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Quarterback Brett Favre is aware that Donovan McNabb would potentially be an ideal replacement for him as the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback if Favre decides not to return in 2010.

The parent company of the firm that built the Dallas Cowboys' ruined practice facility says it has filed for protection from its creditors under Canadian law governing bankruptcies.

Speaking during a break in the Giants' offseason workout program on Thursday, Osi Umenyiora refused to comment when asked about his role next season, a lingering hip injury, competing for a starting job, hinting about retirement or wanting a trade.

The agent for Adam "Pacman" Jones says several teams have expressed interest in the cornerback, but no signing is imminent.

Charlie Batch has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a backup quarterback.

The manager of the club where Ben Roethlisberger is accused of having sexually assaulted a 20-year-old woman said Thursday one of the woman's friends told him a member of Roethlisberger's entourage had denied her entrance to the bathroom.

A police report shows Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown had a blood alcohol level that was nearly twice the legal limit when he was arrested on a DUI charge in suburban Atlanta over the weekend.

Chicago Bears defensive end Alex Brown is telling teammates he expects to get traded or released.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has agreed to plead guilty in his Texas drug and burglary case in exchange for 10 years of probation, attorneys in the case said Thursday.

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is disappointed that injured running back Leon Washington has decided to stay away from the team's voluntary workouts.

The New York Jets will be the subject of the popular HBO series "Hard Knocks," which takes viewers inside the lives of players and coaches during NFL training camp.

Chicago Bears safety Danieal Manning will not report to an offseason workout on Monday.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says he does not expect to name a starter at quarterback, making it likely that Washington's training camp will an open audition for the starting QB role.

The NFL and the NFL Alumni Association have established a neurological care program for retired players.

The NFL has passed rules to further protect defenseless players and several owners say they also expect the modified overtime for the playoffs that passed the previous day to be revisited in May to include the regular season.