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  • Player Notes
    George Pickens Apr 29 12:30pm CT
    George Pickens

    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens' name was tossed around in trade discussions last week during the 2025 NFL draft, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, and the Dallas Cowboys were one of the teams that talked about bringing him in, according to sources. Nothing went down with Pickens, though, and now that the draft is over, it's expected that trade buzz surrounding Pickens will cool off. While the 24-year-old wideout was the subject of some trade talks, the Steelers never really seemed adamant about moving him and are excited about the possibilities in 2025 with a 1-2 receiver punch of Pickens and DK Metcalf. Pickens' long-term future with the team is in question, though, as he heads into the final year of his rookie deal. The former second-rounder came short of the 1,000-yard mark for a second straight season, and his fantasy arrow is pointing down after the addition of Metcalf.

    From RotoBaller

    Jaire Alexander Apr 29 12:30pm CT
    Jaire Alexander

    The Green Bay Packers and cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee) continue to talk about a possible resolution this offseason, which could include a reconciliation to where Alexander plays for the Packers again in 2025, a source tells ESPN's Rob Demovsky. All options remain on the table, including a release, trade or re-signing. Despite the fact that the 28-year-old defensive back could still be released, Alexander took part in the team's virtual offseason program last week, potentially signaling that he's leaning toward returning. The two-time Pro Bowler has played in only 14 regular-season games the last two years due to injuries and missed the final eight games in 2024 due to a knee injury that required surgery in December. The Packers could use the former first-rounder (18th overall) back, but he's unlikely to return to his Pro Bowl form given all of his recent injuries.

    From RotoBaller

    George Karlaftis Apr 29 12:20pm CT
    George Karlaftis

    The Kansas City Chiefs plan to pick up the fifth-year option of cornerback Trent McDuffie and pass-rusher George Karlaftis for the 2026 season, a source tells ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. McDuffie, who was the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft out of Washington, was a first-time All-Pro in his second year in 2023 and had 59 tackles (45 solo), half a sack, six tackles for loss, his first two career interceptions, 13 pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season starts for the Chiefs in 2024. The 24-year-old has started all 43 games that he's appeared in since entering the league in 2022 and will continue to be a staple for KC's secondary. Karlaftis, the 30th overall pick in 2022 out of Purdue, has 24.5 sacks in his three seasons, with his best year coming in 2023, when he had 10.5 sacks in 16 starts. The 24-year-old added four sacks in the team's three playoff games this past season.

    From RotoBaller

    George Kittle Apr 29 12:10pm CT
    George Kittle

    Six-time Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle signed a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday that includes $40 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Now that the two sides were able to work out a contract extension, Kittle should show up for the team's voluntary offseason program, while the Niners can now turn their full attention to getting an extension done with quarterback Brock Purdy. Despite being on the wrong side of 30 -- he'll turn 32 in October, Kittle finished as the TE2 in half-PPR scoring last year, behind only Las Vegas Raiders rookie Brock Bowers. He finished 2024 with 78 catches on 94 targets for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns in only 15 games played. Kittle is a high-end fantasy tight end, but he's also injury-prone and relies more on efficiency than volume, as he hasn't had triple-digit targets since 2019.

    From RotoBaller

    Matt Gay Apr 29 12:10pm CT
    Matt Gay

    Veteran free-agent kicker Matt Gay signed a one-year deal worth over $4.25 million fully guaranteed with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, according to his agents. It's the most fully guaranteed money for a kicker on a one-year deal in NFL history. Gay can earn up to $5 million with reachable incentives in 2025 in D.C. In a corresponding move, the Commanders are releasing kicker Zane Gonzalez. In a Commanders offense that ranked fifth in the NFL in points per game (28.5), Gay should immediately be in play as a lower-end fantasy kicking option for the 2025 season. The 31-year-old booter went 31-for-37 (83.8%) on his field-goal tries in 16 games with the Indianapolis Colts last year, but he made just three of nine attempts from 50-plus yards out. He was a perfect 33-for-33 on extra points and has made 85.5% of his 193 career field-goal attempts in six years in the NFL.

    From RotoBaller

    Riley Leonard Apr 29 11:21am CT
    Riley Leonard

    Dynasty | With the 13th pick of the sixth round, the Indianapolis Colts selected QB Riley Leonard. Dynasty Analysis: With how up-in-the-air both Anthony Richardson's and Daniel Jones' respective careers are, this is not the worst spot to land if you're only going to get sixth-round Draft capital. While no immediate threat to the top of the depth chart, Leonard has the athleticism and rushing prowess to keep an eye on if he ends up in the starting lineup.

