Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep Sleeper Targets After NFL Free Agency
With the recent wave of free-agent signings settling, these players are poised for a significant fantasy value boost heading into the 2025 season. This is the time to send out trade inquiries for Dynasty Fantasy Football: Deep sleeper targets after NFL free agency.
As the free-agent chaos begins to wind down, the football world shifts its attention to next month’s NFL Draft. With the biggest offseason event approaching, Dynasty Fantasy Football drafts are gaining momentum. Especially at the Fantasy Football World Championships (FFWC).
While high-profile stars have found new homes, targeting lesser-known players through trades or late picks could unlock huge dynasty potential. Let’s dive into three Dynasty Fantasy Football deep sleeper targets after NFL free agency.
Brenton Strange (TE) Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars parted ways with starting tight end Evan Engram after an injury-riddled 2024 season, opening the door for Brenton Strange.
Selected in the second round of the 2023 draft, Strange jumps into fantasy relevance with a clear path to the starting role. The Penn State alum finished as the TE31 last season in a backup capacity, recording 40 catches, 411 yards, and two touchdowns in his second year.
Jaguars’ GM James Gladstone offered a glimpse into Strange’s future at the NFL Combine, sparking interest among fantasy managers. “We’re thrilled with his growth in Year Two, and we see him playing a bigger role in the offense moving forward—something we haven’t fully tapped into yet,” Gladstone noted.
With slot receiver Christian Kirk traded and Engram now with the Denver Broncos, 21.3% of last season’s targets are up for grabs in Jacksonville. Strange, who delivered four double-digit PPR outings in 2024, is a prime target to pursue over the coming months.
Elijah Mitchell (RB) Kansas City Chiefs
After three years with the 49ers, Elijah Mitchell inked a one-year deal to join the Kansas City Chiefs. The 2021 sixth-round pick showed promise when healthy in San Francisco, racking up 10 touchdowns across 27 games. Now in Kansas City, Mitchell sits behind only Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt on the depth chart, making him an intriguing stash in dynasty formats.
When Pacheco was sidelined last season, Hunt stepped up to finish as the RB31. Although the team re-signed Hunt, they traded for Mitchell for a reason. Available on many waiver wires, Mitchell is a late-round dynasty draft steal. He offers upside if Pacheco misses time again in 2025.
Josh Palmer (WR) Buffalo Bills
With Amari Cooper and Mack Hollins still unsigned, the Bills signed former Chargers wideout Josh Palmer to a three-year, $36 million contract.
Over four seasons with Los Angeles, the Tennessee product amassed 182 receptions, 2,287 yards, and 10 touchdowns in 59 games. Now joining a Buffalo offense alongside Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman, Palmer is in line for significant playing time, given his lucrative deal.
Averaging 15.1 yards per catch over the past two years, Palmer is a hidden gem currently ranked as the WR104 in Fulltime Fantasy’s Dynasty ADP. Snag this sleeper now—he’ll be catching passes from reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen in 2025.
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