News & Sports

PFT Live: Mike Florio runs down the latest news in the NFL and starts with the news that Dallas can't use the franchise tag on Tony Romo when his contract is up. If that's the case, maybe we don't know all the details and an extension will happen sooner rather than later. Florio also discusses Osi Umenyiora's enthusiastic introductory press conference in Atlanta and why the pick tipping has no place during the NFL Draft. (NBC Sports)

Mike Florio says once the QB's contract expires next year, Dallas won't be able to use their franchise tag on him. This present a problem if Romo makes it to the open market and receives a top-dollar offer, because that's a price the Cowboys will have to match or risk losing their starting QB. (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: Cowboys owner and GM Jerry Jones seems to think Tony Romo will sign an extension to remain in Dallas, but Mike Florio warns that nothing is ever official until pen meets paper. Which side will benefit most from a new deal? (NBC Sports)

ProFootballTalk: Ravens assistant GM Eric DeCosta joins PFT to discuss his relationship with GM Ozzie Newsome and the city of Baltimore, his thoughts on the Joe Flacco extension talks, and more. (NBC Sports)

House votes to suspend debt ceiling in bid to craft budget and avoid new fiscal crisis. NBC's Steve Handelsman reports. (NBC News)

Peter King confirms that embattled Chiefs GM Scott Pioli has not been offered a contract extention. (NBC Sports)

Pro Football Talk: Mike Florio and Erik Kuselias discuss head coach Jim Harbaugh's recent comments that it's time for the Baltimore Ravens to pay Flacco like an elite QB. (NBC Sports)

President Obama urges Congress to act on his proposal to cut taxes for middle class families and small businesses next year. (NBC News)

The President called for a temporary one-year extension of the Bush-era tax cuts for households making less than $250,000 a year – a move slammed by opponent Mitt Romney. NBC's Chuck Todd reports. (Nightly News)

The Senate passed a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut, setting Congress up for another battle over taxes and spending. NBC's Kelly O'Donnell reports.  (Nightly News)