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 the top trade-away candidate for every NFL team. 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.
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Top Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Candidates for Every NFL Team
AFC East
Cook had the best year of his career in 2024, ending the season as the RB8, averaging 16.7 PPR fantasy points per game. He had four rushing touchdowns and five offensive scores over his first two years in the NFL. By comparison, Cook had 16 rushing touchdowns and 18 offensive scores last season, leading the league in rushing touchdowns. He is heading into the final year of his contract and is due for significant touchdown regression.
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.
The Patriots signed Stevenson to a massive extension last offseason. However, they spent an early second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on TreVeyon Henderson. More importantly, the veteran has been an inefficient runner the past two years, averaging 3.9 yards per rushing attempt and a 2.8% explosive run rate (per Fantasy Points Data). While he might be with the team in 2026, Stevenson might struggle to earn consistent touches behind Henderson.
While Fields is an appealing starting option this season, fantasy players should explore trade options for the veteran quarterback. The former Ohio State star is a better fantasy quarterback than NFL starting option. Fields signed a two-year deal with the Jets this offseason, locking him in as the team’s starter for at least this year. However, he won’t stop New York from drafting a rookie in the 2026 NFL Draft if they land a high pick.
AFC North
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.
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.
The future Hall of Famer told the media that 2025 will likely be his last year in the NFL. Therefore, rebuilding teams should move Rodgers for the best offer available. However, wait until the season is underway to find the best offer from a contending team. While many believe the veteran has nothing left in the tank, Rodgers was the QB15 last year, averaging 1.7 passing touchdowns and 15.1 fantasy points per game.
AFC South
While the Texans signed Nick Chubb, Mixon should remain the team’s featured running back in 2025. However, it is likely his final year as a must-start running back, as Houston can cut him after the upcoming season. Last year, he was the RB9 on a points-per-game basis, averaging 17.2 PPR fantasy points per contest. Unfortunately, Mixon wore down to end the season, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt and 7.1 fantasy points per game over the final four weeks.
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.
Etienne was the RB3 in 2023, averaging 16.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Unfortunately, he significantly regressed last year, finishing as the RB35, averaging 8.7 fantasy points per contest. More importantly, the veteran had 11 rushing touchdowns in 2023 but only two last season, failing to find the end zone after Week 2. Etienne is heading into the final year of his contract and likely won’t return in 2026 after the team drafted Bhayshul Tuten.
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.
AFC West
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.
Fantasy players had high hopes for Harris after the veteran running back signed with the Chargers in free agency earlier this offseason. Unfortunately, those dreams were crushed after the team selected Omarion Hampton with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Harris has never been an efficient runner, averaging 3.9 yards per rushing attempt for his career. What made him a solid starting option for fantasy was volume, seeing at least 255 rushing attempts every year.
NFC East
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.
Hopefully, dynasty players knew that Tracy was a “draft and dump” candidate when picking him in rookie drafts last year because of his Day 3 capital. He had a solid rookie season, finishing as the RB26, averaging 10.7 PPR fantasy points per game. However, Tracy wasn’t going to be the featured guy past his rookie year. The Giants still have Devin Singletary and drafted Cam Skattebo, who should take over as the team’s starting running back.
Barkley had an outstanding first year in Philadelphia. The superstar was the RB1 over the first 17 weeks, averaging 22.2 PPR fantasy points per game. However, he had 482 touches during the regular season and playoffs. That workload has many worried about Barkley’s health in 2025, especially since the superstar has missed 22.4% of the games in his career because of injury. Unless fantasy players have a legit contending roster, they should sell high on the former Penn State star.
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.
NFC North
Many expected the Bears to use a prime pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on a running back. Instead, the team waited until the seventh round to select Kyle Monangai, meaning Swift should be the lead running back this season. However, it will likely be his final year in Chicago and potentially as a starting running back. More importantly, Swift’s 3.6% explosive run rate ranked 26th among 31 running backs with at least 150 rushing attempts last season (per Fantasy Points Data).
Despite missing the final three games with an injury, Montgomery finished last year as the RB18, averaging 15.8 PPR fantasy points per game. He has been a fantasy star since joining the Lions, averaging 15.3 fantasy points and 0.9 touchdowns per game despite sharing the backfield workload. However, Ben Johnson is gone, and Jahmyr Gibbs was a superstar with Montgomery out of the lineup. Now is the time to explore trade options for the veteran running back.
Jacobs finished last year as the RB6, averaging 17.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Yet, he got off to a slow start, averaging 10.8 fantasy points per game over the first month, totaling zero touchdowns. While his late-season run led to his top-six finish, fantasy players should explore trade options for the veteran running back. Jordan Love and his receiving corps weren’t healthy last year, leading to a run-heavy offense. However, that will change after the team added multiple wide receivers this offseason.
While Jones signed a two-year extension this offseason, the veteran will likely be a salary cap casualty in 2026. Last year, he was the RB14, averaging 14.2 PPR fantasy points per game. More importantly, Jones could lose work to Jordan Mason this season after the Vikings traded for and signed him to an extension. According to Fantasy Points Data, Mason had a better explosive run rate (7.8% vs. 3.5%) and missed forced tackle per attempt rate (22% vs. 11%) than Jones.
NFC South
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).
Hubbard had a breakout year in 2025, ending the season as the RB15, averaging 16.1 PPR fantasy points per game. He saw 73.1% of the backfield rushing attempts and 70.9% of the touches. While Jonathon Brooks won’t play in 2025, he is still part of the team’s long-term plans in the backfield. Furthermore, Carolina added Rico Dowdle and Trevor Etienne this offseason. Therefore, Hubbard likely won’t see over 70% of the workload in 2025, making him a potential regression candidate.
Fantasy players love Kamara in PPR leagues because of his role in the passing game, totaling at least 68 receptions in six of eight years in the NFL. Last season, the veteran finished as the RB9, averaging 18.9 PPR fantasy points per game, totaling a career-high 950 rushing yards. However, Kamara is on the wrong side of 30, hasn’t averaged more than 4.2 yards per rushing attempt in five years, and is likely heading into his final season with the Saints.
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.
NFC West
Surprisingly, Conner only missed a meaningless Week 18 game last year. It was the first time he played more than 15 games in a season in his career. Unfortunately, he is more likely to miss significant time in 2025 with an injury, especially with being on the wrong side of 30. Furthermore, his contract is over after this year. Conner is unlikely to return in 2026, especially with Trey Benson waiting in the wings.
The Rams could sign Williams to an extension, likely locking him in as an RB1 for the next several seasons. However, the team has used mid-round picks on Blake Corum and Jarquez Hunter over the past two years and could let Williams walk when his contract expires in 2026, making fantasy players wonder how well he will perform away from Sean McVay’s offense. Last season, he had a 1.9% explosive run rate, ranking 22nd out of 23 running backs with at least 200 rushing attempts (per Fantasy Points Data).
Hopefully, McCaffrey can stay healthy in 2025 and have another high-end RB1 finish. Yet, only high-end contending teams should hold onto the veteran once the season starts. He will be on the wrong side of 30 in 2026. More importantly, the superstar has missed 44.1% of the games over the past five years, including at least 10 contests three times. While he has been arguably the best running back in the NFL the past few seasons, fantasy players need to sell high on McCaffrey.
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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