Players to Sell High in Dynasty Fantasy Football: 2026 Training Camp Edition

Training camp is underway and we finally have real news to react to with fantasy football implications. There has already been a fantasy-relevant player ruled out for the season (we'll miss you Ricky Pearsall), and the two most significant free agent WRs have signed with teams. The 2026 NFL picture is starting to take shape, which makes it a great time to evaluate which players are ascending and whose value is declining. For this article, I am reading the training camp tea leaves to identify players who are are good sell-high candidates.

To be super clear, these are not necessarily players I think will have a bad season, but rather these are players who I believe are at or near the peak of their dynasty value. If you are a championship contender, these guys are probably worth keeping on your roster because they can help you win right now. If you are building for the future, these are ideal pieces to trade away because you can get a real return and cash out before their value declines.

Players to Sell High in Dynasty Fantasy Football

Rome Odunze | WR | Bears

We don't want to overreact to a single headline from training camp, but when there is a constant drumbeat of positive buzz the way there has been for Luther Burden and Colston Loveland, who both flashed as rookies, we have to take it into account.

We also had some worrying reports earlier this summer about the long-term health of Rome Odunze's foot. Although he seems healthy for now, a re-injury this season would raise serious questions about his long-term health.

I still view Odunze as a solid pick for 2026 redraft leagues and expect him to have a meaningful role in an ascending Chicago offense. At the same time, I think it will become increasingly clear as the season progresses that Odunze is the third target in this passing game. That is especially problematic for dynasty leagues because Burden and Loveland are both younger than Odunze.

Rome Odunze is just 24 years old and is still on his rookie deal, so there is a chance he could find greener pastures while still in the prime of his career. However, he will need solid production to demand the type of contract that assures him a prominent role. That isn't out of the question, but it is an uphill battle if he is the third target for Chicago like I expect.

Odunze hasn't had a true breakout season yet, and if that remains the case in two years when he heads to free agency, his dynasty value will be significantly lower than it is today. There should be enough believers in Odunze's prospect profile to get a solid trade package for him this offseason, which I would encourage you to consider if you don't have one of the best rosters in your league.

Rashee Rice | WR | Chiefs

The best example of a player who is a great pick for 2026 but faces an uncertain long-term future is Rashee Rice. He should be the focal point of the Chiefs' passing game again this year but has yet to receive a contract extension from the team. His combination of off-field issues and a major knee injury have prevented the two sides from coming to an agreement and securing a long-term future tied to Patrick Mahomes.

If Rice does hit the open market, it's unclear how highly the rest of the NFL will value his skillset. He is a useful player, but is not a prototypical number one receiver and poses more risk than a lot of front offices will want to embrace. He may need to sign with a lesser team in order to maximize his contract value, which would be a big downgrade for his fantasy value.

Alternatively, if Rice does stay in Kansas City, this year may be the weakest target competition that he faces. Travis Kelce is unlikely to play beyond 2026 and Xavier Worthy increasingly looks like a role player rather than a featured piece of the offense. The Chiefs will almost certainly want to add premium pass catchers in the upcoming offseasons, which would hurt Rice's dynasty value if he does stay.

De'Von Achane | RB | Dolphins

Unlike Rice, De'Von Achane did get a big contract extension from his team this offseason. That's great for him and his family, but from a fantasy perspective I don't love seeing him tied to Miami for the long-term. Mike McDaniel is gone and Miami has one of the least talented rosters in the NFL. The team is in full rebuild mode, which makes it likely they are among the worst offenses in 2026 and probably 2027 as well. De'Von Achane should see plenty of touches over the next few seasons, which gives him a solid floor, but his upside is capped if Miami is a low-scoring offense overall.

Achane is entering his age 25, season which means that he will probably spend the prime of his career in an underachieving Miami offense that is likely to load him up with a ton of touches. Unless they are able to find above-average QB play this season or next, I struggle to see how Achane's dynasty value does anything except steadily decline. For dynasty rosters that don't have a clear path to competing for a championship, now is the time to flip Achane for a haul of rookie picks.

Players Mentioned in this Article

RomeOdunze
WRCHI
PPG
9.6
Proj
162.6
RasheeRiceQ
WRKC
PPG
14.7
Proj
196.6
De'VonAchane
RBMIA
PPG
18.0
Proj
226.3

Published Aug 10, 2026, 4:00 AM ET

Players to Sell High in Dynasty Fantasy Football: 2026 Training Camp Edition