With the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, there’s still a lot of change coming to the fantasy football landscape. The key to winning dynasty deals is to trade for someone when their value is relatively low and send them away when their value is near or at its apex. With the league’s roster situation still in flux, you have the added dynamic of making speculative moves based on what you think might happen, which adds another fun layer of complexity.
That said, it can be tough to decide who you’re targeting and selling, considering the generally uncertain state of each team and player’s situation right now. Fortunately, our featured analysts have come to offer their suggestions on which trade candidates you’d be wise to buy or sell in dynasty fantasy football leagues.
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Top Dynasty Trade Targets: Buy
Which player are you buying now in dynasty leagues and why? Also, what are you willing to give up to get him?
Trey Benson (RB – ARI)
“I’m buying Trey Benson, the Cardinals’ second-year running back, in dynasty leagues. With James Conner turning 30 in 2025 and coming off a heavy workload, Benson’s poised for a breakout as Arizona’s potential lead back. His rookie flashes and athletic profile make him a high-upside stash. I’d give up a mid-to-late second-round 2025 pick or a veteran like Chris Godwin or Jaylen Waddle to snag him before his value climbs.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
D’Andre Swift (RB – CHI)
“Buy D’Andre Swift right now. The Bears have spent the offseason thus far completely overhauling their offensive line, which was simply horrendous in 2024. Not only will these upgrades help Caleb Williams stay on his feet, but they might actually give him a running game, too. Swift was solid in his first year with the Bears, recording six touchdowns with 959 rushing yards on a career-high 253 attempts. For his career, Swift had never finished below 4 yards per attempt before 2024. With an improved offensive line and an offensive guru now in place as his head coach, things could be pretty sweet for Swift. This includes the possibility of the Bears drafting a running back early in a few weeks’ time. A 2nd round pick straight up or a 3rd plus a player such as Jalen McMillan or Calvin Ridley could make a deal happen.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Ladd McConkey (WR – LAC)
“Ladd McConkey had an outstanding rookie year, ending the season as the WR12, averaging 12.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He finished the year on fire, averaging 17.3 fantasy points per game over the final seven regular season contests and the lone playoff matchup, scoring at least 11.3 or more in every outing. More importantly, McConkey will remain Justin Herbert‘s No. 1 option in the passing game after the Los Angeles Chargers didn’t trade for DK Metcalf or Tee Higgins. The former Georgia star should have several more years as a WR1 in his future. I would happily trade away Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Brian Thomas Jr. for McConkey.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Tyreek Hill (WR – MIA)
“I’m targeting Tyreek Hill in some of my PPR leagues. Hill just turned 31 and is coming off his worst fantasy season since his rookie year. A lot of dynasty managers are dying to get rid of him, especially with all of the drama around him. That makes him a viable trade candidate in my eyes. Whether Hill gets traded or not, I think he’s still got one or two good years left, and if I can buy him at a discount on a contending team, I’m fine doing so. In some league,s you might even be able to get him for a second-round rookie pick as your draft gets closer.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
Cole Kmet (TE – CHI)
“This seems like a good time to make a subtle offer for Bears TE Cole Kmet — or look to get Kmet thrown into a larger deal. Kmet just had his least productive season (47 catches, 474 yards, four TDs) since his rookie year in 2020, but it’s easy to understand why. The Bears had three good wide receivers — D.J. Moore, Keenan Allen, Rome Odunze — and a rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams, who struggled to get his bearings. It was destined to be a down year for Kmet. Now, Allen is out of the picture, and Williams should be better in his second season, especially now that he has a credible offensive mentor in new head coach Ben Johnson. It’s worth remembering that Lions TE Sam LaPorta had a huge rookie season in 2023 in Johnson’s offense. See if you can get Kmet for a third-rounder or a young RB whose path to a fantasy-relevant role is blocked, such as Blake Corum or Isaac Guerendo.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Kenneth Walker (RB – SEA)
“I want to trade for Kenneth Walker where I possibly can. Walker enters a contract year primed for a possible career-best season. His combination of tackle-breaking ability and three-down usage could lead to a monster 2025 season. Last year, among 45 qualifying backs, Walker ranked third in first downs per route run, sixth in target per route run rate, and sixth in receiving yards per game (per Fantasy Points Data). I’d be willing to give up a mid to late 2025 first-round rookie pick to get him.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Jaylen Wright (RB – MIA)
“After Tua went down, the Dolphins’ offense sank quicker than the Titanic. Hopefully, Tua can stay healthy, but even if he can’t, Jaylen Wright should be looking at a bigger role. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson were released during the offseason, setting the stage for Wright to join De’Von Achane in Miami’s RBBC. Wright’s blazing speed, illustrated by his 4.38 forty time at the combine, led to plenty of long runs in college. And if anything happens to De’Von Achane, lookout! Ringo would trade DeAndre Swift, Najee Harris, J.K. Dobbins, or Tyjae Spears for Wright.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)
“The Saints re-signed Juwan Johnson to a three-year $30m deal this offseason, and he could turn out to be an excellent value for fantasy football. Over the last few years, we’ve seen tight ends shine in Kellen Moore’s offenses, with Dallas Goedert having a productive 2024 despite injuries. Dalton Schultz also had three very solid years under Moore in 2020-2022. Tight ends feature heavily under Moore, particularly around the red zone, and if the Saints don’t add a tight end highly in the draft, then Johnson will be a popular candidate to buy at a higher price than the third-round pick it would cost you right now.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
Top Dynasty Trade Targets: Sell
Which player are you selling now in dynasty leagues and why? Also, what kind of return are you looking for?
