Dynasty | Rookie receiver Jalin Hyatt is not seeing many first-team reps Dynasty Analysis: The report shouldn't come as much of a surprise as Hyatt, in this stage of his development, is clearly only a deep threat and still needs to develop an NFL-level route tree. Until this occurs, dynasty coaches should remain patient while the rookie develops and opportunities in the team's less-than-stellar receiver room take shape. Listed as DLF's WR73, it's clear the dynasty community isn't sold on Hyatt's near-term prospects.

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Dynasty | Receiver Isaiah Hodgins doesn't possess the speed of other receivers but is a deadly route runner. Dynasty Analysis: Hodgins, a rookie in 2020, ran a 4.61 40-yard dash that year at the NFL Combine, not a standout time but sufficient to provide some intrigue given his 6'4/201 lbs. frame. After seeing his first game action in 2022, then with the Bills, he found his way to the Giants mid-season and quickly established himself as an unlikely starter. Over his last five regular season starts, Hodgins garnered an average of nearly seven targets per game and scored four touchdowns. In his first game in the playoffs against Minnesota, he reeled in 8-of-9 targets for 105 yards and a touchdown. It's hard to get excited about the big receiver's athletic profile but only 24, should Hodgins pick up where he left off in 2022, he could be a steal at his sparsely ranked WR96 ranking, providing last-flex appeal during regular season bye weeks.

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Dynasty | After averaging 5.7 ypc. in 2022, Khalil Herbert admits he's now part of a committee Dynasty Analysis: The dreaded four-letters of "RBBC" look to be playing out in Chicago, throwing a wet blanket on the hope that Herbert would be the unquestioned RB1 following David Montgomery's departure to Philadelphia. Instead, the team brought in bruising back D'Onta Foreman and speedster Travis Homer during the offseason, and then proceeded to draft rookie Roschon Johnson during the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears clearly wanted to upgrade the offense in 2023 with Justin Fields expected to take a huge leap as the team's face of the franchise under center, but it's fair to wonder how the running back snaps will play out in the regular season. Recently turned 25, Herbert is locked in a battle with D'Onta Foreman for the team's lead role, and his DLF RB33 ranking shows there's not a great level of confidence he'll be carrying the load in 2023.

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Dynasty | The Browns are stressing feeding receiver Elijah Moore in OTAs Dynasty Analysis: It's still early and the pads aren't on but the news is a welcomed report for those who believed Moore was destined for greatness on the heels of his rookie season (2021), before the wheels came off in 2022. Moore has been moved around the formation and it appears the team wants to get him open in space. Now with a new team and a new quarterback, it's clear Moore's role as a starter is secure and, if he can develop chemistry with Deshaun Watson, could be in position to make good on his rookie-year promise. Still only 23 and found as DLF's WR44, the new start could be just what dynasty doctors' ordered for 2023.

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Dynasty | Pat Freiermuth is going to have a big year Dynasty Analysis: The actual quote was "Pat Freiermuth is going to get 100 catches this year." It could be considered a bold statement in that the tight end has averaged 62 receptions over his first two seasons but his role as Kenny Pickett's safety valve is unquestionable while he also possesses enough athleticism to be featured. Should Freiermuth eclipse 100 receptions or not, the 24-year-old is clearly on the rise and his TE7 DLF ranking shows high expectations are attached.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said "the early returns are good" and that the 49ers are "incredibly encouraged" by quarterback Brock Purdy's (elbow) recovery after he had surgery to fix a torn UCL in his right elbow around three months ago. Purdy resumed throwing this week, and the team is hoping he will be ready for training camp and the regular season. In the meantime, Trey Lance has taken the first-team repetitions in offseason practices. Although Purdy seems to be on track in his recovery, Lynch said they will not rush him back to the lineup. There's still a chance he isn't fully cleared to play in Week 1 of the regular season, but when he's got the green light, Purdy will be San Fran's starter under center in 2023 after he thoroughly impressed in his rookie season in 2022.

