Outlook Darren Waller
Unsigned Veteran Tight End Carries Significant Fantasy Risk as Free Agency Drags On
Darren Waller remains a high-profile free agent as we head deeper into the summer of 2026. The veteran's future is highly uncertain, leading to a steady decline in his fantasy market share. Over the past month, his ownership rate has slipped from 49% down to 41%, while his starting percentage has dropped to 11%.
Throughout his career, Waller has shown elite upside, posting consecutive 1,100-yard campaigns. Even in recent seasons, such as his 2025 stint where he caught 24 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns, his talent remains evident. However, without a team, his fantasy utility is entirely on hold.
Given his unsigned status, we advise fantasy managers to treat Waller as a late-round flyer or waiver-wire target. If he lands in a favorable passing offense, he could quickly regain streamer viability. Until he signs a contract, he should not be drafted as a starting option.
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Outlook Harold Fannin
Sophomore Tight End Set for Major Target Share Despite Spring Undisclosed Injury Concerns
Fannin is positioned as the top tight end on Cleveland's depth chart, building on an impressive rookie campaign where he caught 76 passes for 771 yards. Our projections expect similar high-volume usage this season, forecasting another 76 receptions and 805 receiving yards.
Fannin missed spring workouts in mid-June due to an undisclosed injury, causing his ADP to slide from the low-60s down to around 80. This draft stock decline represents a strong buying opportunity in PPR formats, as his role as the starting tight end remains completely secure.
With a robust projection of 116 targets, Fannin possesses a highly dependable PPR floor. As long as his undisclosed issue resolves before training camp, fantasy managers should confidently view him as an ascendant asset at a suppressed market price.
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