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August 27, 2021

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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August 25, 2021

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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August 25, 2021

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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August 24, 2021

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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July 23, 2021

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 […]

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June 6, 2021

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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April 28, 2021

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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April 28, 2021

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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April 23, 2021

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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April 13, 2021

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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April 7, 2021

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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April 5, 2021

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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March 31, 2021

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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March 30, 2021

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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March 27, 2021

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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March 26, 2021

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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March 26, 2021

Josh Jones re-signs with Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed Josh Jones to a one-year deal Friday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.  Josh Jones re-signs with Jacksonville Jones spent time with the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers before making his way to Jacksonville in 2020, where he started 13 games and accumulated 83 tackles and an interception. Jones secures safety depth for the Jaguars […]

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March 26, 2021

Bears re-sign CB Artie Burns

The Chicago Bears re-signed CB Artie Burns to a one-year deal Friday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And in a non-trade moves today, the Raiders are signing former Ravens’ WR Willie Snead to a one-year contract, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. And the Bears are signing back free-agent CB Artie Burns to a one-year deal, per @DrewJRosenhaus. […]

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March 26, 2021

Raiders sign WR Willie Snead

The Las Vegas Raiders added a wide receiver Friday, signing ex-Ravens WR Willie Snead to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And in a non-trade moves today, the Raiders are signing former Ravens’ WR Willie Snead to a one-year contract, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. And the Bears are signing back free-agent CB Artie Burns […]

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March 26, 2021

Dolphins trade again, grab Eagles’ first-rounder, fantasy impact

The NFL’s draft-pick-trade Friday continued, with the Dolphins trading their newly acquired San Francisco 49ers first-rounder, a first-rounder next year, and a fourth-round pick this year to the Philadelphia Eagles for the sixth overall pick this year and a later pick, per ESPN’s Field Yates. Full details: Eagles trade: pick 6 and 156 Dolphins trade: […]

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March 26, 2021

Dolphins trade No. 3 pick to 49ers for pick haul, fantasy impact

The biggest trade of the NFL offseason went down Friday, with the Miami Dolphins trading the No. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers for San Francisco’s first-rounder (No. 12 overall), their third-rounder and their first-rounders in 2022 and 2023, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Filed to ESPN: Dolphins trading No. 3 overall pick to […]

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March 26, 2021

Bucs re-sign Leonard Fournette, fantasy impact

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in full run-it-back mode this offseason. The latest piece of that is the return of postseason hero RB Leonard Fournette, re-signed to a one-year deal Friday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. For the #Bucs and RB Leonard Fournette, it’s a 1-year deal worth up to $4M, source said. Whole band […]

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March 26, 2021

Carlos Dunlap re-signs with Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed Carlos Dunlap to a two-year, $16.5 million deal with $8.5 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.  Carlos Dunlap re-signs with Seattle After spending his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dunlap spent the final eight-game of the 2020 season with Seattle. In 2020, he finished with 32 tackles and 6.5 sacks. […]

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March 25, 2021

Adam Humphries signs with Washington, fantasy impact

The Washington Football Team signed wide receiver Adam Humphries in free agency Friday, per ESPN's Field Yates.  Adam Humphries signs with Washington Humphries spent the first four seasons of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before spending the last two with the Tennessee Titans. In 2020, Humphries finished with 23 catches for 228 yards and […]

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March 25, 2021

Bills sign RB Matt Breida, fantasy impact

The Buffalo Bills are expected to sign RB Matt Breida to a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bills are expected to sign former #Dolphins RB Matt Breida, source said, as the speedster stays in the division. He gets a 1-year deal. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2021   The 26-year-old Breida […]

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March 25, 2021

Cardinals trade C Mason Cole to Minnesota

The Arizona Cardinals agreed to trade OL Mason Cole to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #AZCardinals are trading OL Mason Cole to the #Vikings in exchange for a 6th rounder, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2021   The center Cole, the […]

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March 25, 2021

Chiefs re-sign Demarcus Robinson

The Kansas City Chiefs retained one of their own, re-signing veteran Chief Demarcus Robinson Thursday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Chiefs are re-signing WR Demarcus Robinson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2021   The 27-year-old Robinson was the Chiefs’ fourth round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s played all 16 games each […]

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March 25, 2021

Cardinals sign CB Malcolm Butler

The Arizona Cardinals added some defensive help Thursday, agreeing to terms with CB Malcolm Butler on a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cardinals announced they agreed to terms with former Titans’ CB Malcolm Butler on a one-year contract. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2021   The 31-year-old Butler entered the league as an […]

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March 24, 2021

Packers re-sign Marcedes Lewis to 2-year deal

Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is keeping it going, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal to remain with the Green Bay Packers, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Packers are re-signing tight end Marcedes Lewis to a two-year, $8 million deal that includes $2.1 million guaranteed, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 24, […]

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March 24, 2021

Jets land a running back in Tevin Coleman, fantasy impact

The New York Jets made a backfield addition Wednesday, signing ex-49ers RB Tevin Coleman, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Jets are finalizing a deal with veteran RB Tevin Coleman, source said, as the former #49ers RB lands back with Robert Saleh and will have a similar system on offense. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March […]

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March 24, 2021

Jets add defensive help, sign Vinny Curry

The New York Jets added some defensive help Wednesday, signing ex-Eagles DE Vinny Curry, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Jets have now signed Vinny Curry. https://t.co/T8U5eMCOY6 — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2021   Curry will be entering his 10th season in 2021. Of his first nine seasons, eight were spent in Philadelphia after […]

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March 24, 2021

Colts re-sign WR T.Y. Hilton, fantasy impact

The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly keeping WR T.Y. Hilton around, agreeing with the star receiver on a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Colts are giving TY Hilton a 1-year, $10 million deal, including $8 million guaranteed, per the Katz Bros. https://t.co/llyeSze078 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 24, 2021   The 31-year-old Hilton has spent […]

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