Fantasy Football News

The 49ers and QB Brock Purdy agreed to terms on a five-year, $265 million contract extension, with $181 million in total guarantees, according to multiple reports. (Source: Tom Pelissero on X)

Fantasy Impact: This massive extension for Purdy has been in the works for some time, and it's why the 49ers let many of their other key contributors leave in free agency and traded WR Deebo Samuel to the Commanders. After taking Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, San Francisco had a bargain at the QB position and was able to build a talented and expensive team around him. Now, he's the expensive centerpiece. The 49ers dealt with several injuries in 2024, and Purdy ended up throwing for 3,864 yards with 20 TDs against 12 INTs and 323 yards and five more touchdowns on the ground. And while he will no longer have WR Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk is questionable for the start of the 2025 season as he recovers from knee surgery, the fourth-year QB will have RB Christian McCaffrey back to pair with weapons such as TE George Kittle (who signed his own extension this offseason), WR Jauan Jennings, and second-year WR Ricky Pearsall. Purdy is currently QB14 in FantasyPros ECR, just behind Justin Herbert, Justin Fields, and Caleb Williams and just ahead of Jordan Love, Dak Prescott, and C.J. Stroud.

Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh reported that the team called the Saints about a possible trade for WR Chris Olave. (Source: Nick Farabaugh)

Fantasy Impact: It sounds like a trade is unlikely to happen, but it's still a situation to monitor. The Steelers wide receiver room took a bit of a hit after trading George Pickens to the Cowboys. Roman Wilson, and Calvin Austin are currently the receivers competing for the WR2 role behind DK Metcalf. The Saints picked up Olave’s fifth-year option in April, so it sounds like they will want to keep the young receiver long-term.

The Browns signed No. 67 overall pick TE Harold Fannin to a four-year contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal is worth a total of $6.7 million. Fannin figures to play behind David Njoku this season, but he could earn a more significant role in his second season. He'll be a player for fantasy managers to monitor in redraft leagues if Njoku ever misses time.

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said QB Shedeur Sanders is “willing to put in the work” this offseason. (Source: Matt Connolly)

Fantasy Impact: Sanders fell all the way to the fifth-round in the NFL Draft this month. Despite that, he still enters a wide open Browns quarterback room. “None of these guys are finished products, and Shedeur certainly has things he can work on,” Stefanski said. “But in terms of the person, in terms of the kid who’s willing to work, I think that’s who we’re getting. ... We’re getting a guy that really is not so concerned about where he landed in this draft, but he is willing to put in the work and that’s what we’re going to do.” It will continue to be a competition between Sanders, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Joe Flacco.

The Jets released K Greg Zuerlein. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Zuerlein struggled last season, connecting on 9-of-15 field goal attempts. He will look to land with another team this offseason to compete for a starting role.

Jordan Raanan of ESPN reported that he expects Jaxson Dart to sit his entire rookie year if “all goes well.” (Source: Jordan Raanan)

Fantasy Impact: With the free agent signings of both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, it is likely that they will start the whole season. It would take a lot to go wrong with both of them for Dart to take the field in his rookie season.

The 49ers and OT D.J. Humphries reportedly do not have a deal in place. (Source: Matt Maiocco)

Fantasy Impact: This announcement comes after it was reported the two sides agreed to a deal a couple of weeks ago. Humphries appeared in one game last season after rehabbing most of the year recovering from a torn ACL.

Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told reporters he still expects an extension to get done with Micah Parsons. (Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: “We want Micah here," Jones said. "He knows we want him here. I think ultimately we’ll get something done.” The Cowboys already gave extensions to Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. Parsons has participated in some of the team's voluntary offseason work, which is notable.

The Colts waived S Marcel Dabo. (Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Colts needed to open a roster spot after claiming DT Eric Johnson II off waivers from New England. Dabo will look to land with another team to compete for a role heading into OTAs and training camp.

The Colts claimed DT Eric Johnson II off waivers from the Patriots. (Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Johnson was waived last summer by New England. He'll hold a depth role on the defensive line for the Colts as well as potentially a role on special teams.

The Eagles signed DT Ty Robinson to his rookie contract. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Robinson was the 111th overall pick in last month's draft. He was named Third-team All-Big Ten Conference with Nebraska last season after recording seven sacks with 12.5 tackles for loss.

Patriots DT Christian Barmore has been cleared for activity. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Barmore missed 13 games last season while dealing with recurring blood clots. He remains on track to be good to go by Week 1. "Yeah. That's the goal," Barmore said. "I just have to keep following the medical team, but everything is looking really well. It was one of the hardest times. I felt like I did everything in my power, wanting to come back. I don't want to ever be in that situation again, or anybody in the world to go through that. That stuff was no joke. It was a hard challenge."

Lions safeties coach Jim O'Neil says Avonte Maddox will play the nickel/safety role in Detroit this season. (Source: Jeremy Reisman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Maddox signed a one-year deal with the Lions back in March. He was the first name O'Neil mentioned to reporters when talking about the depth at safety for Detroit.

The Jaguars released TE Patrick Murtagh. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Murtagh will look to land with another team to compete for a depth role heading into OTAs and training camp.

The 49ers signed No. 11 pick EDGE Mykel Williams to a four-year contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal is fully guaranteed worth $24.9 million. It also includes a fifth-year option. The 49ers hope Williams can help make the team's defense younger and more explosive following an injury-riddled season last year.

The Vikings signed No. 24 pick OG Donovan Jackson to a four-year contract.

Fantasy Impact: The deal is worth $17.2 million guaranteed with a fifth-year team option. Jackson, a first-round pick last month, figures to be an immediate upgrade for the Vikings offensive line.

The Titans claimed Anfernee Orji off waivers from the Saints.

Fantasy Impact: Orji was waived by New Orleans earlier this week. He will compete for a depth role in the Titans linebacker room, as well as a role on special teams.

The Patriots signed RB Trayveon Williams.

Fantasy Impact: Williams will fill a depth role in the backfield for New England behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.

The Patriots hosted free agent RB Jordan Mims for a workout. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mims saw 32 total touches in a limited role last year. He can also make an impact on special teams.

The Jaguars signed TE Quintin Morris to a one-year contract. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Morris figures to remain in his primary blocking role with Jacksonville.