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The NFL ruled Friday that the Cowboys scoreboard, which served as a target for punters last Saturday in the first game played there, won't have to be moved, at least not this season.

It was only for six plays, but Michael Vick was on the field for the Eagles Thursday in their 33-32 win over the Jaguars. He had last played in an NFL game in December of 2006 for the Atlanta Falcons.

The New York Jets name first-round draft pick Mark Sanchez their starting quarterback for the fast-approaching 2009 season.

Michael Vick will make his Eagles debut in a preseason game in Philadelphia Thursday night. Vick last played in the NFL in December of 2006. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner sees a limited role for Vick with the Eagles.

Titans punters booted punts in warmups for Friday's preseason game up into large video screens that hang over the center of the field of the Cowboys new stadium. Dallas owner Jerry Jones said he's comfortable with the height of the screens.

Star quarterback Brett Favre sees limited action just days after coming out of retirement a second time to sign with Minnesota.

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable

NBC and the NFL have extended their NFL rights deal for another two years.

That means that Sunday Night Football, unlike Monday Night Football, will remain on broadcast TV at least through 2013.

NBC, NFL Extend Deal For Two More Years....

Take an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the new billion dollar Cowboys Stadium with the man who built it: Jerry Jones. The Dallas Cowboys' owner will show you the largest HD video screen ever built, and other rare finishing touches.

Brett Favre traveled to Minnesota Tuesday to meet with the Vikings. The meeting comes three weeks after the 39-year-old quarterback told the Vikings coach he would stay retired.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes in a win over the Eagles Thursday night. It was his first game since tearing ligaments in his left knee last season.

Cleveland Browns receiver Donte' Stallworth was suspended without pay for this season Thursday after pleading guilty to killing a pedestrian while driving drunk.

Pro Bowl quarterback Eli Manning and the New York Giants agreed to a six-year, $97 million contract extension Wednesday, making him the highest paid player in the NFL.

All Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is back on the field after time off to rest a sore left knee and is looking forward to what he and the team hopes is a healthy 2009 campaign.

Manhattan district attorney Robert Morgenthau announces indictment of Plaxico Burress on weapons charges stemming from an incident last winter in which the NFL star accidentally shot himself.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said his team does not need Michael Vick. Kraft spoke about Vick during a radio show broadcast from Gillette Stadium.