Dallas opens season with Trevon Diggs and Tyler Guyton cleared for Thursday, but the extent of their roles is still being dialed in. Diggs rehabbed a left‑knee surgery and, after a PUP spell and de‑escalator adjustments, could operate in a limited passing‑down role, especially if Philadelphia tightens up. Guyton’s knee injury was initially feared as torn ACL but is a broken bone; he’s trending toward sufficient shape, with the team weighing how many snaps he can handle.

DaRon Bland could anchor outside or slide to the slot in passing packages, with Red(y) Steward mixing in as another slot option. If Diggs is eased, Dallas could lean on Bland backside while rotating Steward into the nickel. Contingencies include Nate Thomas starting at left tackle if Guyton isn’t ready, with Adeniji as swing tackle, as Dallas plans to manage workload and keep Hurts from exploiting depth too early.

Dallas Cowboys opening week vs Philadelphia Eagles features improved health: Trevon Diggs and Tyler Guyton cleared with no injury designation, Diggs pairing with DaRon Bland to bolster a retooled secondary. Brevyn Spann-Ford is set to play after practice, while Perrion Winfrey misses the game with a back injury, narrowing interior depth. The slate highlights fantasy relevance around Dallas’ defense and their pass-catching and line depth against a high-octane opponent.

Fantasy takeaway: Diggs back strengthens DAL’s perimeter defense, limiting Hurts’ big-play opportunities and boosting defensive-points upside. Bland remains a key man in coverage, while Guyton’s return offers Dak Prescott more protection and a steadier run game. Spann-Ford could see red-zone looks; Winfrey’s absence may raise Philadelphia’s interior matchup but Dallas gains stability elsewhere.

Dallas rewarded Hunter Luepke with a two-year extension, elevating the versatile fullback into the club’s long-term plans. His ability to block, run, catch, and flex as a tight end or back aligns with a run-first, play-action-friendly set Dallas aims to lean into under Schottenheimer and Adams. The deal, paired with DaRon Bland’s extension and Tyler Smith negotiations, signals a broader push to lock in core pieces while the Micah Parsons saga continues to loom.

DaRon Bland's four-year, $92 million extension anchors Dallas' corner group as Micah Parsons heads to Green Bay. The Cowboys have begun talks with Tyler Smith on a new deal, aiming to lock in the left guard early. Week 1 vs. Philadelphia looms as a high-stakes test with a fortified defense and a stabilized line. Fantasy angle: Bland's deal solidifies a top-tier CB for start-worthy fantasy lineups, while Smith’s talks could shore up Dallas’ blocking and keep Pollard's rushing lanes clean.