James Harrison and the Pittsburgh Steelers are closing in on a contract extension that could be finalized as early as Monday, according to Bill Parise, the agent for the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Parise says all parties involved agreed to get past the Easter holiday before consummating the deal.

When Ray Lewis‘ future in Baltimore was questioned, his former teammate Rod Woodson reached out to him and cleared up some misconceptions.

Ray Lewis as a Dallas Cowboy might not be as far fetched as some think, at least not according to linebacker DeMarcus Ware.

Dallas has showered lucrative contract extensions on wide receivers Terrell Owens and Roy Williams, quarterback Tony Romo, and cornerback Terence Newman. Yet, its most expensive extension, if it can get done, is on deck.

Cowboys Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware has one year remaining on a contract that expires after the 2009 season and right before what could be an uncapped year.

The Cowboys came out of their win over the Seahawks with two major injury concerns, but two MRIs for linebacker DeMarcus Ware and running back Marion Barber were both negative, the team announced Friday.

A bad injury situation on Thursday for the Cowboys, who have lost RB Marion Barber and DE DeMarcus Ware to injuries against the Seahawks.

As the NFL’s Oct. 14 trade deadline approaches, the most intriguing name to track just might be Detroit wide receiver Roy Williams.