Eagles intrigued by Vick, plan to keep backup QB for 2010 season

Eagles intrigued by Vick, plan to keep backup QB for 2010 season: "Michael Vick wants to be a starting quarterback in the NFL, but that might not happen next season. And contrary to popular belief, the Philadelphia Eagles plan on keeping Vick in 2010, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reported Tuesday."

Irsay hopes to extend Manning's Colts stay with NFL-best deal

Irsay hopes to extend Manning's Colts stay with NFL-best deal: "Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Tuesday that he hopes to sign quarterback Peyton Manning to a contract extension when the season ends, a move that should make the four-time NFL MVP the league's highest-paid player."

Unhappy Porter wants Dolphins to release him, not trade him

Unhappy Porter wants Dolphins to release him, not trade him: "Joey Porter said Tuesday that he wants the Miami Dolphins to release him rather than trade him because he's frustrated about his reduced role and doubts his relationship with coach Tony Sparano can be repaired."

'Real excited' Kubiak says he has new three-year deal with Texans

'Real excited' Kubiak says he has new three-year deal with Texans: "Texans coach Gary Kubiak told the <i>Houston Chronicle</i> on Tuesday that he has agreed to a three-year contract extension that could keep him with the team through the 2012 season."

NFL picks Johnson to supplant retiring Pereira as VP of Officiating

NFL picks Johnson to supplant retiring Pereira as VP of Officiating: "Carl Johnson will replace the retiring Mike Pereira as NFL Vice President of Officiating in April."

Jets decide to fine coach Ryan $50K for obscene gesture

Jets decide to fine coach Ryan $50K for obscene gesture: "The Jets fined coach Rex Ryan $50,000 on Tuesday for making an obscene gesture at a mixed martial arts event last weekend."

McCardell returns to Redskins, this time as receivers coach

McCardell returns to Redskins, this time as receivers coach: "Longtime NFL wideout Keenan McCardell will be the Washington Redskins' receivers coach, the team announced Tuesday."

Mathis: 'Nothing is gonna keep' Freeney from playing in Super Bowl

Mathis: 'Nothing is gonna keep' Freeney from playing in Super Bowl: "He does not get much recognition, and is nowhere near one of the league's highest paid players at his position, but the Colts' Robert Mathis deserves credit for being one of the game's best pass rushers."