    Jordan James Apr 29 11:21am CT
    Jordan James

    Dynasty | With the ninth pick of the fifth round, the San Francisco 49ers add Oregon RB Jordan James. Dynasty Analysis: Another year, another mid-to-late round addition to the 49ers backfield. James will add some physicality as the next man in behind Christian McCaffrey and Isaac Guerendo. The rookie shouldn't be much of a threat to either's workload in the short term, but will be an interesting name to keep an eye on, given McCaffrey's age and recent injury history.

    DJ Giddens Apr 29 11:20am CT
    DJ Giddens

    Dynasty | With the 14th pick of the fifth round, the Indianapolis Colts select Kansas State RB DJ Giddens. Dynasty Analysis: Giddens has the requisite size at 6'0", 212 pounds, but doesn't have any particularly explosive aspects to his game that will force the team to take Jonathan Taylor off the field. Expect him to rotate in with both Khalil Herbert and Tyler Goodson, and keep an eye on him if Taylor happens to have any injury issues.

    Ollie Gordon II Apr 29 11:20am CT
    Ollie Gordon II

    ynasty | With the third pick of the sixth round, the Miami Dolphins selected Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon. Dynasty Analysis: A year after taking speedster Jaylen Wright in the fourth round, the Dolphins continue to keep speed the most important aspect of their backfield by adding Ollie Gordon as a potential Raheem Mostert replacement. This shouldn't have any impact on De'Von Achane's Dynasty value, but things would have looked better for Wright if he were only competing with Alexander Mattison for backup duties.

    Devin Neal Apr 29 11:19am CT
    Devin Neal

    Dynasty | With the eighth pick of the sixth round, the New Orleans Saints selected Kansas RB Devin Neal. Dynasty Analysis: Kendre Miller ended up getting a little more run as a complementary role for Alvin Kamara in 2024, but all bets are off with a new coaching staff in town. Luckily for him, the team waited until the sixth round to add Neal, so the third-year back is likely still in the driver's seat for the No. 2 role for now, but it makes his Dynasty value a little more iffy than if the Saints just rolled with Jordan Mims and Clyde Edwards-Helaire.

    Dylan Sampson Apr 29 11:19am CT
    Dylan Sampson

    Dynasty | With the 24th pick of the fourth round, the Cleveland Browns add Tennessee RB Dylan Sampson. Dynasty Analysis: Behind Shedeur Sanders, no Cleveland Brown had a worse Draft weekend than Jerome Ford, who could go from bellcow to RB3 on his own team in the matter of days. Sampson is an interesting hold but Quinshon Judkins is the real winner here, as he should be the offensive engine while the team begins (another) rebuild.

    Zane Gonzalez Apr 29 10:43am CT
    Zane Gonzalez

    Washington Commanders PK Zane Gonzalez was released Tuesday, April 29.

    From TheHuddle

    Hunter Renfrow Apr 29 9:13am CT
    Hunter Renfrow

    Dynasty | The Panthers have signed free agent wide receiver Hunter Renfrow. Dynasty Analysis: Once a highly (well, kind of) thought of dynasty asset, Renfrow took last year off after two down seasons with the Raiders. Now five years removed from his sole 1,000-yard season, Renfrow should supply some solid veteran depth to the Panthers, but expecting a big fantasy role if he does make the team seems like a bit of a pipe dream. He can likely be left on waivers in favor of a rookie with more upside.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Shedeur Sanders Apr 29 9:13am CT
    Shedeur Sanders

    Dynasty | Shedeur Sanders reportedly struggled with offensive concepts during the pre-draft process. Dynasty Analysis: In a pretty stunning piece in Sports Illustrated, Sanders is described as a player who failed to catch planted mistakes and even went as far as challenging some team personnel in film sessions when shown his own mistakes by saying maybe he just wasn't "the right fit" for them. It's a pretty stunning report and could shine some light on why he fell all the way to the fifth round. In short, it really does sound like teams looked at him as a player with average-to-good physical traits, but also one who takes too many sacks and most importantly, came off as entitled. In short, the baggage was too heavy for the NFL to invest much in. Sanders will have a chance to compete and make the roster as a fifth rounder, but nothing is guaranteed. He's gone from an intriguing prospect to a late round flier in rookie drafts, though he'll be overdrafted everywhere based on dynasty managers likely thinking they know more than the NFL. We likely don't.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Robert Woods Apr 29 9:13am CT
    Robert Woods

