WR Armanti Edwards is picking up on his new position. ...

May 10, 2010

WR Armanti Edwards is picking up on his new position.

Nobody on Carolina's roster is getting more attention at this weekend's minicamp, and for a good reason. The former Appalachian State quarterback is the Panthers' biggest draft gamble.

Indeed, the wiry, speedy, elusive QB who engineered the Mountaineers' stunning upset of Michigan in 2007 and delivered two FCS national championships, is not behind center anymore. The 5-foot-11, 182-pound Edwards is running routes as a receiver, something he hasn't done since his junior year of high school. He's also fielding punts for the first time in his life.

Few expected Edwards to go so high in the draft, or have a team go to such lengths to take the only player in NCAA Division I history to pass for 10,000 yards and rush for 4,000 more. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was so determined to get Edwards that he traded next year's second-round pick to New England for the Patriots third-round choice, where they snagged the Greenwood, S.C., native.

Fantasy Impact:

There's no doubting Edwards' athletic ability and the Panthers gave up a lot to get him, which should mean playing time. Fantasy-wise, things will surely have to shake out a bit more before he's drafted in your league, but he's a name to keep in the back of your head, even as a waiver wire pickup.

Apr 02

49ers GM John Lynch expects WR Brandon Aiyuk to remain with team in 2025

Mike Garafolo

Apr 02 · 11:18 AM EDT

At the league meeting this week, 49ers GM John Lynch said he expected WR Brandon Aiyuk to stick in 2025. His 2026 option-bonus guarantee triggered yesterday. He’s owed $24.875m this year, $27m in ’26. The $76m that was effectively guaranteed at signing is now fully guaranteed.

Fantasy Impact:

This is likely the best case sceanrio for the 49ers and Brock Purdy's fantasy aspirations, but it's hard to say if it's a positive for Aiyuk. That would have all depended on his eventual landing spot, but it seems like we'll have to wait at least one more year for that shoe to drop. Consider the vet somewhere in the back-end WR3 range for now, with Jennings a tier or two above that.

Mar 31

Eagles TE Dallas Goedert will be a "player to watch" for a Draft Day trade

Mike Garafolo

Mar 31 · 3:37 PM EDT

Dallas Goedert entering the last year of his deal with the Eagles. This has felt like it could go either way. Not a player they’re looking to dump but a possible tough decision on financials and what a trade might net. One of the players to watch as we get closer to the draft.

Related Players: Grant Calcaterra, Harrison Bryant, Kylen Granson

Fantasy Impact:

The Eagles went out to grab Bryant and Granson to add to what is now a pretty crowded tight end room, presumably in preparation for a possible Goedert trade. Though Goedert's fantasy value could possibly take a hit, it's worth pointing out that he hasn't caught more than four touchdowns since the 2019 season, and he could very easily go to a team with a higher pass rate than Philadelphia. It could end up being a net-neutral spot for the 30-year-old vet.

Patriots WR Ja'Lynn Polk recovering from offseason shoulder surgery

Mike Reiss

Mar 31 · 3:32 PM EDT

Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk, a 2024 second-round pick out of Washington who had a rocky rookie season (12 catches, 87 yards, 2 TDs), is recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. Vrabel said he has been excited about how Polk has approached his rehabilitation, working on his lower-body strength.

Related Players: Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Javon Baker, Kendrick Bourne, Mack Hollins

Fantasy Impact:

There's no timetable for recovery here, but Polk certainly didn't need any setbacks after catching only 38.7% of his 31 targets as a 2024 rookie. He should be considered more of a Dynasty hold than a redraft option, particularly with the Patriots tied to a number of options in the '25 Draft class.