2025 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs
2025 NFL Free Agent Movement: Running Backs In fantasy football, there is no offseason. Before the NFL finalizes its year, fantasy football fans are preparing for the next draft season. That is especially true in dynasty football. Part of good preparation is knowing about the upcoming crop of NFL free agents. The draft can dramatically shake rosters. However, free agency begins in March and is the first major “new” season event. Therefore, it is important to note which veterans are signing and how that could impact the upcoming NFL draft. Next up in FullTime Fantasy‘s free agent analysis, we break down the 2025 NFL Free Agents: Running Backs. Also, check out our Free Agents: Quarterbacks. Player Pos. 2024 Team 2025 Team Type Age 2024 Salary Aaron Jones RB Vikings Vikings UFA 31 $7,000,000 Miles Sanders RB Panthers Cowboys UFA 28 $4,020,000 Najee Harris RB Steelers Chargers UFA 27 $3,261,861 A.J. Dillon RB Packers Eagles UFA 27 $2,742,500 Nick Chubb RB Browns UFA 30 $2,275,000 Gus Edwards RB Chargers UFA 30 $2,250,000 Javonte Williams RB Broncos Cowboys UFA 25 $2,216,439 Raheem Mostert RB Dolphins Raiders UFA 33 $3,692,353 Travis Homer RB Bears Bears UFA 27 $2,000,000 Alexander Mattison RB Raiders Dolphins UFA 27 $2,000,000 Ameer Abdullah RB Raiders Raiders UFA 32 $1,850,000 Jeff Wilson RB Dolphins UFA 30 $1,750,000 J.K. Dobbins RB Chargers UFA 27 $1,610,000 Samaje Perine RB Chiefs Bengals UFA 30 $1,500,000 Dare Ogunbowale RB Texans Texans UFA 31 $1,500,000 Chase Edmonds RB Buccaneers UFA 29 $1,500,000 Nyheim Hines RB Browns UFA 29 $1,495,000 JaMycal Hasty RB Patriots UFA 29 $1,450,000 Ty Johnson RB Bills Bills UFA 28 $1,292,500 D’Ernest Johnson RB Jaguars UFA 29 $1,275,000 Rico Dowdle RB Cowboys Panthers UFA 27 $1,255,000 Kareem Hunt RB Chiefs Chiefs UFA 30 $1,210,000 Cam Akers RB Vikings UFA 26 $1,175,000 Mike Boone RB Panthers UFA 30 $1,125,000 Jeremy McNichols RB Commanders Commanders UFA 30 $1,125,000 Trayveon Williams RB Bengals UFA 28 $1,125,000 Joshua Kelley RB Titans UFA 28 $1,125,000 Craig Reynolds RB Lions Lions RFA 29 $1,125,000 D’Onta Foreman RB Browns UFA 29 $1,125,000 Kene Nwangwu RB Jets Jets UFA 27 $1,055,000 Trey Sermon RB Colts UFA 26 $1,055,000 Darrynton Evans RB Bears Bills UFA 27 $1,055,000 John Kelly RB Browns RFA 29 $1,055,000 Patrick Taylor RB 49ers 49ers UFA 27 $1,055,000 Julius Chestnut RB Titans Titans RFA 25 $985,000 Raheem Blackshear RB Panthers RFA 27 $985,000 Ronnie Rivers RB Rams Rams RFA 26 $985,000 Kenneth Gainwell RB Eagles Steelers UFA 26 $953,881 Avery Williams RB Falcons Eagles UFA 27 $930,038 Elijah Mitchell RB 49ers Chiefs UFA 27 $915,893 Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB Commanders ERFA 26 $915,000 Emanuel Wilson RB Packers ERFA 26 $915,000 Chris Evans RB Bengals UFA 28 $913,222 Khalil Herbert RB Bengals Colts UFA 27 $902,676 Jaylen Warren RB Steelers RFA 27 $857,333 Jordan Mason RB 49ers Vikings (via trade) RFA 26 $853,333 Owen Wright RB Ravens ERFA 26 $795,000 Ellis Merriweather RB Packers SFA 26 $256,667 Patrick Richard FB Ravens Ravens UFA 31 $3,750,000 Reggie Gilliam FB Bills Bills UFA 28 $2,300,000 Michael Burton FB Broncos Broncos UFA 33 $1,210,000 Adam Prentice FB Saints UFA 28 $1,130,000 Kristian Welch FB Ravens UFA 27 $1,125,000 Jakob Johnson FB Giants Texans UFA 31 $1,125,000 Robert Burns FB Falcons UFA 27 $795,000 Aaron Jones stayed healthy and finished as the RB19 in fantasy points per game. However, his efficiency has declined for three straight seasons and he’s nearing the end. UPDATE: Jones re-signed with the Vikings for two years. Najee Harris has been a consistent producer but lacks the three-down upside to attract a top-ten RB deal. He’ll have suitors but could easily wind up back in a timeshare with a rookie. Speaking of timeshare situations, Javonte Williams will look to move to a team that will allow him to be a lead back. Sean Payton is firmly committed to a rotation, so expect Williams to test the market. If he re-signs in Denver, Williams’s fantasy value takes a hit. J.K. Dobbins made the most of his one-year ‘prove it’ deal in Los Angeles. However, with a checked injury history, Dobbins will be viewed as a mid-level option as the potential lead in a rotational backfield. If he lands in an offense that is poised to cash in a bunch of short-yardage opportunities, Dobbins has middle-round fantasy value appeal. Position Grade: 2/10 The 2025 NFL season is starting and you can get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2025 NFL Free Agents: Quarterbacks
