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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jameis Winston named Saints starter – Fantasy impact
One more of the NFL season’s starting-quarterback dominos fell Friday, with the New Orleans Saints opting to open the season with Jameis Winston under center instead of Taysom Hill, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Winston, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, spent last year as the Saints’ No. 3 quarterback. He played […]
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Teddy Bridgewater named Broncos starter – Fantasy impact
The Denver Broncos named offseason trade acquisition Teddy Bridgewater as the team’s starting quarterback to open the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday. The 28-year-old Bridgewater was traded to Denver this offseason after spending 2020 with the Carolina Panthers. He threw for 3,733 yards and 15 touchdowns on 340-of-492 passing and finished as fantasy’s QB19. […]
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Sony Michel traded to Rams – Darrell Henderson upside falls
Faced with a situation at running back thanks to Cam Akers’ torn Achilles, the Los Angeles Rams made a trade early Wednesday, acquiring Sony Michel from the New England Patriots for two conditional late-round picks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Michel, the Patriots’ first-round pick (31st overall) in 2018, played 38 games over three seasons […]
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Travis Etienne out for season – James Robinson fantasy stock rises
Jacksonville Jaguars first-round rookie running back Travis Etienne suffered a Lisfranc injury during Monday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. There will be further exams Tuesday to determine the length of his absence. Etienne, the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, has been competing with 2020 rookie James […]
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What the Michael Thomas injury absence means for fantasy football
The injury news around the fantasy football world isn’t slowing down. We got word Friday that New Orleans Saints Pro Bowl wide receiver Michael Thomas, who missed nine games with an ankle injury in 2020, reportedly underwent surgery in June to repair ligaments in the ankle. He’ll certainly miss Week 1 and it sounds like […]
Adam Pfeifer
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Report: Julio Jones traded to Titans
The Tennessee Titans traded “at least” a second-round pick for Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones Sunday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Fantasy analysis: It was a popular landing spot for weeks and now it is official. Julio Jones joins A.J. Brown to form the top receiving duo in the NFL, and it makes this passing […]
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Broncos trade for Teddy Bridgewater, fantasy impact
With just one day to go before the 2021 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos made a move Wednesday, sending a sixth-round pick to Carolina in exchange for QB Teddy Bridgewater, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Panthers are trading QB Teddy Bridgewater to the #Broncos for a sixth-round draft pick, per source. — Tom Pelissero […]
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Buccaneers bring back Antonio Brown, fantasy reaction
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ quest to run their Super Bowl-winning team back took another step forward Wednesday, with the team agreeing to terms with free agent WR Antonio Brown on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bucs are bringing back WR Antonio Brown per @MikeGarafolo and @TomPelissero, giving him a 1-year deal […]
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Chiefs trade for OT Orlando Brown
The Kansas City Chiefs made a big offensive line addition Friday, acquiring OT Orlando Brown from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for four picks, including their first-rounder in this year's NFL Draft, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Kansas City is trading its first-round pick Thursday night, along with three other picks in the 2021 and 2022 […]
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James Conner heads to Arizona, fantasy impact
The Arizona Cardinals added some backfield help Tuesday, signing ex-Steelers RB James Conner, per Jay Glazer of FOX. The @AZCardinals continued to pick up veteran free agents as they have signed former Steelers RB @JamesConner_ one day after he flew in for a visit. @NFLonFOX — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April 13, 2021 Conner, the […]
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Bengals release RB Giovani Bernard, fantasy impact
The Cincinnati Bengals made a move at running back Wednesday, releasing veteran RB Giovani Bernard, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bengals announced they released HB Giovani Bernard. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 7, 2021 The veteran Bernard has played his whole eight-year career for Cincinnati since landing with the Bengals in the second round of […]
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Sam Darnold traded to the Carolina Panthers, Fantasy impact
The New York Jets traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for a 2021 sixth-round pick to go along with second- and fourth-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jets trade Sam Darnold to Panthers Analysis: Darnold is finally in a competent NFL offense. Going from Adam Gase to Joe Brady is […]
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Colt McCoy signs with Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals signed quarterback Colt McCoy to a one-year deal Tuesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Colt McCoy signs with Cardinals McCoy provides Arizona with a veteran backup for Kyler Murray. McCoy had two starts and four game appearances for the New York Giants in 2020, where he passed for 365 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 […]
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Steelers sign RB Kalen Ballage
The Pittsburgh Steelers added a running back Tuesday, signing RB Kalen Ballage to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Steelers have signed RB Kallen Ballage to a one-year deal. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 30, 2021 The 25-year-old Ballage was the fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 draft. He […]
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Chase Daniel signs with Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers signed quarterback Chase Daniel to a one-year deal Friday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Chase Daniel signs with Chargers Daniel has been a primary backup QB for his entire career. In 2020, Daniel appeared in four games for the Detroit Lions, where he threw for 264 yards, 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions. […]
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Sammy Watkins signs with Ravens, fantasy impact
The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year, $6 million deal with $5 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Sammy Watkins signs with Baltimore Watkins comes to Baltimore after spending the three previous seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. In 2020, Watkins finished with 37 catches for 421 yards and two touchdowns. […]
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