3 weeks agoESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement with former Seattle Seahawks tight end
Pharaoh Brown on a one-year contract. The financial terms have not been disclosed. The 30-year-old will join his sixth NFL team since signing with the Las Vegas (Oakland) Raiders in 2016 as an undrafted free agent. Brown was the third-leading snap-getter for the Seahawks in 2024 (264), though it only amounted to eight receptions and 65 scoreless yards across 15 games. The Oregon product presents as a depth piece for Miami, as he'll likely compete for playing time with fellow tight end
Julian Hill behind
Jonnu Smith, who led the team in receptions a season ago.
--Alex CiullaSource: Jeremy Fowler
3 weeks agoFormer Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Justin Skule is signing with the Minnesota Vikings. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The veteran tackle was a sixth-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 2019 and spent his first two seasons with the team, appearing in 12 games (four starts). Skule suffered an ACL injury in 2021 and was eventually released by the 49ers during the 2022 preseason, landing on the Buccaneers' practice squad. The Vanderbilt alum played in just one game that year for Tampa Bay but would appear in each of the Bucs' games over the prior two seasons, including five starts. Minnesota continues to retool its offensive line, and Skule will likely serve as a depth piece behind incumbent starters Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill.
--Alex CiullaSource: Craig Peters
3 weeks agoThe Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing veteran running back
Kareem Hunt to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with incentives on Friday, a source tells NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Hunt began last year on the street before he reunited with the Chiefs when starting RB Isaiah Pacheco went down with an early-season injury. The 29-year-old ended up being a big waiver-wire pickup for fantasy managers, as he went on to rush for 728 yards -- his most since 2020 with the Cleveland Browns -- and seven touchdowns on 200 rushing attempts in 13 regular-season games (eight starts). Hunt also added 23 catches for 176 yards through the air. It was a nice career resurgence for Hunt, who started his career with two seasons in KC back in 2017-18. However, with Pacheco healthy and the team bringing in
Elijah Mitchell in free agency, Hunt could be the No. 3 back to open the 2025 season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
3 weeks agoThe Philadelphia Eagles have been open to trade talks involving defensive end Bryce Huff, sources tell FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz. Huff was one of last year's big free-agent signings but saw limited playing time in 2024 due to the team's deep defensive-line rotation. The 26-year-old signed a three-year, $51.1 million deal last offseason but played in only 12 regular-season games (six starts) -- he missed five games with a wrist injury -- and recorded 13 tackles (five solo), 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble in his first season with the team. Huff never had more than three tackles in a game and didn't live up to his bloated contract in 2024. He could have a greater impact in 2025 if he stays with the Eagles and avoids injuries, but Philly is trying to see what they can get for Huff on the trade market. Huff spent the first four years of his NFL career with the New York Jets and he has 20 career sacks in 66 games (13 starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: FOX Sports - Jordan Schultz
3 weeks agoFree-agent wide receiver
Cooper Kupp has been asking for as much as $15 million per year on the open market, sources tell The Athletic's Jeff Howe. However, Howe writes that it sounds as though the former Los Angeles Rams wideout would take less for a preferred destination -- it's been reported that he'd like to stay on the West Coast. The 31-year-old doesn't want a long, drawn-out free-agent process and should pick a new team sooner than later, with it being reported that at least five teams are interested. The Jacksonville Jaguars are not one of those teams, but the receiver-needy New England Patriots have reached out. It has also been reported that the Dallas Cowboys are interested, although they aren't considered the front-runners. Kupp has lost a step or two due to lower-body injuries in recent seasons, but the former Pro Bowler could still have fantasy value in the right situation.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jeff Howe
3
weeks
agoThe
Houston
Texans
restructured
the
contract
of
new
wide
receiver
Christian
Kirk
on
Friday
to
lower
his
salary-cap
figure
for
the
2025
season,
league
sources
told
KPRC's
Aaron
Wilson.
