The Philadelphia Eagles added depth at edge and interior defense by promoting K.J. Henry and Jacob Sykes to the practice squad, while releasing Eli Ricks and Antwaun Powell-Ryland. Henry brings 435 career defensive snaps and veteran versatility, signaling a pinch for edge depth as Nolan Smith and Ogbo Okoronkwo work through injuries. The move keeps a pool of ready-to-elevate players like Javon Baker, Terrace Marshall, and Kyle McCord in the wings, with the team weighing short-term needs against long-term development.

Meanwhile, the Eagles’ evolving practice squad includes several veterans and developmental players who could rise to the active roster if injuries or performance create opportunities. The club’s strategic juggling—re-signing APR, retaining multiple WR/TE options, and keeping a versatile OL and QB in Kyle McCord—highlights a season-long plan to preserve offensive and defensive versatility while monitoring player availability.

The Browns face a quarterback crossroads as Watson eyes a return from Achilles rehab and a season of uncertainty looms. Four-QB depth is on the table: keep Watson, Flacco, and the rookies Gabriel and Sanders, or trim veterans and let the youngsters audition. A trade or benching would signal a rebuild while preserving cap space and future assets.

From a fantasy angle, the drama creates value shifts: Watson’s return could restore top tier upside while risk persists, Gabriel and Sanders gain reps for dynasty relevance, and Flacco’s leadership could slow rookie gains. The Week 1 near miss against Cincinnati and the Ravens setback color every decision as Cleveland weighs how to balance present competitiveness with a long term plan.

NFL roster cuts to 53 usher in a wave of quarterback churn and fresh depth-chart bets, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Dresser Winn, DJ Uiagalelei, Sam Hartman, Logan Woodside, Bailey Zappe, Tommy DeVito, Hendon Hooker, Desmond Ridder and Kyle Trask among those shifted or released. fantasy managers should watch where backups land next and which clubs add signal-caller insurance to stay viable on waivers.

On the offensive and defensive sides, Cam Akers, Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Robert Woods, Hunter Renfrow, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Michael Gallup, Dustin Hopkins, Kenyon Green, Desmond Watson, Shilo Sanders, Mike Edwards, Isaiah Simmons, Clelin Ferrell and Mike Hilton were cut, underscoring a wide-open process squad landscape and plenty of late-round sleepers who could pop on practice squads or alternative rosters.