SMITH SUSPENSION DELAYED: Judge Gary Larson ruled to extend a temporary injunction that prevents the implementation of four-game suspension against Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams until their appeal is resolved.
Based on Larson's ruling, there's chance that the suspension ultimately will be scuttled. Until the appeals are resolved, Saints's defensive end Will Smith will also be permitted to keep playing.
It's very good news for Saints and Vikings fans. And also for NBC, which will have all three players available when the season kicks off on Sept.. 9 with a nationally televised game between the Vikings and the Saints at the Superdome.
It's highly unlikely that the Smith and the Williamses will be suspended at any point in the 2010 season.
SMITH SUSPENSION DELAYED: 
