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Deebo looking to move on from San Francisco

Fantasy Football, NFL News
February 9, 2025

Injury 49ers granted Deebo permission to find a trade partner

The 49ers have granted Deebo Samuel and his agent Tory Dandy permission to find a trade partner for the wide receiver, Samuel told ESPN. This comes after Samuel asked San Francisco to trade him during the players’ exit meetings after the season.

“It was a hard conversation to have with Kyle (Shanahan) because of the relationship that we have,” Samuel said today. “But I have to do what’s best. I’m more than thankful for the Niners giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, but now I think it’s best that we find another team.” (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Deebo has only topped 1000 yards receiving once in his career but has been involved enough in the rushing game to make him a borderline WR1/2 over the last few years. However, 2024 was a supreme disappointment, ranking 48th in fantasy points per game (half-ppr) with just 51 receptions and 4 TDs. Deebo joins Cooper Kupp as veteran wide receivers on the trade market.

Myles Garrett asks to be traded

Fantasy Football, NFL News
February 4, 2025

Six-time Pro Bowler has made playoffs twice in eight NFL seasons

Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and #Browns star Myles Garrett has requested a trade. (NFL Network – Ian Rapoport)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Garrett’s request comes days after GM Andrew Berry said that the Browns would not entertain any trades for the star defensive end. The 29-year-old is unlikely to be dealt considering how much draft capital the other team would likely have to give up, but his demand puts some more heat on the Browns to find some answers over the last two years of his contract. Cleveland’s path to finding those answers might start with selecting Cam Ward or Shadeur Sanders in the draft at the end of April.

Chip Kelly returning to the NFL as Raiders OC

Fantasy Football, NFL News
February 3, 2025

Leaves Ohio State after serving as Buckeyes’ OC for a season

Back to the NFL: Former Eagles HC Chip Kelly is being hired as the Raiders offensive coordinator. (ESPN – Adam Schefter)

Nerdy Football Analysis: The Raiders left no doubt about how much they coveted Kelly, who will receive three times the salary in Vegas ($6 million) as he was about to receive from the Buckeyes. While there is reason to be skeptical about the hire based on how his stints as the head coach in Philadelphia and San Francisco ended, Las Vegas figures to be exciting on offense for the first time in a while. Kelly loves to play with tempo and run the ball, so fantasy managers should not be afraid to target whoever is the lead runner in Vegas next season.

Rams looking to trade Cooper Kupp

Fantasy Football, NFL News
February 3, 2025

$20 million salary in 2025

I was informed that the team will be seeking a trade immediately and will be working with me and my family to find the right place to continue competing for championships. I don’t agree with the decision and always believed it was going to begin and end in LA. 2024 began with one of the best training camps of my career. Preparations start now for 2025. Highly motivated, as healthy as ever, and looking forward to playing elite football for years to come. Love you guys. (Cooper Kupp on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Cooper Kupp was drafted by the Rams in 2017 and it appears 2024 will be he last season with them. Kupp is currently due $20 million next season and roughly the same amount in 2026. The Rams were reportedly shopping Kupp during the trade deadline but never found a deal to their liking. Free agency kicks off next month.

Bengals’ TE Erick All expected to miss 2025 season

Fantasy Football, NFL News
January 29, 2025

Injury Complications from ACL injury

#Bengals’ rookie TE Erick All Jr. is expected to miss the 2025 season due to his ACL injury suffered Nov. 3.

All’s injury exposed a complicated fix from a previous ACL tear and requires two surgeries. (Paul Dehner Jr. on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: All suffered a torn ACL on November 3rd and needs two surgeries to correctly heal his knee. He’s already had one surgery and will have another in a few months. The Bengals like his blocking ability in the run game but it remains to be seen how much he’ll be involved as a receiver. Either way, we’re going to have to wait until the 2026 season to find out. Mike Gesicki was used this season as the receiving tight end but will be a free agent this off-season.