5 free agent signings who increased their fantasy football value for the 2025 NFL season ft. DeAndre Hopkins

Every football player enters each season with a new outlook and varying overall value. Some of this can be determined by their projected role for whichever team they play for. This can be significantly impacted when a player switches teams during the free agency period.

Here are five players who increased their value from a fantasy football perspective during the offseason.

5 fantasy football risers after changing teams in NFL free agency

Fantasy football risers with new teams

#1 Cooper Kupp

Cooper Kupp was one of the best wide receivers in fantasy football during his time with the Los Angeles Rams. His value has been on the decline recently with the emergence of Puka Nacua as their featured pass-catcher. Kupp switched to the Seattle Seahawks, where he will likely have an opportunity at an increased workload once again.

#2 Najee Harris

Najee Harris was a solid running back for fantasy lineups during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He proved to be productive, despite playing behind one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL. He will be in a much more favorable situation this season with the Los Angeles Chargers, one of the best blocking teams in the league.

#3 Stefon Diggs

Stefon Diggs saw his fantasy value plummet when he went from being a featured wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills to a depth option for the Houston Texans last season. He will have a chance to go back to being a primary target after joining the New England Patriots during the offseason. Their offense severely lacks weapons, so he could realistically earn a massive target share.

#4 DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins had intriguing value in fantasy football when he joined the Kansas City Chiefs last season, but failed to make much of an impact in their deep offensive unit. He departed for the Baltimore Ravens in free agency and now has more of a clear path to significant targets. His outlook could improve even further if the Mark Andrews trade rumors turn out to be true.

#5 Javonte Williams

Javonte Williams served as the leader of a backfield committee for the Denver Broncos last year. His role could be elevated to a featured running back now that he has joined the Dallas Cowboys for the 2025 fantasy football season. The team moved on from Rico Dowdle and is relatively weak at the position, so Williams has a favorable situation.