Jadeveon Clowney joins Dallas amid an unsettled edge room, ready to play versus Chicago after no offseason or preseason. Snap count will be coach’s call, but his presence raises the Cowboys’ run defense and edge pressure, especially with Parsons traded to Green Bay.

Dallas stacks options with Fowler, Williams, Ezeiruaku, Kneeland and Houston, giving Schottenheimer flexibility to mix veteran savvy with youth. Fantasy managers should monitor rotation and opportunistic downs, as Clowney’s impact could come in bursts and situational pressure rather than heavy early snaps.

The Cowboys locked in Tyler Smith through 2030 with a four-year, $96 million extension, including $80 million guaranteed—the richest ever for a guard. Smith, 24, anchors Dallas’ young OL core as they reshaped the roster with four long-term deals, including Ferguson, Bland, and Luepke. Dallas also reshuffled with a trade that sent Micah Parsons to Green Bay for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark, creating cap space and preserving a payroll that now leans on Smith as a cornerstone while eyeing more extensions like Aubrey, Pickens, and Williams.

The Cowboys host the Giants in Week 2 with NFC East stakes high and health a clear factor. DaRon Bland’s foot issue and boot-walked status cloud Dallas’ plans on defense and could force a quicker test for Shavon Revel and depth corners, especially early in 2025. New York arrives with QB identity questions, setting up a matchup that could swing fantasy lineups on the boundary and in the pass rush.

Dallas leans on Dak Prescott, Micah Parsons and Sam Williams to carry the load, while Jadeveon Clowney’s visit adds a potential late-roster dynamic that could reshape edge rotations. If Bland plays, parity on the boundary cushions the defense; if not, Revel’s role grows, elevating other secondary pieces in fantasy considerations as the Cowboys chase a win that could set tone for the division.

Dallas hosts Jadeveon Clowney for a visit, a move that could reshape the Cowboys’ trench work. Clowney would bring run-stopping power and a veteran edge presence, pairing with Micah Parsons to bolster both gaps and pressure. His career path — Panthers, Ravens, Browns, Titans, Seahawks, Texans — underscores his versatility and long NFL pedigree.

If signed, Clowney could shift Dallas’ snap distribution and elevate their run defense while adding another rush option. For fantasy IDP managers, monitor the deal, health, and how Dallas uses him in sub-packages against Zac-like lineups, as that will dictate his ceiling in fantasy scoring.