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BTJ did nearly all of his damage in the second half, catching four balls for 80 yards after the break. The Jags were playing from at least a 22-point deficit for the entire second half, ratcheting up their passing volume while also seeing some lax coverage looks from the Lions. Thomas nearly had a 33-yard, top-tapping reception late in the game, but Detroit challenged the meaningless grab and had it overturned. Thomas didn’t have full possession of the ball as he went to the ground, though the fact that there was enough evidence to overturn the catch was surprising to say the least. If Mac Jones makes another start coming out of the Jags’ Week 12 bye, BTJ will remain anchored to the WR3 ranks versus the Texans.

We don’t yet know the full terms of the deal, but Otton, 26, will remain with the Bucs for the foreseeable future. The former fourth-round pick has gone for 500-plus yards in each of his last two seasons, and caught 59 passes for 572 passes and one touchdown last season. A versatile tight end who can play in line, out wide, and in the slot, Otton has finished second in receptions each of the last two seasons for the Buccaneers. He’ll be a decent plug-and-play tight end for the upcoming fantasy season but is unlikely to have consistent TE1 value.

Per Jordan Schultz, the deal is worth up to $45 million and includes $28.7 million guaranteed. In desperate need of a talent infusion on offense, the Chiefs have opted to splurge at the cheaper position of running back rather than wideout. 25-year-old Walker has a long history of minor injuries, but an even longer track record of explosive runs. Once Zach Charbonnet’s playoff injury finally forced KWIII into unquestioned lead back status, he responded by winning Super Bowl MVP honors. Although Walker has a decent pair of hands, his Chiefs baseline will be on early downs with the potential to expand to more pass-catching situations. Ideally, he will share the backfield with someone else in the “Jerick McKinnon role.” If he doesn’t, KWIII could be an elite three-down back, just one who has a propensity to pick up nicks and bruises with his tough running style. Walker begins drafting season as a high-end RB2 you could plausibly label an RB1.

After missing all of 2024 due to a devastating knee injury he suffered in 2023, Holcomb returned in 2025 to play in 14 games for the Steelers. The veteran linebacker made three starts over that span and totaled 37 tackles and one forced fumble while playing on 198 defensive snaps. Holcomb also turned into a contributor on special teams last season, playing on the most special teams snaps (161) since his rookie year.

Pittman Jr’s return to the Colts seemed to hinge on Alec Pierce leaving in free agency. With that cap space now thoroughly allocated, it would not be a surprised if Pittman was traded or released in the coming hours or days. It should be noted Chris Ballard did not seem to give an inch on the idea of keeping Pittman when asked about it at the combine, but his cap hit will almost assuredly have to come down if he’s going to stay in Indianapolis.

This isn’t much of a surprise as all signs have pointed toward a new home for Doubs in the early offseason. Now that appears to be a done deal. Green Bay will move forward with a starting receiver rotation of Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, and Matthew Golden. Doubs will have plenty of suitors on the open market. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler recently linked him to the Patriots, Commanders, Titans, and 49ers. Doubs won’t earn a No. 1 role on his new team, but he could see an uptick in targets if he lands in the right spot.

The deal reportedly includes $20 million guaranteed. Those are weird financials, but it’s a weird league. The No. 29 overall pick of the 2021 draft by the Packers, Stokes’ first year in Vegas was by far his steadiest in the league. Still only 27, the Silver and Black clearly believe he has turned a corner after his Packers washout. An every-down player last season, Stokes appears headed for the same duties in 2026 under Klint Kubiak’s new coaching staff.

Jones was traded from the Titans to the Ravens midseason and will provide the Patriots with another skilled front seven player. The versatile 29-year-old finished the season with a 64.7 PFF defensive grade, his highest since his Denver days. Jones isn’t exactly a dominant pass-rusher, but he can penetrate well both from the interior and the edge and should help the Pats grow their pass rush profile in 2026.

It’s far from a splashy free agent signing, but the Falcons have work to do to shore up a receiver room that is glaringly thin behind Drake London. Zaccheaus caught 39 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns in his lone season with the Bears while playing on 580 snaps — his most since 2022. Zaccheaus’ ability to play both out wide and in the slot will give some versatility to the Falcons’ offense, but we would expect more receivers to join the mix in the coming days.

The window was open for seconds before the deal was announced. This means that Michael Pittman Jr.'s spot on the Colts roster is tenuous as Pierce’s cap figure should be enormous. Pierce said on the Pat McAfee Show that “he knew where his heart was.” Pierce figures to see his role increase in 2026 based on this contract, but with Daniel Jones’ health in some question for Week 1, his fantasy stock is somewhere closer to the WR2/WR3 area as things sit today. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported that Pierce turned down more money elsewhere to stay in Indianapolis.

“A resolution has not been easy and Williams is frustrated with the process. He’s due $32M in salary with a $38M+ cap number,” writes Rapoport. The 49ers are actually in fine cap shape at the moment and will clear a little more with a Brandon Aiyuk release. So they could absolutely carry Williams as is. But if they do receive an offer they can’t refuse, trading Williams would free up about $5 million in cap space for them. Entering his age-38 season, Williams remains one of the best tackles in the NFL.