6 Dynasty Players to Buy (2026 Fantasy Football)

Dynasty fantasy football is all about thinking ahead, but sometimes the best way to build a long-term contender is by capitalizing on short-term market inefficiencies. Whether it’s a young player coming off a disappointing season, a veteran undervalued due to age concerns, or a player who may have already peaked, savvy managers know that timing the trade market can define a dynasty roster for years. Here are dynasty players to buy/sell.

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Advice: Players to Buy/Sell

Players to Buy

Which player are you buying now in dynasty leagues and why? Also, what are you willing to give up to get him?

Jonathon Brooks (RB – CAR)

“Jonathon Brooks. The Panthers RB has barely played since being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he is finally healthy entering his third season. We’ve already seen Chuba Hubbard lose his job once. Panthers HC Dave Canales already said Brooks will have a chance to compete for the starting job. Both Canales and GM Dan Morgan have praised Brooks (s/o @Coachspeakindex). The RB is only 22 years old (23 in July), but he is valued outside the top-50 RBs in the FP Dynasty Value Chart. Send Jacory Croskey-Merritt or a late 2nd/early 3rd 2026 rookie pick for Brooks.”
– Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros)

Kaleb Johnson (RB – PIT)

“Kaleb Johnson (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) The departures of Mike Tomlin and Arthur Smith open up the door for this offense to improve and players to get second chances. Also, Kenneth Gainwell will likely be one of the hotter names in free agency, and with GM Ohmar Kahn sticking around, I think they’ll let him walk. Johsnon is just over a year removed from leading the Big Ten in rushing yards (1500+) and TDs (21). He got upended early in the season when Pittsburgh lost the game against the Seahawks on his errant kickoff return and never got back in favor. He’s still only 22 and comes at a discount. I’d trade an early third-round rookie pick in superflex formats or other disappointing 2025 rookies like Jacory Crosky-Merritt, Kyle Williams, or Isaac TeSlaa for him.”
– Seth Woolcock (FantasyPros)

Tory Horton (WR – SEA)

“Despite playing only eight games, Tory Horton finished with five receiving touchdowns, with only AJ Barner (6) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (10) having more. Among the rookie wide receiver class, only four players scored more than Horton’s five, and all four of those players featured in 17 games. Whether the Seahawks bring back Shaheed or not should tell us plenty about how hopeful they are for Horton coming off his return from a shin injury. Packaging two-thirds for Horton should be enough to get a deal done.”
– Tom Strachan (NFL Best Ball)

Trey Benson (RB – ARI)

“Trey Benson is a target of mine this offseason, ranked as my dynasty RB24 in comparison to his expert consensus ranking (ECR) of RB35. With James Conner likely out the door, there’s nobody left to compete with Benson for touches. Maybe they bring in a veteran or draft a rookie to challenge him, but this Arizona team has so many holes to fill that it wouldn’t make sense to invest heavily in another running back. Given his durability concerns, you can likely acquire Benson for an early-second-round rookie pick. If you’re looking to get younger at the position, I’d be fine with flipping D’Andre Swift or Derrick Henry straight up for Benson.”
– Jim Moorman (Dynasty Football Factory)

Terry McLaurin (WR – WAS)

“Chasing 30-year-old wide receivers generally isn’t good policy in dynasty, but in leagues where I fancy my team a 2026 title contender, I’m sending out offers for Terry McLaurin. Before an injury-plagued 2025 season in which he played only 10 games, McLaurin had rattled off five straight 1,000-yard seasons, averaging 80 catches, 1,092 receiving yards, and 6.2 touchdowns over that span. McLaurin is healthy now, and so is exciting young Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, who also had his 2025 season derailed by injury. In Daniels’ splashy 2024 rookie season, McLaurin had a career-high 13 touchdowns. McLaurin isn’t likely to have stiff target competition from other Washington WRs, and with only two draft picks in the first four rounds and major defensive needs, the Commanders aren’t likely to draft a receiver at No. 7. With free agent Zach Ertz not expected to re-sign, the Commanders have no proven pass catchers at TE. McLaurin is positioned for a big season, and you might be able to get him for a second-round rookie pick. I’d also be willing to deal RBs such as Jaylen Warren or Tyler Allgeier for Warren.”
– Pat Fitzmaurice (FantasyPros)

Ricky Pearsall (WR – SF)

“The easy answer is Ricky Pearsall. With George Kittle coming off an Achilles injury, Brandon Aiyuk headed out of town, and Jauan Jennings possibly not back as a free agent, Pearsall is walking into 2026 as the 49ers’ clear WR1. That could easily change by the time Week 1 rolls around, but right now the path is clear for a 2026 breakout season for Pearsall if he can stay healthy (I know it’s a big if). I’d ship a 2026 or 2027 second-round pick for Pearsall.”
– Derek Brown (FantasyPros)