ice squad moves will note RBs and WRs with a chance to step in if injuries hit early.

From a fantasy lens, the Bears’ roster churn emphasizes upside bets on injury-free players who can step in quickly. Expect midseason shifts as Johnson returns, Brown latches on elsewhere, and WRs/CBs who flashed in August push for meaningful snap share when games matter most.

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Dallas cut to 53 and now faces waivers with 16 spots on the practice squad. Three stash targets stand out: Damien Martinez, C.J. Okoye and Zacch Pickens. Martinez is a local Lewisville product who flashed in the preseason for Seattle and could be kept as a development piece behind the Cowboys’ backs. Okoye, a 6'6", 370-pound former Raven, could be grabbed on waivers or signed to the practice squad, leveraging the International Pathway Program exemption to carry a 17th player. Pickens, a Bears 2023 third-rounder, adds interior DT upside if he lands in Dallas' rotation.

These moves would shape depth for a defense that needs rotational DTs and a young backfield option behind Pollard. Martinez’s power and local ties give him favorable odds to slip to the practice squad, Okoye’s size makes him a waiver target, and Pickens carries the potential to contribute sooner in a system that values disruptive interior play. Dallas could also wait for the noon deadline and then poach from other teams for the practice squad.

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Chicago Bears 53-man cuts trimmed two of Poles' Day-2 investments, Zacch Pickens and Tyler Scott, while 2024 third-rounder Kiran Amegadjie earned a spot thanks to rare inside/outside OL versatility. Amegadjie’s shift from camp standout to reliable depth option signals a path to a swing guard role, boosting roster flexibility. Braxton Jones reclaimed the left tackle job, with Ozzy Trapilo pivoting to left guard duties or depth on the line. Theo Benedet emerged as a summer surprise, adding interior versatility. The starting LT situation remains fluid as the team continues evaluations into Week 1.

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