The Vikings signed QB Brett Rypien to a reserve/futures contract.
Fantasy Impact: Rypien will compete for the QB3 role for Minnesota this offseason.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. (Source: Pete Thamel on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This was the expectation. Ewers ends his career at Texas going 21-5 across the past two seasons and leading the Longhorns to back-to-back semifinal appearances. He'll be a quarterback to monitor in April to see where he lands.
Skylar Thompson has signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (Source: Ari Meirov on X)
Fantasy Impact: Pittsburgh doesn’t currently have a QB under contract for 2025 until now, with Russell Wilson and Justin Fields both being upcoming free agents. The expectation is one of Wilson or Fields will resign with the Steelers, but it’s not known who at the time of writing. Either way, Thompson isn’t a needle mover but he at least gives them some depth and a QB available for offseason work.
Diontae Johnson has been waived by the Houston Texans. (Source: Adam Schefter via X)
Fantasy Impact: For whatever reason, Johnson just can’t seem to stick to whatever team he has been with. After heading to Carolina from Pittsburgh, he has now been traded to the Ravens, released, picked up by Houston, and released again. The Texans waiving Johnson is especially concerning given that they are still in the playoff fight and are without both Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell. He will look to stick around a little longer in whatever new home he can find and rebuild his value.
The Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy have parted ways after both sides could not agree on an contract. (Source: Tom Pelissero on X)
Fantasy Impact: McCarthy will now have a chance to be sought after by other teams, including potentially re-engaging talks with Chicago, who tried to interview him but were not allowed to at the time with Jerry Jones still expressing interest in the coach.
The Patriots hired Mike Vrabel as their next head coach. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: It is now official after it was reported on Saturday by Jordan Schultz. Vrabel posted a 54-45 record as a head coach during his six years with the Titans. The Patriots have their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye with almost $130 million in cap space to utilize this offseason. Vrabel becomes the second coach for New England in the post Bill Belichick era.
Fri, Jan 10th 4:56pm EST
By Ari Koslow
The Chargers did not elevate Ezekiel Elliott from their practice squad ahead of Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Elliott signed earlier this week with the Chargers after he was released from the Cowboys. RB Jaret Patterson was elevated instead from the practice squad.
The Chargers elevated Jaret Patterson from their practice squad. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Patterson will add depth in the Chargers backfield behind J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards heading into Saturday's Wild Card game against the Texans.
The Chargers elevated Eddie Jackson from the practice squad. (Source: Khris Rhim on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Ja’Sir Taylor was placed on injured reserve as the corresponding move. Jackson will add depth in the secondary for the Chargers.
The NFL has moved Monday's Wild Card game between the Vikings and Rams to the Arizona Cardinals stadium. (Source: NFL345 on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This was expected with the wildfires going on in California. In a report put out by the NFL, "the decision was made in consultation with public officials, the participating clubs and the NFLPA." Our thoughts and prayers are with those impacted by the wildfires.
The Steelers released WR Scotty Miller. (Source: Around the NFL on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Miller caught five passes across 13 games played with Pittsburgh. He'll look to land a depth role with another team.
The Chargers waived Jordan McFadden. (Source: Jeremy Fowler on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: McFadden is a former fifth-round pick by the Chargers. He'll look to land a fresh start with another team.
The Eagles released DB Mekhi Garner. (Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Philadelphia brought back QB Ian Book on the practice squad as the corresponding move.
The Eagles signed QB Ian Book to their practice squad. (Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Book was waived by the Eagles on Wednesday, but brought back on the practice squad one day later. He'll continue to add depth to the quarterback room.
49ers GM John Lynch said he expects Deebo Samuel back with the team next season. (Source: Cam Inman on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: "Yep, good player and he’s done a ton for this organization," Lynch said. "We’re not in the business of letting good players out there." Samuel is coming off a super down season where he caught 51 passes for 673 yards and three touchdowns. It is possible the two sides agree to restructure his contract at some point this offseason.
The 49ers are expected to release DT Javon Hargrave this offseason when the new league year begins. (Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: 49ers GM John Lynch said they are open to re-signing Hargrave on a new deal. He will be released after June 1 when the new year officially begins.
The Eagles signed Lewis Cine to their active roster. (Source: NBC Sports)
Fantasy Impact: Cine was signed off the Bills’ practice squad. He was a 2022 first-round pick by the Vikings. He'll hold a depth role for the Eagles.
The 49ers signed WR Isaiah Hodgins to a reserve/future contract. (Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hodgins spent most of this season on the Giants practice squad. He'll have a chance to make the 49ers roster this offseason.
The Chargers released Laviska Shenault Jr. from their practice squad. (Source: Los Angeles Chargers on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The Chargers signed Ezekiel Elliott to their practice squad as the corresponding move.
The Vikings signed Daniel Jones to their active roster heading into the playoffs. (Source: Ben Goessling on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: This move puts Minnesota in line to get a compensatory pick for Jones if he leaves in free agency this offseason. Brett Rypien was waived as the corresponding move.
