The Bills have picked up the fifth-year option on Greg Rousseau. (Source: Peter Schrager on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Rousseau will remain with the team that selected him in the first-round in 2021. The 24-year-old has 17 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, and 42 quarterback hits in 46 games over three seasons with the Bills.
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up their QB Trevor Lawrence's fifth-year option on Monday. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Lawrence has had a somewhat bumpy first few seasons since he was picked first overall, but he is the quarterback of the future for the Jaguars and I expect they'll figure out a long-term deal for him shortly.
The Patriots and DT Christian Barmore have agreed to terms on a four-year, $84M contract. (Source: Doug Kyed on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Barmore will remain with the team that selected him in the second round in 2021. The 24-year-old had a great season in 2024, registering 8.5 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, and one forced fumble in 17 games.
Travis Etienne had his fifth-year option exercised by the Jaguars on Monday morning. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Etienne is an integral piece of the Jaguars' offense and it certainly seems that the Jaguars value him as such. He should begin contract negotiations with them soon.
The Dallas Cowboys and RB Ezekiel Elliott have agreed to terms. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Elliott will rejoin the Cowboys after one season away from the team. With Tony Pollard leaving in free agency, the Cowboys were in need of some running back depth. Elliott had a strong season in New England, tallying 642 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 184 rushing attempts.
Mekhi Becton plans to sign a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million with the Eagles pending a physical. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Becton should serve as the Eagles' swing tackle for the 2024 season, since they didn't address their offensive tackles during the draft. The former Jet is a potential starting option down the road if Lane Johnson ends up retiring after 2024-25.
Quintez Cephus is the latest receiver to join the Bills' new-look receiving corps, signing a deal with the New York team. (Source: Adam Schefter)
Fantasy Impact: Cephus was reinstated last week after being suspended for the entire 2023 season for violating the league's gambling policy. He definitely has a shot to make the roster, so keep an eye out.
Former first round pick John Ross will attend the Eagles' rookie minicamp this summer in an attempt to resume his NFL career. (Source: Mike Garafolo)
Fantasy Impact: Ross hasn't been a factor in several years now, and in fact told the Chiefs last year he was retiring, but a visit to the Eagles' rookie camp could be the spark he needs.
The Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Cornelius Johnson with the No. 253 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Jim Harbaugh will bring another player from Michigan to the Chargers. The Chargers are in desperate need of depth at wide receiver, so Johnson has a chance to prove himself at the NFL level and create a spot for himself on the roster.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected TE Devin Culp No. 246 overall in the the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Culp is considered a mixed bag at tight end, based on his ability to make the tough catch but his issues with multiple bad drops during his time at Washington. Culp is likely a project that will have little fantasy value if he makes the roster in 2024.
The Green Bay Packers have selected QB Michael Pratt with the No. 245 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Pratt started 11 games at Tulane last season, registering 2,406 passing yards and 22 passing touchdowns. He also set a school record with 9,603 passing yards in his career at Tulane. He will compete for a backup role with the Packers.
The Miami Dolphins have selected WR Tahj Washington with the No. 241 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Washington led the USC Trojans with 1,062 receiving yards on 59 receptions 2023. The Dolphins have a talented group of wide receivers and Washington will have to attempt to carve out a role to stay on the roster.
The Denver Broncos have selected WR Devaughn Vele with the No. 235 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Vele has the ability to play both inside and outside and is a solid route runner. His 4.47 40-yard dash time indicates that he could carve out a role as a depth wide receiver or a returner on special teams.
The New England Patriots have selected TE Jaheim Bell with the No. 231 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Bell saw nine starts last season, posting 503 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 39 receptions. He fits what the Patriots typically look for, a hybrid versatile player that can play multiple positions.
The Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Brenden Rice with the No. 225 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Rice is the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice. He led USC with 12 receiving touchdowns in 2023 in 12 games. The Chargers are depleted at wide receiver, so Rice could have a chance to see meaningful targets in his rookie season.
The Baltimore Ravens have selected QB Devin Leary with the No. 218 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Leary turned in a solid 2023 season at Kentucky, passing for 2,746 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions in 13 games. Leary will compete for a backup quarterback role behind Lamar Jackson and will have little fantasy value barring an injury.
The Dallas Cowboys have selected WR Ryan Flournoy with the No. 216 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Flournoy registered 839 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns on 57 receptions last season at Southeast Missouri State. He has the speed to be a solid depth wide receiver and key special teams player for the Cowboys.
The Los Angeles Rams have selected WR Jordan Whittington with the No. 213 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Whittington is considered a big slot wide receiver and a solid blocker. He may have a tough time carving out a role considering the number of wide receivers already on the Rams’ roster that can operate out of the slot.
The Las Vegas Raiders have selected RB Dylan Laube with the No. 208 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Laube led New Hampshire with 749 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns, and tied for the team lead with seven receiving touchdowns. Laube will look to carve out a spot in the Raiders’ backfield during training camp.
The Houston Texans have selected RB Jawhar Jordan with the No. 205 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact: Jordan will provide the Texans with a solid option as a kick returner and a third down option. He will look to carve out a role in training camp to remain on the roster among a crowded backfield.
