X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Three Quarterbacks To Sell In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

C.J. Stroud - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Joey Pollizze breaks down three QBs who are worth trading away in 2025 dynasty fantasy football leagues. Which quarterbacks should you sell ahead of the 2025 NFL season?

The NFL offseason is the most popular time for dynasty fantasy football managers to make big moves to upgrade their teams. Whether that big move is buying a handful of players to improve their roster or selling underwhelming dynasty assets for more picks, a bunch of trades will go down in the coming months.

In this article, we will identify three quarterbacks who dynasty managers should be looking to sell this offseason. These quarterbacks were shaky fantasy options for parts of the 2024 season, and it might be time to trade away these quarterbacks for other pieces.

So, which three quarterbacks should you sell in dynasty fantasy football leagues? Let's dive in and find out.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans

After putting together one of the strongest rookie quarterback seasons in recent memory, C.J. Stroud was almost an untouchable asset for most dynasty managers heading into 2024. Stroud threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns in his first year and became just the fifth rookie in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards in a season.

The former Ohio State star was also a consistent fantasy QB1 option during that 2023 rookie campaign. Stroud finished as the QB11 on the year and scored at least 20 fantasy points in seven of 15 games. As a result, he was regarded as one of the top quarterbacks to own in dynasty leagues entering his second season, especially since this was just the start for him.

However, Stroud took a major step back this past year and looked nothing like his rookie self. Although Houston won the AFC South and finished with a 10-7 record, the Texans quarterback struggled throughout the season. He threw for 3,727 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions across 17 games.

More importantly, though, Stroud was one of the bigger fantasy busts during the 2024 season. He winded up finishing as the QB18 and only scored above 18 fantasy points in four of 17 games. His 13.7 fantasy point average also ranked as the QB26 on the year, which was lower than Derek CarrAaron Rodgers, and Daniel Jones.

After Stroud's down year in 2024, he is someone dynasty managers should be looking to trade. He might be only 23 years old, but he faces an uphill battle to ever be a top-5 fantasy quarterback. He doesn't run much, so he will likely need to consistently throw for over 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns every year to finish toward the top in fantasy.

 

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa hasn't quite been a consistent fantasy option across his five NFL seasons. He has missed plenty of time due to multiple concussions and has only played a full 17-game season once in his career. However, in the one year that Tagovailoa did play every game, he finished as the QB9 back in 2023.

That 2023 campaign was surely Tagovailoa's best season of his career. He threw for 4,624 yards and 29 touchdowns while leading the Dolphins to the playoffs. The gunslinging lefty was a low-end QB1 that year, but he wasn't a strong option. He finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in just five of 17 games and only averaged 16.7 fantasy points per game.

Although Tagovailoa missed six games due to injury this past season, he had better fantasy numbers than in 2023. He averaged 17.1 fantasy points per game and finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in five of 11 contests. So, the 26-year-old might have some fantasy value entering the 2025-26 campaign.

If someone in your league happens to be interested in him, you should be looking to move him. That's because there are just too many question marks surrounding Tagovailoa right now. Can the Dolphins quarterback stay healthy? How much longer will he be throwing to Tyreek Hill for? Is the best of Hill already behind us following a poor season from the wideout?

All these questions certainly make Tagovailoa a sell in dynasty. On top of that, his limited rushing gives him a lower ceiling and floor than most fantasy quarterbacks. He has rushed for under 100 yards in three straight seasons, and it's going to be hard to rely on him to throw for over 4,500 yards and 30 touchdowns consistently when he has dealt with some injuries over the years.

 

Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers

Having Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young on this list might shock a lot of dynasty owners. After struggling during his entire rookie season, the former Alabama star showed noticeable improvements in the second half of this past season. Those improvements came after the young quarterback was benched for five games earlier in the year.

Once Young retook the Panthers' starting job in Week 8, though, he was a much different quarterback. He was also a more consistent fantasy option following the team's Week 11 bye. The 23-year-old averaged 21.2 fantasy points per game over the final seven games and totaled 16 touchdowns (11 passing and five rushing) during that span.

However, Young is someone dynasty managers should be looking to trade away. Although the Panthers quarterback showed some great things in the second half of the season, his fantasy value has shot up too high over the past two months. For example, his value on KeepTradeCut in Superflex formats is equal to DeVonta SmithJosh Jacobs, and Jordan Addison.

Of course, quarterbacks are extremely valuable in Superflex formats, but Young will still be a risk entering next season. He scored under 17 fantasy points in four of the final seven weeks and only threw multiple passing touchdowns in a game three times during that span. Being only 23 years old certainly works on his side, which has made him a potentially solid dynasty asset.

