
NFL Free Agency Tracker: Signings and Best Available Free Agents
The NFL Free Agent signings are getting fewer and further between, with only one notable move on the offensive side of the ball on Tuesday (more on that below).
To help drill down what really matters for fantasy football, Matthew Freedman, Geoff Ulrich, Chris Allen, and Jonathan Fuller have been working around the clock to stay on top of the most pertinent NFL free agency signings, consolidating everything in the tracker below.
*Note, the tracker does not include every single NFL free agent this summer, but instead, any and all free agents likely to have even a nominal role in the upcoming fantasy football season.
Best Available Free Agents
QB Free Agents Still Available
Expected to Be Released
Available Free Agent RBs
Best Available WR Free Agents
- Keenan Allen
- Amari Cooper
- Diontae Johnson
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Nelson Agholor
- DJ Chark
- Elijah Moore
- Tyler Boyd
- Sterling Shepard
- Zay Jones
- Jamison Crowder
Expected to Be Released
Available Free Agent TEs
Latest NFL Free Agency Signings
For updates throughout the legal tampering period and free agency (which officially opens on Wednesday, March 12), see below.
2025 NFL Free Agency Tracker and Updates
Mecole Hardman Signs One-Year Deal With Packers
The Green Bay Packers added to their already crowded wide receiver room by adding Hardman, the former Chief deep-play and return specialist, to their team with a one-year deal. Many offseason wishlists pegged WR as a pain point for the Packers this summer, but the hopes included players like Stefon Diggs or Keenan Allen—it's hard to act like Hardman instills the same level of excitement. Sure, the Packers got their a WR, but he simply adds to the crowded headache that's already in place for fantasy without providing much value or clarity on top.
Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins Get Extended With The Bengals
Our long wait is over, with Ja'Marr Chase setting a new record for non-quarterbacks at four years and $161M, while Tee Higgins comes in at four years/$115M. This keeps together an offense led by Joe Burrow that was sixth in the NFL with 472 points scored. Chase won the receiving Triple Crown and led the league with 23.7 fantasy points per game. Higgins was fourth in the league at 18.7.
Parris Campbell Joins The Cowboys
It wasn’t the splashy move Cowboys fans were hoping for, but Dallas added speed to its offense with the signing of Parris Campbell. After spending the last two seasons with the Giants and Eagles, the veteran WR will now play for his third different NFC East team in as many seasons. Campbell has topped 500 receiving yards only once in his career, but Dallas desperately needed depth at the position and Campbell is a serviceable slot option.
Cooper Kupp Signs With The Seahawks
After he was released by the Rams, it looks as though Cooper Kupp will be staying in the NFC West after he signed with Seattle. Ian Rapoport reported the deal to be up to $15M per year or more. Four years ago, Kupp was the Offensive Player of the Year with a Triple Crown 145-1,947-16 receiving stat line. Since then, though, his efficiency has notably fallen off (10.2 yards per target in 2021, followed by 8.3, 7.8, and a career-worst 7.1 last season). While his skillset and penchant for playing from the slot may put a little scare into JSN managers, it’s unlikely at this point in his career that Kupp is going to demand primary targets. He’ll be a nice security blanket for Sam Darnold, but a return to glory in his first season without Sean McVay calling plays is unlikely.
Kareem Hunt Stays in KC
The Chiefs are bringing back Kareem Hunt on a one-year $1.5M deal with incentives that could be up to $2.5M, per Ian Rapoport. The added incentives stick out and hint at a bigger role. The 29-year-old may not be quite as explosive as he was when he entered the league, but he significantly outperformed Isiah Pacheco down the stretch last season, rushing for 4.2 YPC in the postseason, to Pacheco’s 2.7 YPC. The Chiefs also added former San Francisco standout Elijah Mitchell to the mix in the free agency period making this backfield one to watch as camps open. Given his performance last season, Hunt figures to have an inside track at making the team as at worst, Reid’s veteran security blanket.
Tim Patrick Re-Signs With The Lions
The Lions are bringing back veteran WR Tim Patrick on a one-year deal which could be worth up to $4M, including incentives. Patrick joined the Lions early last season after being cut by Denver, and the 31-year-old was able to carve out for himself a decent role in the offense, ending the season with 33 catches, 394 yards, and 3 TDs. While he’s zero threat to overtake Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jameson Williams in the pecking order, Patrick proved he still has enough pop left to be a serviceable WR3, by averaging just under 12.0 yards per catch and ranking third in target share among all Lions WRs. He’ll battle fellow 30-year-old WR Kalif Raymond for targets and could offer some standalone fantasy production at some point if either Williams or St. Brown go down with an injury.