2025 NFL Free Agent Movement: Quarterbacks In fantasy football, there is no offseason. Before the NFL finalizes its year, fantasy football fans are preparing for the next draft season. That is especially true in dynasty football. Part of good preparation is knowing about the upcoming crop of NFL free agents. The draft can dramatically shake rosters. However, free agency begins in March and is the first major event of the “new” season. Therefore, it is important to note which veterans are signing and how that could impact the upcoming NFL draft. Let’s start with the most important position, which kicks off FullTime Fantasy‘s free agent analysis. This is our 2025 NFL Free Agents: Quarterbacks. Player Pos. 2024 Team 2025 Team Type Age 2024 Salary Sam Darnold QB Vikings Seahawks UFA 28 $10,000,000 Zach Wilson QB Broncos Dolphins UFA 26 $8,787,695 Trey Lance QB Cowboys Chargers UFA 25 $8,526,315 Jacoby Brissett QB Patriots Cardinals UFA 33 $8,000,000 Marcus Mariota QB Commanders Commanders UFA 32 $6,000,000 Gardner Minshew QB Raiders Chiefs UFA 29 $5,840,000 Drew Lock QB Giants Seahawks UFA 29 $5,000,000 Jarrett Stidham QB Broncos Broncos UFA 29 $5,000,000 Andy Dalton QB Panthers Panthers UFA 38 $5,000,000 Justin Fields QB Steelers Jets UFA 26 $4,717,988 Joe Flacco QB Colts Browns UFA 40 $4,500,000 Jameis Winston QB Browns Giants UFA 31 $4,000,000 Mac Jones QB Jaguars 49ers UFA 27 $3,896,585 Jimmy Garoppolo QB Rams Rams UFA 34 $3,178,750 Daniel Jones QB Vikings Colts UFA 28 $3,125,000 Mason Rudolph QB Titans Steelers UFA 30 $2,870,000 Easton Stick QB Chargers UFA 30 $2,667,500 Taylor Heinicke QB Chargers Chargers UFA 32 $2,530,000 Cooper Rush QB Cowboys Ravens UFA 32 $2,500,000 Carson Wentz QB Chiefs UFA 33 $2,500,000 Joshua Dobbs QB 49ers Patriots UFA 30 $2,250,000 Brandon Allen QB 49ers Titans UFA 33 $2,020,000 Nick Mullens QB Vikings Jaguars UFA 30 $1,900,000 Kyle Trask QB Buccaneers Buccaneers UFA 27 $1,383,834 Josh Johnson QB Ravens Commanders UFA 39 $1,377,500 C.J. Beathard QB Jaguars UFA 32 $1,310,000 Kyle Allen QB Steelers UFA 29 $1,292,500 Russell Wilson QB Steelers Giants UFA 37 $1,210,000 Teddy Bridgewater QB Lions RETIRED UFA 33 $1,210,000 Jeff Driskel QB Commanders UFA 32 $1,150,000 Tyler Huntley QB Dolphins UFA 27 $1,125,000 Tim Boyle QB Giants Titans UFA 31 $1,125,000 Shane Buechele QB Bills UFA 27 $1,025,000 Feleipe Franks QB Panthers RFA 28 $985,000 Bailey Zappe QB Browns Chiefs SFA 26 $985,000 Desmond Ridder QB Raiders Raiders RFA 26 $985,000 Sam Ehlinger QB Colts RFA 27 $902,676 Tommy DeVito QB Giants Giants UFA 27 $832,500 Jason Bean QB Colts UFA 26 $840,000 Undeniably, Sam Darnold made himself a lot of money in 2024. However, the biggest concern is what teams are willing to make him a long-term offer as a franchise signal-caller. Darnold was on the path to a career journeyman before an injury and Kevin O’Connell put him in a position to succeed. Therefore, the best-case scenario for Darnold would be to re-sign in Minnesota. However, with J.J. McCarthy already in the fold, O’Connell and company may not be willing to spend $150 million to land Darnold for multiple years. Another thing helping Darold’s value is the complete lack of talent available in the remaining crop of 2025 free-agent quarterbacks. Russell Wilson is a declining asset but he can still be an average starter in the right situation. But at 36, his best days are behind him. The QB that Wilson replaced in Pittsburgh, Justin Fields, looks destined to be a backup. In all, the 2025 QB free-agent crop is one of the worst seasons in memory to require a veteran signal-caller. Position Grade: 1/10 The 2025 NFL season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
2025 Dynasty Football Stashes
