Fantasy Football Free Agent Tracker: Who Moved, Who Didn't Change Teams

Michael Fabiano | Mar 12, 2025

Chris Godwin will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year deal. / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL Free Agent period is up on us!

NFL and fantasy football fans are paying close attention to all the player movement and trades that will affect how they draft in 2025. And, of course, I’ll have all the analysis you need here on Sports Illustrated!

However, not all free agents decide to change teams. Some players will instead return to their 2024 squads for another run at gridiron success.

While such moves aren’t as flashy, they’re still relevant in fantasy leagues. So, here are the players who have decided to stick with their current teams and what it means for drafts. Be sure to keep coming back for more updates!

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AJ Dillon signs with the Eagles

Dillon has agreed to a contract with Philadelphia. He didn't play a single snap this past season due to neck issues, but he's been cleared to return to action and will compete for the top backup spot behind Saquon Barkley. Dillon would only have value if he wins the No. 2 position on the depth chart, where he would be a handcuff for Barkley. Even then, however, Dillon wouldn't be a draftable asset.

Khalil Herbert signs with the Colts

Herbert signed a one-year contract with Indianapolis. He'll likely be the top fantasy handcuff to Jonathan Taylor in the team's backfield, but he won't have much value unless JT misses time.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling signs with the Seahawks

MVS signed a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million with Seattle. He will reunite with offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in a pass attack that lacks for wideouts after trading DK Metcalf and cutting Tyler Lockett. I'd be shocked if the Seahawks don't add more receivers in the NFL draft. however, so there's no guarantee that Valdes-Scantling will retain what is currently late-round draft value.

Van Jefferson signs with the Titans

Jefferson signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with Tennessee. The Titans have very little depth at wide receiver beyond Calvin Ridley (Nick Westbrook-Ikhine signed with Miami), so Jefferson will compete for a roster spot in camp. Even if he does make the team, which isn't guaranteed due to the small contract, Jefferson will likely be hard pressed to have any sort of fantasy value in 2025 drafts.

Kenneth Gainwell signs with the Steelers

Gainwell signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh. The loss of Najee Harris puts him second on the Steelers running back depth chart behind Jaylen Warren, but the team is certain to add a starter in free agency or the NFL draft. As a result, Gainwell likely won't have much fantasy draft value in 2025.

Demarcus Robinson signs with the 49ers

Robinson signed a two-year contract with San Francisco. The veteran will be the fourth wideout on the depth chart behind Jauan Jennings, Brandon Aiyuk, and Ricky Pearsall, and George Kittle will be ahead of him in the targets pecking order, too. While he could have some value if Aiyuk's recovery from a torn ACL takes longer than expected, Robinson probably won't have much draft value.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine signs with the Dolphins

Westbrook-Ikhine has signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with Miami. While he did pop from time to time in Tennessee, mostly because of his touchdown totals, he wasn't what I would call a relaible option. That won't change in South Beach, as he projects to be no better than the fourth in the peklcing order behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Jonnu Smith. He won't be on most draft radars.

Juwan Johnson re-signs with the Saints

Johnson will return to New Orleans on a three-year, $30.75 million contract. It's a lot of money to pay an average NFL tight end, at least when you look at his career numbers to this point. The Saints still have Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau on the roster, so Johnson will be hard pressed to make an impact in new head coach Kellen Moore's offense. He'll be worth a late-round flier in 2025 drafts.

Daniel Jones signs with the Colts

Jones signed a one-year, $14 million contract with Indianapolis. A bust in New York, he'll now have a chance to compete with Anthony Richardson for a starting job. AR remains the more attractive fantasy option, but it would be a surprise to no one if Jones was atop the depth chart in Week 1. At this point, Richardson will be a QB2 in fantasy drafts with DJ being more of a late-round flier.

