WR Brandin Cooks is expected to sign with the Saints, per league sources. The 31-year-old, a 2014 first-rounder for New Orleans, returns after posting 26 catches for 259 yards in 10 games with the Cowboys in 2024. (Source: Mike Garafolo)
Fantasy Impact: Cooks’ 2024 fade—26 grabs, 259 yards—could flip with a Saints return alongside Chris Olave. His speed fits their attack, making him a WR3 stash with PPR potential if snaps pile up. At 31, consistency hinges on health and targets.
Aaron Rodgers arrived at the Steelers’ facility Friday, per local reports. The 41-year-old’s talks with Pittsburgh heat up as the Vikings stick with J.J. McCarthy, though no deal is close despite the team’s thin QB depth. (Source: Gerry Dulac)
Fantasy Impact: Rodgers landing in Pittsburgh could revive his fantasy stock, pairing him with DK Metcalf and George Pickens for QB1 upside. The Steelers’ lack of a starter beyond Mason Rudolph makes him a fit—age and health are the risks. He’s a mid-round watch until ink dries.
WR Michael Gallup signed with the Commanders on Thursday, per team reports. The 29-year-old, absent in 2024 after retiring last July, returns after a 34-catch, 418-yard 2023 with Dallas, bolstering a WR room led by Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. (Source: Washington Commanders)
Fantasy Impact: Gallup’s 2024 hiatus and modest 2023 stats dim his fantasy shine, landing him in a crowded Washington depth chart. He’s a long-shot WR4 at best—experience with Dan Quinn might earn snaps, but volume’s scarce. PPR leagues won’t bite unless injuries clear a path.
WR Deebo Samuel locked in a revised one-year pact with the Commanders on Wednesday, netting 17 million dollars guaranteed and up to 3 million in incentives, per league sources. The 29-year-old looks to reset after a muted 2024 with the 49ers. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Samuel’s 2024 dip—51 catches, 670 yards—faded his star, but Washington’s offense could unlock his dual-threat game. Pairing with Terry McLaurin, he’s a WR2 gamble with PPR juice if Kliff Kingsbury schemes him right. Injuries and age (29) cap his ceiling—health is key.
RB Julius Chestnut finalized a one-year deal with the Titans on Wednesday, per league sources. The 24-year-old notched 102 rushing yards on 22 attempts and 337 kick-return yards across 17 games in 2024, sticking with Tennessee in a familiar reserve and special teams role. (Source: Tom Pelissero)
Fantasy Impact: Chestnut’s 102 rushing yards in 2024 keep him buried on fantasy depth charts. His return yards only matter in niche formats—standard leagues won’t notice his backup gig.
Devin Duvernay sealed a one-year pact with the Bears on Wednesday, per league insiders. The 27-year-old, recently axed by Jacksonville to free up funds, played 13 games in 2024 and now steps into Chicago as a return ace with WR depth potential. (Source: Jordan Schultz)
Fantasy Impact: Duvernay’s return skills won’t lift his slim offensive role behind Chicago’s top wideouts. He’s a fantasy afterthought outside leagues counting return yards—standard formats can safely ignore his depth status.
DE Jalyn Holmes locked in a new deal with the Commanders on Wednesday, per league insiders. The 29-year-old bounced between squads in 2024, racking up 21 tackles and two sacks over a combined 19 outings, and looks poised to back up Washington’s defensive front next season. (Source: Washington Commanders)
Fantasy Impact: Holmes’ 2024 haul—21 tackles, two sacks—keeps him off most IDP radars. He’ll fill a reserve role in Washington, so only the deepest dynasty formats might care—redraft skips him unless the depth chart thins.
OT Cam Robinson agreed to a one-year contract with the Texans on Wednesday, per league sources. The 29-year-old, a 2017 second-rounder, started 101 games and joins Houston after a mid-2024 trade from the Jaguars to the Vikings, set to take over as left tackle for Laremy Tunsil. (Source: Jordan Schultz)
Fantasy Impact: Robinson’s move to Houston boosts the Texans’ line, a quiet win for C.J. Stroud and Joe Mixon owners. His 101 starts signal reliability—expect steady QB protection and run lanes, keeping him irrelevant for fantasy but lifting teammates’ floors.
LB Jack Gibbens (ankle) agreed to a one-year contract with the Patriots on Wednesday, per league sources. The 26-year-old tallied 167 tackles and 1.5 sacks over 29 games with the Titans, missing the last seven in 2024 due to an ankle injury. (Source: Jeremy Fowler)
Fantasy Impact: Gibbens’ 167 tackles across three years tease IDP upside, but a depth role in New England keeps him fringe. His ankle recovery looks solid—dynasty owners might stash, though redraft skips unless he starts.
Willie Gay agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Wednesday, per league sources. The 26-year-old logged 28 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble in 15 games with the Saints in 2024 and will vie for a depth spot in Miami. (Source: Jeremy Fowler)
Fantasy Impact: Gay’s 28 tackles and two sacks in 2024 won’t spark IDP interest. A rotational role in Miami caps him as a deep-league watchlist name—dynasty stashes only if he climbs the depth chart.
