Keep it locked here as fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon breaks down every fantasy-relevant major deal in free agency. We’re also tracking the latest news and rumors across the NFL.
Old faces in new (or the same) places
Aaron Jones Sr. to re-sign with the Minnesota Vikings on a 2-year, $20 million deal
Aaron Jones Sr. and the Vikings’ run game got off to a hot start in 2024 but as one might expect, the veteran faded as the year went on. He even began to give up snaps to Cam Akers in critical moments in the Vikings’ final games. But it still makes sense for team and player to find their way back to each other.
Jones still has some juice and fits well in Minnesota’s zone-heavy run game. He more than sets a baseline for them when he’s on the field. At this stage of his career and on this contract, he also doesn’t preclude them from adding a back in the NFL Draft. I like this move for both parties.
Fantasy fallout: Jones may make sense for me in some build where I punt on running back early — which I’m not looking to make a core strategy in 2025 as it is. He could have some big game early on for a strong offense, especially if Minnesota invests more into the interior offensive line. He also brings the pass-catching chops I need from a fantasy running back. Still, I’d be shocked if the Vikings don’t add to their backfield in the draft and if that player didn’t push Jones into at least a committee down the stretch.
Davante Adams to sign a 2-year, up to $46 million deal with the Los Angeles Rams
I completely understand the logic in adding Adams to this wide receiver room.
He brings them much more man coverage-beating ability than Cooper Kupp does at this stage of their respective careers. He’s also a candidate to hold down the X-receiver position, which allows them to move Puka Nacua around the formation. That was critical for whoever the Rams would add at wideout this offseason.
Fantasy fallout: Matthew Stafford can feed two wide receivers at a high…
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