Derrick Henry (RB – BAL)
“I’m selling Baltimore Ravens’ running back Derrick Henry in dynasty leagues. At 31 in 2025, Henry’s still a force, but his massive workload over the years signals a looming decline, especially in a dynasty format valuing youth. I’d cash out now while his name value and 2024 production keep his trade market high. I’m looking for a mid-to-late first-round 2025 pick or a young upside player like Jameson Williams, plus a second-round pick in return.”
– Aaron St Denis (Fantasy Sports Advice Network)
Josh Jacobs (RB – GB)
“Josh Jacobs is a great sell opportunity right now for dynasty league managers. Heading into his age 27 season, managers may think that there is more to come from Jacobs after logging an impressive 1,329 rushing yards with 15 scores last campaign. Yet, Jacobs has already logged 1,606 total carries in his career thus far and operated in a vacuum last season. There was no clear change-of-pace option behind him in the Green Bay offense, turning him into a volume monster. Green Bay ideally wants to run with multiple backs, making it unlikely Jacobs will log 300+ carries again in 2025. Anything that remotely equals a late 1st or early 2nd round pick would be enough to get that deal done.”
– Ed Birdsall (Talking Points Sports)
Courtland Sutton (WR – DEN)
“Courtland Sutton was the WR13 last year, averaging 11.8 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he struggled to start the season, averaging 7.2 fantasy points per game over the first seven weeks, totaling two receiving touchdowns. By comparison, the veteran averaged 15 fantasy points per game over the final 11 weeks, totaling six receiving scores. Meanwhile, Sutton is heading into the final year of his contract. More importantly, the Denver Broncos have a couple of young wide receivers they have high hopes for in 2025 and could draft a wide receiver or tight end in the first round of the NFL Draft. I would happily take a late first-round or early second-round rookie pick for Sutton.”
– Mike Fanelli (FantasyPros)
Breece Hall (RB – NYJ)
“A lot of people have been talking about Breece Hall lately, which might make this a bad time to sell. However, if I can get good value for him before the NFL draft, I’m probably considering it. I’d love to sell him for another running back and a pick. Maybe something like James Cook and a second could get it done. If not, maybe you can use him to trade up in your draft, packaging him with an early second for an early first. I’m not selling low, but I’m fine moving on in the right situation.”
– Andrew Hall (FantasyPros)
“Breece Hall is still viewed by many analysts in the fantasy industry as an elite, bell cow RB, but as much as I like his talent, I think I’d get out of Dodge (Dodge City) before the bottom drops out. Hall’s torn ACL injury sidelined him in 2022. Last year, Hall and the Jets admitted to him suffering another knee injury, which limited his effectiveness. At this point, I value Hall more as a RBBC player instead of a rare bell cow. So for that reason, Ringo would try to trade Hall straight up for Jonathan Taylor or Ashton Jeanty, or include Hall and another player in a package deal for an upgrade at RB such as Saquon Barkley, Jahmyr Gibbs, or Bijan Robinson.”
– Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts)
George Pickens (WR – PIT)
“This isn’t exactly a novel idea, but selling George Pickens is probably a good move, even if it means selling low. Better to sell low than sell lower. Pickens has never been a consistent target earner. He’s terrific on contested catches, but that skill hasn’t produced big dividends in fantasy — Pickens has 12 TD catches in 48 career games. D.K. Metcalf has joined the Steelers and is probably going to out-target Pickens, taking away some of those high-value deep targets. And the Steelers still have a troublingly ambiguous QB situation. Chuba Hubbard for Pickens? Yes, please. George Kittle for Pickens? Sign me up. Any first-round rookie pick for Pickens? In a heartbeat.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)
Tyrone Tracy (RB – NYG)
“Tyrone Tracy is the low-hanging fruit worthy of picking here. With one of the best and deepest running back classes of recent memory incoming and Tracy’s fifth-round draft capital last year, his spot as the team’s lead back is anything but safe. Add in his five fumbles in 2024, and you have a recipe for dynasty value disaster brewing for 2025. I’d take a 2025 or 2026 second-round rookie pick to get him off my roster.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)
Joe Milton (QB – DAL)
“The hype around Joe Milton got out of control. We got one game from Milton against a Buffalo team that was ready for the playoffs, and the extrapolation was lengthy. Milton is 25 years old, heading into his second season in the NFL after six years in college, where he surpassed 1200 passing yards once. Milton flashed some moments of value for fantasy football but the fact remains he’s a sixth-round rookie, who the Cowboys will sit firmly behind Dak Prescott, leaving him in no man’s land, selling him for a third-round pick now will likely help you win much sooner.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)
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