Olamide Zaccheaus Signs With The Bears
The Bears signed Olamide Zaccheaus. Zaccheaus had a nice season with the Commanders, stepping up into a more featured role late in the year due to injuries. He finished with 52 catches, 551 yards, and 3 TDs, and averaged a stout 6.4 yards after the catch, per reception. Zaccheaus will slot in as the likely WR3 in the new Ben Johnson-designed offense that expects to feature DJ Moore and Rome Odunze. He should be the favorite for slot work and has a shot at fantasy relevance given the 121 targets that were left up for grabs when the Bears decided to let the still-unsigned Keenan Allen walk. If Odunze and Caleb Williams don’t step up their connection early on, don’t be shocked if Zaccheaus ends up out-targeting the Bears' second-year receiver for stretches next season.
Gardner Minshew Joins Rival Chiefs
The Chiefs signed Gardner Minshew to a one-year deal. A season after nearly leading the Colts to the playoffs, Minshew struggled in Las Vegas. The 28-year-old threw for 9 TDs and 10 INTs across 10 games, and ultimately lost the starting job to second-year pro Aidan O’Connell. Vegas went just 2-9 in games Minshew started. Still, at his age, Minshew’s experience and overall body of work was more than enough to land him another contract. Given Patrick Mahomes’ super-human ability to shed off high-ankle sprains, it’s unlikely he’ll see much action for Kansas City, but will act as a nice insurance policy for the Chiefs nonetheless, should some bad luck befall their star.
Alexander Mattison Signs With The Dolphins
The Dolphins signed Alexander Mattison to a one-year deal. Mattison rushed for 420 yards and 4 TDs last season while adding in 36 catches with the Raiders. The former Viking averaged a career-worst 3.2 yards per carry and continued his run of being one of the most inefficient red-zone RBs in the league. Via Ian Hartitz on X, the six-year pro has now taken 19 carries inside the 5-yard line, producing -7 yards and just 4 TDs. Mattison is a capable receiver, and will likely see some LDD snaps, but the signing is extremely good news for De’Von Achane, who should be in for a heavy workload next season.
Raheem Mostert Joins The Raiders
The Raiders ranked dead last in rush yards per game last season at 79.8 yards per game. Most teams might look to address that issue by spending on a higher-priced, still-in-his-prime free-agent RB. However, this is the Raiders we are talking about, so logic can be thrown out the window. After cutting ties with Alexander Mattison, who signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins, they decided to go the bargain route, again, signing 32-year-old vet Raheem Mostert to a one-year $2.1M deal. The Raiders will be looking for a rebound year from Mostert, who averaged a career-worst 3.3 ypc last season. Unless Vegas invests in another RB at the draft, you can expect Mostert to be part of some kind of committee in 2025-26, with the disappointing Zamir White or, more likely, the surprisingly efficient Sincere McCormick next season.
Noah Brown Remains With The Commanders
The Commanders are bringing back WR Noah Brown on a 1-year deal worth up to $4.5M, as reported by Adam Schefter. Brown had his 2024 season cut short by injuries, but in 11 games complied 35 catches and 453 yards. Before landing on IR ahead of Week 14 Brown did operate as the Commanders’ WR2 for stretches and made one of the biggest plays of the season when he caught a last-second Hail Mary against the Bears in Week 8, his only TD of the season. While Dyami Brown has left for Jacksonville, the addition of Deebo Samuel is going to muddy the water for Brown in 2025-26. He will likely start the season in more of a reserve role and could be limited to three and four-receiver sets.
Mike Williams Reunites With The Chargers
Assuming the 30-year-old WR still has some juice in the tank, Joshua Palmer's departure from Los Angeles makes more sense now. Williams returns to the team that drafted him on a one-year deal worth up to $6M. Even in the twilight of his eight-year career, Williams hasn't changed any aspect of his game. His 16.4-yard aDOT in '24 was the highest it's been since his third year in the league. He's still ceding slot snaps to younger, more agile teammates. Luckily, with Quentin Johnston as his main competition for looks on the boundary, Williams could make a splash on the field and fantasy rosters as a WR4 as a deep threat for Justin Herbert.
