Fantasy Football News

Miami Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips is expected to get his fifth-year option picked up ahead of the deadline, per the team's general manager Chris Grier. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Phillips' season ended prematurely in 2023 due to an Achilles injury. Fortunately for the Dolphins, and unfortunately for Phillips, that will help make his fifth-year option more affordable, making this move a no-brainer for Miami's FO. Phillips has 22 sacks and 52 QB hits in three seasons and 146 tackles, 24 for a loss. Miami is betting on his ability to return from his late-season injury.

Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle is expected to have his fifth-year option picked up by the front office, says team general manager Chris Grier. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Waddle has been an excellent pick for the Dolphins since being taken sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft. With three straight 1,000-yard, four-TD seasons to start his career (3,385 yards and 18 TDs), Waddle has been an efficiency monster while serving as the team's WR2 alongside Tyreek Hill. He has averaged 13.5 yards per catch and will likely be a big part of Miami's future with Hill hinting at a possible early retirement in a few years.

Darius Slayton has not reported to the New York Giants' voluntary workouts this week as he seeks a contract extension. He signed a two-year, 12.2 million dollar extension with the team prior to last season. (Source: ESPN)

Fantasy Impact: Slayton has been the Giants' leading receiver in four of the past five seasons. He's been a consistent performer for this team despite being part of many inconsistent offences. With a very underwhelming WR depth chart as it currently stands, the Giants can ill-afford to lose Slayton. They'll be inclined to get this move done sooner rather than later.

Rashaad Penny was in Seattle yesterday for a free agent visit. Penny was selected 27th overall by the Seahawks in the 2018 NFL Draft. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Penny is coming off a wildly disappointing season in Philadelphia where he totalled 11 carries for 33 yards across 3 games played. At this point in his career, it's hard to envision him getting consistent usage in any offence. His arrival will not impact the likes of Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.

J.K. Dobbins is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Dobbins suffered a torn Achilles at the start of the 2023 season that left him with a limited market in free agency, but now he is expected to sign with the Chargers. He will reunite with his former offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who helped him find stretches of success in Baltimore. His fantasy value will largely hinge on how well his recovery goes this offseason, but the starting spot is ripe for the taking with Gus Edwards being the only other notably RB on the roster currently.

Gavin Hardison went on a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers. (Source: Tom Pelissero)

Fantasy Impact: Although Hardison's six-year college career ended with elbow surgery late last season, the former UTEP QB is on a pre-draft visit with the Packers. He could be an intriguing pick for a team looking for a developmental option late on Day 3 of the draft.

Jordan Travis is back on the field finally and is visiting the Jets this week and then heading back to Jacksonville. (Source: Tom Pelissero)

Fantasy Impact: Travis fractured and dislocated his left ankle last November, but is back on the field practicing and ready for the draft. The former FSU product is viewed as a Day 3 option at this point in the process.

The Cowboys have signed Royce Freeman to a one-year contract. (Source: Todd Archer on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Freeman will join a Cowboys’ backfield that does not have a clear cut starter. The veteran tallied 319 yards and two touchdowns on 77 carries with the Rams last season. Fantasy managers should expect Freeman to compete for the starting job in training camp.

Courtland Sutton did not report to the Denver Broncos' voluntary workouts on Monday. The veteran WR is seeking a new contract as he only has two million dollars guaranteed left on his deal. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Sutton's situation will be one to monitor over the off-season. From a fantasy perspective, his 10 touchdowns in 2023 provided great value for managers. If Sutton were to miss time as a result of this contract dispute, the likes of Marvin Mims Jr. and Greg Dulcich would see an uptick in targets.

Justin Jefferson is not present for the Vikings’ voluntary offseason workouts. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Jefferson continues to await a contract extension from the Vikings. With the workouts being voluntary, he will not be fined. Fantasy managers will want to keep tabs on Jefferson’s status as we get close to training camp.

CeeDee Lamb is not expected to attend the start of the team’s voluntary off-season program. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Lamb is waiting on a new contract that will replace his fifth-year option that he is set to play on this season. With Eagles’ WR Devonta Smith getting a new deal Monday, Lamb is likely to push even harder for a new deal before the start of the 2024 season.

The Eagles and WR DeVonta Smith have agreed to a three-year, $75M extension. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The deal includes $51M guaranteed. The deal locks up the 25-year-old wide receiver after he tallied 1,066 yards and seven touchdowns on 81 receptions last season. The former first-round pick has recorded two consecutive 1,000 yard seasons and will remain a key component of the Eagles’ offense.

DeForest Buckner has signed a two-year, $46M extension with the Colts. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The new contract ties Buckner to the team through the 2026 season. The 30-year-old tallied 45 solo tackles, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles last season.

Deonte Harty has signed a deal with the Baltimore Ravens. The former Bills WR totalled 15 receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown last season. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harty's impact will mostly be felt in the special teams unit. As a former special teams pro-bowler in 2019, he will provide some explosiveness to the Ravens' return game. Harty's arrival will not impact the usage of the likes of Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews.

Tee Higgins anticipates playing for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024. The WR requested a trade earlier in the off-season after the team informed him that he would be franchise tagged. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: With Higgins back in the lineup, Joe Burrow has the benefit of working with arguably the league's best WR duo for yet another year. Higgins will likely return to being an inconsistent, high-upside fantasy asset as the second option behind Ja'Marr Chase. This Bengals offense should be an explosive unit next season.

Laken Tomlinson has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. The veteran LG spent the last two seasons as a member of the New York Jets. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Tomlinson looks to provide some much-needed stability for this offensive line unit that struggled in 2023. Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are likely the biggest beneficiaries of this move. If Tomlinson can stay healthy and continue to perform at a high level, these RBs will have better holes to run through.

The Saints have agreed to terms with WR Equanimeous St. Brown. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: St. Brown appeared in seven games with the Bears last season, recording 62 receiving yards on six receptions. Fantasy managers should expect the veteran to operate as a depth wide receiver for the Saints.

The Saints have agreed to terms with the QB Kellen Mond. (Source: Katherine Terrell on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Mond has appeared in just one game in his career, completing two passes in 2021. The former third-round pick was most recently on the Colts’ practice squad in 2023. Fantasy managers should expect Mond to compete for the backup role.

Veteran free agent TE C.J. Uzomah is expected to sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Uzomah spent the beginning of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals as a fifth-round TE before spending his last pair of seasons with the New York Jets. Heading into his 10th NFL season, he will serve as a backup TE for the Eagles behind TE Dallas Goedert. Uzomah has had two 400-yard seasons but just 58 yards in 2023.

Nick Chubb reworked his contract to remain with the team in 2024. The four-time pro-bowler missed the majority of the 2023-2024 season after suffering a major knee injury in Week 2. (Source: NFL.com )

Fantasy Impact: It will be challenging to assess Nick Chubb's fantasy outlook until we are able to see him on an NFL field again. Many are wondering whether he will return with the same athleticism and elusiveness that made him an elite fantasy option over the years. Chubb has a long injury history and his NFL future is somewhat in question heading into this offseason. Jerome Ford emerged as a reliable asset for many managers' teams last season. He will be a name to monitor if Chubb's recovery takes longer than initially expected.