DaRon Bland's stint on the shelf tests Dallas's secondary, coming as Week 2 pits the Cowboys against Malik Nabers. Week 1’s shutdown of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith showed the unit's ceiling, but depth is now under the microscope. Dallas elevates Zion Childress and Robert Rochell and brings Ryan Flournoy back, signaling a rotation-heavy approach. Expect Nabers to draw a primary ghost of targets, while the revamped depth will shape DFS and fantasy lineups.

Dallas signs Ryan Flournoy to the 53-man roster, restoring a familiar WR depth option after a brief waiver and practice-squad spell. With Perrion Winfrey landing on IR, the roster move locks in an experienced pass-catcher for Week 2 and beyond.

In the secondary, Zion Childress and Robert Rochell are elevated from the practice squad as DaRon Bland nurses a foot injury, boosting corner depth for a Giants test and a high-powered Eagles offense in the home opener.

These shuffles underscore Dallas’ emphasis on versatile depth across offense and defense while navigating injuries and a demanding early schedule.

Dallas Cowboys shuffle ahead of Week 1 in Philadelphia, releasing Saahdiq Charles from the practice squad and waiving WR Ryan Flournoy, who cleared waivers and is headed back to the practice squad. Charles had joined Dallas on a one-year deal after a Washington stint that included 18 starts in 35 games. His brief Titans stop and retirement noted, Dallas still leaves the door open for a potential return.

Flournoy’s move signals depth-clearing with an eye on WR and interior-line flexibility as the opener approaches. The Week 1 opponent, Philadelphia, looms large as Dallas tests its young O-line and squad players. The ongoing shuffles highlight standard late-August roster churn rather than seismic moves.

Dallas reshuffles the final 53-man roster on the eve of Week 1, sending Micah Parsons to Green Bay in a blockbuster swap, signing Trevor Keegan off waivers from Philadelphia to bolster the O-line, and cutting Ryan Flournoy to make room. One more move is still needed to clear the 53-man limit. The moves set the table for a dramatic opener against the Eagles and tilt the balance of trench play between Dallas and Green Bay.

Fantasy angles: Green Bay lands Parsons to upgrade their edge rush, while Dallas relies on Kenny Clark to anchor interior pressure. Keegan’s arrival bolsters depth at tackle and Flournoy’s waiver status leaves a potential return path to the practice squad. The interleague swap also refreshes how fantasy managers value Cowboys’ blocking and Packers’ pass rush in Week 1 projections.