2025 Dynasty Football Stashes Building a successful dynasty football roster takes effort. While other managers tune out in February, dynasty zealots are always active. One of the biggest advantages to be gained before the 2025 NFL Draft is via the waiver wire, where proactive dynasty managers can pick up the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes. Additionally, because some league mates are asleep at the wheel, these low-rostered stashes can often be added for free. Whether there is a pending free-agent departure, salary cap casualty, or just a young prospect in a favorable position to emerge next summer, targeting these players is integral to reinforcing a dynasty roster. Here are the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes to target this spring. Quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor (New York Jets) – We know Aaron Rodgers won’t be back in New York. The rebuilding Jets desperately need to find a franchise signal caller. However, both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are expected to be gone by the time the club picks at No. 7. That would put Taylor in line to be the team’s opening-day starter. Even if the Jets land a rookie QB, Taylor can again be a bridge starter while the new regime develops the youngster. Taylor is a sneaky add in deeper Superflex formats. Aidan O’Connell/Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) – The perpetually retooling Raiders will likely have an open competition between their two veteran incumbents. Additionally, I expect Vegas to be all in on the veteran free agents and possibly an early-round rookie. For now, O’Connell and Minshew are worth speculative adds in Superflex leagues, but I wouldn’t bid more than the minimum. Joe Milton (New England Patriots) – Milton isn’t beating out Drake Maye, but his arm looked outstanding in New England’s finale. Arm talent was never a concern for Milton at Michigan or Tennessee. It may also attract trade interest from other QB-needy teams. Running Backs Antonio Gibson (New England Patriots) – Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumble issues resulted in Gibson earning a bigger role down the stretch last season. With Mike Vrabel now in charge, New England’s backfield is wide-open. Therefore, Gibson could potentially emerge as the team’s starter this summer. Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers) – Vidal attracted attention as a sleeper last summer. However, Vidal never got more than eight touches in any game. That led to him being dropped in many dynasty leagues. However, with J.K. Dobbins hitting the open market, Vidal ascends the wide-open depth chart. Will Shipley (Philadelphia Eagles) – Kenneth Gainwell is an unrestricted free agent. If Gainwell departs, Shipley offers plus pass-catching ability as the potential change-of-pace option behind Saquon Barkley. Sincere McCormick (Las Vegas Raiders) – Everything will be up for grabs in Las Vegas, including the backfield. McCormick eventually emerged as the Raiders’ starter before incurring a season-ending injury. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry as a rookie. McCormick showed enough to earn some reps this summer, making him worthy of a stash in deeper leagues. With Pete Carroll now in town, McCormick will be given a fair chance to contend for the Raiders’ wide-open starting job. Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) – Although he looked tremendous in a Week 18 spot start, Pierce wasn’t a good fit in Bobby Slowik’s zone scheme. Perhaps he’ll rekindle some of his rookie magic with Nick Caley now running the offense. Additionally, Pierce could be an attractive trade target after his impressive 176-yard performance to close out the regular season. Wide Receivers Malik Washington (Miami Dolphins) – As a rookie, Washington emerged as Miami’s WR3 down the stretch, averaging five weekly targets from Weeks 15-18. Also, Tyreek Hill is at odds with the team, and Odell Beckham was released. The 23-year-old ran a 4.47, making him a good fit in Mike McDaniel’s scheme. Noah Brown & Olamide Zaccheaus (Washington Commanders) – Washington improved to 17th in passing and 5th in