Arizona Cardinals hosted six defensive players for a Monday tryout, adding immediate-depth options at Week 1. Four linebackers (Jared Bartlett, Stone Blanton, Devin Harper, Cam Riley) and two defensive linemen (Zach Carter, Denzel Daxon) took part, with one potentially earning a practice squad spot by Wednesday as the team reshapes its front seven.

Carter brings NFL familiarity, Daxon hails from the Bahamas with Cowboys preseason exposure, Harper was a 2022 sixth-round pick, Blanton and Bartlett were undrafted, and Riley is a Florida State product who didn’t make New England’s final roster. These auditions cue a swing-for-depth approach that could influence early-season IDP value and special-teams roles.

The Arizona Cardinals worked out Jared Bartlett, Stone Blanton, Devin Harper, Zach Carter and Denzel Daxon as Week 1 prep ramps up, with a 53-man decision looming after roster cuts. Arizona is adding defensive front seven bodies while Walter Nolen III and other front-line pieces are out on PUP. The move signals a pragmatic push for depth and potential special-teams impact behind the obvious starters, with roster moves possible this week.

Week 1 plans versus New Orleans loom large, and Arizona is weighing NFL and CFL crossovers for depth amid injuries and IR/PUP status. These workouts don’t guarantee roles but set the stage for a fluid, competition-driven approach as the Cardinals aim to push through Week 1 with capable, versatile players ready for rotational duty and occasional stints on the field.

DeWayne Carter's Achilles tear ends his 2025 season before it begins, leaving Buffalo with interior-line depth questions. Carter appeared in 11 games as a rookie in 2024, delivering 14 tackles with 5 for loss and three QB hits. The Bills now face how to fill those snaps as Carter’s absence amplifies questions about their run defense and interior pressure.

Two DTs on the practice squad, Zion Logue and Jordan Phillips, could be elevated to the 53-man roster to stabilize the rotation. Expect Ed Oliver to shoulder more responsibility up the middle, while depth pieces step into situational roles. Fantasy angles center on how quickly Buffalo can sustain interior disruption against efficient inside runs and quick-hit passes.

Raiders 53-man cuts reveal a CB-first, backfield-leaning approach. Greedy Vance Jr. was let go as Las Vegas bets on corner depth after Jakorian Bennett’s trade, while Sincere McCormick lands as the odd man out behind Zamir White, Ashton Jeanty, and Raheem Mostert. Ashton Jeanty’s rise and Mostert’s addition sharpen the backfield mix. In the secondary, Lonnie Johnson’s return from injury and Terrell Edmunds’ late addition shape defensive versatility, with Zach Carter exiting as the interior DL rotation remains crowded.

On the fantasy side, expect CB competition to drive waiver wire activity, plus a committee backfield that limits Week-to-Week certainty. The defensive line depth hints at more frontline pressure schemes, while the safety hybrid roles could tweak coverage packages. Monitor how the Raiders deploy Edmunds/Adams and which DTs rise to the occasion as the season unfolds.