on, and it highlights the real-world impact on rosters and fantasy prep as teams assess depth at safety in the prep slate.

In the immediate aftermath, Detroit’s depth at safety and the broader defensive plan will be watched closely in the final preseason games, with the hope that Norris makes a full, swift recovery. The atmosphere around the Lions, Falcons and NFL circles remains cautiously hopeful as medical updates roll in and players and coaches rally around Norris and his family.

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Atlanta added Ben DiNucci to deepen the quarterback room ahead of Friday’s preseason finale in Dallas, a move prompted by Emory Jones’ concussion and the need for insurance behind Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins, who won’t play. Easton Stick is expected to start, with DiNucci serving as a ready-made backup for the 3-0-3 spot. The Falcons also released DJ Chark, reshaping the pass-catching corps as they evaluate the rest of the preseason slate.

DiNucci, a 2020 seventh-rounder, has appeared in three NFL games (one start) and delivered 23-for-43 for 219 yards in his rookie season. He spent rookie camp with Atlanta in May after time with Buffalo in 2024 and split college stints between Pitt and James Madison. Penix Jr. and Cousins are sidelined for the Dallas game, elevating Stick’s chances to lead Atlanta’s offense and keep DiNucci poised for opportunities.

The Chark release tightens Atlanta’s WR mix and nudges targets toward London, Pitts, and emerging rookies. For fantasy managers, this depth move signals caution around FalconsQBs and signals to monitor Friday’s performance for any hints of a Week 1 role or red-zone usage. The Cowboys’ visit looms large as Atlanta scrambles to refine its plan with a thinner depth chart in a still-unsettled QB room.

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Atlanta fell to Tennessee 23-20 in a sunlit preseason tilt, but the Falcons found some juice in the second half. Nate Carter and Chris Blair sparked a 17-point burst in the third quarter, while Easton Stick settled in down t

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