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Golden punctuated his “tremendous camp” by starting alongside Romeo Doubs in the Packers’ third preseason game. With Christian Watson (knee) out for at least four games on the reserve/physically unable to perform list and Jayden Reed (foot) rehabbing a Jones fracture, Golden’s path to No. 1 pass-catcher duties is clear. Rookies sometimes develop slowly but Golden might be able to hit the ground running as a WR4 with upside.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the extension “includes $120 million fully guaranteed at signing and makes Parsons the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.” The Packers now field a formidable EDGE rush, with Parsons bookended by DL Rashan Gary. Clark, meanwhile, will line up next to DT Osa Odighizuwa, providing the Cowboys a solid, if unexciting, defensive tackle unit. The development undeniably downgrades the Cowboys’ ability to rush the passer, though, which puts the onus on the offense to keep the team in games. The Cowboys’ passing offense just became even more fantasy-friendly.

Several teams have reportedly spoken with the Cowboys’ front office about a potential trade, and although “no trade is imminent,” the Cowboys “would like to resolve the situation, one way or another, in the coming days.” Many outcomes are possible here. The two sides could resolve their issues. Parsons’ back tightness could flare up again, though he has already been medically cleared via an MRI. He could play out the final year of his contract and then begin the fight anew as the Cowboys threaten to apply the franchise tag, or the Cowboys could choose to jettison one of the NFL’s best EDGE rushers because he refuses to sign an alleged deal averaging $40.5 million per year that was discussed without Parsons’ agent present. ESPN adds that it is unclear “whether Parsons’ agent, David Mulugheta, has been granted permission to speak to teams regarding a contract extension,” which would lend credence to the possibility that Parsons’ Dallas days are numbered. The Cowboys face the Eagles in the NFL’s Thursday Night Football season opener next week.

Hardman was waived at last cuts but decided that staying with the Packers made sense. The 27-year-old will likely be elevated in Week 1 if Jayden Reed’s injury is as serious as it seems. Also joining the Packers practice squad are: QB Clayton Tune, RB Israel Abanikanda, DL Deslin Alexandre, DB Johnathan Baldwin, T Brant Banks, DL James Ester, LB Jamon Johnson, K Mark McNamee, DL Arron Mosby, WR Isaiah Neyor, WR Will Sheppard, DB Jaylin Simpson, and LB Kristian Welch.

Reed apparently isn’t yet running routes without pain. We’ll be monitoring Reed’s practice status ahead of Week 1’s game against the Lions, but with both Reed himself and Matt LaFleur setting early expectations that Reed will miss the game, fantasy managers should be prepared to pivot away from Reed.

Watson must now sit out at least four games before he is eligible to return. The field-stretching wide receiver is rehabbing from a torn ACL from suffered last year. The Packers also placed DL Collin Oliver and G John Williams on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, and S Omar Brown was placed on injured reserve.

In three preseason games, Abanikanda rushed 24 times for 71 yards, one touchdown and one fumble and caught 2-of-4 targets for 14 yards. He could return to the Packers via the practice squad. The Packers released DL Deslin Alexandre, DB Johnathan Baldwin, T Brant Banks, LB Jared Bartlett, G Tyler Cooper, RB Tyrion Davis-Price, DL James Ester, CB Tyron Herring, WR Julian Hicks, C Trey Hill, RB Amar Johnson, WR Cornelius Johnson, LB Jamon Johnson, CB Kalen King, G JJ Lippe, TE Johnny Lumpkin, K Mark McNamee, DL Arron Mosby, WR Isaiah Neyor, DL Devonte O’Malley, WR Will Sheppard, DB Jaylin Simpson, G/C Lecitus Smith, TE Messiah Swinson, T Kadeem Telfort and LB Kristian Welch. The Packers placed C/G Jacob Monk placed on injured reserve with a designation to return.

He’ll miss at least the first four games of the season after suffering a hamstring injury following the first game of the preseason. Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks will carry the workload behind josh Jacobs for the time being.

This snapper of balls that go longer than the average ball decided to cut a deal on an extension on the same day that everyone else got cut. That’s not a very savvy move for awareness of Orzech’s brand, but then again, snappers with the capability to snap the ball long distances are not known for bringing attention to themselves. They are known for snapping the ball long distances, to be clear, and that is what Orzech will continue to do for the Packers going forward.