No NFL-related sponsorship deal is complete without the involvement of Peyton Manning.

The new marketing deal with the NFL gives KFC the ability to incorporate player likenesses into product packaging.

Merry Christmas, Donovan — this might come in handy over the next six weeks.

And now we know why Donovan McNabb didn’t realize that a game could end in a tie.

EXCLUSIVE!  We’ve found Jon Gruden’s land in Tennessee.

Tatum Bell makes his triumphant return to the NFL.

Joe Biden has a great idea for avoiding any booing at the next Eagles game he attends.

Jay Cutler gives Brandon Marshall a new glove that might actually help the team.

Peyton Manning arrives at the PFT Halloween Party and says, “I didn’t know this was gonna be a costume party.”

Lions coach Rod Marinelli gets ready for some trick or treating; he’ll be dressed as an actual NFL head football coach.

Phil Savage disputes the notion that he didn’t show sympathy to Kellen Winslow; “I gave him his own parking space,” Savage said.

Jerry Jones prepares to launch the next phase of his plan to goad Tony Romo into playing with a broken pinkie.

Fortunately, McDonald’s no longer performs background checks before hiring new employees.

Chad Johnson makes yet another name change.

Introducing new Raiders coach Tom “The” Cable “Guy.” 

Michael Irvin prepares to give Jimmy the Everett McIver treatment.

In response to Monday night’s comments from Tony Kornheiser, ESPN comes up with a way to make amends with the Mexicans.

On the bright side, Chris Cooley’s misadventures with his camera might yield an endorsement opportunity.

“Speeding?  I was just auditioning for that TV show that CAA is supposed to be getting me.”

Jeff Fisher signs one “Big Pussy” to fill in for the other one.

Pacman gets an early Christmas gift from his friends in Cleveland.

Tatum Bell has found a new job that takes advantage of his unique skills.

The folks at Campbell cook up a new recipe for their latest pitchman.

Exclusive!  A photo from Marvin Harrison’s recent interview with the Indianapolis Star.

Wow.  After only one day back in the league, Chris Henry has a new sponsor.

David Kircus and Will Allen resolve their differences at a spot that is familiar to both of them.

While welcoming Chad Pennington to the official meeting place of former Marshall quarterbacks, Byron Leftwich says, “When you get out, will you take me with you?”

“Mama says Ted Thompson is the devil.”

And you thought it was nearly impossible to beat Mike Tyson.

(Thanks to the reader who sent us this one.)

In anticipation of Brett Favre’s return, the Packers open their new indoor practice facility.

The Steelers hire a new personal trainer for Casey Hampton.

“If you don’t release me by Monday at noon, the cheese gets it.”