Free Agency Review: 24 Players to Watch in 2026 - Winners & Losers (Preview)
Michael Nazarek - 4/2/2026
The first (and tiny second) wave of free agency in 2026 is over, so this is a good time to offer my first thoughts on the biggest moves made and situations that have developed over this period of time. Below, you'll see I have offered 24 players to watch over the coming months. The first 15 listed are players whom I believe to be the biggest fantasy winners with regard to where they find themselves at this time into free agency (including trades). The final 9 are my biggest fantasy losers for fantasy in 2026 from free agency and trades. Time's a wastin', so let's get right to the fantasy analysis...
THE WINNERS:
1) QB Kyler Murray, MIN - The Vikings weren't comfortable with QB J.J. McCarthy as their starter heading into 2026, so they signed Murray, who should easily beat...
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