The 49ers are working to finalize a deal with TE Logan Thomas. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Thomas was released by the Commanders back in March. He returns to the NFC West where he began his career as a quarterback for the Cardinals. He likely won't be on the fantasy radar as long as George Kittle is healthy.
The Eagles signed OG Max Scharping. (Source: Philadelphia Eagles on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Scharping played in 31 games over the past two seasons with the Bengals. He should add some depth to the Eagles offensive line heading into training camp.
Mon, Jun 3rd 9:28am EDT
By Garrett Ball
Justin Jefferson has signed a four-year, $140 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: Jefferson has been arguably the best receiver in football since his rookie season. It was only a matter of time until the Vikings worked out a contract with their young superstar, and this deal ties him to Minnesota for the long haul and gives rookie QB J.J. McCarthy a reliable target to throw to for years.
Brandon McManus was released by the Commanders on Sunday evening. This comes after McManus was accused of sexual assault last month. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: McManus was the only kicker on the Commanders' roster, so they will likely look to sign a replacement kicker sooner rather than later. As OTAs progress, expect the Commanders to pursue multiple options at kicker to determine which will be the best fit for them moving forward.
The Buffalo Bills released P Matt Haack. (Source: Sal Capaccio on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Haack signed with Buffalo earlier in the offseason. He'll look to earn a roster spot out of camp with another team.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived WR Deven Thompkins.
Fantasy Impact: Thompkins caught 17 passes last season in limited action. He will look to earn a roster spot out of camp on another team.
The Giants and Darius Slayton agreed to restructure his contract. (Source: Field Yates on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Slayton had been sitting out of OTAs because of his contract. He previously had $1.5 million available in incentives and he now has $2.15 million in incentives available. Slayton also has a chance to earn an extra $650,000 than his prior max compensation for 2024.
The New York Giants released RB Gary Brightwell with a waived/injured designation. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The former sixth-round pick out of Arizona was considered a "long shot" to make the roster. Brightwell saw 40 combined carries the past two seasons.
The New York Giants signed CB Elijah Riley. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Riley recorded one sack and 12 total tackles with the Steelers last season. He'll look to earn a roster spot out of camp with the Giants.
Thu, May 30th 10:09am EDT
By Garrett Ball
Jaylen Waddle has signed a three-year, $84.75 million contract with $76 million in guarantees with the Miami Dolphins. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: This ties the young receiver to the explosive Miami offense for the long run. With Tyreek Hill contemplating retirement in the next several years, the Dolphins needed to secure their future and did so with this deal. Waddle is a hyper productive reciever when on the field, but struggled with injuries in 2023 and had his fewest targets and receptions since entering the league in 2021. He’s a high end WR2 with upside behind Hill in Miami’s offense and is a great redraft and dynasty asset for both contending and rebuilding teams.
The Los Angeles Chargers signed OL Alex Leatherwood. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Leatherwood last appeared in a game two years ago. The Bears claimed him off waivers last season before releasing him. He will look to earn a spot on the Chargers roster out of camp.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed WR Jalen McMillan to a four-year rookie contract. (Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McMillan was drafted in the third-round by Tampa Bay in April. He will have the chance to work his way into the No. 3 wide receiver role for the Bucs behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin.
The New York Jets released RB Markese Stepp. (Source: New York Jets on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Stepp gets released with the Jets signing Tarik Cohen. He'll look to land in a depth role with another team.
Jauan Jennings has signed a two-year contract extension with the 49ers worth up to $15.4 million with $10.5 guaranteed. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)
Fantasy Impact: After holding out at OTAs last week, Jennings and the 49ers were able to come to an agreement for an extension. Jennings has been a solid role player for the Niners but hasn't stood out on a team that also boasts Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and George Kittle. Unless one of their star wide receivers moves elsewhere, Jennings won't be a viable fantasy asset in most leagues.
The Vikings and OG Dalton Risner have agreed to a one-year deal. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Risner will return to the team after appearing in 15 games for the Vikings last season. He will help bolster the offensive line for rookie QB J.J. McCarthy.
The Steelers are expected to sign TE Izaiah Gathings. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Gathings recently had a tryout with the Steelers. He should provide depth for the Steelers in training camp.
Tarik Cohen has signed a one-year contract with the Jets. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Cohen has not played since 2020 due to multiple injuries. With injuries including a torn ACL and torn Achilles in the last few years, he will have to stay healthy throughout training camp to likely carve out a role on the Jets prior to the start of the regular season.
Nico Collins has signed a 3-year contract extension worth approximately $72 million. This comes after his most successful season as a pro, tallying 80 catches for nearly 1300 yards and 8 touchdowns. (Source: Ari Meirov on X)
Fantasy Impact: The Texans have now locked in one of their young stars at wide receiver for the next three years. The Texans currently have one of the strongest receiving trios in the entire league with Collins, Tank Dell and newly acquired Stefon Diggs. While this year may be tricky to parse out who will hit on any given week, Diggs is a free agent after the 2024 season, which could once again leave the majority of targets for Collins and Dell after this upcoming season.
Rookie QB Drake Maye has agreed to terms on his four-year rookie contract with the New England Patriots, which will include a fifth-year option. (Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Maye signed a four-year, $36.6 million contract, including a $23.4 million signing bonus. As the No. 3 pick, Maye will have expectations to be the future cornerstone of the Patriots franchise. However, his role should be monitored all offseason with the chance that QB Jacoby Brissett (one year, $8 million) could start for at least the beginning of the season while Maye develops.
Former NFL safety Tony Jefferson II is coming out of retirement ahead of the 2024 season and plans to play. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Jefferson spent 2024 as a scouting intern with the Baltimore Ravens after nine seasons in the NFL. The former undrafted free agent has spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants, totaling 492 tackles, 24 pass deflections and 20 QB hits. Jefferson could serve as a backup safety right away with starter experience (67 starts in 113 games).
