Overview

• Micah Parsons formally requested a trade on Aug. 1 after contract talks with the Cowboys broke down over whether negotiations should be handled by a handshake deal or his agent.
• Owner Jerry Jones said he has not spoken with Parsons or agent David Mulugheta since the request and expressed doubt that Parsons will play in the Sept. 4 season opener.
• Parsons continues to attend team meetings and walkthroughs but refuses to take part in on-field drills until his contract dispute is resolved.
• NFL insiders including Albert Breer predict a record-setting extension will be completed in the days before the regular season begins.
• Reported trade proposals from the Green Bay Packers would offer two future first-round picks for the star pass rusher.