May 15, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson was one of the biggest risers at his position last year. However, just as quickly as his fantasy value took off, it could now be taking a hit. Johnson was the overall TE18 in his second season last year, catching 45 passes for 528 yards and five touchdowns. He benefitted from a Giants offense coached by Brian Daboll and quarterbacked by rookie Jaxson Dart. While Dart remains in place for 2026, Daboll is gone and has been replaced by John Harbaugh. Not only is there a new scheme in place, but Johnson also faces new competition after Isaiah Likely followed Harbaugh from Baltimore to New York. Given that Likely has a connection to the Giants' head coach and Johnson does not, the former may have an early advantage on the No. 1 tight end hunt. Johnson could still win the job with an impressive training camp, but more likely than not, we'll see split usage for the two tight ends. If that happens, it's unlikely that either would be able to carve out much standalone value on a week-by-week basis. If Likely misses time due to injury, Johnson would be a fringe top-12 fantasy tight end, but otherwise, he's more of a bench stash. Dynasty managers should look to sell high on Johnson, since we're wary of the possibility of him finishing higher than TE18 in 2026 and beyond. There's no resolution in sight, either, as Likely is signed through 2028 and Johnson is signed through 2027.--Andersen Pickard
Source: RotoBaller