June 24, 2025
According to The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Devontez Walker would have won the most improved player award by a landslide if the team had given one out at the end of the offseason program. Walker made plays in nearly every practice and was showcasing his size and speed after being barely noticeable through offseason workouts and training camp in 2024. “He’s got a chance to be really good,” head coach John Harbaugh said. The 24-year-old is playing faster while showing more confidence and polish in his game. The former fourth-rounder (113th overall) last year caught just one pass on three targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in nine regular-season games. Walker has some big-play ability down the field, but if all three of
Zay Flowers,
Rashod Bateman and
DeAndre Hopkins stay healthy, he'll have a tough time making noise for fantasy managers.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
June 24, 2025
The Athletic's Ben Standig writes that the Washington Commanders cornerback room could be much better in 2025 after the departures of Benjamin St-Juste, Emmanuel Forbes Jr. and Michael Davis. With that trio struggling a year ago, it forced rookie Mike Sainristil from inside to outside and the team to trade for an injured Marshon Lattimore. Lattimore struggled after joining the Commanders and has a history with injuries, but if he's healthy, the four-time Pro Bowler and second-round rookie Trey Amos could form a nice tandem in the secondary for Washington. Former New England Patriot Jonathan Jones also joins the mix, which could allow Sainristil to shift back to his more natural role in the slot after an impressive rookie season. The 29-year-old Lattimore had five straight seasons of at least 13 starts to begin his career but has missed 25 games over the last three years due to injuries.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Ben Standig
June 24, 2025
Per the team, the New England Patriots have signed free agent offensive tackle Yasir Durant to a one-year contract. The terms were not disclosed. The 27-year-old signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2020 and appeared in 11 games for the team that year (one start). In 2021, KC flipped Durant to New England, and he'd make his way to New Orleans' roster the season after that. However, in that time, he suited up for only eight contests. He took the previous two years off from the NFL and played with the DC Defenders in the United Football League. Durant was named to the All-UFL team in 2025 and won the Championship with DC. It's unclear whether he'll make New England's roster, but it's worth noting he's listed as a guard on their unofficial depth chart despite residing at tackle for the Defenders.
--Alex CiullaSource: New England Patriots
June 24, 2025
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with rookie fourth-round running back
Bhayshul Tuten on a four-year contract. The financial terms were not divulged. The Virginia Tech product is a bit undersized (5-foot-9), but exhibits tantalizing athletic ability and could push for a significant role in Jacksonville's offense this season. It won't be easy, with returning backfield mates
Tank Bigsby and
Travis Etienne in the fold. Still, neither really separated himself from the other over a disappointing 2024 for the organization. Furthermore, Tuten is far and away the most explosive back of the trio and offers a three-down skill set. Playing time could be sparse early on, but if the rookie adjusts to the league quickly, he could hold some sleeper appeal in what projects to be an exciting offense.
--Alex CiullaSource: Mike Garafolo
June 24, 2025
ESPN's Rich Cimini reports that New York Jets wide receiver
Malachi Corley (undisclosed) won't be a shoo-in for the team's 53-man roster as he's missed critical time with an undisclosed injury during their offensive install. New York selected Corley with the first pick of the third round in 2024's draft, though his rookie season saw him catch just 3-of-6 targets across 83 total offensive snaps. The Jets' corps of pass-catchers is mostly thin behind No. 1 option
Garrett Wilson, so Corley could push for significant snaps if he continues to develop. New head coach Aaron Glenn has insinuated he'll run a tight ship, and isn’t tied to the 23-year-old, considering he isn't a part of the regime that drafted him. Corley's athletic profile is enticing, but he requires improvement before impacting fantasy lineups in 2025.
--Alex CiullaSource: Rich Cimini
June 24, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie defensive lineman Mason Graham was selected with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after the team traded down from the No. 2 selection with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Graham was a dominant force at Michigan, earning two first-team All-Big Ten honors behind 81 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks in his final 25 games. At the next level, the Browns expect more production out of Graham in a different role. "The spring has been a transition for Graham, who was asked to take on blockers at Michigan but will be expected to penetrate the defensive line and be more of a disruptive force in Cleveland," team reporter Daniel Oyefusi wrote. "Despite the difference in scheme, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz said Graham is 'pretty far ahead right now.' Graham rotated with the first-team defense during OTAs and mandatory minicamp." With All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett eating double teams, Graham should have plenty of room to operate on the interior of Cleveland's front seven.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
June
24,
2025
Tennessee
Titans
wide
receiver
rookie
Elic
Ayomanor
was
selected
in
the
fourth
round
of
the
2025
NFL
Draft
following
two
excellent
seasons
at
Stanford,
in
which
he
racked
up
125
receptions
for
1,844
yards
and
12
read more...
