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The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have finally agreed on the richest contract in club history, two years after negotiations first started with the star quarterback.

"I am honored to be selected as an NFL official," said Maia Chaka, a teacher in the Virginia Beach area. "It is an accomplishment for all women, my community, and my culture."

J.J. Watt has agreed to a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals, showing that the franchise will be aggressive once again in their push to snap a five-year playoff drought.

The star defensive end was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Ted Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, has died. He was 68.

Dallas Cowboys strength coach Markus Paul died Wednesday, a day after being taken to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency at the team’s facility. He was 54.

Dallas quarterback Andy Dalton has been cleared for practice after getting through the protocols for a concussion and COVID-19. The Cowboys play Minnesota on Sunday.

Trevon Diggs suffered the injury in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dallas will have its fourth different starting quarterback of the season against the undefeated Steelers (7-0) on Sunday with Andy Dalton unavailable because of COVID-19 protocols.

O'Brien was fired after the Texans started 0-4 for the first time since 2008.

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans know that all eyes will be on them as they kick off the season Thursday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

Not having fans will impact the NFL financially, so some teams, like the Dallas Cowboys, are weighing public safety considerations with the possibility of letting some fans watch football games live this season.