Field Atrium through halftime.

GREEN BAY — The Green Bay Packers say veterans and members of the military will be honored at Monday night's Detroit Lions game at Lambeau Field as part of the NFL-wide salute for Veterans Day.Fans will have a chance to sign and send a holiday card to a service member in the Lambeau Field Atrium through halftime.

Federal appeals court: Cowboys' Elliott can play Sunday

Federal appeals court: Cowboys' Elliott can play Sunday

NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott can play in Sunday's home game against Kansas City while a federal appeals court considers a challenge to his six-game suspension.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City issued a one-page order Friday temporarily blocking a lower-court ruling that cleared the way this week for Elliott to begin serving the disciplinary penalty.Circuit Judge Susan Carney granted a request from the NFL Players Association for Elliott to be allowed to play Sunday.

NEW YORK — Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott can play in Sunday's home game against Kansas City while a federal appeals court considers a challenge to his six-game suspension.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City issued a one-page order Friday temporarily blocking a lower-court ruling that cleared the way this week for Elliott to begin serving the disciplinary penalty.Circuit Judge Susan Carney granted a request from the NFL Players Association for Elliott to be allowed to play Sunday.

Midway through NFL season, football ratings are down

Midway through NFL season, football ratings are down

NEW YORK — Midway through a season remembered for its protests by some players during the national anthem as much as bone-crunching hits, viewership for NFL football games is down 5 percent from last year.The NFL has slowed a decline that was more pronounced in 2016, and the erosion is actually less than it is for other forms of television programming.

NEW YORK — Midway through a season remembered for its protests by some players during the national anthem as much as bone-crunching hits, viewership for NFL football games is down 5 percent from last year.The NFL has slowed a decline that was more pronounced in 2016, and the erosion is actually less than it is for other forms of television programming.