Fantasy News
Equanimeous St. Brown | Saints WR
The Bears are signing Equanimeous St. Brown.
St. Brown is staying in the NFC North, but he’s moving to Chicago to play for the rival Bears. The former Packers draft pick will still also be facing his brother Amon-Ra’s team twice per year in the division. The Bears lost Allen Robinson in free agency, and the group probably only has Darnell Mooney locked into a starting role right now.
Via: Jeff Howe
Damien Williams | Free Agent RB
Damien Williams is signing with the Falcons.
Atlanta might have the most wide-open backfield situation in the league as things currently stand, so this is an interesting landing spot for Williams, who easily could have been Super Bowl MVP a few seasons ago. Williams will turn thirty early next month, but he hasn’t handled heavy touches throughout his career and is a very capable and versatile option out of the backfield.
Allen Robinson II | Lions WR
Allen Robinson is signing with the Rams, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Robinson is getting a three-year, $46.5-million deal in a shocking destination for the former Pro Bowl wideout, as the Rams weren’t at all on the radar for a wideout (other than the projected re-signing of Odell Beckham Jr.). But now it’s unclear if Los Angeles will even want to keep OBJ with Robinson joining Cooper Kupp and a recovering Robert Woods on offense, and it not even being a prove-it, one-year deal would indicate Sean McVay has big plans for his newest target. Based on how Beckham Jr. was featured in the red zone and how much attention Kupp draws, Robinson has a strong case for WR2 value in one of the NFL’s best offenses.
Via: Tom Pelissero
Baker Mayfield | Buccaneers QB
Baker Mayfield has requested a trade, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Pelissero says that “the bridge is burned” following Cleveland’s pursuit of Deshaun Watson, and Mayfield’s agent recently contacted the team to communicate the request. Many will joke about the situation at Mayfield’s expense, but it’s certainly understandable to want out if your team publicly goes after another quarterback. The Browns—who say they will not accommodate the trade request—will now have to look for a new franchise quarterback assuming Mayfield holds firm, and the former No. 1 overall pick is said to be interested in the Colts and Seahawks as possible destinations. We’d expect a move comes at some point before the draft so both Mayfield and the team can move forward.
Via: Tom Pelissero
Hayden Hurst | Chargers TE
The Bengals are signing Hayden Hurst.
Hurst will help release C.J. Uzomah, who left for the Jets during free agency, at tight end. The former first-round pick remains an intriguing player, and we’ll see if he can step into a key role as a target for Joe Burrow in Cincinnati’s offense this season.