Packers sign Rodgers to contract extension
The Green Bay Packers made a long-term commitment to quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Friday, signing the first-year starter to a contract extension through 2014.
The team announced the deal after practice Friday afternoon, when Rodgers signed the paperwork. Terms were not disclosed.
"It means a lot," Rodgers said. "I'm very excited knowing that my future is going to be here in Green Bay.
"I appreciate the commitment that they've made, and I plan to reciprocate that commitment in my play and hopefully prove to them that they made the correct decision giving me this extension."
Chiefs' Johnson suspended: Chiefs running back Larry Johnson was suspended for Week 10 of the NFL season by Commissioner Roger Goodell for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Johnson already was deactivated the last two weeks by Kansas City and also won't play Sunday against Tampa Bay. He will miss the Chiefs' game at San Diego next weekend under the NFL's suspension. Johnson is not permitted on the team's premises until Nov. 10. The suspension will cost him about $147,000, or one game check. Johnson was charged Monday with simple assault for spitting his drink in a woman's face on Oct. 10. It was the fourth time in five years Johnson has been accused of assaulting a woman.
Cowboys' Witten questionable: Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten still hasn't been ruled out of playing with a broken rib against the New York Giants, even after missing practice again Friday. Witten hasn't practiced this week with the Cowboys, but the team listed him as questionable for Sunday's game.
Redskins' Moss questionable: Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss was unable to practice again Friday because of a strained hamstring. Moss is now a game-time decision for Monday night's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Coach Jim Zorn had been optimistic all week that Moss would play, but the receiver's third consecutive day of inactivity tempered expectations. Moss is questionable on the injury report.