Saints release Gray as part of a youth-forward overhaul; Ravens sign him to the practice squad, a smart bet for a club that leans on special teams depth. With kickoff rules shifting the value of coverage units, Gray’s veteran ST presence could become a real asset for Baltimore if he earns a spot on the 53.

Fantasy eyes should track Ravens ST usage and any promo to the active roster. Gray’s impact, if any, hinges on promotion and any incidental plays beyond special teams. Saints’ rebuild accelerates with rookies and second-year players poised to claim expanded roles on both sides of the ball.

J.T. Gray, three-time All-Pro special-teams standout, was released by New Orleans and landed with Baltimore, signaling a quick pivot to bolster the Ravens’ ST units and veteran safety depth. The move could yield immediate special-teams value for fantasy rosters, with Gray likely on kick-coverage and fielding responsibilities early on.

New Orleans’ roster reshuffling, described by coaches as one of the toughest parts of the year, opened a spot for Gray’s departure while Baltimore’s front office bets on his reliable cover skills and versatile safety play. Fantasy managers should monitor his role and any early spread of snaps beyond pure special-teams duties as the season unfolds.

The Saints released J.T. Gray, a four-time special-teams captain who anchored New Orleans’ coverage units for seven seasons. In 98 games he compiled 93 special-teams stops, two blocked punts, and a fumble recovery; on defense he added 14 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Moore called the move one of the hardest decisions of the year. Gray had signed a three-year extension in 2023 before his release.

The departure shifts leadership on the Saints’ special teams and clears roster space, signaling a pivot as the team reshapes its depth on defense and return units. Fantasy managers will watch who steps into return duties and ST leadership as rosters take shape this fall.

Jaxson Dart’s preseason burst puts the Giants at an accelerated pivot point, flashing pocket toughness and four big-time throws against minimal turnover risk. Donovan Edwards stormed into rookie RB chatter for the Jets, leading early backfield intrigue with explosive runs and missed-tackle force. Bears’ Jahdae Walker and Lions’ Jackson Meeks showed versatile rookie pop, while Colts’ Tyler Warren demonstrated tight-end versatility with elite receiving grades. Chargers’ Eric Rogers and RJ Mickens flashed game-changing playmaking, and Eagles’ Andrew Mukuba supplied a safety ceiling that could push Week 1 debates. A tier of first-year players is reshaping late-draft and waiver decisions for fantasy rosters and DFS lineups.

Across the league, these rookies combine high-end tape with clear path opportunities: Dart wiring in as an early starter candidate for NYG, Edwards entering Jets’ backfield depth, and Warren offering a two-way TE weapon. Rogers and Mickens threaten to elevate the Chargers’ secondary depth, while Mukuba’s 95.7 grade signals a real safety competition in Philadelphia. For fantasy managers, the August data points toward potential late-round steals and immediate-stream options in Week 1 if roles hold.

Washington Commanders' roster cutdown has reached a fever pitch as 53 players must be set by Tuesday afternoon. Terry McLaurin is absent from practice while negotiating a new deal, Noah Brown is ramping back from a leg injury, and Brian Robinson Jr. faces a likely cut or trade, thinning the backfield options.

The receivers and cornerbacks are the fiercest battlegrounds, with Jayden Daniels securely in command yet the battle for the third quarterback ongoing behind Johnson and Hartman. The team will weigh bubble players on the final preseason against the looming Sept. 7 opener with the Giants, and coach Dan Quinn urges players to stay grounded and present.

Undrafted and late-round contributors like Ja’Corey Brooks, Jacoby Jones, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt have one last chance to land a spot or practice squad, while veterans such as Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner provide steady leadership as Washington gears up for Week 1.