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March 11, 2024

Fantasy Reaction to Austin Ekeler Signing in Washington

(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Coming off the least efficient season of his career, now-former Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler reportedly agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Monday on a two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million.   Ekeler, […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

March 11, 2024

Gus Edwards Reunites with Greg Roman in Los Angeles, Fantasy Impact

(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) Fresh off a career-best 810 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns in 2023, former Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards agreed Monday to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers on a two-year deal. Edwards goes from John […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

March 11, 2024

Fantasy Impact of Josh Jacobs Heading to Green Bay

(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) (Update: The Packers released Aaron Jones after this deal. Jacobs now has elite fantasy upside. We’ll break down Jones’ fantasy status once he finds a new team. Things are starting to heat up in NFL free […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 11, 2024

D’Andre Swift Signs with Chicago, Fantasy Impact

(FTN Fantasy is reacting to all the big fantasy news of the offseason! Follow along in our transaction tracker.) D’Andre Swift is on the move. Per Ian Rapoport, Swift is expected to sign with the Chicago Bears on a three-year, $24.5 million pact. The deal includes $15.3 million in guaranteed money. Swift is coming off […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 10, 2024

Mac Jones traded to Jaguars, Fantasy Impact

If there was any suspense left about whether the New England Patriots’ 2024 starting quarterback is on the roster, it all but evaporated Sunday with news that the team has agreed to trade Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a reported sixth-round pick. Jones, the team’s first-round pick (15th overall) in the […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

October 30, 2023

Leonard Fournette Reportedly Signs in Buffalo, Fantasy Impact

The last of the biggest names at running back hanging around in free agency appears to have landed a job, with reports coming Monday morning that veteran RB Leonard Fournette has agreed to a deal with the Buffalo Bills. The deal is pending a physical, per Tom Pelissero. The 28-year-old Fournette joins Buffalo after spending […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

September 20, 2023

Cam Akers traded to Minnesota, Fantasy Reaction

The interminable Cam Akers saga has apparently ended in Los Angeles, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting late Wednesday that the Rams had agreed to trade their fourth-year back to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2026 pick swap. The 24-year-old Akers had 29 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 before being a healthy […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2023

Dalvin Cook Lands With Jets, Fantasy Reaction

Only a few hours after Ezekiel Elliott found a new job, former Minnesota Vikings RB Dalvin Cook did so as well, reportedly signing a one-year deal with the New York Jets, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.   Cook, who turned 28 Thursday, spent his first six career seasons with the Vikings before the team cut him […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

August 14, 2023

Ezekiel Elliott Signs with Patriots, Fantasy Reaction

Another running back free agency domino finally fell Monday with the news that longtime Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the New England Patriots.   The 28-year-old Elliott heads to New England after spending his first seven years with the Cowboys, during which he had four 1,000-yard seasons […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

July 16, 2023

DeAndre Hopkins Signs with Tennessee Titans, Fantasy Reaction

One of the dominoes have finally fallen. DeAndre Hopkins is signing with the Tennessee Titans, per multiple reports. The deal is for two years at $26 million with incentives.   The Titans now have a big-time weapon at the wide receiver position for quarterback Ryan Tannehill. Tennessee has long been known for its ground game […]

Adam Young

NFL Fantasy

April 29, 2023

D’Andre Swift traded to Philadelphia Eagles, Fantasy Reaction

Apparently Howie Roseman doesn’t just draft players from the University of Georgia. He trades for them, too. After the Lions shocked the world selecting Jahmyr Gibbs 12th overall on Thursday, it was abundantly clear that D’Andre Swift would be available for trade. And the Eagles wasted no time, acquiring the talented running back for a […]

Adam Pfeifer

NFL Fantasy

April 24, 2023

Fantasy Impact: Aaron Rodgers Traded to New York Jets

Ding dong, the witch is dead. After months of speculation, the game of chicken between the Packers and Jets has reached its conclusion. Aaron Rodgers is on his way to the Big Apple, after the Packers traded him to the Jets.  What are the fantasy football implications?   Aaron Rodgers traded to the Jets – […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 19, 2023

WR Brandin Cooks Traded to Cowboys, Fantasy Reaction

After a season of trying (and largely failing) to make it work without a strong No. 2 wide receiver behind CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys appear to be fixing that, reportedly agreeing to trade for Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks Sunday. Cooks, who turns 30 in September, has six 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his nine […]

Daniel Kelley

NFL Fantasy

March 14, 2023

Darren Waller Traded to New York Giants, Fantasy Reaction

The trades keep coming in the NFL, as the Giants made a move to get another pass-catcher in the mix for Daniel Jones with the acquisition of veteran TE Darren Waller.    The Giants sent a third-rounder, which will be the 100th pick in next month’s draft, to the Raiders. The Giants acquired that pick […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 13, 2023

Jimmy Garoppolo signs with Las Vegas Raiders, Fantasy Reaction

The Las Vegas Raiders got the top available quarterback in this year’s free agency class, inking Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million deal with a reported $34 million in guaranteed money.    While this wasn’t the most impressive quarterback market, the Raiders did well to address a massive need after severing ties with Derek […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

July 6, 2022

2022 NFL Free Agency Frenzy

NFL free agency officially opens Wednesday, March 16, but reports of signings start coming out March 14, and FTN is here to react to every noteworthy signing. Check below for our thoughts on every notable transaction as the league moves into the new season and players start to change teams!   2022 NFL Notable Moves […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

