Dynasty fantasy football is arguably the best because it allows players to treat their team like an NFL general manager. There is no reset every year, and fantasy players have two pathways to improve their team – the rookie draft and trades. Therefore, let’s dive into some of the top trade-away candidates in dynasty fantasy football leagues. These candidates aren’t necessarily a must-sell today, or you’re doomed players. Instead, they are players you should explore trading away sooner than later.
- Dynasty Fantasy Football Draft Kit
- Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator
- DBro’s Dynasty Rookie Draft Primers
Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Candidates: Tight Ends
Last season, Andrews was the TE6, averaging 11.1 PPR fantasy points per game, his lowest average since his rookie year. He had a career-high 11 receiving touchdowns, matching his total from the previous two seasons combined. Furthermore, the veteran had a touchdown in six consecutive games to end the year despite having more than four receptions in only two contests. More importantly, he is a free agent after the 2025 season and is unlikely to remain in Baltimore.
Last year, Engram was the TE12 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 9.9 PPR fantasy points per game. While he played for a dysfunctional Jacksonville Jaguars offense, the veteran had his lowest fantasy points per game average since leaving the New York Giants. Furthermore, Engram’s 1.57 yards per route run in 2024 ranked 18th among tight ends with at least 200 routes (per Fantasy Points Data). While he could bounce back in Denver, Engram’s best days are behind him.
While Kelce was the TE5 last year, averaging 12.2 PPR fantasy points per game last year, it was his lowest average with Patrick Mahomes starting. Furthermore, the veteran averaged 1.62 yards per route run last season, down from 2.12 in 2023 and 2.39 in 2022 (per Fantasy Points Data). Yet, Kelce saw at least a 25% target per route run rate all three years. Unfortunately, that won’t happen with Xavier Worthy and Rashee Rice healthy this season.
Let me be clear, do NOT trade away Bowers for anything less than a massive haul where another team significantly overpays. Yet, fantasy players should search for that trade offer. Last year, he was the TE1, averaging 15.5 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Bowers averaged slightly fewer fantasy points per game than George Kittle (15.8) despite having 59 more targets. Furthermore, the superstar tight end could see a decline in targets, with Ashton Jeanty vastly improving the rushing attack.
Unfortunately, it’s time to give up on Pitts, even if the best offer is a mid-round dynasty rookie pick. Last year, he was the TE15, averaging 7.7 PPR fantasy points per game, despite having a career-high four receiving touchdowns. Pitts had 13 fewer targets than Ray-Ray McCloud (87 vs. 74). More importantly, his 17% target per route run rate ranked 26th out of 31 tight ends with at least 50 targets last season (per Fantasy Points Data).
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