Denver placed Garret Wallow on injured reserve with a hamstring issue. He logged three tackles in five games and played 63% of special-teams snaps, a notable hit to the Broncos’ ST depth.

To fill the void, Denver signed safety J.T. Gray off Baltimore’s practice squad, signaling an immediate emphasis on coverage units. Fantasy takeaway: Wallow’s IR strengthens the case for Gray as a primary ST contributor with limited early defensive upside, while the Broncos watch for additional roster moves to stabilize special teams.

Keep an eye on practice-squad elevations and any shifts that could push other reserves into expanded roles, especially if injuries mount at linebacker or in mid-season schedule stress tests.

C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s Ravens chapter ends quickly after a mutual parting, tied to Baltimore’s push for a clearer path to playing time. He joined the practice squad after Houston cut him, while the Ravens added Alohi Gilman from the Chargers and traded Odafe Oweh, reshaping the safety room. Gardner-Johnson logged 15 tackles in three Texans games with no passes defended before his release, and he’ll chase a role that offers more on-field opportunities.

The move hints at a broader reshuffle in a league where depth safeties rotate through multiple teams. Fantasy managers should monitor where Gardner-Johnson lands next and which teams emerge with immediate opportunities in the secondary, as well as how Gilman’s arrival changes Ravens’ usage and how Houston’s defense responds to the evolving back end.