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: Wide Receivers
After averaging at least 20.4 PPR fantasy points per game in three of the past four years, Hill had the lowest average of his career since his rookie season in 2024. He was the WR18 in 2024, averaging 12.8 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, it was his first year with under 1,000 receiving yards since 2019. Hill is on the wrong side of 30, dealt with injuries last year, and his best days are behind him.
No one should panic sell Higgins or even trade him at a discount. The star wide receiver signed a long-term extension this offseason. More importantly, he is coming off a career year, finishing as the WR6 on a points-per-game basis, averaging a career-high 18.5 PPR fantasy points per contest. Furthermore, Higgins had 10 receiving touchdowns despite missing five games. While fantasy players should trade him away for less than a haul, now is the time to explore selling high on the star wide receiver.
Jeudy had a breakout 2024 season, finishing as the WR13, averaging a career-high 14.2 PPR fantasy points per game. While the veteran is coming off his best fantasy year, now is the time to sell high before Jeudy’s value crashes. He averaged 9.9 targets and 21.1 fantasy points per game, with Jameis Winston starting. By comparison, Jeudy averaged 7.6 targets and 9.3 fantasy points per game without the veteran quarterback, totaling 8.7 or fewer in half of those contests.
Michael Pittman Jr. (WR – IND)
Unfortunately, Pittman massively regressed last season. He went from averaging a career-high 15.6 PPR fantasy points per game two seasons ago to 10.4 last year. More importantly, the former USC star averaged 8.7 targets per game from 2021 through 2023, seeing at least 129 every season. By comparison, Pittman averaged 6.9 targets per game, totaling 111 for the year. The Colts have a plethora of talented pass catchers and no clear pathway to fixing their quarterback issues.
Fantasy players should have high hopes for Ridley in 2025, with the Titans lacking any other meaningful options in the passing game. Last year, the veteran was the WR28, averaging 11.7 PPR fantasy points per game despite catching passes from Will Levis and Mason Rudolph. However, fantasy players should explore trade options for Ridley during the upcoming season. He is on the wrong side of 30 and likely will face significant target competition starting in 2026.
Many had high hopes for Pickens last year as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 1 wide receiver. However, he finished as the WR42, averaging 11.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the former Georgia star averaged a career-low 1.59 fantasy points per target. While the veteran should be better after getting traded to the Cowboys this offseason, Pickens is heading into the final year of his contract and could be on his third team in three seasons in 2026.
While Samuel will help Jayden Daniels and the Commanders, fantasy players should trade away the veteran wide receiver. He was the WR44 last year, averaging 10.2 PPR fantasy points per game, the lowest average of his career. Furthermore, he averaged 1.60 yards per route run, the lowest average of his career, down 29.2% the season before. More importantly, Samuel is heading into the final year of his contract and will be a free agent after the 2025 season.
While Evans pushed his streak with at least 1,000 receiving yards to 11 last year, the veteran wasn’t as productive as his WR10 on a points-per-game basis would suggest. He averaged 17.2 PPR fantasy points per game for the season. However, Evans averaged 6.4 targets and 13.6 fantasy points per game with Chris Godwin healthy, compared to 9.3 and 20.7 without the star wide receiver. The future Hall of Famer is heading into the final year of his contract and could be playing elsewhere in 2026.
While many want to call Kupp washed or over the hill, the veteran was the WR19 on a points-per-game basis last year among wide receivers with at least nine contests played, averaging 14.6 PPR fantasy points per outing. Yet, it’s time to move on from the former superstar, especially after joining the Seahawks this offseason. Kupp’s yards per route run average has dropped to 1.88 and 1.77 over the past two years after averaging 2.4 in 2022 and a career-high 3.12 during his 2021 breakout season.
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