Gregg Williams has been given permission to attend Sunday's game against the Seahawks as a fan.

Williams is not employed by the Rams and currently barred from employment by the NFL.

Sean Payton was denied permission to attend any games of the Saints during his suspension.

The Chargers signed kicker Nick Novak on Friday.

Nate Kaeding has an apparent groin injury and is listed questionable.

Kaeding, who'd gone 7-for-7 on field goals, hadn't been on an injury report this season.

"He was sore when he started kicking today, and wasn’t able to continue," coach Norv Turner said.

The NFL has sent a memo to team personnel of all 32 teams reminding them about the league's position in regards to faking injuries to gain a play stoppage without using a timeout.

The NFL has been reluctant to propose a specific rule because of the value of timeouts within the game and because it could encourage injured players to stay in the game.

"To avoid the necessity of a rule with many unattractive qualities, teams are strongly urged to cooperate with this policy," the memo states. "We are determined to take all necessary steps to ensure that it does not become an issue. We have been fortunate that teams and players have consistently complied with the spirit of the rule over the years and this has not been an issue for the NFL. We are determined to take all necessary steps to ensure that it does not become an issue."

The New England Patriots have released Kellen Winslow.

Winslow asked for his release from the team.

Winslow was signed to help fill in for the injured Aaron Hernandez.

The impetus for the NFL and its officials to accelerate negotiations was the controversial conclusion to Monday's game between the Seahawks and Packers.

"That game reshaped everything," said one unnamed owner. "It shook me. I think it shook a lot of people."

The agreement between the NFL and the officials will be an eight-year deal.

The average referee salaries will increase from $149,000 a year in 2011 to $173,000 in 2013, rising to $205,000 by 2019. 

The NFL will have the right to hire full-time officials beginning in 2013.

ESPN plans to televise this weekend a “character study TV feature” on Jonathan Vilma and Gregg Williams, according to sources.

ESPN has contacted players via letters signed by Barry Abrams, a Feature Producer. 

Whether the conclusions would be positive or negative are unknown.

An eight-year deal between the NFL and NFLRA has been reached.

The NFL's regular officials will work Thursday's game between the Ravens and Browns.

The two sides talked for 17 hours on Tuesday and over 14 hours on Wednesday.

“Our officials will be back on the field starting (Thursday) night,” Roger Goodell said. “We appreciate the commitment of the NFLRA in working through the issues to reach this important agreement.”

“Our Board of Directors has unanimously approved taking this proposed CBA to the membership for a ratification vote,” said Scott Green, president of the NFLRA. “We are glad to be getting back on the field for this week’s games.”

Malcom Floyd signed a three-year contract extension with the San Diego Chargers that will carry through the 2015 season.

Floyd signed a two-year deal with the team shortly after the NFL Lockout ended last season and has been with the team since 2004.

Oakland Raiders' general manager Reggie McKenzie has parted ways with six players selected by the team from 2005 through 2011.

DeMarcus Van Dyke Cornerback 2011/3rd Waived
Joseph Barksdale Offensive tackle 2011/3rd Waived
Chimdi Chekwa Cornerback 2011/4th Waived
Bruce Campbell Offensive tackle 2010/4th Traded
Louis Murphy Wide receiver 2009/4th Traded
Stanford Routt Cornerback 2005/2nd Waived

Barksdale was released by the Raiders on Wednesday.

The Raiders have also let Chaz Schilens, Trevor Scott and Michael Bush depart via free agency.