The NFL announced Thursday that Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been suspended for the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.

Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston, the No. 6 overall pick in last April’s draft, has yet to record a sack this season. And now he’s drawing some criticism in New York.

Despite his recent struggles, the Baltimore Ravens plan to stick with rookie QB Joe Flacco.

Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun explains why.