Jadeveon Clowney signed a one-year deal with Dallas, base $3.5M, up to $6M, dispelling talk of a knee-jerk move after Dallas’ 40-37 OT win over the Giants. The 32-year-old pass-rusher plans to play Sunday in Chicago, aiming to contribute immediately as Dallas looks to bolster its edge rotation. He’s coming off 15 sacks in the last two seasons and vows the fire hasn’t faded. Fantasy managers should view this as a potentially meaningful, but not earth-shattering, enhancement to the Cowboys’ rush.

Clowney’s arrival adds depth without promising a full Parson’s-replacement overhaul. Expect a measured snap-share early, with upside in primetime and against teams with vulnerable pass protection. Monitor how Dallas uses him in sub-packages and how many snaps he earns in Week 3 versus Chicago to gauge weekly fantasy upside and potential sack bursts.

The Cowboys placed center Cooper Beebe on injured reserve with an ankle injury, creating an interior vacancy that Brock Hoffman will fill as Dallas eyes a 4- to 8-week timeline. Hoffman’s leadership and edge—talked up by coach Brian Schottenheimer—give the line a steadying floor as Jadeveon Clowney joins the defensive rush. Dallas signals minimal offensive changes with Hoffman in at center, while Dak Prescott remains confident in the personnel. Turpin’s trapezius issue adds a separate window to monitor as the schedule tightens toward Bears, Cardinals, and Raiders games.

Beebe’s absence tests the run game and protection, but the Cowboys’ staff projects a stable scheme with Hoffman and Beebe’s backups. The addition of Clowney should help the edge without forcing big schematic shifts. Turpin’s status adds a further layer of risk for special teams and receiver depth, with a Week 4 matchup against Chicago looming and a potential return window for Beebe around the Week 9 bye or later.

Looking ahead, Dallas faces seven games before Week 10 byes, including dates with Chicago, Arizona, and Las Vegas. If Beebe returns near the bye, the Cowboys could regroup for a late- season stretch, while Hoffman’s early-play mentality and Clowney’s presence provide upside for fantasy lines and defensive rotations alike.

The Chicago Bears’ defense—once the franchise’s pride—was flat-footed in a 52-21 drubbing by Detroit, forcing a sudden identity crisis just two games in. With Jaylon Johnson sidelined by a groin tweak, the unit coughed up big plays, failed to pressure Jared Goff, and allowed Lions receivers to run free. GM Ryan Poles’ heavy defensive investments are under the microscope as Chicago braces for an upcoming Dallas test and tries to salvage a season already off the rails.