Kirk
was
originally
due
a
$15.5
million
base
salary
that
was
converted
into
a
$14
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3 weeks agoFree-agent wide receiver
Rondale Moore (knee) is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Moore, a former second-round selection (49th overall) by the Arizona Cardinals in 2021 out of Purdue, spent all of the 2024 season on Injured Reserve due to a non-contact knee injury that he suffered back in a training camp practice with the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old pass-catcher has played in three seasons in the NFL (all with Arizona) and has tallied 135 catches on 182 targets for 1,201 yards and three touchdowns (one each year) in 39 games (23 starts). The Vikings already have one of the top pass-catching duos in the league with
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison, but they could add Moore for some depth alongside slot man
Jalen Nailor. Moore could have lost a step due to his knee injury and would be fighting an uphill battle for fantasy relevance if he signs in Minnesota.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
3 weeks agoA day after adding quarterback
Gardner Minshew II to the quarterback room, the Kansas City Chiefs re-signed QB
Bailey Zappe to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Zappe began last season with the Kansas City Chiefs but eventually joined the Cleveland Browns and started the Week 18 regular-season finale against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, going 16-for-31 for 170 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The 25-year-old former fourth-round pick (137th overall) by the New England Patriots in 2022 out of Western Kentucky will open the 2025 season as Kansas City's third-stringer behind Mahomes and Minshew. In his three years in the NFL, he has completed 62.1% of his 335 pass attempts for 2,223 yards, 12 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
3 weeks agoThe Detroit Lions announced on Friday that they re-signed wide receiver
Tim Patrick to an undisclosed deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. After missing all of the 2022 and 2023 seasons due to devastating injuries while with the Denver Broncos, Patrick latched on with Detroit's practice squad last fall and ended up playing in 16 regular-season games (nine starts) while contributing 33 catches on 44 targets for 394 yards and three touchdowns as the No. 3 wideout behind
Amon-Ra St. Brown and
Jameson Williams. The 31-year-old will return to a high-powered Lions offense that remains relatively unchained outside of a new offensive coordinator. Patrick could have some decent games again for the Lions in 2025, but unless St. Brown or Williams miss extended time due to injury, he'll be hard to justify as a flex option in standard 12-team fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
3 weeks agoThe Dallas Cowboys are reportedly making a push to sign free-agent wide receiver
Cooper Kupp. At first glance, the Cowboys seemed to emerge as favorites considering they have the cap space and need for a standout wideout such as Kupp. Despite that, the Cowboys are not being considered the likely landing spot for the All-Pro receiver. There have been a handful of teams mentioned to be in the mix for Kupp such as the Saints, Jaguars, Seahawks, and Broncos. It doesn't sound like Kupp wants to draw out this process, so he should decide relatively soon. Kupp hasn't played a full season since 2021, but is still an above average receiver when healthy. The combination of
CeeDee Lamb and Kupp in Dallas is a nice thought on paper, but doesn't seem extremely likely to happen right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
3 weeks agoThe Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent wide receiver/kicker returner
Laviska Shenault Jr. to an undisclosed deal. Shenault most recently played 12 games between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers last season. He hasn't done much in the receiving game with five receptions for 36 yards over those 12 games last season. Shenault is better known for his kick returning ability as he averaged nearly 30 yards per return in 2024. He is still capable of making the occasional slash play on offense, but will likely be used mainly as a returner in Buffalo.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tom Pelissero
3 weeks agoChicago Bears offensive guard Jonah Jackson has signed an extension with the organization. The two sides have agreed on a one-year extension that will keep Jackson in Chicago through 2027. Jackson will receive all $17.5 million he was slated to earn this season. His salary will increase to $7 million with a $5.25 million for injury. Jackson was acquired by the Bears earlier this month from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick. He only started in four games with the Rams last season, but before that Jackson was an All-Pro with the Detroit Lions. On paper, this certainly appears to be a solid upgrade to the Bears offensive line.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Mike Garafolo
3 weeks agoThe Minnesota Vikings are reportedly seriously discussing the possibility of signing quarterback
Aaron Rodgers. The Vikings appear to be committed to
J.J. McCarthy as their future starter, but they'd like to add another capable option in case the former first-round pick isn't ready yet. Rodgers has already received interest from both the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants. Now, the Vikings appear ready to throw their hat in the mix. The difference with the Vikings is that Rodgers wouldn't have to commit to being the full-time starter for the entire season. McCarthy would likely take over at some point, but having a veteran like Rodgers could be helpful.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Dianna Russini
3 weeks agoThe Dallas Cowboys are reportedly making a push to sign free-agent wide receiver
Cooper Kupp. The 31-year-old wideout was recently released by the Los Angeles Rams after the team failed to find a trade partner for him. The Cowboys have over $40 million in cap space and a need for a No. 2 wideout behind
CeeDee Lamb. There is likely going to be plenty of teams in the mix for Kupp, but the Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks seem like the favorites. Last season, Kupp hauled in 67 receptions for 710 yards and six touchdowns across 12 games with the Rams. Kupp hasn't played a full season since 2021, but he can still be a viable option in plenty of offenses.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Adam Schefter
3
weeks
agoFree-agent
running
back
Miles
Sanders
plans
to
sign
an
undisclosed
one-year
deal
with
the
Dallas
Cowboys,
sources
tell
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
Sanders
heads
to
Dallas
for
the
2025
season
after
a
disappointing
two-year
run
with
the
Carolina
Panthers
in
which
he
averaged
just
3.5
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