scoring in Jayden Daniels’s first season. Brown (7.8 ppg) and Zaccheaus (7.6 ppg) both had decent showings as the team’s WR3. Both players are unrestricted free agents, but if either re-signs with Washington, they would be on the late-round flier list for 2025. Jordan Whittington (Los Angeles Rams) – For a couple of weeks Jordan Whittington looked like a legit prospect, catching 13-of-18 targets for 151 yards. But just as quickly as he emerged, the 6th-round rookie disappeared. Perhaps the pending departure of Cooper Kupp will lead to Whittington salvaging a role in the Ram’s new-look offense. Also, Tutu Atwell is worth rostering. Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings) – The 2022 6th-rounder emerged as Minnesota’s WR3. Minnesota has ranked 6th, 5th, and 6th in passing in Kevin O’Connell’s three seasons at the helm. Digging Deeper Malik Heath (Green Bay) – Christian Watson will miss most, if not all of 2025 with a knee injury. Heath played 39 snaps and led the Packers in receiving (60) yards in their regular-season finale. He will have a chance to carve out a role this summer. John Metchie (Houston Texans) – An easy kid to root for, Metchie finally got some playing time down the stretch for the Texans. However, it took myriad injuries for him to earn it. With Tank Dell expected to miss 2025 and Stefon Diggs an unrestricted free agent, Metchie has a pre-draft path to a significant role. DeAndre Carter (Chicago Bears) – Keenan Allen is 32 and an unrestricted free agent. While Allen manned the slot over 54% of the time, Carter lined up inside on 69.1% of his snaps as Chicago’s WR4. If Allen departs, as anticipated, Carter could move into the slot full-time. Digging even deeper, teammate Tyler Scott also played predominantly in the slot. Scott also checks the #thirdyearbreakout box. Tight Ends Noah Gray (Kansas City Chiefs) – There’s no denying that Travis Kelce is in decline and there is a chance he retires this offseason. If Kelce does, Gray would instantly contend for TE1 numbers in Kansas City. Theo Johnson (New York Giants) – A 2024 fourth-round selection, Johnson ranked fifth
2025 NFL Draft Team Needs
2025 NFL Draft Team Needs Fantasy football has blossomed into an all-encompassing activity. As football fans close the book on the previous season, dynasty football fans move right into the next crop of rookie talent. However, accessing the 2025 NFL Draft Team Needs for all 32 franchises is vital. It is also necessary to monitor the free-agent activity of each team, as signing veterans can alter these draft needs. Here are the 2025 NFL Draft team needs for each squad. Bookmark this page, as it will be continuously updated throughout the free-agent and rookie scouting season. AFC East Buffalo Bills – WR, DL, LB, CB Miami Dolphins – G, OT, S, DL New England Patriots – OT, WR, EDGE, IOL New York Jets – QB, DL, S, EDGE AFC North Baltimore Ravens– OT, IOL, WR, CB Cincinnati Bengals – WR, G, DL, EDGE Cleveland Browns – QB, WR, OT, CB, RB Pittsburgh Steelers – QB, WR, CB, DL AFC South Houston Texans – IOL, WR, OT, DL Indianapolis Colts – CB, TE, EDGE, S Jacksonville Jaguars – DL, IOL, CB, S Tennessee Titans – QB, OT, EDGE, CB AFC West Denver Broncos – WR, LB, TE, RB Kansas City Chiefs – OT, DL, G, WR Las Vegas Raiders – QB, WR, CB, RB Los Angeles Chargers – DL, WR, RB, EDGE NFC East Dallas Cowboys– WR, OT, EDGE, RB New York Giants – QB, CB, OT, EDGE Philadelphia Eagles – G, EDGE, WR, LB Washington Commanders – OT, WR, EDGE, CB NFC North Chicago Bears – IOL, RB, OT, EDGE Detroit Lions – IOL, EDGE, CB, DL Green Bay Packers – CB, EDGE, IOL, DL Minnesota Vikings – DL, CB, S, RB NFC South Atlanta Falcons – EDGE, LB, WR, CB Carolina Panthers – EDGE, DL, S, CB New Orleans Saints – WR, EDGE, S, OT Tampa Bay Buccaneers – EDGE, CB, LB, S NFC West Arizona Cardinals – DL, OT, IOL, EDGE Los Angeles Rams – OT, LB, CB, TE San Francisco 49ers – IOL, OT, EDGE, DT Seattle Seahawks – IOL, EDGE, OT, LB The 2025 NFL off-season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial fantasy questions and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES & UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!