The new league year is under way. This past week we’ve seen high-profile trades, critical signings, and depth additions across the NFL. It’s a big time as teams work to improve their rosters for a title run in 2026. Below are the 10 biggest moves of the new league year so far.

No. 10: Wan’Dale Robinson signs four-year, $78 million deal with the Tennessee Titans
About: Robinson has been an integral, and under-rated, piece of the Giants’ offense the past few seasons. In four years with the team, he has 268 receptions for 2,465 yards. That includes 90-plus receptions each of the past two seasons. He even recorded his first 1,000-yard campaign in 2025. In Tennessee, he’s reunited with his former Head Coach, Brian Daboll, who is the Titans’ Offensive Coordinator. Daboll believes in Robinson and helped him reach his potential. The Titans are in desperate need of weapons. This could give him a nice fantasy floor as a WR3, with some WR2 upside.

No. 9: Kyler Murray agrees to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings
About: The Vikings have former No. 10 overall pick J.J. McCarthy who is entering his third season. So far, it hasn’t been a great experience for Vikings fans. Murray is due a hefty amount from the Cardinals despite being cut, so he’s taking a low-money, one-year deal with the Vikings to rehab his image. Joining a staff with Kevin O’Connell should give a chance for him to rebuild his long-term value. In the short-term, being on a team with Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson should give him plenty of upside.

No. 8: Romeo Doubs agrees to four-year, $80 million deal with the New England Patriots
About: The Patriots need weapons. The team released Stefon Diggs, though he may come back on a low-money deal. But in addition to Kayshon Boutte and some of the younger players, they were looking for a stable passing game option. Doubs provides that. In his time in Green Bay, he wasn’t the flashiest receiver, but it might have been the steadiest. He had 202 receptions for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns in four years with the Packers. I like his WR2 upside in New England.

No. 7: Malik Willis agrees to three-year, $67.5 million deal with the Miami Dolphins
About: Every year we get a backup quarterback who showed flashes that cashes in. Sometimes that works out. That was a role Sam Darnold played with the 49ers before rehabbing his image. Willis showed promise stepping in for Jordan Love over two seasons in Green Bay. That’s something new Dolphins Head Coach Jeff Hafley saw first-hand. Now, Hafley has brought in Willis to lead the re-build. It’s a decent money deal, and it gives Willis a chance to show what he’s learned. I’m not over-reacting. Willis is still a QB3 with upside. But I don’t mind the swing.

No. 6: Travis Etienne agrees to four-year, $61 million deal with the New Orleans Saints
About: Etienne was one of the biggest names on the free agent market at the running back position, and he cashed in with the Saints. Etienne had an uneven five years in Jacksonville but managed 1,000-yard seasons three times, including 1,107 yards in 2025. He is a good pass-catcher, too. It’s hard to say what his ceiling is in 2026 right now with the Saints still holding Alvin Kamara on the roster. Long-term I like the deal, especially with Kellen Moore helming the offense.

No. 5: Alec Pierce re-signs with the Indianapolis Colts for four-years, $116 million
About:  What a weird career-arc for Pierce. After two seasons, it seemed like the Colts were poised to phase him out, drafting Adonai Mitchell to potentially be the team’s third receiver. But the past two seasons, pierce showed some pop, with more than 1,800 yards receiving despite some uneven quarterback play. Bringing him back was a top priority for the Colts, who managed to do just that while also securing Daniel Jones on a two-year deal. Pierce is now poised to be the team’s WR1, with a paycheck to match. Can he improve on his 47 receptions for 1,003 yards in 2025? That’s the hope for fantasy players.

No. 4: Mike Evans agrees to three-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers
About: Evans said the 49ers were one piece away from the Super Bowl in 2025, and he’s that piece. Whether that proves to be true or not remains to be seen. But Evans brings a big receiving threat to the 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy. It’s fair to wonder what he has left. In 2025, Evans was limited to just eight games and 30 receptions due to injury. In his previous 11 seasons, he had at least 1,000 yards in each season. If he returns to form, and to health, he’ll be a big receiving weapon for Kyle Shanahan’s offense. And the 49ers will need it with the reigning Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks and powerhouse Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West.

No. 3: Michael Pittman, Jr., traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signs new three-year, $59 million deal
About: For the second year in a row, the Steelers have worked to improve their offense through the trade market. Last off-season, the team brought in D.K. Metcalf as the new WR1. Now, they’ve added Pittman to the mix. That gives the Steelers—and new Head Coach Mike McCarthy—a pair of great receiving weapons. In his six years with the Colts, he caught 485 receptions for 5,254 yards and 25 touchdowns. Quarterback is still a huge question for the Steelers, but I like the potential of Pittman in a new-look offense in Pittsburgh.

No. 2: Kenneth Walker III agrees to three-year, $43 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs
About: Walker, the Super Bowl MVP, was one of the biggest dominos in the free agent market. He fell quickly, landing with the high-powered offense of the Kansas City Chiefs. With Offensive Coordinator Eric Bienemy returning, it figures that a strong rushing offense is part of the plan. As Walker showed during a great playoff run, he can carry the load. He’s a good receiver, too. The Chiefs have lacked a strong backfield presence for a few years. I like him as a Top 10 option in Dynasty with this landing spot.

No. 1: D.J. Moore traded to the Buffalo Bills
About: The Bills need weapons for Josh Allen. While new Head Coach Joe Brady has talked up Keon Coleman, it was clear from the last season that Bills need more. In Moore, they get the boost they need. Moore no longer seemed like a good fit with Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson in Chicago, but he’s been a solid WR1 for both the Panthers and Bears in his career. He’s caught 608 passes for 8,213 yards and 41 touchdowns in eight seasons. He could go back to WR1 upside with Allen in Buffalo.

Other Interesting Moves:

• The New York Jets traded for Geno Smith, returning the veteran quarterback to the team that drafted him. It’s a nice story, but I’m dubious of his fantasy floor.
• Tyler Allgeier agreed to a two-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. He has RB2 upside, but it’s a committee approach in Arizona.
• Chris Rodriguez agreed to a two-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. With Etienne in New Orleans, Rodriguez becomes an interesting addition to a backfield led by Bhayshul Tuten at the moment.
• Isaiah Likely signs a three-year deal with the Giants. Likely is reunited with Head Coach John Harbaugh and gives the Giants a tight end with upside. I like his potential to be a fantasy contributor at tight end.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.