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Dynasty | When asked about tight end Luke Musgrave, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he "looks different." Dynasty Analysis: Musgrave has been earning first-team reps and possesses an athletic profile. The 6'6/253 lbs. target also turned in an impressive 4.61 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine. There's little question Musgrave has upside rookie potential on a team clearly with a need, and if not for a spotty injury history in his time at Oregon State, may have been a back-end first-round prospect. Even with a checkered injury past, he was still selected with the 11th-selection during the NFL Draft. Found as DLF's TE19, the dynasty community is already expecting Musgrave to quickly slide into the starting role, and, should that occur, he's a candidate to outplay his rookie TE4 status.

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Dynasty | Panthers receiver Terrace Marshall is a breakout candidate in 2023 Dynasty Analysis: Marshall was unable to follow on to previous LSU mega-stars Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase but possesses an intriguing blend of size (6'2/200) and athleticism as he enters his third year with the Panthers. Now with a chance of greater quarterback consistency with rookie Bryce Young expected to start out of the gate, Marshall will have an opportunity to make good on the third-year narrative related to receivers. Dynasty coaches are currently more smitten with rookie second-round selection Jonathan Mingo but, according to the Panthers' beat writer, Marshall is expected to be the starter of the two in 2023. Listed as DLF's WR77 and still only 22 years of age, Terrace Marshall represents an upside value-on opportunity.

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Dynasty | Brock Purdy's recovery from elbow surgery prompted GM John Lynch to say he's "incredibly encouraged." Dynasty Analysis: By all accounts, Purdy's recovery is going very well and Lynch hopes Purdy will be ready for the regular season, though won't be pushed. Even more notably, Lynch called the sophomore quarterback the "leader in the clubhouse," no small feat for 2022's Mr. Irrelevant. All signs point to Purdy remaining the team's starting quarterback if healthy and his ascent breathes hope and promise into all late-round rookie quarterbacks. The bigger question is whether Purdy truly represents star potential or if he'll be just another in a long line of serviceable quarterbacks that fail to reach the upper echelon. Based on DLF's QB28 ranking, the dynasty community remains unconvinced. Meanwhile, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold continue to jockey for starting reps until Purdy returns.

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Dynasty | Bucs head coach wants to get Mike Evans back to his average of nine touchdowns per season Dynasty Analysis: Turning 30 in August, Evans turned in his lowest touchdown output (6) since 2017. Remarkably, this came with Tom Brady at the helm, making a return to nine a lofty goal as Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask battle for the starting role in 2023. Evans' 6'5" size continues to be an issue for smaller defensive backs but he'll have every chance to return to form, though Father Time may also be a variable to consider. Slipping as DLF's WR37, Evans is clearly a win-now asset in dynasty and possesses remaining production runway to be considered for addition.

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Dynasty | Darren Waller continues to stand out in OTAs Dynasty Analysis: Waller has been all over the field and all across the formation in camp, quickly becoming one of Daniel Jones' favorite targets. Turning 31 in September, Waller is looking for a resurgence following two injury-marred seasons in 2021 and 2022. Clearly, the Giants are on the rise as an offense and he should find plenty of opportunities in the tight-end-friendly system. Age is catching up with the once-elite player but a new team and upside potential should keep him in the mix for TE1 production. Darren Waller is listed as a fading TE9 in DLF's tight end rankings.

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Free-agent quarterback Tom Brady remains retired. Yet, it appears the multi-time Super Bowl Champion has a better chance of suiting up, even while owning a part of the Raiders. It seemed impossible, but TMZ has since reported that 24 teams, not 32, could vote in favor of Brady holding multiple roles with the franchise. However, separate votes would be held for each scenario, one for the ownership stake and the other for Brady to play while owning a piece of the team. That said, the 45-year-old would need to un-retire for a second time, something many believe won't ever happen. But this situation is starting to gain traction heading toward training camp, although a return by Brady won't be good news for Jimmy Garoppolo (foot), who is working on getting cleared after having surgery this offseason.

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Free-agent tight end Jesse James signed a deal with the Saints on Wednesday. The 28-year-old is best known for his time in Pittsburgh, where he spent four seasons before making stops in Detroit, Chicago, and Cleveland. In 104 career games, he totaled 157 catches for 1,522 yards and 12 touchdowns. However, despite a few decent showings from James over the years, he likely won't do much for fantasy managers if he remains with the Saints heading into the regular season, considering New Orleans has Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, and Foster Moreau on the roster.