    Dynasty | The Steelers have signed wide receiver Robert Woods. Dynasty Analysis: Pittsburgh needs a quarterback more than receivers, but there's still some smoke out there in terms of the Steelers being willing to move on from George Pickens. "Bobby Trees" will currently slot in behind DK Metcalf, Pickens, and Calvin Austin and looks like a rotational player at best. However, he could carve out a role if Pickens was moved. Regardless, the dynasty production we once loved from Woods has come and gone and he's currently more of a roster clogger than anything else.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    Diontae Johnson Apr 29 9:13am CT
    Diontae Johnson

    Dynasty | The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Dynasty Analysis: The former Steeler endured one of the strangest seasons last year when he was traded from Carolina to Baltimore, only to be cut after complaining about playing time. He ended up with Houston, only to be cut again after being visibly upset at his role. Johnson again gets a fresh start and with only Jerry Jeudy having a truly established role at wideout, he could have a solid chance to contribute next year. Johnson is still roster-worthy but he's viewed more as a luxury than a necessity by the dynasty community and his career may be running on fumes should another dust up occur.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    George Kittle Apr 29 9:13am CT
    George Kittle

    Dynasty | The 49ers have signed tight end George Kittle to a four-year extension. Dynasty Analysis: It's a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension that includes $40 million in guaranteed money. This will quickly end any speculation regarding Kittle retiring any time soon. Now 32, he's capable of being the overall TE1 in any given season and the 49ers clearly see he has a lot left in the tank based solely on the guaranteed money alone. He'll remain a premier weekly option in dynasty leagues and perfect target for a competing dynasty team one piece away from a title.

    From Dynasty League Fantasy

    George Kittle Apr 29 8:23am CT
    George Kittle

    San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle agreed to a four-year, $76.4 million extension Tuesday, April 29. The deal includes $40 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid tight end in the league.

    Fantasy Spin: Kittle was the TE3 in PPR leagues despite playing in 15 games and being banged up for a few more on a struggling team. That figures to be his basement in 2025.

    From TheHuddle

    Tre Harris Apr 28 11:30pm CT
    Tre Harris

    Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre Harris, who was selected with the No. 55 overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft last Friday, is expected to fill the team's X position in his first year in the league. Ladd McConkey broke out in his rookie campaign in 2024 in the slot, but the Chargers needed a big-bodied receiver who could stretch the field vertically outside the numbers and threaten defenses with contested-catch ability. That is what Harris does well. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder from Ole Miss had 60 catches for 1,030 yards and seven touchdowns in eight games in 2024 and should be a nice downfield and red-zone weapon for quarterback Justin Herbert. Given the question marks surrounding Mike Williams and former first-rounder Quentin Johnston, Harris will have the opportunity to be the team's WR2 in his first year in 2025. It's a positive landing spot for an immediate fantasy impact.

    From RotoBaller

    Quentin Johnston Apr 28 11:20pm CT
    Quentin Johnston

    The Athletic's Daniel Popper thinks Los Angeles Chargers former first-rounder wide receiver Quentin Johnston will have to earn his roster spot in training camp this summer after the team added wideout Tre Harris in the second round this year. Harris and Mike Williams are downfield, contested-catch weapons for quarterback Justin Herbert, while Ladd McConkey has already proven himself as a game-changing slot receiver after just one year in the NFL. Popper thinks the Chargers will initially have McConkey in the slot, Williams at X and Harris at Z. Rookie Keandre Lambert-Smith will give the Bolts more speed on the field when they want it. The drop-prone Johnston was better last year with a 55-711-8 line in 15 games, but the addition of Harris is bad news for his fantasy value in single-year and dynasty/keeper formats in 2025.

    From RotoBaller

  • 2025 AVG Draft Position
  • NFL Week 1
    Ravens46u
    Chiefs-3
    Thu 7:20pm CT
    Packers48.5u
    Eagles-2.5
    Fri 7:15pm CT
    Cardinals48.5u
    Bills-6
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Panthers42u
    Saints-4
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Texans49u
    Colts+2
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Jaguars48.5u
    Dolphins-3
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Vikings41.5u
    Giants+2
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Patriots40.5u
    Bengals-8.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Steelers42u
    Falcons-3.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Titans45u
    Bears-4.5
    Sun 12:00pm CT
    Broncos41.5u
    Seahawks-5
    Sun 3:05pm CT
    Raiders41.5u
    Chargers-3.5
    Sun 3:05pm CT
    Cowboys41u
    Browns-2.5
    Sun 3:25pm CT
    Commanders44u
    Buccaneers-3.5
    Sun 3:25pm CT
    Rams51u
    Lions-3.5
    Sun 7:20pm CT
    Jets44u
    49ers-4.5
    Mon 7:15pm CT
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