Fantasy News
Russell Wilson | Giants QB
The Broncos are acquiring Russell Wilson from the Seahawks.
In a blockbuster trade, the Super Bowl-winning quarterback is headed to the AFC, and he’s the long-term answer Denver has been searching for at the position since Peyton Manning retired. Wilson has reportedly been the target for the Broncos over the past couple of weeks, but Aaron Rodgers staying in Green Bay could be a factor that led to a deal getting done today. Seattle will reportedly get multiple first-round picks, plus additional draft picks and players in the deal, which isn’t a surprise for a player of Wilson’s caliber—there might even be a promising young player involved on Denver’s end. But Wilson will gets a fresh start in a team that many feel is a quarterback away from being a top-level contender, and the AFC West (and AFC in general) is loaded heading into 2022. From a fantasy perspective, this is bad news for Tyler Lockett in particular because of his chemistry with Wilson, but perhaps DK Metcalf might not see too much of a hit if the Seahawks are able to get a quality option at quarterback.
Noah Brown | Commanders WR
The Cowboys signed Noah Brown to a new deal.
Ahead of free agency next week, Dallas is bringing Brown back with a one-year extension through 2022. Brown has been a strong depth option at receiver for the Cowboys, seemingly always stepping up and doing a nice job when called upon on offense. Brown 16 receptions for 184 yards last season (career-highs), and he figures to have a decent shot to catch his first career touchdown in Year 5 this season.
Josh Reynolds | Jets WR
The Lions signed Josh Reynolds to a new contract.
After joining the Lions midseason and giving the passing offense a desperately needed boost, Reynolds is coming back to Detroit on a two-year deal reportedly worth up to $12 million. In seven games for the Lions in 2021, Reynolds has 19 receptions for 306 yards and two touchdowns.
Via: Mike Garafolo
Aaron Rodgers | Steelers QB
Aaron Rodgers is returning to the Packers.
Rodgers’ friend Pat McAfee was the first to break the news, and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the back-to-back league MVP is getting a record-breaking four-year, $200 million deal making him the highest paid player in league history at $50 million per year. Included in the deal is $153 million guaranteed, but it’s still described as a team-friendly deal that’ll lower the cap number for Green Bay in 2022. McAfee says that Rodgers seriously considered retirement, but he’s back with the Pack as they look to get back to the Super Bowl in what looks like a wide-open NFC.
Via: Pat McAfee
Dalton Schultz | Texans TE
The Cowboys are placing the franchise tag on Dalton Schultz, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Schultz would have almost certainly gotten a hefty long-term deal on the open market following a breakout campaign, but Dallas still could extend him with a multi-year contract. The former Stanford standout is the third tight end to be given the franchise tag over the past two days (along with David Njoku and Mike Gesicki), so teams hoping for a big upgrade at the position may have to turn to the draft—where there are notably quite a few promising options. Schultz should be a strong TE1 option in 2022 on a high-powered passing attack and entering the season as the clear top option at the position for the Cowboys.
Via: Ian Rapoport