DE Al-Quadin Muhammad inked a one-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday, per league sources. The 29-year-old played 10 games in 2024, notching 11 tackles and three sacks, and will return as a key rotational piece behind Aidan Hutchinson in 2025. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Muhammad’s 2024 stats—11 tackles, three sacks—won’t jolt IDP leagues. A backup role in Detroit keeps him off most radars, though deep dynasty owners might stash him for spot upside.
Christian Elliss agreed to an offer sheet with the Raiders on Wednesday, per league sources. The Patriots tendered him as a restricted free agent on March 8, with until Monday to match and keep the 26-year-old after his 80-tackle 2024. (Source: Tom Pelissero)
Fantasy Impact: Elliss’ 80 tackles in 2024 made him a deep-league IDP name. A Raiders move could lift his snaps, but he’s a late-round flier with LB2 ceiling—track where he lands.
DT Tuli Tuipulotu agreed to a contract with the Chiefs on Wednesday, per league sources. After being waived by the Eagles post-training camp in August, he joined Kansas City’s 53-man roster in early September. Tuipulotu saw action in Weeks 17 and 18 of 2024, logging four tackles (two solo) across those games. His new deal positions him to vie for a rotational spot on the Chiefs’ defensive line in 2025. (Source: Mike Garafolo)
Fantasy Impact: Tuipulotu’s late-2024 cameo—four tackles in two games—barely registers for fantasy, even in deep IDP leagues. A rotational DT role in Kansas City might bump his snap count, but he’s miles from starter relevance without a breakout. Dynasty owners in massive rosters could stash him for depth, but redraft players can ignore him—his ceiling’s too low unless injuries gut the Chiefs’ front. Camp battles will tell if he’s worth a flyer.
Danielle Hunter agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Texans on Wednesday, per league sources, keeping him in Houston through 2026. After inking a two-year, 49 million dollar deal last offseason, Hunter delivered in 2024, playing all 17 regular-season games and both playoff matchups with 53 tackles and 12.0 sacks. The new pact adds 35.6 million dollars in fresh money, including a 12.5 million dollar boost for 2025, locking in the standout pass rusher. (Source: Tom Pelissero)
Fantasy Impact: Hunter’s 12.0 sacks in 2024 cemented him as an IDP stud, and this extension ensures he stays a Texans cornerstone—good news for fantasy stability. His every-down role and double-digit sack consistency make him a top-tier EDGE pick heading into 2025. Dynasty owners can bank on his prime at 30, while redraft players should slot him early in IDP drafts. Non-IDP leagues won’t care, but he’s a set-and-forget asset for defensive formats.
WR Stefon Diggs (knee) visited the Patriots, per league sources, as he explores options after a likely exit from the Texans following their trade for Christian Kirk. The 31-year-old tore his ACL in late October 2024, likely undergoing surgery in November, which sets a roughly 10-month recovery window before Week 1 of 2025. New England pairs a thin WR corps with rising QB Drake Maye, offering Diggs a chance to step in if he’s ready—though his age and injury cloud the timeline. (Source: Chad Graff)
Fantasy Impact: Diggs’ prime WR1 days faded before the ACL tear, and at 31, a full rebound by Week 1 2025 is no lock—younger players typically fare better with that timeline. A Patriots landing with Maye could spark WR2 numbers if he beats the odds, given the weak depth chart. Still, his pre-injury dip and rehab risks make him a late-round redraft gamble—dynasty owners might hold, but temper expectations. His visit’s outcome will shape his outlook—stay tuned.
WR DeAndre Carter (hamstring) is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Browns, per league sources. The 31-year-old, who turns 32 in April, played 13 games for the Bears in 2024, notching nine catches for 72 yards without a score on sparse offensive snaps. Carter also handled kickoff and punt returns before a hamstring injury sidelined him for the final four weeks. His special teams prowess will likely define his role in Cleveland. (Source: Jordan Schultz)
Fantasy Impact: Carter’s move to Cleveland won’t ripple most fantasy pools—his nine grabs in 2024 scream roster filler, not starter. His return skills matter for real football, but offensive snaps will stay slim, keeping him off the radar outside return-yardage leagues. The hamstring’s healed, but at 32, he’s a depth piece—dynasty managers can skip him, and redraft players won’t notice. He’s a non-factor unless injuries gut the Browns’ WR room.
The Vikings agreed to terms on a deal with Rondale Moore. (Source: Minnesota Vikings on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Moore met with four teams before making an official decision. After missing all of last season with a knee injury, he'll likely hold a depth role in the Vikings wide receiver room and be off the fantasy radar.
Category: Transactions
The Browns and free agent QB Carson Wentz reportedly “definitely have mutual interest” if they don’t sign Russell Wilson. (Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson remain the top two free agent quarterbacks still available. It does not sound like a quarterback is in play for Cleveland in the NFL Draft as of now. Kenny Pickett is also an option to start Week 1, so it could be a competition between him and Wentz if Wilson does not sign with the Browns.
Category: Rumors
The Rams re-signed CB Ahkello Witherspoon to a one-year contract. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Witherspoon returns for a third season with the Rams. His role was cut back last year, but he started to see the field more later on in the season. He'll continue to add depth to the Rams secondary.
Category: Transactions
The Broncos signed P Matt Haack.
Fantasy Impact: Haack spent time on the Jaguars practice squad as well as with the Giants last season. He'll compete for the starting punter role with Denver.
Category: Transactions
