Micah Parsons

• Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'absolutely not' confident about Micah Parsons playing Week 1. (NFLTR)

• Jones said they still haven't opened contract talks with Parsons' representation and haven't talked to the linebacker since his trade request last week. 

Matthew Stafford

• Rams QB Matthew Stafford has yet to practice during training camp as he deals with back soreness. 

• However, the Rams believe Stafford could play if there were a regular-season game this week. (NFLTR)

James Cook

• Bills RB James Cook has been sitting out at training camp practice as he seeks a new extension heading into the final year of his deal. 

• However, the gap in the negotiations is as large as other standoffs around the league. (NFLTR)

Buzz:

• Veteran LB Anthony Barr announces retirement. (NFLTR)

• Buccaneers preparing for WR Chris Godwin to potentially miss Week 1. (NFLTR)

• Patriots CB Marcellas Dial Jr. suffered torn ACL. (NFLTR)

• Colts QB Anthony Richardson to start preseason opener, Daniel Jones to start second preseason game. (NFLTR)

• Browns to start QB Shedeur Sanders in preseason opener. (NFLTR)

• Vikings WR Jordan Addison suspended first three games in 2025. (NFLTR)

• Steelers DT Dean Lowry suffered torn ACL, out for entire 2025 season. (NFLTR)

• ESPN acquires NFL Network & other media assets. (NFLTR)

• Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said QB Zach Wilson is currently the backup and the job is his to lose. (NFLTR)

• Commanders are not looking to trade WR Terry McLaurin and remain focused on a long-term extension. (NFLTR)

• Bengals WR Tee Higgins is mentally refreshed entering the season without contract distractions and is embracing a larger role, including time in the slot. (NFLTR)

• Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan admitted to early struggles in camp adjusting to NFL physicality. (NFLTR)

• Titans HC Brian Callahan said expectations are high but refuses to put win-loss pressure on rookie QB Cam Ward, who has shown both growth and inconsistency in camp. (NFLTR)

• Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy has had an up-and-down camp, but teammates like Jordan Addison are optimistic about his arm talent and potential. (NFLTR)

• Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins pushed back on the idea of a committee backfield and said if he stays healthy, he expects a strong season. (NFLTR)

Tryouts:

• Texans Host Four Players For Tryouts

• Falcons Tried Out Four Defensive Players

• Raiders Try Out Three Defensive Backs

Transactions:

• Rams Signing RB Kyren Williams To Three-Year, $33M Extension

• Buccaneers Signing QB Teddy Bridgewater

• Titans Announce Four Moves

• Patriots Making Six Roster Moves

• Cowboys Release WR Parris Campbell

• Chargers Signing WR Keenan Allen

• Full list: NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/5