Rico Dowdle Goes to the Carolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle was one of the lone brightspots last year for Dallas. He rushed for 1,079 (4.6 ypc) and again proved to be a reliable receiver, converting 39 of 49 targets. Now 27, Dowdle’s lower usage (just 331 career carries) makes him a worthy complement to Chuba Hubbard. Dowdle can operate as an explosive runner or efficient pass catcher. His pass-blocking skills are serviceable. Dowdle mixing in as the third-down option seems reasonable heading into the season. If Hubbard’s ‘24 output was just a flash in the pan, Dowdle could turn into the RB1 for Carolina.
AJ Dillon Signs With Philadelphia Eagles
Let’s think this one-year deal for AJ Dillon through. He missed ‘24 with a neck injury, but we know his utility as a short-yardage specialist. However, Saquon Barkley took over that position. Plus, the Tush Push renders any power back like Dillon useless from a fantasy standpoint. Kenneth Gainwell’s departure opens up some work, but Dillon fell behind Aaron Jones in usage as a receiver. However, with how often the Eagles operate in their opponents' red zone, viewing Dillon as an emergency option is a defensible position.
Khalil Herbert Signs With Indianapolis Colts
First off, knock on wood. The Colts adding Khalil Herbert on a one-year deal has no bearing on Jonathan Taylor. However, any fantasy manager can see the value in tacking on Herbert in the later rounds. The Colts have shouldered their rushers with RB1 workloads for consecutive seasons. Taylor was one of 18 ball carriers with more than 60.0% of his team’s carries. Zack Moss got a similar workload when Taylor missed time in ‘23. So, with Herbert’s skills as a runner and pass blocker, he has the potential to vault into the upper echelon of skill players should he see the field. But again, knock on wood for Taylor.
Evan Engram Signs With Denver Broncos
One year after hitting a career-high 963 yards receiving, Engram bottomed out last season with an injury-impacted 365 yards as well as a paltry 5.7 yards per target, and then the Jaguars released him this offseason. Just signed to a two-year deal, Engram should rebound in Denver, where he has the opportunity to be the No. 2 receiver behind WR Courtland Sutton—but the Broncos are still likely to spread the ball around in HC Sean Payton's offense, which means Engram will likely be a distant No. 2 option at best.
For more on the impact of Evan Engram heading to Denver, read here.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling signs with the Seahawks
Last season, Marquez Valdes-Scantling emerged as the No. 1 WR for the Saints with 380 yards and 4 TDs on an 82% route rate and 35% share of air yards in the final two months after Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed were lost for the year. Evidently that was enough to earn MVS a one-year, $5.5M deal from the receiver-needy Seahawks. While he's unlikely to have a DK Metcalf-like impact in the offense, MVS is likely to play a similar downfield role to the departed alpha, given his size (6-foot-4, 206 pounds), speed (4.37-second 40-yard dash), and efficiency (8.6 yards per target). While that will yield some spike weeks, more often than not that will make MVS more valuable to the Seahawks than to fantasy investors.
Kenneth Gainwell signs with Pittsburgh
After four years as a rotational piece in Philadelphia, Kenneth Gainwell is heading across the state of Pennsylvania to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The veteran RB got a one-year deal and will add depth behind Jaylen Warren. Gainwell is a valuable rotational piece who is a good pass catcher but also proved capable of handling short-yardage touches at times in Philadelphia.
The Steelers are likely to add an RB in the draft, but this move buys them some breathing room at the position by adding another solid pro to their roster. If the Steelers only other move is to add a day-three rookie in the draft, it will be wheels up for Jaylen Warren's fantasy value in 2025.
Demarcus Robinson lands in San Francisco
The 49ers were sellers at the start of free agency, cutting and trading away a handful of their long-time starters. With Deebo Samuel now in Washington and Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a major knee injury, the team needed WR depth and they made the first move to address that by signing Demarcus Robinson to a two-year, $9.5 million deal. Robinson is coming off a career-best 505 receiving yards and seven scores playing for the Rams in 2024 but is unlikely to reach a new level in his 10th NFL season.
At best, Robinson will enter the season as San Francisco's WR3 and move down from there when Aiyuk returns to the lineup. I'm not expecting much of a direct fantasy contribution from Robinson but it is worth noting that he is considered a very good blocking WR, which is an important asset in the Shanahan rushing attack.
DeAndre Hopkins heads to Baltimore
After getting traded midway through the 2024 season to the Kansas City Chiefs, DeAndre Hopkins joins another Super Bowl contender on a one-year, $6 million deal to the Baltimore Ravens to shore up the team's WR corps. Hopkins is still someone capable of winning in the intermediate areas of the field. You can argue this is exactly where the Ravens needed some assistance, with Zay Flowers typically being used more so as a low-aDOT YACster and Rashod Bateman normally serving as the field-stretching specialist.