Nevertheless, trading him away while his value is this high might be the best move for your fantasy team. You could flip him to acquire Dak Prescott and picks or trade him straight up for J.J. McCarthy. Either way, getting rid of Young after his strong end to the season could be a smart decision. His accuracy rating ranked 23rd among quarterbacks this past year.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Scottie Scheffler

The Untouchable Favorite At CJ Cup
Tom Kim

A Popular Name To Avoid At TPC Craig Ranch
Austin Eckroat

Looking To Find Success Again At TPC Craig Ranch
Ben Kohles

Finishes Tied For 59 At Corales Puntacana Championship
Joel Dahmen

Finishes Tied For Second At Corales Puntacana Championship
Beau Hossler

Finishes Tied For 60 At Valero Texas Open
Doug Ghim

Finishes Tied For 18 At the Valero Texas Open
Jordan Spieth

Finishes Tied For 18 At RBC Heritage
Kurt Kitayama

Misses The Cut At Valero Texas Open
Si Woo Kim

Finishes Tied For Eighth At RBC Heritage
George Kirby

"Feeling Great", Could Throw Again On Sunday
Tyler Fitzgerald

Returning To Starting Nine
Josh Lowe

Progressing Well, Could Play In Rehab Games On Saturday
Shane McClanahan

Begins "Throwing-Like" Activities
Patrik Laine

Remains Day-To-Day
Gabriel Vilardi

On Track To Return Wednesday
Brandon Hagel

Ruled Out For Game 5
Marcus Johansson

Returns To Action Tuesday
Cole Ragans

Won't Start On Wednesday
Dylan Moore

Placed On 10-Day Injured List With Hip Inflammation
Jonas Siegenthaler

Considered A Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Brett Pesce

A Game-Time Call Tuesday
Yordan Alvarez

Back In Tuesday's Lineup
Frederik Andersen

Unavailable Tuesday
Aaron Nesmith

Upgraded To Available
Las Vegas Raiders

Jack Bech A Strong Candidate To Be An Immediate Starter
Las Vegas Raiders

Zamir White Competing For Depth Role
New York Jets

Mason Taylor To Immediately Be Atop Jets Tight End Depth Chart
Bennedict Mathurin

Cleared For Game 5
Buffalo Bills

Dalton Kincaid Setting Up As Post-Hype Sleeper In 2025?
Denver Broncos

Dre Greenlaw Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Seattle Seahawks

Sam Darnold To Take Over 90% Of The Snaps
Tennessee Titans

Titans In No Rush To Trade Will Levis
Daulton Varsho

Reinstated From Injured List And Starting On Tuesday
Minnesota Vikings

J.J. McCarthy Says He Knows He's Ready To Start For Vikings
Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals Picking Up Fifth-Year Option On Dax Hill
Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers Apply Unrestricted Free-Agent Tender To J.K. Dobbins
Seattle Seahawks

Jaren Hall Cut Loose By Seahawks
Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs Compare Josh Simmons To Christian Darrisaw, Rashawn Slater
Denver Broncos

Pat Bryant Compared To Michael Thomas
Denver Broncos

RJ Harvey Could Do It All For Broncos
Carolina Panthers

Tetairoa McMillan Likely To Man The X Spot For Panthers
Green Bay Packers

Packers, Jaire Alexander Continue To Discuss Potential Reunion
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys Discussed George Pickens With Steelers
Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs To Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
Washington Commanders

Matt Gays Signs One-Year Deal With Commanders
San Francisco 49ers

George Kittle Signs Four-Year Extension With 49ers
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Records Third Consecutive Double-Double
Brandin Podziemski

Hits Six Treys During 26-Point Performance
Jimmy Butler III

Leads Warriors In Scoring Monday Night
Jarrett Allen

Has Double-Double, Six Steals In Blowout Win
Brandon Boston Jr.

Recovering From Ankle Surgery
Kelly Olynyk

Undergoes Heel Procedure
Aaron Nesmith

Probable For Tuesday's Action
Nathan MacKinnon

Has Two Points In Losing Effort
Martin Necas

Records Two Assists In Game 5 Loss
Mikko Rantanen

Tallies Three Points In Monday's Win
Wyatt Johnston

Leads Stars To Game 5 Victory
Sergei Bobrovsky

Returns To Winning Ways
Anton Lundell

Earns Two Points Monday
Ryan Gerard

Going For A Texas Trifecta Of Sorts
Brandon Hagel

Departs Loss Early
Joe Highsmith

Hoping To Make More Putts In Texas
Eric Cole

Expecting Big Things In Texas
Brian Campbell

May Go Under The Radar At CJ Cup
Riley Greene

Homers Twice On Monday
Yordan Alvarez

Exits Monday's Win Early
Los Angeles Chargers

Tre Harris Expected To Fill X Role For Chargers
Jimmy Butler III

Officially Active For Game 4
Isaiah Stewart

Uncertain For Game 5
Michael Porter Jr.

Expected To Play In Game 5
Brandon Nimmo

Has Career Game
Russell Westbrook

Questionable For Tuesday Night
Tyler Glasnow

Going On The Injured List
Jaylen Brown

Back On The Injury Report
Jrue Holiday

Out Again On Tuesday Night
Bennedict Mathurin

Questionable For Game 5
Damian Lillard

May Not Play Next Season
Luis Arraez

Expected To Return On Tuesday
Johnathan Kovacevic

To Remain Out Tuesday
Brenden Dillon

Unavailable Tuesday
Luke Hughes

Not Ready To Return For Game 5
Darius Garland

Remains Out On Monday
Ross Colton

Remains Out On Monday
Oskar Bäck

Oskar Back Returns To Stars Lineup Monday
Miro Heiskanen

To Miss Game 5
Jordan Westburg

Placed On Injured List
Anthony Cirelli

Good To Go For Game 4
William Byron

Ends With A Strong Top-Five Finish At Talladega
Ryan Blaney

Bad Luck Continues With Talladega Crash
Kyle Larson

Has A Career-Best Performance At Talladega
Ian Machado Garry

Gets Back On Track With UFC Kansas City Win
Brad Keselowski

Talladega Run Ends Early After Crashing
Carlos Prates

Suffers His First UFC Loss
Zhang Mingyang

Still Undefeated In The UFC
Anthony Smith

Retires After UFC Kansas City Loss
Giga Chikadze

Takes Unanimous Decision Loss
Giga Chikadze

Takes Unanimous-Decision Loss
David Onama

Extends Win Streak At UFC Kansas City
Michel Pereira

Drops Decision At UFC Kansas City
Abus Magomedov

Extends His Win Streak
Nicolas Dalby

Gets Finished For The First Time
Randy Brown

Gets Back In The Win Column
Ikram Aliskerov

Gets First-Round TKO Finish At UFC Kansas City
Andre Muniz

Gets TKO'd At UFC Kansas City
Chase Elliott

Recovers from Speeding Penalty to Finish Fifth
Joey Logano

Finishes Last at Talladega After Disqualification for Missing Spoiler Brace
Ryan Preece

Loses Talladega Race First in Photo Finish Then in Post-Race Inspection
NASCAR

Poor Toyota Strategy Arguably Cost Bubba Wallace Winning Chances at Talladega
Christopher Bell

Unhurt After Hard Contact with Inside Retaining Wall
Joe Ryan

Posts Stellar Outing
Jaylen Brown

Available For Game 4
Nick Lodolo

Throws Seven Scoreless Innings
Tyler Glasnow

Removed Early On Sunday
Darius Garland

Questionable For Game 4
Jaden Ivey

Making Progress
Tarik Skubal

Racks Up 11 Strikeouts
Luke Weaver

In Line To Get The Bulk Of Save Opportunities Moving Forward
Devin Williams

Removed From Closer Role
Chase Elliott

Is One OF The Top Overall DFS Picks Of The Week
Joey Logano

Could Joey Logano Finish A Race With A Top Finish At Talladega?
NASCAR

DFS Players Should Like Bubba Wallace For Talladega This Week
Christopher Bell

Should DFS Players Roster Christopher Bell At Talladega?
Austin Cindric

Is Austin Cindric Worth Rostering For Talladega DFS Lineups?
Shane Van Gisbergen

Is A Solid, Safe, DFS Choice For Talladega Lineups
Austin Dillon

Is Austin Dillon A Viable DFS Play At Talladega This Week?
Josh Berry

Qualifies Too High At Talladega To Be Worth Rostering In DFS
Michael McDowell

Should DFS Players Take A Shot On Michael McDowell At Talladega?
Noah Gragson

Could Be A Sneaky DFS Play For Talladega
Denny Hamlin

Probably Qualified Too Well for DFS Consideration
Kyle Larson

Increasingly Undervalued Due to His Crashing, but Still a Great DFS Option
Austin Hays

Smacks Two Homers On Saturday
Carlos Prates

Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC
Ian Machado Garry

Set For UFC Kansas City Main Event
Zhang Mingyang

Scheduled For Co-Main Event
Anthony Smith

Set For His Final UFC Bout
David Onama

Set For Featherweight Bout
Giga Chikadze

Looks To Bounce Back
Abus Magomedov

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Michel Pereira

Returns To Action At UFC Kansas City
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF