Dynasty Fantasy Football Player News
The Jets have signed wide receiver Josh Reynolds.
Dynasty Analysis
The veteran has spent time with the Rams, Titans, Lions, Broncos and Jaguars over his ten years, posting 233 career catches for 3,127 yards and 20 touchdowns. He'll provide some decent depth for the Jets, but having him on your dynasty roster at this point would be a pretty clear indication you're not winning your dynasty title next season.
Former 49ers and Cowboys quarterback Trey Lance has been added to the Saskatchewan Roughriders negotiation list.
Dynasty Analysis
He hasn't signed with the CFL as of yet, but this is the latest sign Lance is receiving little to no interest at all by NFL teams. The latest example of team drafting potential over production only to see it go horribly wrong, Lance is seemingly looking outside the league in an attempt to rejuvenate his career. At this point, he's nowhere close to being worthy of an NFL roster spot after flaming out in San Francisco and showing next to nothing in Dallas as well.
The Patriots have signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Dynasty Analysis
Diggs did just fine in free agency, inking a three-year deal worth up to $69 million with $26 million guaranteed. The $26 million in guaranteed money matches that of Davante Adams for the most this off-season for a receiver. The total value is $24 million more than Cooper Kupp received and $25 million more than Adams. In other words, Diggs got his money. There were few places better to land for a receiver than New England, so dynasty managers should breathe easy. Still, Diggs is coming off a torn ACL and should be treated more as a WR2 than WR1 at this point in his career. His ADP should stabilize with the move, however.
(Source: ESPN)The Giants have signed free agent quarterback Russell Wilson.
Dynasty Analysis
One of the last big quarterback dominoes has now fallen as Wilson has a new home. While he hasn't been able to produce near the magic he did in Seattle with Denver or Pittsburgh, he was more than competent last season with the Steelers, posting 2,482 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and just five interceptions. He'll give the Giants another veteran presence as he joins Jameis Winston on the depth chart. This move clearly won't step the Giants from drafting a rookie quarterback but also won't force their hand. Should Wilson enter the season as a starter, he'll be a decent QB2 for as long as he holds the job. He just isn't going to be a long-term answer anywhere at this point in his career, however.
(Source: ESPN)The Raiders have signed tight end Ian Thomas.
Dynasty Analysis
Thomas was once a pretty hot sleeper prospect during his time in Carolina. However, calf injuries have limited him to just eight catches over the past two years and he's now 29 years old. He could carve out a role with the Raiders if Michael Mayer gets moved, but it's hard to find a reason to actually keep him on a dynasty roster at this point.
The Giants have signed wide receiver Zach Pascal.
Dynasty Analysis
Once a bit of a sleeper during his time in Indianapolis, Pascal hasn't done much in his time with the Eagles and Cardinals over the last couple of seasons. Still, this is a depth chart in the making and while Pascal has no business on dynasty rosters at the moment, he should be monitored throughout camp just in case New York fails to continue adding quality depth to the position.
The Chargers have signed free agent tight end Tyler Conklin.
Dynasty Analysis
This signing might fly under the radar a touch, but it shouldn't. Conklin posted a 51/449/4 line for a Jets team that was, well, challenged offensively last season. The move to Los Angeles could be huge for his fantasy value as the Chargers rolled with Will Dissly last year with mixed results of their own. Should the Chargers fail to draft a tight end early in the 2025 NFL Draft, Conklin could emerge as a true TE1 option next season and dynasty managers should respond accordingly
Free agent quarterback Ryan Tannehill has reportedly had discussions with Minnesota.
Dynasty Analysis
This seems like a solid plan for the Vikings should they pursue it. Tannehill spent last season out of football, but has always said he'd come back in the right situation. Minnesota could be just that seeing that they have a roster full of playmakers and need someone to possibly keep the seat warm for a recovering JJ McCarthy. There's nothing imminent here, so Tannehill doesn't need to be added from waivers. However, he'd be a little intriguing should he actually sign with the Vikings.
The Giants have signed free agent quarterback Jameis Winston.
Dynasty Analysis
Winston's days as a starter for a team are all but over and his modest $8 million contract with New York pretty much solidifies that. Still, he's a decent spot starter at the moment and would be a solid candidate to keep a seat warm for a rookie should the Giants choose to go that direction. Winston is who he is - a player who could throw for five touchdowns or five interceptions on any given Sunday. He's worth a roster spot in Superflex leagues and could merit one in conventional leagues until his replacement is one the roster, which seems relatively inevitable.
The Saints have signed wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
Dynasty Analysis
And just like that, Cooks is back to where it all started, A former first round round pick of the Saints. Cooks spent the first three years in New Orleans posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and scoring 20 touchdowns in the process. His surprising trade to New England before the 2017 season started a strange journey that saw him play for the Patriots, Rams, Texans, and Cowboys over the past seven seasons. Cooks may not be the same player he once was, but it's hard to look at him and say he doesn't belong squarely on dynasty rosters. Should Chris Olave or Rashid Shaheed fail to return from their injuries quickly, Cooks could have an even bigger role next season.