All in all, the presence of Hopkins doesn't markedly change the outlook for Flowers (still a low-end fantasy WR2) or Bateman (boom-or-bust WR4). Lamar Jackson remains the overall QB1, and whoever his lead TE winds up being will likely be a weekly top-6 option at the position. Hopkins himself likely won't offer a ton of week-to-week consistency for those searching for big-time counting numbers, but his presence does make the Ravens offense just a bit more complete, which is all you can ask for when spending a mere $6 million in free agency.
Read our full analysis of the Hopkins to Baltimore move here.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine joins the Miami Dolphins
One of the craziest storylines of the 2024 fantasy season was Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's TD streak. Despite playing in one of the NFL's worst passing offenses, he managed to score nine receiving TDs on just 32 receptions, including a stretch with eight scores in eight games. That could very well end up being a career-best season for NWI, but at least he will now get a chance to play in a more exciting offense after signing with the Miami Dolphins on a two-year, $6.5 million contract.
It isn't starter money, but Westbrook-Ikhine should easily make the roster and provide depth behind the team's top two receivers, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. With Hill aging and seemingly not thrilled with the situation in Miami, I wouldn't be surprised if Nick Wesbrook-Ikhine is a topic on Week 8 waiver shows in 2025.
Ty Johnson re-signs with Buffalo
The Bills brought back veteran RB Ty Johnson on a two-year, $5 million deal. Johnson had his moments in this offense last year, accumulating 497 scrimmage yards and four TDs in the regular season. He is unlikely to have a standalone fantasy value in redraft leagues, but this signing is a thorn in the side of Ray Davis dynasty managers who hoped he would have a clear path to a larger role in 2025. Both backups are worth knowing for waiver purposes if something happens to James Cook.
Dyami Brown is Heading To Jacksonville
Brown entered the NFL in 2021 with a little bit of hype as a third-rounder who closed his college career with back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns, but in all four of his professional seasons, he has failed to hit even 500 yards.
Still, in the final two months of 2024, Brown amassed 366 yards on 36 targets and 28 receptions as a semi-reliable No. 2 WR for the Commanders and OPOY QB Jayden Daniels—and that seems to have been enough to entice the desperate Jaguars to give him a one-year, $10M deal. Don't ever let anyone tell you that NFL teams know what they're doing.
Juwan Johnson Stays in New Orleans
The Saints moved to retain Juwan Johnson on Tuesday, signing him to a 3-year, $30.75M deal. The contract comes with $21.25M guaranteed, which is a huge win for Johnson, who posted a career-best 50 receptions last season but has never topped 600 yards in a single season. Johnson will likely remain as the primary pass-catching TE for New Orleans, but may have Foster Moreau breathing down his neck for work. Moreau’s 12.9 yards per catch was better than Johnson’s 11.0 and his 5 TDs on 32 receptions exceeded the 3 TDs on 50 catches Johnson put up. While the contract is positive for Johnson’s chances of remaining in the lead role, we could see his upside capped again by being in a timeshare of sorts (again) with either Moreau or a yet-to-be-determined name.
Samaje Perine Plans To Sign With Cincinnati
In his three full seasons with the Bengals, Samaje Perine never allowed a sack. While in KC, the veteran RB generated half as many first downs as Isiah Pacheco with a quarter of the starter's opportunities.
Now, back in Cincinnati on a two-year deal worth up to $3.8M, Perine can operate as the ideal complement to Chase Brown. Brown should still maintain the grand majority of the totes, but Perine's three-down ability will be ideal in converting key downs to keep the offense moving.
Daniel Jones Intends To Join The Indianapolis Colts
It’s being reported by Adam Schefter that former Giant and sixth overall pick Daniel Jones is signing a one-year, $14M deal with the Colts. While there was an offer from the Vikings on the table, Jones undoubtedly saw his chances for a Crow-like resurrection as much higher in Indianapolis, where he only has to compete with the consistently inconsistent Anthony Richardson.
Coming off a season where he threw just 8 TD passes (and 7 INTs) in 10 games, Jones will be looking to follow the Sam Darnold path of rebuilding his image and parlaying that into another long-term contract. Given Richardson’s injury history, his chances of playing meaningful snaps next year aren’t terrible–although what he does with those snaps is another question altogether.
