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NFLTR Insider: Power Rankings, Cooper, Bonitto, Parsons, Vera-Tucker, Kirk, Jackson

September 05, 2025

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Amari Cooper

Amari Cooper

  • The Raiders signed veteran WR Amari Cooper to a contract a few weeks ago to bolster their receiving corps heading into the regular season.

  • However, Cooper informed the team on Thursday that he no longer has the desire to play and intends to retire. (NFLTR)

Nik Bonitto

Nik Bonitto

  • The Broncos re-signed OLB Nik Bonitto to a four-year extension on Thursday. (NFLTR)

  • Bonitto was in line to be one of the best available free agents in 2026, but Denver now has him under team control for the foreseeable future.

Micah Parsons 

Micah Parsons

  • Eagles tried to trade for Micah Parsons, Cowboys had no interest. (NFLTR)

  • Micah Parsons reportedly got frustrated after Jerry Jones questioned his durability, leading to his trade request. (NFLTR)

  • Former Packers and Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy vouched for Micah Parsons as a locker room fit, and six teams were involved in trade talks. (NFLTR)

Buzz:

  • Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker out indefinitely with torn triceps. (NFLTR)

  • Giants restructuring LT Andrew Thomas for $12.2M in cap savings. (NFLTR)

  • Giants announce OC Mike Kafka as offensive playcaller. (NFLTR)

  • Texans WR Christian Kirk could miss two weeks with hamstring injury. (NFLTR)

  • Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said TE Darren Waller was held out of practice by design to manage his workload. (NFLTR)

  • Patriots WR Stefon Diggs addressed the media, saying some of his comments this offseason were misconstrued and apologized if he came across poorly. (NFLTR)

  • Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said he's focused on the season, not an extension. (NFLTR)

  • Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell said LT Christian Darrisaw has “checked all the boxes” in his ACL/MCL recovery but hasn’t been cleared for Week 1. (NFLTR)

  • Colts GM Chris Ballard met with QB Anthony Richardson’s agent to clear the air; a trade was not requested and Ballard reaffirmed the team isn’t giving up on him. (NFLTR)

  • Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow chose Carolina over other offers (or retirement); HC Dave Canales initially preferred him on the practice squad, but Coker’s injury changed plans. (NFLTR).

  • Saints CB Alontae Taylor is viewed as a candidate for an extension before the season. (NFLTR).

  • Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh expects RB Najee Harris (eye) to play in the season opener against the Chiefs while monitoring his workload. (NFLTR).

  • Rams S Quentin Lake is considered an extension candidate before the season. (NFLTR).

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