Detroit Lions hosted a five-player workout at Allen Park: two quarterbacks, Nathan Peterman and C.J. Beathard, and three wideouts, Kendric Pryor, Malik Cunningham, and Jerjuan Newton, as depth-building ahead of Week 1 against Green Bay.

Jared Goff, entering his 10th NFL season, pushed for more responsibility in the offense, while Detroit weighs a veteran backup plan behind him. Peterman’s Falcons practice-squad background and Beathard’s stints with the 49ers, Jaguars, and Dolphins provide ready-made options, and the WR trio adds speed and run-after-catch potential to diversify the passing game.

Detroit Lions host five players for a QB3 tryout, led by C.J. Beathard and Nathan Peterman behind Jared Goff and Kyle Allen, with Malik Cunningham, Jerjuan Newton and Kendric Pryor adding depth at receiver. The goal is a proven, steady presence who can run the offense if needed, not a developmental project. The move signals a clear plan to bolster quarterback depth and receive options as camp winds down.

Texans cut Quintez Cephus ahead of the 53-man deadline, ending a brief Houston stint after training camp and a jittery 2024 where he bounced between the 49ers, Bills and Rams without a regular-season roster spot. Despite four catches for 51 yards and a score in the final preseason win over Detroit, depth at wide receiver proved too much for Cephus to crack, leaving him to chase a practice squad opportunity or another NFL stop.

Cephus is one of three Wisconsin pass-catchers linked to this roster fate, alongside Kendric Pryor and Bryson Green. Fantasy players should watch how the Texans reshuffle their WR room and whether any of the UW alums land on practice squads, potentially surfacing as late-season depth or waiver adds. Cephus’ path illustrates how quick roster fates can flip in a crowded NFL WR market.

Cincinnati’s final 53 will yield a 16-man practice squad focused on WR and OL depth, plus LB, CB, and a QB development lane. Pryor, Njongmeta, Kirkland, McLaughlin, Coker, Johnson III, Williams, Lux, Mayes, Moore, Milton, Ridder, and Thomas headline the group, blending speed, versatility, and special-teams value. Waiver moves will keep shuffling as injuries and matchups dictate.

The squad signals Cincinnati’s plan: gadget and depth plays on offense, heavy emphasis on special-teams roles, and a pathway for Ridder’s development behind Burrow while Milton and Kirkland grow behind the line. Expect further adjustments via the waiver wire through Week 1.