The NFL preseason opens Aug. 6 with the Hall of Fame Game, as the Carolina Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals. With most starters sitting out, attention turns to rookie quarterback Carson Beck and a group of young players competing for roster spots. Beck is listed among the top players to watch in the preseason opener. The game is available on TV and through streaming services. In other NFL news, the Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor have agreed to a $44 million extension. The day's NFL coverage also includes rankings of the league's top play-callers and a look at the most fascinating transfers in college football.