A handful of trades and roster moves were completed over the weekend, highlighted by the Steelers shipping Antonio Brown to the Raiders — where he will still be a top five fantasy wide receiver. With the NFL ‘Legal Tampering Period’ kicking off at 12:00 pm on Monday and NFL Free Agency officially starting on Wednesday, we’ll keep you updated with all of the key fantasy transactions.
Thus, keep this page bookmarked, and be sure to follow our socials (Twitter and Instagram) for immediate fantasy stock implications, as we break down who’s rising, who’s falling, and everything in between. Check back throughout the week as we’ll be pumping out detailed individual pieces on each signee in our Fantasy Stock Watch.
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Free Agency Primers:
2019 NFL Free Agency Moves
Moncrief has Penny Stock potential with AB’s 168 available targets
Former Jaguars’ WR Donte Moncrief reached agreement on a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steeelrs, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2019
Tevin Coleman reunites with Kyle Shanahan, but enters a 3-headed fantasy disaster
49ers signing Tevin Coleman to a two-year, $10 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
The Raiders continue to add weapons to the perimeter, giving a Stock Up to both Carr and AB
Former Chargers’ WR Tyrell Williams intends to sign with the Oakland Raiders, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
Kickers, especially Pro Bowlers, are fantasy-relevant, too
Pro Bowl kicker Jason Myers intends to sign with the Seahawks, per league source. He returns to Seattle, who has its new standout kicker.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 13, 2019
Mark Ingram will be given the chance to be a workhorse back; big time Stock Down for the Gus Bus
Former Saints’ RB Mark Ingram intends to sign a three-year, $15 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens, per @AdamSchefter and me. New Orleans offered 4.5 million per source. Baltimore it is for Ingram
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 13, 2019
After rumors of going to the Cleveland dynasty, the Ravens overpaid for their Weddle replacement
Former Seahawks’ S Earl Thomas intends to sign a four-year, $55 million deal that includes $32 million fully guaranteed at signing with the Baltimore Ravens, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes $22 million in first nine months.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
Right after dropping his mixtape (lol), Bell took the money and took a slight fantasy hit to play for Adam Gase & the Jets
Former Steelers’ RB Le’Veon Bell plans to sign with…the New York Jets, a league source tells ESPN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
Perriman backed out of his deal with CLE to join Bruce Arians’ aerial attack
After trade for Odell Beckham Jr., Browns’ GM John Dorsey and agent Drew Rosenhaus mutually agreed to not to follow through on verbal agreement with WR Breshad Perriman, per @mortreport and me. Perriman now will sign a one-year, $4 million deal with Tampa Bay, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2019
Dee Ford and possibly Nick Bosa? The 49ers move up the D/ST rankings
More trade news: The #Chiefs are deep in talks with the #49ers on a trade for star pass-rusher Dee Ford, sources say. Things have escalated and this could get done by the end of the night. Ford needs to work out a new contract with SF, which is a big piece of this.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2019
WOW! Baker Mayfield shoots to the moon, as the Browns add OBJ to their explosive offense
BREAKING: The #Browns have traded for #Giants WR Odell Beckham, sources say. The deal is done. I am not joking.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2019
Patterson will be a potential Penny Stock in Nagy’s creative offense
Former Patriots’ WR Cordarrelle Patterson intends to sign with the Chicago Bears for $5 million per year, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
Panthers finally decide to protect their franchise QB with PFF’s No. 2 center
Source: Former #Broncos C Matt Paradis agreed to terms with the #Panthers on a 3-year deal worth $27.03M. Out of nowhere.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Rodger Saffold, PFF’s No. 3 run blocker, will pave the way for Derrick Henry.
Former Rams' OL Rodger Saffold intends to sign a four-year, $44 million deal that includes $22.5 million guaranteed with the Tennessee Titans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
John Brown and Cole Beasley give a major boost to Josh Allen’s arsenal — clear Stock Up here
Buffalo intends to sign former Ravens' WR John Brown to a three-year, $27 million deal as @PSchrags and @caplannfl reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
The #Bills are signing WR Cole Beasley, per @MikeGarafolo. First John Brown, now Beasley.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
Stock Up for Latavius Murray, who will take over the Mark Ingram role
Saints are giving former Vikings’ RB Latavius Murray a four-year, $14.4 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019
Packers beef up their D/ST by adding three studs
#Packers being aggressive in free agency: Preston Smith, Za'Darius Smith and Adrian Amos expected to land in Green Bay.
Huge big-money moves for GB. Will also have two first-round picks in the draft.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 12, 2019
Josh Gordon will likely be back with the Patriots if/when he’s available to return
The Patriots have placed an original-round tender on suspended/restricted free-agent WR Josh Gordon ($2.025m). This counts against the team's salary cap. If Gordon is ever reinstated by the NFL, he would be looking at a 1-year, $2.025m contract.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 12, 2019
Jets break the bank to try and solve the Patriots run game
Sources: Former #Ravens LB CJ Mosley is expected to sign with the #Jets on a massive 5-year, $85M deal worth $51M guaranteed. That’s $17M per year. It took a lot to leave Baltimore. 💰💰💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2019
DeSean Jackson’s stock is up as he fills a downfield need for the Eagles
DeSean Jackson has been traded to the Eagles per source
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 11, 2019
Big Dick Nick should give a fantasy boost to the entire Jags’ offense
The #Jaguars had Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles as their top target. Per @MikeGarafolo he gets 4 years and $88M. Large.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
Old Man Gore escalates Shady’s fantasy irrelevancy
Bills have agreed with Frank Gore on a 1-year, $2 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2019
Crowder gives Sam Darnold a security blanket, while increasing his surrounding talent
Former Redskins' WR Jamison Crowder intends to sign with the N.Y. Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2019
Jesse James is a legit tight end Penny Stock as TE1 on the Lions
#Lions have agreed to a deal with former #Steelers TE Jesse James, source says. Detroit remains active.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2019
Will the Lions have a respectable D/ST in 2019?
The #Lions are expected to sign another former #Patriot, this time pass-rusher Trey Flowers, source confirms (as @AdamSchefter reported). It’s a 5-year deal. Should be more than $16M or $17M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
Uzomah now looks like the clear TE1 in Cincy…
Tight end C.J. Uzomah has agreed to terms heading back to the #Bengals on a 3-year deal worth more $18M, source said. Nice deal for Uzomah.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
Redskins back up the Brinks truck for Landon Collins
Sources: Former #Giants star S Landon Collins is signing a 6-year deal for a whopping $84M with the rival #Redskins. Hard to imagine a box safety with this kind of deal after last year’s slow safety market. This moves the market dramatically.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019
Trent Brown will only give Derek Carr more time to find AB
Former Patriots’ OT Trent Brown intends to sign a four-year, $66 million contract that includes $36.75 million guaranteed with the Oakland Raiders, per source, making him highest paid OL in NFL history.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2019
Perfect fit in between Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay
Former Dolphins’ WR Danny Amendola plans to sign with Detroit, per source. Amendola is in Detroit now, taking a physical and as long as there are no complications, he will be a Lion, reunited with GM Bob Quinn and HC Matt Patricia. #Lions
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 11, 2019
Antonio Brown Traded to Raiders
There is a verbal agreement for Antonio Brown to be traded to the Oakland Raiders, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2019
Chiefs fill their Value Hole with Carlos Hyde
Chiefs and former Jaguars’ RB Carlos Hyde reached agreement today on a one-year deal, per source. One more RB for the Chiefs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2019
Keep checking back throughout the day as we cover every signee and link more detailed breakdowns every all the Fantasy Football implications.
