Fantasy Football News

Geno Smith has been traded to the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a third-round draft pick. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It was recently reported that the Seahawks were hoping to sign a contract extension with Smith, but it appears that fell through, as the team is now sending him to Las Vegas in exchange for a third-round draft pick. Sam Howell is currently the next man up for the Seahawks, but it seems likely that they will bring in someone else through the draft or free agency to compete for the starting job. This move is also great news for the fantasy value of players like Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers, who will now presumably be catching passes from a proven and reliable veteran quarterback.

Seahawks GM John Schneider said the draft is the deadline to get a trade done surrounding WR DK Metcalf. (Source: Mike Dugar on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Schneider added "if one comes together at all." It sounds like Seattle is still hesitant to trade the star receiver despite his request to be moved. This will remain a situation to monitor over the next month.

The current plan for the Patriots is to not assign a restricted free-agent tender to guard Lester Cotton. (Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Cotton has played in 45 career games with nine starts. He could draw some interest in free agency.

The Vikings reportedly “continue to want” free agent QB Sam Darnold back. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: It still seems like Darnold will be able to draw interest from other teams for more money on a bigger deal, so it would be a surprise if he returns to Minnesota.

The Falcons re-signed LS Liam McCullough to a four-year contract. (Source: Marc Raimondi on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal keeps McCullough in Atlanta through the 2028 season.

The Commanders re-signed LB Bobby Wagner to a one-year contract. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The deal is $8.5 million guaranteed and can be up to $9.5 million. Wagner posted a strong season for Washington on the defensive side last season. He'll look to do that again as the Commanders attempt to take another step forward as a team.

The Jaguars released WR Josh Reynolds.

Fantasy Impact: Reynolds was one of a number of players released by Jacksonville. He did not play much of a role for the Jaguars. He'll be in a depth role where ever he lands in free agency.

The Jaguars released CB Ronald Darby.

Fantasy Impact: The move clears $2.4 million in cap space for the Jaguars. Darby will look to land a depth role with another team.

The Jaguars released WR Devin Duvernay. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Duvernay was one of a number of players released by Jacksonville on Thursday. The move saves them just over $2.7 million in cap space. He'll likely find a special teams role with another team.

The Falcons did not tender restricted free agent LB Nate Landman, making him a free agent. (Source: Greg Auman on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Landman played in 36 games, starting 23 of them for Atlanta across the past two seasons. He should have no problem finding a role on another team.

The Colts released DT Raekwon Davis. (Source: Indianapolis Colts on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Davis appeared in all 17 games last season after signing a two-year deal. He'll look to land a depth role with another team.

Evan Engram has been released by the Jacksonville Jaguars. (Source: Michael DiRocco on X)

Fantasy Impact: Engram has been a great fantasy asset since coming to Jacksonville, but that time is now at its end. The new staff seems to be clearing house, and Engram is the latest skill position player to be released or traded, with Christian Kirk being traded just earlier today. Brian Thomas Jr. stands as the lone Jags pass catcher to roster in fantasy at the moment, and Engram will look to find a home elsewhere for the 2025 season.

Christian Kirk has been traded to the Houston Texans for a seventh round pick. Kirk was originally going to be released by the Jaguars, but the Texans came in with a deal to snag the receiver. (Source: Adam Schefter on X)

Fantasy Impact: Kirk got off to a slow start in 2024 but was on a near 1,000-yard pace in his final six games before missing the rest of the season. Kirk gives Houston a great No.2 option behind Nico Collins while Tank Dell recovers from his extensive knee injuries.

The Texans re-signed DT Kurt Hinish to a one-year contract. (Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hinish can earn up to $2.35 million in the deal. He'll likely remain in a depth role on the defensive line for Houston.

The Falcons will not tender an offer to RFA CB Dee Alford, allowing him to be an unrestricted free agent. (Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Alford started in 11 games last season for Atlanta. He struggled for much of the year in the secondary. He'll look to land a fresh start with another team.

The Bills released P Sam Martin. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: The Bills $1.885 million against the cap for next season. Martin will look to land a role with another team.

The Seahawks re-signed CB Josh Jobe. (Source: SportsTrust Advisors on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Jobe earned a role as the No. 3 corner for Seattle by the end of last season. He should remain in a depth role in the Seahawks secondary heading into next year.

The Cincinnati Bengals have permitted Defensive Player of the Year finalist and star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson permission to pursue a trade. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Despite the public pressure from QB Joe Burrow to get all of their stars paid, the Bengals only have so much money to go around. Furthermore, Cincinnati historically has been a stickler front office regarding contract discussions, and given Hendrickson's expressed desire for a pay raise, a trade may be the best option for both parties. Hendrickson is coming off of consecutive 17.5-sack seasons (league leader in 2024) and had one season left on his deal. He requested a trade last offseason as well.

The San Francisco 49ers plan to release DT Javon Hargrave at the start of the league's new year, setting him up to be a free agent. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hargrave joins a free agent DT class that has players who could be impactful but don't have name brands, so while Hargrave struggled with injury in 2024 (career-low defensive grade of 60.6 before triceps tear), he could certainly catch attention given his past performance (three straight seasons of 7.5+ sacks).

The Commanders have re-signed K Zane Gonzalez. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: In six games with Washington last season, Gonzalez connected on 5-of-7 field goals and 19-of-19 extra points. He'll head into next year as the Commanders starting kicker.