Civil-rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has weighed in on talk radio king Rush Limbaugh's bid to buy the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. His advice for the NFL's team owners: Don't let him do it.

Earlier his agent only admitted that Brett Favre is returning, but today Minnesota Vikings announced that Brett Favre has signed with the team. In fact some limited amount of tickets are available reads the website of Minnesota Vikings as we are writing this story.

Are you ready for some Football? Miami Dolphins released the 2009 schedule and kick off tonight at Land Shark Stadium against Jacksonville.

Tonight ESPN broke that quarterback Michael Vick has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. This contract is expected to be a two year deal as he has now found a home in the NFL. Vick's mentor has been saying since the Hall of Fame game on Sunday that Vick would probably sign by Friday.

Is Michael Vick heading for the Buffalo Bills? The answer, depending on whom you ask, is yes or no.

4-3 Defensive Ends
The defensive end is the money-maker in a 4-3 scheme. The pass-rush – which is the most important element of defense today – should be spearheaded from this position. Of course, it’s not usually enough for a DE to be only a speed-rusher; the best in the game are also stifling run-defenders. Here are the NFL’s Top Seven 4-3 DE’s.

Free agency began at 10:01 p.m. MST last night, and since then a number of big signings have already occurred at Denver Broncos. We’ll be blogging all the big news throughout the day. According to The San Francisco Chronicle Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. An announcement is expected Saturday.

The Cleveland Browns announced this afternoon that the team has traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for undisclosed draft picks.

Willis McGahee of the Baltimore Ravens will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Baltimore Ravens running back Willis McGahee was carted of the field Sunday after taking a hard hit on the helmet by Pittsburgh safety Ryan Clark.

It is unclear whether New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress shot himself last night or what. But one thing is clear; he won’t be playing in Sunday’s game.

For Oakland linebacker Kirk Morrison, the worst part of the Raiders' 2-6 start is the knowledge that the team isn't very far from contention in the AFC West. Dwayne Jarrett, who is recovering from a hip injury, and Thomas Davis recuperating from ankle injuries.

Brett Favre, the Green Bay icon and future Pro Football Hall of Famer who retired, then unretired, then found out the Packers truly intended to move on without him, has been traded to the Jets by the Pack.