Darius Slayton re-signs with the Giants

Slayton will return to New York on a three-year, $36 million contract. It's a nice deal for a wide receiver who has never had more than 50 catches or 770 receiving yards in a single season. He'll continue to start on the perimeter opposite Malik Nabers, but we're still not sure who either of them will be catching passes from next season. At this point, Slayton will be worth a late fantasy flier in drafts.

Kenny Pickett traded to the Browns

Cleveland traded Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round draft pick to acquire Kenny Pickett from the Philadelphia Eagles. With Deshaun Watson's status for next season in doubt due to an injured Achilles and Jameis Winston a free agent, Pickett could end up being their Week 1 starter. He has never been a fantasy asset, however, and he won't be worth more than a late-round flier (at best) if he's atop the Browns depth chart next season. DTR will back up Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia.

Joshua Palmer signs with the Bills

Palmer signed a three-year, $36 million contract with Buffalo. He's a deep threat, which is lacking in the Bills passing game, but Palmer has rarely been a reliable fantasy option. In Buffalo, he'll likely start on the perimeter opposite Keon Coleman with Khalil Shakir in the slot. The team still has Curtis Samuel too, not to mention tight end Dalton Kincaid, so it's tough to expect Palmer to make a major fantasy impact in Buffalo. He'll be worth a late-round pick as a WR5 in 2025 fantasy drafts.

Chris Godwin re-signs with the Buccaneers

Godwin will return to Tampa Bay on a three-year, $66 million contract. He was a stud in the first seven games of last season, ranking second in fantasy points scored per game at wide receiver. Unfortunately, Godwin suffered a gruesome ankle injury in his seventh game, which cost him the rest of the season. Assuming no setbacks in this recovery, sticking with the Buccaneers was the best move for his fantasy value and he’ll be on the WR2 radar. His return does put up a cap on the ceiling of Jalen McMillan, though, so he’ll be more of a WR4/WR5 in most drafts. Obviously, having Godwin back is also great for Baker Mayfield.

Aaron Jones re-signs with the Vikings

Jones will return to Minnesota on a two-year, $20 million contract. His first season with the team was a successful one. He rushed for 1,138 yards (the highest total of his career), caught 51 passes and averaged 14.2 fantasy points. In all, Jones finished tied for 14th in fantasy points among running backs. He also averaged a solid 4.5 yards per rush, which is pretty good for a back who’s 30 years old. While you do have to worry about his age, Jones should remain in the RB2 conversation for fantasy managers when it’s time to draft.

Zach Ertz re-signs with the Commanders

Ertz will return to Washington on a one-year, $6.25 million contract. The veteran finished in the top 10 in fantasy points among tight ends last season, posting 66 catches for 654 yards with seven touchdowns and 177.4 points. That’s the 10th-most points scored by a tight end at the age of 34 or older in NFL history (if you’re wondering, Pete Retzlaff leads this group, scoring 245 points in 1965 at the age of 34 (Eagles). Ertz will be in the TE2 conversation and could see fewer targets with the addition of Deebo Samuel Sr. The sleeper value of Ben Sinnott will have to be reined in as he figures to play behind the veteran for a second year.

Hollywood Brown re-signs with the Chiefs

Brown will return to Kansas City on a one-year, $11 million contract. He barely played for fantasy managers last season, missing most of the year after a preseason injury. The Chiefs do have Rashee Rice returning from an ACL tear, but he could face disciplinary action from the NFL for off-field issues. Xavier Worthy, who just had an off-field incident of his own, will likely be the second option at wideout for Patrick Mahomes. Brown, who figures to see uneven target totals when you also factor in Travis Kelce, will have WR4/WR5 value.

Mike Gesicki re-signs with the Bengals

Gesicki will return to Cincinnati on a three-year, $25.5 million contract. He joined the team on a one-year deal last season and produced a season with 65 catches, 665 yards and 141.5 fantasy points. That was good enough to finish as the TE13. He’ll remain in the TE2 conversation in 2025 drafts, but Gesicki’s ceiling is limited with a pair of superstar wide receivers in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. He’ll be worth a late-round pick in 2025.