The games won't count for the 2017 season standings, but NFL fans will take the preseason for what it's worth: a time to look at fresh roster talent. The Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys will kick off exhibition action with the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.
The seven televised contests to follow bring intrigue, especially with the perpetual quarterback competition in Cleveland commencing for the upcoming year. All 32 teams will finally see their 2017 draft classes in live action.
In the bigger picture, coaching staffs and front offices will keep tabs on player performances as the rosters shrink down to 53 men by September 2.