June
24,
2025
Indianapolis
Colts
tight
end
Tyler
Warren
is
expected
to
be
a
major
contributor
in
his
rookie
season,
according
to
ESPN
reporter
Stephen
Holder.
While
it
could
be
assumed
the
Penn
State
product
would
have
a
major
read more...
June
24,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
wide
receiver
Tetairoa
McMillan
has
looked
like
a
player
deserving
of
the
No.
8
overall
pick
so
far
in
his
first
NFL
offseason,
according
to
the
team's
ESPN
reporter,
David
Newton.
"Beyond
being
held
read more...
June
24,
2025
Cleveland
Browns
wide
receiver
Diontae
Johnson
believes
veteran
quarterback
Kenny
Pickett
will
be
the
team's
starting
quarterback
following
the
competition
against
Joe
Flacco
and
rookies
read more...
June 24, 2025
Speaking on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers said that he's "pretty sure this is it" in terms of 2025 being the last season of his storied NFL career. Rodgers said that's why he only signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh this offseason. The 10-time Pro Bowler and four-time MVP will turn 42 years old this December. His mobility appeared to be limited in 2024 after tearing his Achilles with the New York Jets in 2023, and he threw for 3,897 yards, 28 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 17 starts while leading Gang Green to a disappointing 5-12 record.
DK Metcalf will be his primary aerial target with the Steelers, but it remains to be seen how much he'll be able to stretch the field in an offense that figures to lean on the run. Rodgers was the QB15 in fantasy this year and will likely have a lower ceiling in the Steel City.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
June 24, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Haason Reddick had a very public and messy contract dispute with the New York Jets last year and ended up with just one sack in 10 games played (two starts). However, The Athletic's Dan Pompei writes that Reddick's presence at Tampa's minicamp was powerful. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't forgotten how to rush the passer after racking up 50.5 sacks from 2020 to 2023. Pompei adds that the expectation is that Reddick will have a very productive 2025 campaign while rushing the passer and passing on his knowledge to help his teammates. The Buccaneers signed him to a one-year, $14 million deal this offseason that could turn out to be a steal if he returns to double-digit sack production. Reddick could quickly reappear on the IDP fantasy radar with a change of scenery.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Dan Pompei
June 24, 2025
The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar writes that new Seattle Seahawks wide receiver
Cooper Kupp still has some juice, and the team thinks he still has enough left in the tank to be a legitimate complementary piece to WR1
Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Kupp looked the part during offseason workouts and still has enough wiggle, understanding of leverage and quickness to be a pest underneath and in the red zone. The 32-year-old veteran is no longer the same receiver that accomplished the receiving Triple Crown in 2021, but he can still win with deception and his high-level route-running. Kupp's fantasy floor and ceiling are much lower now, and he's missed five or more games in three straight seasons due to injuries, but he can still be in play as a WR4/flex in the Pacific Northwest if he stays on the field. RotoBaller has him ranked just inside the top-50 pass-catchers.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
June 24, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't as deep in their secondary after the offseason departures of Darius Slay, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Avonte Maddox. As a result, Cooper DeJean and rookie Drew Mukuba might both have flexible roles in the secondary in 2025, according to The Athletic's Brooks Kubena. DeJean is still being used at nickel, but defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is also using him at outside cornerback opposite Quinyon Mitchell in base packages. Mukuba, meanwhile, has taken first-team snaps at safety as he battles with Sydney Brown while also playing the slot with DeJean in dime packages. Philly still has plenty of talent in their secondary, but an injury to one of DeJean, Mukuba or Mitchell could cause serious issues on the back end.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Brooks Kubena
June 24, 2025
Multiple Philadelphia Eagles players this spring expressed the need for the offense to evolve in 2025, suggesting that there could be more variance under new offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, according to Inside The Birds' Andrew DiCecco. Running back
Saquon Barkley figures to be the primary beneficiary if that plan manifests in the form of a more balanced attack, minimizing his wear and tear. The 28-year-old became just the ninth player in NFL history to go over 2,000 rushing yards in a season in 2024 as the Eagles offense leaned heavily on him. He had career-highs in carries (345) and rushing yards (2,005) and totaled 482 touches (including the playoffs). While Barkley will again be called on to do most of the heavy lifting, it's also quite possible the Eagles will look to give him more rest after such a big workload in 2024. Still, he's going to be the first player off the board in most fantasy drafts this fall.
--Keith HernandezSource: InsideTheBirds.com - Andrew DiCecco
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