5 Aging Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Sell: Dynasty League Trade Candidates (2026)

February 25, 2026

Sell these five aging fantasy football wide receivers in 2026 dynasty leagues before their trade value drops: Mike Evans, Stefon Diggs, Terry McLaurin, more.

Dynasty fantasy football is a year-round grind. If you don't stay on top of things, you could quickly find yourself at a major disadvantage. That is particularly true for aging players on your roster. It's no secret that as players get older, they carry considerably more risk. Injuries happen, and on-field play can decline. If you're not careful, you can soon find yourself stuck with a team full of older players that has no chance of competing anytime soon. That means you must be willing to liquidate aging assets so you don't fall behind your league mates.

With wide receiver being one of the more important positions in fantasy football, it makes moving off older pass-catchers a top priority. After we saw a decline in wide receiver production last year, this might create a unique buying experience for win-now managers while simultaneously allowing other gamers to move off their aging pass-catchers. The tricky part with older players is moving off at the exact right time. You never want to be left "holding the bag" on an asset, so sometimes, it's better to sell a year early as opposed to a year late.

Make sure you’re following RotoBaller on X and download the RotoBaller app for all your fantasy football needs. Let's discuss five aging wide receivers you should sell in your dynasty fantasy football league.

Courtland Sutton - WR, Denver Broncos

Sutton is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. He posted a 74-1,017-7 line and finished the year as the PPR WR13.

Courtland Sutton comes down with a WILD touchdown catch 👀

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— NFL (@NFL) October 13, 2024

Sutton is not the most prolific separator in the league, but he is good in contested-catch situations and is known for making highlight-reel grabs. While he is clearly Bo Nix's top target, the problem is that he turns 31 years old in October. This is a time when we often see a wide receiver's play begin to decline.

While there are exceptions, the players who often succeed in their 30s are either elite route runners or have the skills to operate underneath as a slot receiver. Sutton does not fit into either of these two categories. That means as his athleticism wanes, we could see him struggle to find space against defenders. That will make it difficult for him to return consistent fantasy production.

The Broncos are rumored to be in the market for a wide receiver and seem to be aware that Sutton's game may not age well. Yes, they did sign him to a contract extension last summer, but the team has an out in his contract after this season. Should Denver add competition to the wide receiver room either through the NFL Draft, free agency, or via trade, Sutton's fantasy production could take a hit.

Try to get ahead of the chains on this one. Check in with the win-now managers in your league and gauge their interest in Sutton. He might look like a fine WR3 or flex play, but that could quickly change in the coming months.

Mike Evans - WR, Free Agent

Evans is coming off the worst season of his professional career. Injuries limited him to just eight games, and he posted career lows in receptions, yards, yards per reception, yards per game, and tied a career-worst with three touchdown receptions. Worst of all, Evans saw his streak of 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons snapped after he posted a lowly 30-368-3 line.

The 12-year veteran is set to hit free agency, and while Evans' agent has made it clear he intends to keep playing, it's uncertain what's next for the longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Several teams need wide receiver help, and Evans could easily land a one-year deal in free agency with one of these clubs.

However, Evans turns 33 in August, has a long history of soft tissue injuries, and missed half of 2025 fighting various ailments. Once older players start getting hurt, they usually continue to get hurt. If that's the case for Evans, then it will be difficult for him to be a consistent fantasy football contributor.

Evans has had a great career, and he was surely a part of many championship dynasty fantasy football teams. However, his time as a top dynasty wide receiver appears to be coming to an end.

With his future uncertain, right now is not the best time for managers to move Evans. Wait until he signs with a team and then try to make your move. If you're lucky, maybe he latches on with the Buffalo Bills, and a path emerges for him to operate as Josh Allen's WR1. That seems like the ideal scenario if you're hoping to get a decent return for Evans.

Regardless of where he signs, don't expect much in return, as most dynasty managers are not willing to pay a huge price for a soon-to-be 33-year-old player.

Stefon Diggs - WR, New England Patriots

Diggs played surprisingly well last year in his first season with the New England Patriots. He posted an 85-1,013-4 line, finished as the PPR WR17, and eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the seventh time in the last eight years.

Stefon Diggs is over the 100-yard mark with his 8th catch

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— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2025

It really was a remarkable season when you consider Diggs was coming off an ACL injury in 2025. While that was all well and good, some issues could tank his dynasty value this offseason.

Diggs' status with New England might seem secure after he signed a three-year, $69 million deal last year, but the team does have an out in his contract. New England can cut him to save $20 million in cap space and only incur a $9.7 million dead cap hit.

Diggs is also the subject of an ongoing legal dispute in which he is charged with felony strangulation and assault. That could also impact his standing with the team for 2026.

Even though Diggs' 2025 numbers were solid, they don't match the production of a player set to make $20 million. It's easy to see a scenario where New England decides to move on without him and pursue other options at the position. Since New England's pass-catchers are a bit lacking behind Diggs, it could choose to keep him. But Diggs also turns 33 in November, and his play may fall off a cliff.

Regardless, it feels like there are a lot of ways Diggs' value could plummet this offseason. RotoBaller's dynasty trade chart estimates Diggs' current trade value to be an early 2026 second-round rookie pick. If you can find someone in your league willing to pay that price, get him off your roster as soon as you can.

Calvin Ridley - WR, Tennessee Titans

After Ridley suffered a season-ending leg injury in 2o25, gamers may have already missed the optimal sell window. However, it is unclear how the new coaching staff views Ridley and how he'll fit into the team's plans.

While the incoming rookie wide receiver class has some high-upside options, those players will likely go high in the NFL Draft. Tennessee owns the fourth overall pick and is certainly in play to take one of Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, or Makai Lemon.

However, the Titans have a ton of holes on the roster, and the team may look to fill other needs with this pick. That could mean they look to add to the position later in the draft or by other means this offseason.

The Titans might also decide to keep Ridley in the mix and use him as their WR1. Tennessee could also view Ridley for what he is -- a 31-year-old wide receiver coming off a season-ending injury whose play is more likely to decline than get better.

Either way, Ridley is someone you should be looking to move off your roster ASAP, and you'll likely be selling low on him to do so. While that may not sound ideal, sometimes it's better to get something in return for a declining asset as opposed to letting him age out on your bench.

Ridley probably won't have many suitors in your league, so you'll likely have to move him for a significant discount.

Terry McLaurin - WR, Washington Commanders

This last one is painful for me to write, as I have been a huge Terry McLaurin fan since he entered the league and have always believed he's been perennially underrated. However, we have to admit the reality of this situation.

McLaurin came into the league as an older player and is set to turn 31 in September. His age-30 season in 2025 did not go well, either. McLaurin struggled with injuries, was limited to a career-low 10 games, and turned in his worst statistical season as a professional.

He is locked in with Washington for at least the 2026 season, so it's possible he rebounds this year. For whatever it's worth, his advanced metrics were still fine. Per Fantasy Points Data Suite, McLaurin posted a 24% targets per route run as well as a 2.38 yards per route run. These results do not point to a declining player.

Maybe McLaurin's poor 2025 can be chalked up to poor injury luck, or maybe it's a sign his body is beginning to break down. There's no way to be certain which is the case, but one thing has held. With older players, it's historically been a good idea to sell when things start trending the wrong way.

McLaurin has been an underrated dynasty asset for years, but now might be the time for owners to move on and pursue younger options at the position.

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