2024 NFL Free Agents: Dalton Schultz, Gardner Minshew, Hunter Henry

While a few teams are still fighting for the right to be called Super Bowl champions, most teams have turned their attention to the offseason game planning. The 2024 NFL Draft is the highlight of the offseason. However, free agency plays a critical role in building Super Bowl contenders.

Here are the top five upcoming free agent quarterbacks and tight ends with an early look at how fantasy players should view them for 2024 redraft leagues and dynasty leagues. Below we dive into a few notable 2024 NFL Free Agents.

Free Agents

Gardner Minshew (QB – IND)

Many were excited to see Anthony Richardson under center this year. Unfortunately, his rookie season lasted only four games because of a shoulder injury, making Minshew the starter for most of 2023. The veteran was a solid streaming option, especially in superflex leagues. However, he struggled to end the season, totaling zero passing touchdowns in four of the final eight games. Minshew is a top-end NFL backup quarterback but shouldn’t be a starter. Therefore, his fantasy value is limited next year regardless of where he signs in free agency.

Early Redraft Outlook: Not worth drafting, even in superflex leagues.
Offseason Dynasty Outlook: A potential QB4 in superflex leagues with the hope that he gets to start because of an injury.

Dalton Schultz (TE – HOU)

Schultz has been a solid low-end TE1 for fantasy players since taking over as a starter in 2020. The veteran has at least five receiving touchdowns in three consecutive years, including his first with the Texans. While C.J. Stroud‘s favorite weapons were Nico Collins and Tank Dell, Schultz ranked third on the team in targets per game (5.9). According to Over the Cap, Houston will have the third-most cap space this offseason. Hopefully, that leads to Schultz signing a long-term deal and continuing to catch passes from the star rookie quarterback.

Early Redraft Outlook: Low-end TE1 with upside if he remains in Houston.
Offseason Dynasty Outlook: Safe floor low-end TE1/high-end TE2 to pair with a still-developing young tight end.

Hunter Henry (TE – NE)

When the Patriots signed Henry and Jonnu Smith during the 2021 offseason, many had high hopes for the duo. Instead, Smith had a limited role and got traded for a late-round draft pick this past offseason, while Henry has been a touchdown-or-bust-type tight end. Despite New England’s disastrous offense, the veteran had six receiving touchdowns this season, the second-most among tight ends. With the Patriots entering a rebuilding phase, Henry has likely played his final game with the team. Hopefully, he lands somewhere with a competent passing attack.

Early Redraft Outlook: A potential streaming option with upside, depending on where he lands in free agency.
Offseason Dynasty Outlook: A mid-TE2 and a potential buy-low or avoid candidate, pending the trade price.