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Christian Wilkins expected to avoid franchise tag
The Miami Dolphins are reportedly not expected place the franchise tag on Christian Wilkins.
Fantasy Impact
Miami is reportedly keeping its options open as of now, but the current expectation is that Wilkins will hit free agency. He is coming of a season where he recorded a career-high nine sacks.
Ari Koslow
Tyron Smith set to hit free agency, ‘unlikely to return’
Veteran OT Tyron Smith, a pending free agent, and the Dallas Cowboys are expected to part ways, with Smith set to be a free agent and “unlikely to return.”
Fantasy Impact
Smith has spent 13 seasons in Dallas, starting 161 games while making five All-Pro teams and eight Pro Bowls. One of the best blindside protectors of his generation, Smith has struggled with health in recent years, playing 30 games over the last four seasons and playing 13 or fewer games in each of his previous eight seasons. Plenty of contenders could look to Smith, assuming he doesn’t chase what could be the final major paycheck of his career.
Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports
Kirk Cousins: Vikings aim to re-sign QB, Atlanta to pursue
With QB Kirk Cousins set to hit free agency, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to re-sign the veteran QB, though they won’t “live or die by that desire.” If he hits the open market, Atlanta is expected to heavily pursue Cousins.
Fantasy Impact
Reportedly, Cousins is open to the reunion but has specific contract demands that Minnesota has yet to reach with him, essentially putting the ball in the front office’s court. As well, Cousins is expected to be Atlanta’s top priority at the QB position over Justin Fields. The Vikings have a closing window to get a deal done before the market opens.
Jordan Epp – Jepp Sports
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