Field Yates

Field Yates

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Fantasy Football and NFL Draft for ESPN

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The Chiefs have restructured the contracts of QB Patrick Mahomes and DT Chris Jones, creating $49.446M in 2025 cap space. The space (plus more) needed for Kansas City to sign their early free agents, including LT Jaylon Moore and CB Kristian Fulton.

Day 1 of the NFL’s league year is here! Starting at 4 PM ET, all of the reported free agent agreements can be signed, while all the reported trades can be executed. Geno Smith: you are a Raider. DK Metcalf: you are a Steeler. Joe Thuney: you are a Bear. Laremy Tunsil: you are a Commander.

The 49ers missing out on Joey Bosa after cutting Leonard Floyd, Javon Hargrave and Maliek Collins strengthens the case for a D-lineman at pick 11. Some names: Mike Green, Marshall Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M Mykel Williams, Georgia Jalon Walker, Georgia James Pearce, Tennessee

Teams with a remaining starting QB need: Titans Browns Giants Steelers At this point, it feels like Cam Ward has serious momentum towards being the 1st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, whether it’s Tennessee or a trade back to the Browns or Giants.

This is the bet Seattle has made: A 28-year old Sam Darnold for 3-years, $110.5M max PLUS a 3rd round pick Over A 34-year old Geno Smith on a potential deal that could well be more than that

And now Milton Williams. A defensive overhaul.

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The Patriots are working hard on their defense so far: Edge Harold Landry CB Carlton Davis LB Robert Spillane All added. All 3 have familiarity with DC Terrell Williams from his time in Tennessee and Detroit.

The Patriots are working hard on their defense so far: Edge Harold Landry CB Carlton Davis LB Robert Spillane All added. All 3 have familiarity with DC Terrell Williams from his time in Tennessee and Detroit.

BJ Hill back to the Bengals for 3-years, $33M per Schefty. He deserves it and this does not preclude them from getting deals done with Chase & Higgins done but I can only imagine the reaction of Bengals fans when these non-WR extensions get reported.

Jauan Jennings has now played in 5 games with Brock Purdy and without one of Deebo Samuel or Brandon Aiyuk: 11 catches, 175 yards, 3 TD 7 catches, 93 yards 10 catches, 91 yards, TD 3 catches, 56 yards (❄️ game) 7 catches, 90 yards, 2 TD Such a baller.

David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are the first pair of running back teammates in NFL history with at least 10 rushing TD apiece in consecutive seasons. Sonic and Knuckles. Confirmed good.

Many are asking about my roster post-trade: RBs (start 2): Brian Robinson, Tyrone Tracy, Rachaad White WRs (start 3): Jefferson, Tee Higgins, Zay Flowers, Jauan Jennings Add in a flex and 6 will start each week. With good RB depth, I felt the WR upgrade was a worthwhile exchange.

There was a sizable shift in the way Thomas Brown used DJ Moore in his first game as the Bears' OC: Moore in Week 11: an aDOT of just 0.86 yards with 56 yards after the catch Moore in Weeks 1-10: an aDOT over 8.3 yards and 176 yards after the catch An emphasis on giving WR1 a chance to cook.