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.

Falcons turn to Parker Romo for Week 2 at Minnesota after a week-long kicker battle left Younghoe Koo out for non-injury reasons. Romo, who connected on 11 of 12 FG with Minnesota last season, won the job through consistency, leg strength, and poise. Atlanta had dabbled with Krieg earlier, but Romo’s practice performance sealed the selection and shifts the Week 2 expectations in a game that could hinge on field goals.

Koo’s 2024 struggles (73.5% success) and a preseason showing around 92% influenced the decision, underscoring how every point matters and how quickly kicking jobs can change. Fantasy managers now pivot to Romo’s potential kick volume in a likely tight road matchup as Atlanta eyes critical points from the kicking unit.

Parker Romo is elevated by the Falcons and will start Monday night against the Vikings, with Younghoe Koo relegated to the bench.

Romo’s NFL reps are limited, but his 2023 XFL stint with the San Antonio Brahmas yielded 17 of 19 field goals and 51 total points. Koo, a longtime Falcon Pro Bowler, slipped to 73.5% FG last season after an 86.5% year in 2023, and a late 44-yard miss last opener helped precipitate the shakeup. Fantasy impact: Romo could offer steadier FG opportunities and a fresh ceiling in a primetime clash.