NFL Teams Adjust Rosters Amid Key Defensive Injuries

The Las Vegas Raiders have been performing better than expected defensively despite their 1-3 season start, with standout cornerback Eric Stokes playing a key role before a recent knee injury that now puts his availability against the Colts in question. The Seattle Seahawks, seeking to bolster their defense and running back depth, are considering acquiring Cleveland Browns’ cornerback Denzel Ward to improve their secondary, while also signing veteran running back Myles Gaskin to their practice squad to strengthen their average rushing attack. Gaskin, a former University of Washington star, provides valuable experience and depth as Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker recover from injuries. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions have signed experienced cornerback Tre Flowers to their practice squad amid injuries to their starting cornerbacks, aiming to shore up their secondary ahead of their Week 5 game. These moves reflect active roster adjustments across multiple NFL teams grappling with injuries and performance issues early in the 2025 season.