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Baker Mayfield sticking in Tampa Bay, 3-year deal

Fantasy Football, NFL News
March 10, 2024

$50M guaranteed

Sources: The #Bucs are closing in on a deal with QB Baker Mayfield, helping Tampa Bay become home for their starter. He gets a 3-year deal worth $100M with $50M guaranteed.

The Bucs continue to work on keep their core. (Ian Rapoport on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: The Bucs have kept Baker and WR Mike Evans ahead of free agency, keeping two key pieces of their offense in tact. Mayfield is coming off the best fantasy season of his career, posting a 4044-28-10 line while playing all 17 games. However, those numbers are mid-level QB2 value in a league with plenty of rushing quarterbacks.

Trade: Patriots ship QB Mac Jones to Jacksonville

Fantasy Football, NFL News
March 10, 2024

Expected to backup Trevor Lawrence

Trade: Patriots are finalizing a deal to send QB Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sources tell ESPN. The trade cannot be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday and he passes a physical. The two sides were discussing a 6th-round pick, per sources.

Jones was born in Jacksonville; now he has the chance to go home. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: The Jags are adding depth to their QB room as Mac Jones will backup Trevor Lawrence. Schefter also noted the two sides are working on a 6th-round pick as compensation. Jones has been mediocre during his three seasons with the Patriots with his rookie being his best statistical output (3801 yds, 22 TDs, 13 INTs). He’s off the fantasy radar for now.

Trade: Broncos send Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland

Fantasy Football, NFL News
March 9, 2024

Denver gets 2024 5th and 6th round picks

Trade: Broncos and Browns agreed to a deal today that will send WR Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland in exchange for two draft picks, sources tell ESPN.

Cleveland made a run at Jeudy at last season’s trade deadline. Now the Browns finally will get him once trade is processed this week. The two picks are 2024 5th- and 6th-round picks, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Jeudy was been rumored to be on the trading block last season but nothing materialized. Denver will clear almost $13 million in cash and cap savings on this transaction. The Browns will now have Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore and Jeudy as their top three receivers to go along with TE David Njoku. This move paves the way for Marvin Mims to see increased playing time for the Broncos in 2024.

Hunter Henry staying with the Patriots, three-year deal

Fantasy Football, NFL News
March 8, 2024

Weak free agent market for tight ends

The #Patriots and TE Hunter Henry have agreed to terms on a 3-year deal worth $27M base worth a max value of $30M, per me and @MikeGarafolo. (Ian Rapoport on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: The top two tight ends in the free agent market (Dalton Schultz) have now re-signed with their teams, leaving that position bare. Henry finished as the TE15 last season, playing 13 games and finishing with a 42-419-6 line. The team is looking to reset their offense with a new coach and quarterback heading into 2024. He’s likely to be a TD-dependent TE2 next season.

Jonnu Smith finds a home in Miami, two-year deal

Fantasy Football, NFL News
March 7, 2024

Former Falcon now a Dolphin

Former Falcons tight end Jonnu Smith and the Miami Dolphins reached agreement on a two-year deal with the do worth up to $10 million, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)

Nerdy Football Analysis: Smith was released last week by the Falcons and quickly found a landing spot with the Dolphins. Miami’s offense hasn’t featured the tight end in recent years as targets have flowed at a high rate towards Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and the running backs. Smith gives them a decent receiving option at the position but he will likely be capped at TE2 value.