2025 NFL Free Agent Wide Receivers: Chris Godwin & Tee Higgins

While eight teams are still alive after the first round of the playoffs, fighting for the right to be called Super Bowl champions, the other 24 NFL teams have turned their attention to the offseason. The NFL Draft is the highlight of the offseason every year. However, free agency plays a critical role in building Super Bowl contenders.

Let’s break down the top five upcoming free agent wide receivers and an early look at how fantasy players should view them for 2025 redraft leagues and dynasty leagues. Don’t miss the top five running back free agents.

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2025 NFL Free Agent Wide Receivers

1.) Tee Higgins (WR – CIN)

While Ja’Marr Chase is the Bengals’ unquestioned No. 1 wide receiver, Tee Higgins had a career year. He finished as the WR4 on a points-per-game (PPG) basis, averaging 15.5 half-PPR fantasy points per contest. Despite missing five games because of injuries, the superstar had over 900 receiving yards for the fourth time in his career.

Furthermore, Higgins set a career-high with 10 receiving touchdowns this season. Hopefully, he remains in Cincinnati with Joe Burrow and Chase. However, Higgins is a top-12 wide receiver in 2025, regardless of where he signs.

• Early Redraft Outlook: Mid-range WR1 with top-five upside in Cincinnati while top-12 regardless of landing spot.
• Offseason Dynasty Outlook: High-end WR2 with upside, especially if back with the Bengals.

2.) Chris Godwin (WR – TB)

Unfortunately, Chris Godwin suffered a season-ending dislocated ankle late in the team’s Week 7 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The former Penn State star was having an outstanding year before getting hurt. He ended the season as the WR2 in PPG, averaging 16.1 fantasy points per contest.

Tampa Bay should re-sign Godwin in the offseason, even if they have to use the franchise tag to keep him in the building. However, the emergence of Jalen McMillan late in the regular season could lead to Godwin playing elsewhere in 2025.

• Early Redraft Outlook: Mid-range WR2 in Tampa Bay, anywhere from a low-end WR1 to a high-end WR3, depending on where he signs in free agency.
• Offseason Dynasty Outlook: Low-end WR2 rebuilding teams should explore trading away before the start of the offseason.

Honorable Mentions

• DeAndre Hopkins (WR – KC)
• Marquise Brown (WR – KC)
• Diontae Johnson (WR – HOU)
• Darius Slayton (WR – NYG)
• Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR – TEN)

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