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NFL news was absolute chaos this past week.
But here’s what actually matters for fantasy football:
#17 DJ Moore was traded to the Bills
He’s reunited with Joe Brady, who coached him in Carolina (2020-2021). In those 2 seasons, Moore averaged 77 catches and 1,175 yards…
#16 David Montgomery was traded to the Texans
This is massive for Jahmyr Gibbs. Gibbs is now the early 1.01 for 2026 drafts, and in 6 career games without Montgomery he’s averaged 24 touches and 147 yards…
#15 Here’s what Montgomery means for Houston
Expect him to play the “Joe Mixon” role in this offense: early-down volume with Woody Marks mixed in. Montgomery will be 29 entering the 2026 season…
#14 Stefon Diggs was released by the Patriots
He just topped 1,000 yards on 85 catches and now hits free agency at age 32. New England is expected to be aggressive for a WR and has been linked to Alec Pierce…
#13 Kyler Murray was released by the Cardinals
He’s been linked to Minnesota multiple times this week. Injuries are the concern, but when healthy he’d be a clear upgrade over the Vikings 2025 QB situation…
#12 Kenneth Walker was not franchise tagged by Seattle
He’s expected to hit free agency, and the Giants have strong interest, not ideal for Cam Skattebo’s outlook. Denver and Kansas City are also expected to be aggressive at RB…
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#11 Breece Hall was franchise tagged by the Jets
A tag-and-trade is still possible, but it’s more likely he stays. Even in a bad offense last year, Hall still produced 1415 total yards…
#10 Alec Pierce strongly hinted he’s leaving
Pierce said: “I’ve kind of earned the right to explore free agency.” He could command one of the biggest WR deals on the market, with multiple teams already interested…
#9 Rico Dowdle is set to hit the open market
Carolina’s GM said he’s earned the right to test free agency. This is good news for Chuba Hubbard, and it likely locks Jonathan Brooks in as the RB2…
#8 Denver is trying to make a splash at RB
There’s a real chance they chase Walker, Etienne, or Dowdle. That’s bad news for RJ Harvey after a rough rookie season, a workhorse role is now very unlikely…
#7 Tampa wants Mike Evans back, but he may test free agency
GM Jason Licht said he’d love to keep him, but Evans could make more on the open market as a top option…
#6 Aaron Jones will be released by the Vikings
Jordan Mason is the current lead back, but expect Minnesota to add another affordable RB. Names to watch: Kenneth Gainwell, Sean Tucker, and Rachaad White…
#5 The Bears suddenly need O-line help… again
Center Drew Dalmon retired at just 27, and Ozzy Trapilo is expected to miss the year. Chicago should be aggressive in free agency to rebuild the line…
#4 Tyler Linderbaum could still hit the market
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said he offered a market-setting deal, but Linderbaum may test free agency. The Raiders are expected to push hard for Linderbaum…
#3 Dallas Goedert is expected to leave Philly
Matthew Berry reported that Goedert “will definitely be moving on.” If so, keep an eye on TE fits like David Njoku or Isaiah Likely…
#2 Deebo Samuel isn’t expected back in Washington
He put up 727 yards on 99 targets last year and still broke the 6th most tackles among WRs. At 30, he profiles best as a #2 option in the right offense…
#1 Daniel Jones received a transition tag from the Colts
Indy can match any offer he gets, but it’s hard to see another team paying $40M+ for Jones who is coming off a ruptured Achilles…
That’s the week in NFL chaos, filtered to what actually matters for fantasy.
— Sal