Denver Broncos sign J.T. Gray off Baltimore's practice squad to bolster a shaky special-teams unit, aiming to curb big returns after a 72-yard kickoff by Kene Nwangwu helped the Jets set up a field goal. Gray, a Saints-era Pro Bowler on special teams, joins Darren Rizzi's staff and could quickly push Denver's coverage to the next level. The move comes as Denver rides a three-game win streak and retools after Sam Franklin Jr. left for Buffalo.

Gray’s presence should improve field position and add a playmaking edge on return coverage, potentially lifting the entire unit. It’s a low-risk, high-upside upgrade that aligns with Denver’s emphasis on special-teams efficiency as they pursue deeper playoff runs.

Dallas's defense is under siege as Week 7 approaches, the run game lurched to 1.6 ypc, and questions swirl about belief in a scheme that isn’t delivering. Schottenheimer stresses fundamentals and quicker in-game communication, while Trevon Diggs calls for a clear identity. Carolina exposed zone vulnerabilities in a recent loss, and Dallas now faces Washington, a Denver road trip, and Kyler Murray coming to AT&T Stadium, all amid draft-talk and mounting fan frustration.

Two first-round picks loom, and the clock is ticking on whether Dallas can regain its footing. If consistency comes from execution rather than wholesale changes, the defense could stabilize; if not, questions will sharpen about personnel, coaching direction, and playoff odds. Fantasy managers should watch scheme tweaks, target opportunities against zone, and any uptick in the Cowboys’ run defense and playmaking.