If Roger Goodell doesn't overturn his suspension, Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has informed a federal judge that he will file an injunction of his year-long ban. WWLV-TV in New Orleans reported Vilma's intention to file the injunction and posted a link to the letter he sent to Judge Helen G. Berrigan.

Former Falcons running back Jamal Anderson is facing a charge of driving under the influence after an officer pulled him over just northeast of Atlanta. DeKalb County police say Anderson was taken into custody around 4:30 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said Anderson was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and released later Sunday after posting bond.

Lions cornerback Aaron Berry was arrested early Saturday morning in Harrisburg, Pa., on suspicion of driving under the influence. "I want to offer a sincere apology to the Lions organization, Lions fans, the coaches and all my teammates for my actions this past weekend," Berry said in a statement on his agency's Facebook page. "This is not the example I want to set for young people and it's certainly not what my team and coaches expect from me. I promise to do everything in my power to make sure this never happens again. I understand these are just words and it will be my future actions that ultimately will speak for me." At one stage earlier this month, the Lions accounted for five of the 21 player arrests in the NFL this offseason.

A former Baylor athlete is facing a federal extortion charge for threatening to release "derogatory information" about Robert Griffin III unless he was paid. Richard Khamir Hurd, 25, was arraigned Monday in federal court in Waco, Texas.

Jerry Sandusky was convicted Friday of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that had sent shock waves through the Penn State college campus. Sandusky, a 68-year-old retired defensive coach who was once Joe Paterno's heir apparent, was found guilty of 45 of 48 counts. He faces life in prison at sentencing, which is weeks away.

The Giants and Jets are seeking an injuction that would prevent the Triple Five Group from rehabilitating the American Dream retail and entertainment venue at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, according to a report Friday on NorthJersey.com.

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has written to Roger Goodell asking the NFL commissioner to reopen the investigation of the Saints' bounty program. In an interview with Pro Football Talk Live, Smith said he intended to talk to Goodell and would point out areas of the investigation that he believes failed, in addition to particulars that he says the league should re-examine.

The NFL denies accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its bounty investigation, or that Roger Goodell has placed gag orders on Saints employees and others who could help punished players clear their names.

A federal judge has dismissed a complaint filed against the NFL by Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams, who was seeking to overturn his drug suspension. Attorney Peter Ginsberg said Thursday that Williams would appeal the decision.

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf could return to West Texas as early as next week to face a judge who could revoke his probation on drug-related charges, according to an ESPN.com report on Thursday.