Fantasy News
Julio Jones | Free Agent WR
The Titans are releasing Julio Jones, according to ESPN.
Jones being released can save close to $10 million against the cap in 2022 if he’s designated as a post-June 1 cut, but this is still a surprise after the former All-Pro wideout started to emerge when healthier down the stretch last season. Julio will now join a market that still has plenty of big-time names available, so it’s unfortunate that Jones didn’t get a chance to become available before today. For the Titans, they are very thin at wide receiver behind A.J. Brown, but we’d anticipate a move of multiple moves being made in free agency and/or the draft.
Via: Dianna Russini
Rashard Higgins | Retired WR
Rashard Higgins is signing with the Panthers.
Higgins is getting a one-year deal, as he goes from Cleveland to Carolina. Higgins showed flashes in six seasons with the Browns, and he’s someone to keep an eye on in deeper leagues in particular if he can win a sizable role in the Panthers offense this summer.
Via: Jake Trotter
Maxx Williams | Free Agent TE
The Cardinals are re-signing Maxx Williams.
Along with fellow free-agent Zach Ertz, Williams will be back at tight end for the Cardinals in 2022. Williams will mostly contribute as a blocker, so he’s unlikely to have much fantasy value as long as Ertz is on the field. This will be Williams’ fourth season with the Cardinals.
Via: Ian Rapoport
Joe Flacco | Browns QB
Joe Flacco is re-signing with the Jets.
The Jets acquired Flacco last season, and he’s back yet again for New York. The former Super Bowl MVP is clearly one of the best backup quarterbacks in the league, and he’ll be a good presence for second-year gunslinger Zach Wilson.
J.D. McKissic | Free Agent RB
J.D. McKissic is now signing back with the Commanders.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that McKissic has changed is mind after coming to an agreement with the Bills and instead will return to Washington on the same two-year, $7 million deal. Remember, deals during the legal tampering period are not official and cannot be signed until the start of the new league year. So, McKissic is back with the team where he’s been a heavily-utilized receiver in Scott Turner’s offense. Meanwhile, the Bills are still probably in search of another running back to add to the backfield mix.
Via: Adam Schefter