Fantasy Football News

Quez Watkins has signed with the Steelers. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Watkins spent the first four seasons of his career with the Eagles, catching 98 combined passes in a limited role. He'll be a depth receiver for Pittsburgh.

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz labeled Gus Edwards as a workhorse. (Source: Chargers.com)

Fantasy Impact: "I think specifically with Gus, I've seen him deal with the adversity of the [ACL] injury two years ago and come back from it," Hortiz said. "Grind, be physical, continue to play the same brand of football he's always played. Really excited to have him. He's the bell cow, the goal line [guy], the finisher." Hortiz added the Chargers want to play a more physical style of football on both sides of the ball and he helps them do that. It will be worth monitoring to see what the Chargers do at the running back position in the NFL Draft next month.

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Aidan O'Connell has "earned the right" to compete for a starting role. (Source: NFL.com)

Fantasy Impact: This comes with the rumors of the Raiders considering drafting a quarterback early next month. "At the end of the day, listen, Aidan O'Connell played his a** off. He did a hell of a job for us," Pierce said. in an interview. "You're talking about a kid that has the mental toughness to play in the National Football League. Whatever happens and whatever we do it has to go through Aidan O'Connell. Being honest with you because he's earned that right."

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith will be the team's starter, new head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed, with QB Sam Howell to be the backup. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: In early March, Macdonald was noncommittal on whether or not Smith would be the team's starter in 2023. When new regimes come in, it provides the opportunity for starting roles to shift as loyalty is reset. Further uncertainty came when Seattle traded for Howell, albeit the acquisition was a low-cost move. However, Smith will be the starter, says Macdonald; the veteran passer has 7,906 yards and 50 touchdowns through the air over the last two seasons en route to consecutive Pro Bowl nods.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that third-year QB Sam Howell "knows" he's the team's backup behind veteran passer Geno Smith. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Macdonald continued by saying that he believes Howell has a "bright future" that the team believes in. While that could be nothing more than coach speak, the Seahawks went out of their way to acquire the former fifth-rounder via trade. Howell has proven statistical production (3,946 passing yards and 21 touchdowns in 2023) but also was not efficient (21 interceptions and 23rd in EPA+CPOE composite in 2023). He could have a chance to develop behind Smith, who has two years left on his deal.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that when veteran QB Daniel Jones "gets back, he'll be the guy," but was noncommittal on a timetable or a Week 1 return. (Source: Coral Smith, nfl.com)

Fantasy Impact: Daboll seemed confident in newly acquired QB Drew Lock, saying that "he knows what his role is going to be." However, he did reaffirm that, for now, Jones is the QB1 in New York. However, Daboll reportedly "balked at committing to a Week 1 return" but said Jones continues to improve health-wise. The Giants may give Jones one more year before it's easier to cut him after 2024, though their draft choices will indicate their plans.

The Houston Texans signed CJ Henderson. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Henderson will head to Houston after close to three seasons with the Panthers. He'll look to take a step forward in his career under DeMeco Ryans.

The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed Isaiah Pola-Mao. (Source: Las Vegas Raiders on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Pola-Mao returns to the Raiders as an exclusive rights free agent. He should maintain a depth role in the secondary.

The Green Bay Packers re-signed Eric Wilson. (Source: Matt Schneidman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Wilson figures to hold a primary role in special teams.

The Chargers agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Kristian Fulton. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Fulton lands a prove-it deal with the Chargers. He closed last season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury with the Titans. He figures to hold a big role in the secondary with the Chargers.

Nick Scott agreed to terms with the Panthers. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Scott had been released by the Bengals earlier in the month. He totaled 57 tackles across 10 starts and 17 appearances last season. He'll add depth in the secondary for Carolina.

Veteran DB Cameron Sutton has been released by the Detroit Lions as a result of his pending arrest warrant by a Florida police department. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The police have reportedly been searching for Sutton, and amid the news, the Lions have opted to release the veteran CB ahead of his eighth NFL season. Sutton spent six years in Pittsburgh before signing with Detroit last offseason. The Lions may be able to void some of his contract guarantees given the situation, pending a league appeal.

Former New York Giants WR Parris Campbell has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Campbell, who spent 2023 with the Giants, spent four years with the Colts to begin his career. His best season came in 2022 when he had 63 catches, 623 yards and three TDs in Indy. However, he caught just 20 passes as a member of a depleted WR group in New York in 2023. The Eagles brought in Campbell and DeVante Parker to help find a reliable WR3 to pair with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.

The Baltimore Ravens are meeting with free agent WR Michael Gallup on Thursday. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While the Ravens' passing attack was improved from years past, it's still a thin group that's expected to lose Odell Beckham Jr.; with a three-wide grouping of Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman and Nelson Agholor, Baltimore could use another veteran. Gallup could provide a vertical threat that the team does not currently have.

D'Onta Foreman agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Browns. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Foreman will add depth to the Browns backfield with Nick Chubb coming off his knee injury. He ran for 425 yards and four touchdowns last season after signing a one-year deal with the Bears.

Mike Williams said he will be ready for Week 1. (Source: Rich Cimini on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Williams, who signed a one-year deal with the Jets, told the media he is over four months removed from ACL surgery. He'll be a downfield threat on the outside for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets offense next season.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is not participating at Ohio State's Pro Day. (Source: Albert Breer on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Harrison did not test at the NFL Combine last month either. He is still expected to be the top wide receiver selected in the NFL Draft next month.

Justin Strnad is returning to the Broncos on a one-year deal. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Strnad had been close to finalizing a deal with the Panthers, but instead chose to remain with Denver who drafted him four years ago. He should continue to primarily hold a role on special teams.

Chris Board signed with the Baltimore Ravens. (Source: Jeff Zrebiec on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Board will be in his second stint with Baltimore. He should hold a primary role on special teams, while adding depth in the secondary for the Ravens.

Johnathan Hankins signed with the Seattle Seahawks. (Source: Michael Gehlken on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hankins recorded three sacks across 14 games with the Cowboys last season. He'll add some size and veteran experience on the defensive line for the Seahawks.