Three Eagles rookies land on PFF's Preseason All-Rookie Team: Andrew Mukuba, Willie Lampkin, and Antwaun Powell-Ryland, signaling a rookie wave with immediate and depth contributions for Philadelphia. Mukuba stands out with a 95.7 on-field grade and quick-step path to starts, while Lampkin, though undersized, has the talking points and play to push for early opportunities before a reported IR status. Powell-Ryland is the athletic edge to monitor, a name that could buoy the pass rush if called upon. The piece also highlights Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown anchoring the secondary, giving the Eagles a seasoned backbone paired with youth as they chase another Lombardi.

Six NFL practice squads are taking shape after the 53-man cuts, with a slate of players connected to local roots landing on rosters’ perimeters. Jalyn Holmes returns to Washington’s practice squad after a Lake Taylor High/Ohio State background, Antwaun Powell-Ryland lands with Philadelphia, LaMareon James joins Cleveland, and Cole Christiansen signs with Kansas City. Rick Lovato signs with Los Angeles, and Pittsburgh brings Chuck Clark back to the active roster. These depth moves carry potential late-season impact and special-teams value for fantasy managers tracking rosters closely.

Local ties aren’t the only thread here; the Cowboys’ and Browns’ practice squads highlight how teams preserve veteran depth and development-projection in a volatile cap environment. For fantasy, the key takeaway is depth-chart instability at multiple positions, meaning sleepers on practice squads could ascend if promoted, while immediate Week 1 value remains limited for most.

Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason delivered a surge of standout depth performances graded by PFF. Yahya Black powered Pittsburgh with a 90.4 pass-rush grade and two sacks, signaling interior versatility. Jaxson Dart produced a top preseason passing grade (93.0) for NYG, backed by big-time throws. Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. sparked PHI’s edge, while DAL’s T.J. Bass anchored both run and pass protection. Cam Ward and Van Jefferson offered TEN a timely receiving spark, Courtland Sutton showcased elite involvement for DEN, and Patrick Mahomes closed Week 3 with top-tier efficiency for KC.

Keyon Martin’s pick-six highlighted Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason for the Ravens, underscoring his standout rookie showcase with strong coverage. Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Marlowe Wax flashed for the Eagles and Chargers, respectively, while Malachi Moore, Tez Johnson, Jamaal Pritchett, Tru Edwards, Coleman Owen, and J.R. Singleton joined the wave of top Week 3 rookies. The batch hints at fantasy-friendly depth in the defensive backfield, receivers, and edge/OL positions as rosters take shape.