Philadelphia waives Kenyon Green ahead of the 53-man deadline, capping a depth-shuffling sequence that began with a March deal involving C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Eagles also swapped Fred Johnson (Jacksonville) for a seventh-rounder and sent Darian Kinnard to Green Bay, leaving a formidable starting five of Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, Steen, and Johnson intact.

From a fantasy lens, the moves tighten the Eagles’ reserve OL, elevating the importance of their top blockers and potentially limiting surprise Week 1 contributions from depth pieces. Meanwhile, CJGJ lands with Houston, and the trades ripple through run-game and defense outlooks as teams recalibrate their front lines.

Philadelphia earns a 53-man roster built around Hurts with a fortified depth chart via key trades. Sam Howell slides in as Hurts’ backup if McKee isn’t ready, while McCord eyes the practice squad. Barkley anchors the backfield with Shipley and Dillon spelling the load. Goedert, Calcaterra, and Granson form a tight TE trio, and Brown and Smith pace a five-man WR unit joined by Metchie and Cooper. Strong O-line with Mailata, Dickerson, Jurgens, Steen, and Johnson anchors the attack.

On defense, Carter and Davis pace the interior with a deep DL and stout LB corps; Mitchell, DeJean, Bennett, Ringo, and Slay shape a crafty secondary, while Mukuba’s hamstring keeps the safety spot fluid. Special teams stay solid with Elliott, Mann, Hughlett, and Williams handling kicking, punting, snappings, and returns. The moves emphasize upside while preserving core talent.

Isaiah Land lit up Week 3 vs Cincinnati, finishing with a sack, two pressures, and two tackles for loss, signaling a possible six-man Colts defensive-end rotation if depth holds. His burst and disruptive reps keep him in the mix amid a crowded DE group.

Daniel Scott forced an interception that Ridder returned for a TD and added two tackles and a run stop, solidifying his place as a backup safety with special-teams upside. Laquon Treadwell turned six targets into 116 yards, including a long 59-yard score, but Indy’s WR depth makes him a prime practice-squad candidate despite the production.

Final roster decisions loom large after these performances, guiding fantasy managers as depth charts and potential practice-squad moves form Indy’s late-camp landscape.

Philadelphia’s preseason finale over the Jets sealed the stage for 53-man cuts, spotlighting a tight bubble at WR, TE, and along the edge. Ainias Smith and Darius Cooper headline the receiver culprits, with Smith delivering after-the-catch juice and Cooper flashing in practice and the first game. Kylen Granson has flashed as a reliable option at tight end, while Cooper DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell push for depth at corner. The edge room is a live battle between Ogbo Okoronkwo and Patrick Johnson, and Eli Ricks fights for a path in the nickel. The Eagles must decide if veteran-ins and versatile special-teams assets outweigh developmental upside and roster flexibility as they approach Week 1.

Depth up front, with Kendall Lamm and Brett Toth, plus Ben VanSumeren’s fullback-rostered value, frames special-teams and situational usage as the team weighs ease of elevation from the practice squad. The context matters for fantasy players: the rotation, returns, and usage in sub-packages could unlock opportunistic weeks once the 53-man roster is set.

Houston enters the 2025 season as the AFC South favorite, anchored by C.J. Stroud and a dynamic offense that should be able to threaten teams with big plays and efficient drive sustainability. A defense that can hold its own and a favorable early slate could push Houston toward the division crown, giving fantasy managers a quarterback with a clear path to volume and scoring opportunities.

Meanwhile, Moe Moton of Bleacher Report projects Jacksonville to win the division, led by Trevor Lawrence’s aerial arsenal and a pair of top targets in Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter, with Liam Coen injecting energy into the offense. Jacksonville’s pass rush—bolstered by Travon Walker and the threat of a solid defensive front—adds a wrinkle, but secondary questions and the league’s passing emphasis keep the race wide open. It’s a narrative where both teams offer compelling fantasy angles but come with sizable caveats about consistency and defense.

In fantasy terms, the divide between Stroud’s rising floor and Lawrence’s ceiling makes for a rich debate: which quarterback and supporting cast can maximize scoring in a passing-centric league while mitigating the risk of defensive vulnerabilities in the division?