NFL

The Houston Texans signed offensive tackle Eric Winston to a contract extension Saturday.

Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters ended his holdout and reported to the team on Saturday.

Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl left tackle Jason Peters will end his holdout and report to the team on Saturday.

The Baltimore Ravens signed veteran tackle Willie Anderson on Friday.

Paper champions.

Quarterback concerns have been nothing new for the Chicago Bears in recent years. For the first time in nearly a decade, the Indianapolis Colts may have some worries of their own at the all-important position.

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome labeled him as the quarterback of the future, and even traded up in April's NFL Draft for his services. Injuries, however, may be the only reason why Joe Flacco is getting the starting nod for Sunday's season opener versus the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

The Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns will be entering the 2008 NFL season with very high expectations, but only one of those playoff hopefuls will be getting off to a desired start at the conclusion of Sunday's intriguing interconference battle from Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Mike Shanahan has to empathize with Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin.

Matt Ryan will take his first tentative steps as a pro on Sunday, when the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 Draft leads the Atlanta Falcons into battle against the visiting Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome.