Fantasy News

Tom Brady is returning to the NFL.

Brady just announced on social media that his “place is still on the field” and he’s “coming back for my 23rd season in Tampa”—so after two months to reflect and spend some time with his family, the GOAT has decided it’s not yet time to hang up his cleats. We had never really felt Brady was committed to retirement (especially considering past comments about playing for as long as he’s at the top of his game), and now the Bucs have clarity on his status ahead of free agency. It’s great news for the franchise and football fans in general, and Tampa Bay should immediately be among the Super Bowl favorites in 2022. The previous goal of playing until he’s 45 could mean Brady’s next season will be his last, but we’re not so sure he won’t be someone that gets carried off the field on his shield.

3/13/22 - 07:13 PM ET

The Cowboys are signing Michael Gallup to a five-year, $62.5-million deal, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Gallup is coming off a torn ACL, but Dallas wants to lock up the emerging wideout before free agency begins tomorrow and will now have him with the team for the next five seasons. The news comes on the heels of the franchise trading away Amari Cooper, but the Cowboys will clearly build the passing attack around CeeDee Lamb and Gallup. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Cedrick Wilson Jr. is also brought back as the No. 3 wideout, though we’ll see if they can afford to keep him; if not, a strong rookie class should allow Dallas to find a suitable complement for Lamb and Gallup. Assuming he is able to get healthy for the opener—which would be just over nine months removed from the torn ACL—Gallup should be an upside WR2/FLEX in 2022.

Via: Ian Rapoport 3/13/22 - 07:04 PM ET

The Cardinals are signing Zach Ertz to a three-year deal, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Ertz is expected to be paid as a top-ten option at the position, so Arizona is committing to him as a significant part of the offense after last season’s acquisition. The team will now focus on the wide receiver corps around DeAndre Hopkins and Rondale Moore with Christian Kirk and A.J. Green hitting free agency.

Via: Tom Pelissero 3/13/22 - 06:03 PM ET

The Bills have signed Isaiah McKenzie to a two-year deal.

McKenzie became a big-time factor down the stretch in 2021, and they’re keeping him ahead of free agency. Wide receiver should still be a need this offseason, but Gabriel Davis and McKenzie is a strong duo behind Stefon Diggs.

3/13/22 - 06:01 PM ET

The Patriots placed a second-round tender on Jakobi Meyers.

This basically ensures that Meyers will not be going anywhere as a restricted free agent, as other teams are unlikely to part with a second-round pick for him. Meyers has gotten better by the year for the Patriots, and the 2019 undrafted player was a reliable target for Mac Jones last season. He paced New England with 83 receptions for 866 yards along with two touchdowns in 2021.

3/13/22 - 02:34 PM ET

The Broncos signed Andrew Beck to a one-year deal.

Beck was going to be a restricted free agent, but Denver is bringing him back ahead of the legal tampering period tomorrow. Beck will be a versatile piece in Nathaniel Hackett’s offense, but he probably won’t be a fantasy factor in 2022.

3/13/22 - 01:38 PM ET

Jarvis Landry has been given permission to seek a trade.

This isn’t a surprise, and Landry had previously voiced some displeasure on social media earlier this offseason regarding a possible pay cut. Cleveland could end up moving on even if a trade isn’t agreed to after acquiring Amari Cooper and his contract, so we’ll see if Landry gets moved before the new league year officially begins on Wednesday.

3/12/22 - 03:06 PM ET