Team news: New York Giants

Reunion: Veteran QB Drew Lock agreed to terms with the Seahawks.

One of the pieces of the Russell Wilson trade, Lock is now back for a second stint in Seattle, this time backing up Sam Darnold.

Related Players: Sam Howell, Jaren Hall

Lock will battle with Howell for No. 2 duties behind Sam Darnold, and both are pretty interesting deep stashes in Superflex Dynasty leagues, due to a decent pass-catching group that could grow even stronger through the NFL Draft.

The Giants and Super Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed.
The 10-time Pro-Bowl selection had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns, and Steelers, but is opting for New York, where Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII in MetLife Stadium. Now, Wilson is returning there as the Giants’ projected starting QB.

Related Players: Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito

We would have loved to see Winston airing it out to Malik Nabers, but the Giants have made a stand to bring Wilson on board. We'll have to see if they still make a move for a first-round option during the NFL Draft, but as it stands, no Giants QB is worth redraft consideration.

Veteran QB Jameis Winston is signing with the Giants, per source.

The team remains open to adding another QB through free agency or the draft, and Winston’s deal — two years, $8 million — doesn’t preclude them from making additional QB moves.

Related Players: Tommy DeVito

As the report says, this doesn't mean they'll be ignoring the QB position at the top of the NFL Draft, but it gives them a little more insurance at the position, and, hey, it brings some more excitement, too. Winston would be a much larger net positive to the receiving group over DeVito, if they need either to make some 2025 starts.

Giants are signing former Broncos WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a one-year deal, per source.

Related Players: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson

Humphrey had the most productive season of his career in Denver, putting together a 31-293-1 year while operating out of the slot around 60% of the time. He's unlikely to be fantasy-relevant himself, but he could be involved in a bit of a rotation with Wan'Dale Robinson.

The Jets are signing QB Justin Fields, as Gang Green gets a new starter. Fields says goodbye to Pittsburgh after 1 year.

He gets a 2-year deal worth $40M with $30M guaranteed in deal.

Related Players: Russell Wilson, Tyrod Taylor

We'll see if this pushes Pittsburgh to bring Wilson back, but for now, New York will move forward with a 26-year-old in a new home. The Jets will likely look to move the ball on the ground as much as possible, but it's not as if that's not what the Steelers were doing in '24. A full year as a starter puts Fields in legitimate QB1 conversation, with Garrett Wilson contributing to his floor.

Browns game status for Week 17 vs. the Dolphins:

Jameis Winston - questionable
David Njoku, Ogbo Okoronkwo and Cedric Tillman - out

Related Players: Jordan Akins

With Njoku out Akins should get plenty of run, but it's not quite enough to stick him in TE streaming considerations.

WR Malik Nabers (toe) and RB Tyrone Tracy (ankle) will both practice Friday, per Brian Daboll.

Giants are “hopeful” they play Sunday vs. Colts.

Related Players: Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt, Devin Singletary

Good news for any semblance of offense for the team this weekend. If both are cleared, treat them as respective WR2 and RB2s.

Rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) also was not at practice.

Related Players: Devin Singletary, Eric Gray

Raanan also mentioned that Malik Nabers was not at practice. If both rookies were to miss, we're dealing with a terrible offense dropping down to likely unwatchable territory. Singeltary would be a tough sell to fantasy managers trying to win a Championship.

WR Malik Nabers (toe) and C John Michael Schmitz (ankle) among those not practicing Thursday, per Brian Daboll.

Wouldn’t rule them out for Sunday just yet but not a great sign.

“See where we’re at (Friday),” Daboll said.

Related Players: Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt

This would be quite the blow to a team already devoid of receiving talent, and would be the third missed game of the rookie's season. He basically only needs one game to surpass 100 receptions and 1,000 yards, so hopefully he can get out there at least one more time. He should be a volume-based WR2 if he plays.

Brown OC Ken Dorsey said Dorian Thompson-Robinson (calf) is healthy and is expected to start vs. the Dolphins.

Related Players: Jameis Winston

It makes sense for the Browns to give DTR another shot in a lost season, but we should be trying to avoid all of their fantasy pieces outside of Jerome Ford or David Njoku (if he plays). Fire up the Dolphins D/ST everywhere you can.