Judge orders more monitoring for Cowboys DT (Yahoo! Sports)

DALLAS (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring.

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) -- Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Chicago Bears next season.

AP Source: Jets RB Goodson to practice Tuesday (Yahoo! Sports)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.

Seattle TE McCoy sustains Achilles injury (Yahoo! Sports)
RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- The Seattle Seahawks have lost backup tight end Anthony McCoy for possibly the entire 2013 season after he sustained a torn Achilles during an organized team activity earlier this week.

NYC lawsuit alleging Favre sent racy texts settled (Yahoo! Sports)

NEW YORK (AP) -- A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener (Yahoo! Sports)

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a ''cry festival.'' Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things out with coach Mike Shanahan.

Cardinals sign DB-KR Mathieu (Yahoo! Sports)

PHOENIX (AP) -- Former LSU defensive back Tyrann Mathieu has signed a four-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Texans give $100,000 to tornado relief efforts (Yahoo! Sports)
HOUSTON (AP) -- The Houston Texans have donated $100,000 to help in relief efforts in the wake of this week's devastating and deadly tornado in Oklahoma.

Giants FB Henry Hynoski needs knee surgery (Yahoo! Sports)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The New York Giants may have to start looking for a fullback.

Browns QB Weeden to help with Oklahoma tornado (Yahoo! Sports)

BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden is heading home to help his cherished Oklahoma heal.