Cleveland Browns claimed Raheim Sanders and Jarrick Bernard-Converse off waivers, bolstering depth after the 53-man cut. Sanders brings a power-speed profile that could complement Jerome Ford, while Bernard-Converse adds athleticism and special-teams value to the secondary. Dylan Sampson and Jerome Ford remain in the mix, but Cleveland’s new depth could reshape the Week 1 rotation.

The move signals a flexible, multi-looks approach for Cleveland’s backfield and defense. If Sanders or Bernard-Converse carve meaningful roles, fantasy managers will want to monitor practice reps and injury reports for early-season upside in deeper formats.

Christian McCaffrey still dominates when healthy, but his durability risk nudges him off the very first round in a 10-team half-PPR. De'Von Achane carries ceiling upside but calf injuries and Miami’s o-line concerns push him down early in rounds where floor matters. Tee Higgins and Tyreek Hill look like high-upside picks, but Higgins’ volatility and Hill’s fading ceiling amid a weaker line temper conviction. Breece Hall faces a committee risk with Braelon Allen nipping at touches, shrinking his floor.

Dillon Gabriel stands out in Cleveland as a clear Week 1 depth option behind Watson, while Malachi Corley earns a Jets roster spot in a crowded receiver corps. Brandon Aiyuk lands on the PUP list, delaying his return and reshaping SF's early target tree. Ravens release Jalyn Armour‑Davis, Chargers install Trey Lance as the backup QB, and a wave of veterans hits the street across the league—all shifting fantasy value for depth players, sleepers, and streamers.

Today’s churn highlights a dynamic waiver environment: the Broncos, Colts, and other clubs reshuffled depth, signaling late‑summer rotations that could yield surprise fantasy assets as the season unfolds. Dynasty managers should track practice reps, injury timelines, and how these moves compress or expand Week 1 options.

Pittsburgh’s defense remains the league’s fiercest, led by T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, with depth across the line and a pass rush that returns five DL with 200-plus rush attempts from last year. Offensively, the tackle spots are unsettled as Rodgers anchors an aging quarterback with uncertain protection, while Metcalf heads a high-ceiling pass game that needs cleaner downfield throws. The Steelers loom as playoff contenders if Rodgers can avoid major dips and the O-line stabilizes.