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Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said wide receiver Chase Claypool is dealing with "soft tissue stuff," after he did not practice during Wednesday's organized team activities. Claypool has missed just four games in three seasons since entering the NFL and fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned about his status at this time. That said, his fantasy football upside is severely limited in the run-first Bears' offense. In seven games with Chicago last season, he caught just 14 passes for 140 yards and rushed once for four yards. Now, he looks to be the third or fourth option in the passing game behind DJ Moore, Darnell Mooney, and potentially Cole Kmet. Based on what we know now, he's un-rosterable in shallow leagues and is an end-of-the-bench option in deep leagues.

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Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver Jayden Reed is starting alongside Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs in team drills during OTAs. While it's too early to say he'll definitely start for Green Bay in Week 1, it's an encouraging sign. Reed posted 2,919 yards from scrimmage and 29 touchdowns in four collegiate seasons at Western Michigan and Michigan State, playing himself into a second-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. It appears the plan is for him to start at slot, with Watson and Doubs out wide. He'll have a wide range of outcomes depending on how effective Jordan Love is as a passer in his first season as the team's starter, but Reed will likely be on the fantasy football radar right away as a rookie.

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The Denver Broncos released its longtime kicker Brandon McManus last week and signed Elliott Fry on Wednesday to compete to replace him. Fry has appeared in three NFL games since leaving the University of South Carolina in 2017, making five of his six career field goal attempts. It's early in the offseason so Fry is no lock to make the roster and win the starting job, but if the Broncos offense bounces back under new head coach Sean Payton, he'll be on the fantasy radar -- especially since the altitude and thin air in Denver makes things easier on kickers.

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New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is reportedly a significant piece of the offense in the early part of OTAs, which could mean he'll see an expanded role in 2023. The 2022 second-round pick missed the first four weeks of last season with a collarbone injury and never quite became a consistent member of the Mac Jones-led offense. With Jakobi Meyers out of town and several Patriots' pass-catchers aging, Thornton should have every opportunity to command targets. JuJu Smith-Schuster will likely operate as the team's go-to guy out of the slot, but the sub-4.4 speed Thornton may be a sneaky best ball value with his big-play skill set.

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Despite splitting carries with veteran Ezekiel Elliott last year, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard proved to be one of the most explosive ball-carriers in the league. He had 31 runs of 10-plus yards, including 15 gains of 10-plus rush yards over expected. Pollard's top speed didn't make a huge difference in his explosive score, but his 43 runs at 15-plus mph showed his playmaking ability and helped him finish with 1,007 yards on just 193 carries (5.2 yards per attempt). The 26-year-old suffered a devastating leg injury in the postseason, so his only question heading into the 2023 season is how long it will take him to get back to full speed? Despite the injury concerns, Pollard should be drafted as at least a midrange RB1 in fantasy.

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Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb lacks the top-end speed that many of the most explosive runners in the league have, but he has the ability to run through tacklers with power, and his top gear packs sneaky get-away burst. Chubb led the league with 47 runs of 10-plus yards in 2022, but his success rate was lower than many expected due to Cleveland's poor blocking giving him a low expected yards per carry (3.8). Of his 1,525 rushing yards, 1,177 came after contact, which ranked third in the NFL. He was also the only qualified RB to have double-digit first downs gained over expected. The 27-year-old continues to run hard in an offense that loves to run the football, so he'll easily remain a top-10 fantasy RB heading into the 2023 campaign.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that wide receiver Amari Cooper, who had core-muscle surgery in February, has been "great" with the young receivers and will "start doing stuff this week." Cooper didn't take part in organized team activities last week. The 28-year-old pass-catcher is working back into on-field drills for the first time this offseason, which means he should be at full strength by training camp this summer. Cooper finished as the WR10 in half-point PPR scoring last year, catching 78 of his 132 targets for 1,160 yards and nine touchdowns in 17 games played. In his second year working with quarterback Deshaun Watson, he should be able to develop more chemistry and is fully expected to be the No. 1 receiver yet again. Target him as a high-end WR2 in fantasy drafts.

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