Jadeveon Clowney signs with Dallas on a one-year deal, adding veteran edge depth to the Cowboys’ defense. The 12-year vet has suited up for six NFL teams, providing immediate run-stopping presence and versatile rush ability across multiple fronts.

A former No.1 overall pick from South Carolina, Clowney owns 58 sacks, 139 QB hits, 108 TFLs and 140 games played. His arrival, aided by familiarity with Brian Schottenheimer, could stabilize Dallas’ edge rotation and elevate the defense in high-leverage weeks.

Expect Clowney to mix into several packages, keeping Parsons fresh while offering a credible sack threat. Health and deployment will determine peak upside in a crowded Cowboys front as they pursue stronger pressure in a competitive NFC season.

The Cincinnati Bengals are weighing quarterback options as Joe Burrow’s health creates Week 3 uncertainty. Jameis Winston stands out as a top free-agent target, with Derek Carr not fitting the Bengals’ plan and Jake Browning ready to steady the ship if Burrow sits. Cincinnati could lean on Browning or pursue a veteran to bridge the gap, especially given Burrow’s injury history and the line’s protection questions.

Week 3 at Minnesota adds pressure and depth concerns for fantasy rosters, while a league-wide wave of early-season quarterback injuries underscores the importance of stable backups. The report threads in broader NFL notes—from Clowney’s Cowboys return to Tomlin’s criticisms and Garrett plus Daboll headlines—highlighting why rostering flexibility and matchup awareness matter for managers this season.

Dallas must conquer Soldier Field in Week 3 as they square off with Chicago in a potential defensive grind. The Cowboys look to stabilize after Week 2, with talk of Jadeveon Clowney as a possible edge to complement Micah Parsons. Cooper Beebe’s injury opens the door for Brock Hoffman to step up along the line, while Brandon Aubrey’s kicking keep Dallas within striking distance in a tight, bet-friendly environment (Bears -1.5, 48.5). The upcoming slate—Packers, Jets, Panthers, Commanders—adds urgency to every drive and fantasy decision.

Chicago provides a stern test with a home-field edge and a defense-focused game plan, pushing Dallas to string together efficient red-zone possessions and minimize penalties. Week 3 outcomes will shape how aggressively fantasy managers deploy Cowboys’ pieces in the immediate schedule and how Chicago’s approaches limit or amplify those opportunities.

Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year deal with Dallas, base $3.5M, up to $6M, dispelling talk of a knee-jerk move after Dallas’ 40-37 OT win over the Giants. The 32-year-old pass-rusher plans to play Sunday in Chicago, aiming to contribute immediately as Dallas looks to bolster its edge rotation. He’s coming off 15 sacks in the last two seasons and vows the fire hasn’t faded. Fantasy managers should view this as a potentially meaningful, but not earth-shattering, enhancement to the Cowboys’ rush.

Clowney’s arrival adds depth without promising a full Parson’s-replacement overhaul. Expect a measured snap-share early, with upside in primetime and against teams with vulnerable pass protection. Monitor how Dallas uses him in sub-packages and how many snaps he earns in Week 3 versus Chicago to gauge weekly fantasy upside and potential sack bursts.