End-of-preseason spotlight on Penn State alums in the NFL shows Barkley, Dotson, Freiermuth, Ji’Ayir Brown and other Nittany Lions landing on prominent 53-man rosters, signaling a strong fantasy foothold for PSU in 2025. Injury notes touch Adisa Isaac’s elbow and Yetur Gross-Matos’ status, while Adisa Isaac is sidelined until midseason and Kevin Givens begins the season on IR. Standout performers Barkley, Godwin, Warren and Carter anchor the PSU pipeline in meaningful fantasy context.

Across the league, PSU colors appear from NYG to PHI, PIT and SF, underscoring depth and opportunity for fantasy managers. As rosters settle, the PSU connection remains a compelling angle for late-draft value and potential breakout runs this season.

Jets eighth in the NFL waiver-priority order on cut-down day, with 30 other teams ahead of and behind them in a 32-team pecking order. The list sets the stage for buyers and sellers on players released as rosters compress to 53. Expect claim activity to hinge on depth at wide receiver and edge defender, plus any hidden contributors who can fill special teams roles. The Jets’ position could dictate which low-cost veterans and practice-squad candidates land with them or drift elsewhere.

While the waiver flow is the headline, fantasy managers should monitor which teams target shifty backs, return specialists, or situational receivers who could push for early-season roles if they clear waivers. With the Jets in the mix, this week’s moves could unlock surprise adds or safe stashes, especially for leagues that reward kick returns and punt coverage talent along with standard offensive roles.

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Philadelphia appears to be finally delivering on Doug Pederson’s once-uttered promise of a true new norm: sustained postseason relevance into January. The arc from a rough 2020 season to a Super Bowl triumph under Nick Sirianni is highlighted, with the team setting sights on repeating greatness and a potential rubber match with Kansas City. The piece frames a dynasty-like confidence rooted in culture, continuity, and a multi-year push for football’s biggest stage.

Analysts see the Eagles not just as a holy grail of last season’s title but as a squad that has fully bought into the season-long grind toward another championship, turning January into a consistent destination rather than a rare destination. Pederson’s prophecy rides forward with Sirianni at the helm, a narrative of resilience and championship readiness that could reshape expectations for fantasy rosters and betting angles alike.