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.

The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2025 training camp with a loaded roster and significant questions at key positions. The spotlight is on quarterback Devin Leary, who has struggled to prove his NFL caliber, especially with Lamar Jackson and Cooper Rush ahead of him. Running back depth appears solid with Derrick Henry as the star, but the team will have to decide if they can keep four players due to limited depth.

The wide receiver position is crowded with ten players vying for spots, making it crucial for weaker performers to step up. Tight end presents a tight competition between Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely, while offensive guard Ben Cleveland faces challenges from new draft picks. Defensive positions such as edge rusher and linebacker are loaded, with players like Kyle Van Noy and Roquan Smith leading the charge. The Ravens must also address safety concerns now that Ar'Darius Washington is sidelined.