Detroit Lions roster moves ahead of Week 3 vs Baltimore reshape blocking and receiving depth. Shane Zylstra is out at least four games with an ankle injury after exiting the game with Chicago, prompting shifts at tight end and line. Monty Rice was released from the practice squad and Trystan Colon was added to the active roster to shore up the interior. Malik Cunningham and Ross Dwelley joined the practice squad, giving Detroit a versatile mix in two‑tight end packages and depth at wideout.

Dwelley’s background as a blocking TE with production in two‑TE looks, plus Colon’s upgrade on the line, could unlock modest fantasy upside for the Lions’ offense in limited Week 3 snaps. The looming question is how much Zylstra’s absence opens targets and where the early opportunities land beyond the immediate depth chart.

Week 3 tight end rankings crown Tucker Kraft as the top option after back-to-back gains, with Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride and Juwan Johnson close behind in the high-end TE2 tier. Kelce remains the anchor, while Ertz and Goedert offer solid mid-range floors. News highlights Waller’s slow Dolphins debut, Henry’s shrinking targets, and Harold Fannin Jr.’s continued Cleveland output, plus Kraft’s TE1 trajectory.

Kraft’s surge comes as Green Bay leans into two-TE sets and red-zone opportunities, while LaPorta’s floor remains rock-solid in Detroit’s offense. McBride’s continued role signals a ceiling boost, and Johnson remains a strong Week 3 option in favorable matchups. The mix emphasizes consistency, with Kelce, Ertz and Goedert providing reliable points as the rest of the field jockeys for position.

Tom Brady is in the spotlight again as a Raiders limited partner who sat in the coaches’ booth with a headset during a game, prompting league clarification that his position allows presence in the booth. The NFL says no policy blocks an owner from being there, but strict device rules apply and in-person team facility access remains restricted. Brady’s influence on personnel decisions has been noted, with production meetings allowed remotely. Opponents worry about access to non-public information, while the Raiders push that Brady will influence direction without breaking rules. The saga continues as the Raiders face Washington this week and Brady is set to call Cowboys-Bears in Chicago.

The story ties Brady’s growing involvement to past whispers about his role in GM and coaching interviews. Executives weigh competitive equity versus transparency, with some noting that teams facing the Raiders will keep a wary eye, but others shrug off concerns as overblown. The league left the onus on opponents, while Brady’s status as part-owner keeps this a season-long talking point and a potential strategic edge for Las Vegas.

Detroit’s Week 2 rout of Chicago vaulted the Lions into the Week 3 power rankings, with a historic 8.8 yards per play and five Jared Goff TDs. Morton’s offense looked explosive and precise, pairing a revitalized run game with big plays from Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Across outlets, Detroit climbed into the top tier, signaling a legitimate midseason pivot. A stern Week 3 test awaits against Baltimore, a true fantasy bellwether for the Lions’ identity.