Giants bolster the defense by elevating Elijah Garcia and Swayze Bozeman from the practice squad to help the front seven and special teams as injuries tighten the depth chart. With Rakeem Nunez-Roches doubtful and Micah McFadden on IR, New York pivots to veteran-ready depth behind the line and at inside linebacker while cap space remains tight.

Coming off a 21-6 loss to Washington, the Giants travel to Arlington for a Sunday matchup with Dallas at 1:05 p.m., where the new depth will be tested and future roster moves could hinge on any cap relief. The move signals a practical, depth-first approach as they chase a stronger division start.

Giants add three players to the practice squad: Swayze Bozeman, Qadir Ismail, and Patrick McMorris, backing depth for defense, tight end relief, and secondary work. Jude McAtamney remains exempt, leaving one open practice-squad spot for in-season moves. The trio brings a mix of NFL experience and versatility as NYG navigates injuries and roster churn.

Bozeman arrives after a safety-to-linebacker switch, with pro stints in Kansas City and Chicago, giving NYG a developmental edge at LB and a potential special-teams contributor. Ismail stands out with size at 6-7 as a tight end with quarterback roots, hoping to carve a niche in two-way or red-zone roles. McMorris adds depth at defensive back, leveraging a Dolphins draft pedigree and an IR-injured 2024 season to push for versatility.

The Bears opened 53-man roster cuts, waiving Swayze Bozeman, Chris Glaser, Thomas Gordon, Mark Perry, Samori Toure and Jeremiah Walker, while placing corner Terell Smith on injured reserve after a season-ending knee injury in Week 2 against Buffalo.

Smith was a key depth piece behind Jaylon Johnson, Kyler Gordon and Tyrique Stevenson, so Chicago will lean on rookies and depth pieces as cuts continue. The move tightens WR and TE depth behind a veteran core, with Samori Toure among the notable cut casualties and further adjustments looming as the deadline nears.

The Kansas City Chiefs are set to welcome back kicker Harrison Butker after he missed four games due to knee surgery. Butker's return comes as the team prepares to face the Cleveland Browns, but they will be without left tackle D.J. Humphries, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Butker had an impressive record before his surgery, making 18 of 20 field goals and 21 of 22 PATs. In his absence, Matthew Wright performed well, successfully converting 8 of 9 field goals.

With Humphries out, the Chiefs may turn to Wanya Morris or Kingsley Suamataia to protect quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Additionally, linebacker Swayze Bozeman and tight end Anthony Firkser have been elevated from the practice squad for the upcoming game.