More on the Jones-to-Colts fantasy football impact
Najee Harris Will Sign With Los Angeles Chargers
Luckily, one of our own saw this move coming. Harris is a free agent in what looks like a very limited pool of free-agent running backs. Still just 26, the RB is coming off his fourth straight 1000-plus-yard rushing season and posted a career-best 7.9 yards per catch in 2024-25. While he’s not the quickest back, Harris had the fifth-most runs of 20+ yards last season, which would fill in for J.K. Dobbins if he doesn't return to the Bolts.
However, more importantly, Pittsburgh called outside zone plays at the tenth-highest rate compared to the Chargers, who sat at the sixth-lowest. The change in scheme, along with an improvement in offensive efficiency, will solidify Harris as a high-end RB3 for next season.
Read on for the fantasy football impact of Najee Harris in LA
Mack Hollins Heads To New England
I still can't get over the fact that Mack Hollins hates soup. I thought he'd need to find some sort of compromise to stay warm in Massachusetts, but he must've found a way after spending a year in Buffalo.
Speaking of which, the veteran WR was more than just a deep threat for Josh Allen. Hollins tied for the second-most targets when the reigning MVP was under pressure. His 50.0% contested-catch rate will be a nice addition in New England (two-year, $8.4M deal) after watching their pass catchers in 2024.
Javonte Williams Is Joining The Dallas Cowboys
Javonte Williams leaves Denver after having his work taken by multiple RBs. Jaleel McLaughlin challenged Williams for targets from a per-route standpoint. Rookie Audric Estime mixed in on short-yardage and goal-line snaps. But now, after a one-year, $3M deal, Williams only has Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn to compete with for work. It only took the previous coaching regime half a season to commit to Dowdle. However, at least for Williams, he finds himself in a potentially ambiguous backfield, lending some credence to drafting him as an RB4 this season.
Darius Slayton Stays With the Giants
The Giants maintain some semblance of balance in their passing game by retaining their vertical threat in Darius Slayton. The speedy WR agreed to a two-year, $12M deal ($4.9M guaranteed) to complement rookie phenom Malik Nabers. While Nabers primarily worked the short and intermediate parts of the field, Slayton roamed the deep end, with 55.7% of his targets coming at 10 air yards or farther. As the leader of the Giants' receiving corps in explosive play rate (19.2%), Slayton will be a target for best ball and deep-league managers only given New York's QB situation.
Josh Palmer Heads To The Buffalo Bills
Palmer joins the Bills on a three-year, $36M contract that comes with $18M guaranteed. The most interesting thing about Palmer is that his name is "Joshua" but sometimes he likes to unbutton his collar and let people call him “Josh.”
Over the past three years, Palmer has been a near-reliable contributor with 644.7 receiving yards per season and 8.3 yards per target, which are acceptable numbers, but they are far from guaranteeing that he'll be a difference-maker as QB Josh Allen's No. 2 WR. If Palmer over the next two years manages to match the 93-1,582-14 receiving stat line that Gabe Davis put up in 2022-23 as Allen's No. 2 WR, the Bills will probably be thrilled—but Palmer's yet to have that kind of production in the NFL. He's a No. 3 WR in a No. 2 WR's shoulder pads.
Elijah Mitchell Signs With The Chiefs
As a 23-year-old rookie, Mitchell piled up 1,100 yards in 11 games as the lead back for the 2021 49ers. Since then, though, he has managed just 581 yards in 16 games as a backup, and he missed the 2024 season altogether because of a hamstring injury. As a change-of-pace option on a one-year deal, Mitchell is likely to give the Chiefs some juice behind No. 1 RB Isiah Pacheco, but he's unlikely to offer fantasy investors much as a flier.
The New York Jets Sign Justin Fields
Fields is probably not a good QB in reality, and that's signified by the fact that the Jets gave him "only" a two-year, $40M deal. (Of course, $30M is guaranteed. Nice work if you can get it.)
In fantasy, though, Fields has a high (albeit fragile) floor thanks to his running ability: In six starts last year, he had 55-231-5 rushing … and he also had the most efficient passing season of his career with 7.2 AY/A.
With Tyrod Taylor as his backup, Fields will be perpetually at risk of losing the starting job, but it's encouraging that he has become more efficient as a passer each year of his career, and if he can approach the 1,143 yards rushing he had in 15 starts in 2022, he could be a league-winning late-round option in 2025. Also, in 2021 at Ohio State he and Garrett Wilson connected for 70 receptions, 1,058 yards, and 12 TDs.