July 6, 2022

Panthers Make Move at Quarterback with Baker Mayfield Trade

After months of trade speculation, Baker Mayfield is finally on the move.   The Carolina Panthers acquired the former No. 1 draft pick on Wednesday, sending the Cleveland Browns a conditional fifth-round pick in 2024. Mayfield will likely compete with Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job, though I’d expect him to win that competition.  […]

Adam Pfeifer

NFL Fantasy

March 23, 2022

Tyreek Hill to Dolphins in Trade with Huge Fantasy Impact

The most compelling offseason in NFL history got even more compelling Wednesday, as the Kansas City Chiefs are trading Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks that include a first- and second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. That’s a hefty haul for the Chiefs, but they’re now left without […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 21, 2022

Colts swing trade with Falcons for QB Matt Ryan

The most active offseason in the history of the NFL continued on Monday with the Atlanta Falcons trading Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a third-round pick. The Falcons then went and inked Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal. (Follow along with all of the big free agency reactions here!) Despite rumblings […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 18, 2022

JuJu Smith-Schuster an Intriguing Fantasy Option in Kansas City

The AFC West continues to be the league’s most compelling division in NFL free agency, as the Kansas City Chiefs got into the mix and signed JuJu Smith-Schuster to a one-year, $10.75 million contract Friday. Still just 25 years old, Smith-Schuster will get a chance to prove it in one of the league’s most explosive […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 18, 2022

Deshaun Watson Trade Rocks Browns’ Fantasy Outlook

Finally. The Deshaun Watson trade saga is over. Watson shocked nearly everyone Friday afternoon, waiving his no-trade clause for the Cleveland Browns after it had been widely reported that the Browns were out of the mix. Watson and the Browns agreed to a massive five-year pact worth a reported $230 million. The entire contract is […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 18, 2022

Allen Robinson Lands in Los Angeles in a Surprise, Fantasy Impact

It seems every year we get a big head-scratcher in NFL free agency, and we now have the leader in the clubhouse for 2022 after Allen Robinson signed with the Los Angeles Rams Thursday. The deal is a reported three-year pact worth $46.5 million. At $15.5 million per year, that’s well south of the $18 […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 18, 2022

Davante Adams Trade Rocks Las Vegas, Green Bay Offseasons

Just when we thought we’ve seen it all with this NFL offseason, the Packers and Raiders went and sent a seismic shockwave through the NFL. Green Bay is trading all-world WR Davante Adams to Las Vegas in exchange for two 2022 picks. For his trouble, Adams is getting a massive five-year, $141.25 million contract. (Follow […]

Jeff Ratcliffe

NFL Fantasy

March 12, 2022

Amari Cooper Traded to Cleveland, Fantasy Impact

After rumors that he would be released, WR Amari Cooper found himself instead traded Saturday, moving from the Dallas Cowboys to the Cleveland Browns, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The 27-year-old Cooper spent the last 3.5 seasons in Dallas, topped 1,100 yards in each of 2019 and 2020 before falling to 865 last year. The Cowboys […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

March 8, 2022

Russell Wilson Reportedly Traded to Denver; Fantasy Reaction

In one of the biggest trades in recent NFL history, the Denver Broncos reportedly acquired QB Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Wilson, who had spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, has made nine Pro Bowls in his 10 seasons in the NFL. He has 292 career passing […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

January 29, 2022

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, Fantasy Football Impact

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday after 22 seasons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.   Brady finished his final season passing for a league-high 43 touchdowns and 5,316 yards. He led the Buccaneers to the NFC Divisional Round and threw for 329 yards, one touchdown and […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

November 11, 2021

Odell Beckham signs with Los Angeles Rams | Fantasy Reaction

Ex-Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham has signed with the Los Angeles Rams, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move comes after Beckham and the Cleveland Browns’ public falling-out, following the wideout’s dissatisfaction with his role in the team’s offense and his belief that quarterback Baker Mayfield was seemingly unwilling to feed him the ball. […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

November 11, 2021

Panthers sign Cam Newton | Fantasy Reaction

With Sam Darnold struggling and now hurt, the Carolina Panthers are turning to a familiar face, bringing in former Panthers starter Cam Newton, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 32-year-old Newton spent his first nine years with the Panthers, making three Pro Bowls and the 2015 MVP and leading the team to Super Bowl 50. […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

October 15, 2021

Eagles trade Zach Ertz to Arizona | Fantasy Reaction

Barely 12 hours after he played against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday night, TE Zach Ertz is reportedly on the move, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter reporting the Eagles the veteran to the Arizona Cardinals. The 30-year-old Ertz is in his ninth season. He was a three-time Pro Bowler for the Eagles (2017-2019) and averaged 145.5 […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

September 9, 2021

Gus Edwards Suspected Torn ACL — Ty’Son Williams and Le’Veon Bell have fantasy upside

(Join this FREE contest at DraftKings Sportsbook to earn your share of $20,000.) Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards suffered a suspected torn ACL during practice on Thursday afternoon, as reported by Adam Schefter:  Edwards had been rising in fantasy value recently due to the injuries suffered by the Ravens backfield. Edwards was slated to […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

August 31, 2021

Patriots release Cam Newton – Mac Jones fantasy upside rises

In a surprise move on cutdown day, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Newton, a former first overall pick and the 2015 NFL MVP, spent 2020 with the Patriots. He played 15 games and threw for 8 touchdowns against 10 interceptions, adding 592 rushing yards and 12 […]

FTN Staff

NFL Fantasy

August 28, 2021

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