Detroit’s defense aims to be more aggressive, stacking Hutchinson and Davenport with Tyleik Williams to pressure the quarterback and shut the run. Williams, paired with McNeill and Reader, anchors a run-stopping base while the Lions add depth via Tyler Lacy and Tyrus Wheat. Ray Agnew called Williams underrated as a pass rusher and praised the group’s culture and potential to push pockets early in Kelvin Sheppard’s new scheme.

Early-season optimism centers on the interior push and improved edge pressure, with returnees and waivers forming a versatile front. The emphasis on stopping the run could unlock better game scripts for the rest of Detroit’s defense, creating more favorable opportunities for fantasy IDP contributors who thrive on sacks and tackles for loss.

Brad Holmes left a Za'Darius Smith reunion-wide door, stressing the one open Lions roster spot is about flexibility, not a guarantee. Detroit added Tyrus Wheat to bolster edge depth as Josh Paschal and Ahmed Hassanein recover. With Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport and Al-Quadin Muhammad in the mix, the Lions will evaluate talent and fit as the season nears, keeping trades and claims on the table.

Dallas signs Isaiah Land to its practice squad, reuniting with the 2023 undrafted star who flashed edge-rush bursts in camp and preseason. His return strengthens a crowded defensive-end group as the Cowboys look to deepen rush options behind Micah Parsons.

The move comes amid chatter around the Cowboys’ DE room after losing Tyrus Wheat on waivers to Detroit. Land joins Earnest Brown IV and Adedayo Odeleye (International Pathway exemption) on the practice squad, signaling a commitment to depth and rotational upside at the position.

Dallas Cowboys finalize their post-cut plan with a 16-man practice squad in mind, eyeing depth at wide receiver, tight end, and safety. Holden, Rivaldo Fairweather, and Alijah Clark stand out as intriguing adds, while Earnest Brown signed on and C.J. Goodwin is expected to re-sign, with Jalen Brooks also returning. Tyrus Wheat’s claim by Detroit trims the edge group, underscoring how late-season promotions could shape fantasy value.

These moves spotlight fantasy angles: cheap depth among the practice squad, potential Week 1 promotions, and how limited-opportunity players could emerge as season-long contributors. The Cowboys’ depth chart shakeup creates speculative upside for speculative rosters and dynasty leaguers monitoring every practice squad snap.