Sam Darnold Is Heading To Seattle
When you think about it, Sam Darnold’s 2024 campaign was really about the friends we made along the way. The believers secured a passer capable of putting up the sixth-most top-10 finishes last season. At his non-existent ADP, Darnold was a league winner. But the haters knew the ghosts would come back for the former Jet. When pressured, the journeyman QB fell below the league average in EPA per dropback and passing success rate. He only had one game with just one sack.
In Seattle, Darnold has an ascending No. 1 WR in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and OC Klint Kubiak runs a West Coast offense similar to the one that facilitated Darnold's career-best campaign last year, but the Seahawks are now without the longtime tag-team duo of WRs DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and Darnold is unlikely to get the level of support this year that he had last year, which makes him a risky proposition in 2025.
Austin Hooper Signs With New England
Long gone are the glory days of 2018-19, when Hooper had 146-1,447-10 receiving in his final two seasons with the Falcons. In the half-decade since then, Hooper has averaged 386.8 yards per year as a journeyman with the Browns, Titans, Raiders, and Patriots. Even so, the Pats re-signed him to a one-year $5M deal, because anytime you can lock in a guaranteed 300-plus yards and multiple TDs from a soon-to-be 31-year-old No. 2 TE, you simply must.
Chris Godwin Returns To Tampa Bay
As good as teammate Mike Evans is, Godwin has outproduced him on a yards-per-game basis over the past half-decade (70.2 vs. 69.5). But for all his talent, Godwin has never scored double-digit TDs, he's coming off a season-ending ankle injury at the age of 29, he has played a full campaign just once in the past five years, he has heavy competition on the Bucs for targets, and the team now has its fourth OC in four years.
This well has water, but probably not enough for cowboy and cattle. Philosophically and pragmatically, the Bucs were right to re-sign Godwin, and his three-year $66M contract makes sense, given the market. But Godwin might end up pleasing the Bucs more than his fantasy investors in 2025.
More on the fantasy football impact of Godwin re-signing.
The Bengals Re-Sign Mike Gesicki
Last year, Gesicki had a serviceable 665 yards receiving with a respectable 8.0 yards per target in his first campaign with the Bengals, and in recompense, they have rewarded him with a three-year $25.5M contract. He was especially productive in his five games without No. 2 WR Tee Higgins (26-312-2 receiving, 36 targets). If the Bengals trade away the franchise-tagged Higgins this offseason, Gesicki could see his ADP skyrocket.
Hollywood Brown Stays In Kansas City
In "As Good As It Gets," Jack Nicholson's character shoves a small Brussels Griffon dog down a trash chute and says: "This is New York. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere." For almost all of his six-year career, the talented Brown has played with QBs Lamar Jackson, Kyler Murray, and Patrick Mahomes … and yet he's averaged only 6.9 yards per target and had just one season with 800 yards.
Brown was wise to re-sign with the Chiefs on a one-year $11M deal: Playing with an elite NFL QB gives Brown his best chance to land a lucrative long-term contract next offseason. Still, if you can't make it with Jackson, Murray, and Mahomes, where can you make it?
Aaron Jones Re-signs with Vikings
Aaron Jones quietly recorded regular season career highs in rush attempts and rushing yards in his first year in Minnesota. He may not be quite as explosive as he once was, but the now 30-year-old RB showed he still has something left in the tank and played in all 17 games. Jones recorded 1,500 scrimmage yards for the third time in his career and finished as the RB16 in total half PPR points.
He could be a nice value in 2025 fantasy drafts if he is discounted due to his age. Re-signing with the Vikings on a two-year $20M deal with $13M guaranteed is the best-case scenario for Jones and fantasy investors.
Davante Adams Signs With LA Rams
It's easy to look at Adams and pessimistically wonder about his future. He turns 33 years old at the end of this season, and his efficiency has markedly declined since he left the Packers (9.2 yards per target in 2020-21, 7.5 in 2022-24). Even so, he has earned 10.3 targets per game over the past three seasons. That kind of usage is more than enough to sustain a mediocre player—and with 3,723 yards and 30 TDs receiving in his post-Packers era, Adams is probably not mediocre yet.
Playing alongside WR Puka Nacua, Adams is likely to function as a high-end No. 2 option in the Rams offense, but HC Sean McVay and QB Matthew Stafford should conspire to give Adams a chance to remain a No. 1 WR in fantasy, especially given that his two-year $46M deal comes with $26M guaranteed.
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