The Bengals have signed four-year deals with WRs Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, with Chase becoming the highest-paid non-QB in the league at $161 million over four years. Higgins receives a $28.75 million annual average, ranking ninth among current WR contracts. The investments in QB Joe Burrow and the two WRs bode well for their fantasy outlook, with both Chase and Higgins expected to remain high-end scorers and Burrow carrying top-5 scoring potential. Any third WR in Cincinnati will need an injury to Chase or Higgins to be fantasy relevant, while TE Mike Gesicki, returning on a three-year deal, remains a decent TE2 option following a strong finish to the 2024 season.
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The Steelers are acquiring WR DK Metcalf from the Seahawks and giving him a four-year, $132 million contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid receivers in the NFL. Seattle is receiving a second-round pick and a late-round pick swap in return. Metcalf's move to Pittsburgh impacts the team's passing game and fantasy football outlook, potentially reducing WR George Pickens' role while increasing Metcalf's fantasy value. The trade also affects TE Pat Freiermuth's target share...
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