Marvin Harrison Jr. dominated the headlines last week. In his wake, a crop of wide receiver rumors hit the market. Receivers are the only position we have seen traded annually; teams need more than one and will give up draft picks for a premium player.
We tasked our experts with sorting through the rumors and finding potential landing spots. Jeff Blaylock, Matthew Montgomery, Hutchinson Brown, Corey Spala, Meng Song, and Mike Kashuba took on the challenge.
Question of the Week
Following the Harrison trade and rumors including multiple receivers, find a new home for the following players:
Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville
Las Vegas (4 Votes)
Brown - The Raiders have Brock Bowers, but they could use a legit complement to take their offense to the next level.
Blaylock - The Raiders have a committee approach at X receiver right now, and Thomas would stabilize it immediately.
Song - Per The Ringer's Tom Pelissero, "while there continue to be calls periodically, Jacksonville has shown no interest in trading the former first-round pick." With Marvin Harrison Jr. having recently fetched a second-round draft pick and change, it's hard to see any team offering enough to move the needle for the Jaguars. That said, if the Raiders have enough faith in their evaluation of him, Thomas could make sense as a young building block still on his rookie contract to put in place around Fernando Mendoza once he takes the field.
Montgomery - The Raiders lack an explosive outside threat, and Thomas Jr. can provide an immediate downfield threat.
Atlanta (1)
Kashuba - It's unlikely the 4-1 Jaguars would trade Brian Thomas Jr. to another AFC team while they're jockeying for playoff position. But in the NFC, the teams that need a deep threat include the Falcons, Eagles, Commanders, and 49ers. The Falcons have shown a willingness to give up future draft capital, but now they can add a complementary receiver to Drake London, and either compete for the NFC South or become a great destination for a young quarterback in 2027.
Kansas City (1)
Spala - He can take on the downfield role with Tyquan Thornton out for the year.
Quentin Johnston, LA Chargers
Philadelphia (1)
Brown - Darius Cooper and Dontayvion Wicks offer decent value, but a big, tall, vertical threat like Johnston could breathe more life into this offense.
NY Giants (1)
Blaylock - He could take on the "sacrificial X" role, freeing Nabers to move around the formation, as he did at LSU.
Spala - Let's reunite Johnston with his former OC Greg Roman, now Senior Offensive Assistant.
Green Bay (1)
Song - Before the Chargers drafted Quentin Johnston 21st overall in 2023, some mock drafts had him going to the Packers at 15th overall. Many viewed the big-bodied TCU rookie as a good complement to Christian Watson on the outside, and rumors followed after Green Bay met with Johnston at the NFL Combine that offseason.
This hasn't changed, as another big-bodied, downfield threat could be exactly what the Packers need to help free up Watson even more in the midst of a career year. Plus, Johnston could be insurance, with a fairly lengthy injury history for Johnston prior to 2025. Unfortunately, Los Angeles would need to agree to absorb some of his future salary because they exercised his fully guaranteed fifth-year option. Barring that, it's unlikely Green Bay, or any team, would trade for Johnston.
Indianapolis (1)
Kashuba - The Chargers are reeling, and Johnston's drops have contributed to the problem. The Colts could use a run-after-the-catch option beyond Tyler Warren, and with Alec Pierce and Josh Downs underperforming, they may look for a jolt of youth.
Tennessee (1)
Montgomery - This gives the Titans a second big-bodied receiver to complement Tate, while letting Wandale Robinson play a more traditional slot receiver role.
Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland
Miami (1)
Brown - The Dolphins would be interesting for him. It’s a place where he could command a role right away and potentially have value.
Philadelphia (1)
Blaylock - The Eagles need a Z/flanker who can take pressure off Devonta Smith. In 2024, Jeudy's best season, he ran the second-most routes from the Z and had a top-15 win rate, according to Fantasy Points Data.
Montgomery - This gives Devonta Smith a more credible complement in the receiving corps without taking away from the team’s run-first identity.
LA Chargers (1)
Song - Reports that the 0-5 Chargers could use wide receiver help seem counterintuitive, since a rebuilding squad needs to avoid jettisoning draft capital for a depth piece. Perhaps the 49ers could send a late-round pick for depth until Deebo Samuel Sr. and De'Zhaun Stribling return, but is Jeudy much of an upgrade over Christian Kirk and Brandin Cooks? It's hard to see any NFL team prioritizing Jeudy as a trade candidate, as he's the definition of a role player. Even if Jeudy does leave Cleveland in the coming weeks, he likely won't contribute in fantasy as anything more than a desperation WR4. Leave Jeudy on the waiver wire.
San Francisco (2)
Kashuba - Jeudy clearly isn't part of the Browns' long-term plans, and Boston and Concepcion have excelled so far. But he could also be the 49ers' WR2 or WR3 in a heartbeat. The 49ers are 5-0, and Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel Sr. haven't exactly been the picture of health in years past. Grabbing Jeudy could be an easy way to raise the floor of their wide receiver room if injuries hit.
Spala - I like the scheme fit and the relative acquisition cost to bolster wide receiver depth ahead of Christian Kirk's return.
Tyreek Hill
Kansas City (4)
Song - Returning to Kansas City makes sense with Tyquan Thornton on IR, but the holdup right now is Hill's ongoing civil trial with his ex-wife. With allegations of physical abuse, it's possible that the league could place Hill on the commissioner's exempt list and ultimately issue a suspension if/when a team were to sign him. Depending on how his NFL status plays out, Hill paired with Patrick Mahomes II again would certainly pique our fantasy interest. He would have immediate WR3/flex potential in that offense.
Beyond a Chiefs reunion, the Rams could be in play for Hill. Les Snead's "F them picks" philosophy also translates to signing talented wide receivers past their prime, like Odell Beckham Jr. during their previous Super Bowl run in 2021. Even if Hill isn't 100%, if he's regained his straight-line speed, his threat alone would free up Puka Nacua and Davante Adams even more. This trio would make the Rams' offense the most dangerous in the league, but it would have less impact on Hill's fantasy value.
Kashuba - Not to take the easy answer here, but I think Meng is spot on. The Chiefs need a deep threat for the playoffs. Tyreek Hill was the Chiefs' premier deep threat not long ago. With his injury timeline still unclear, the Chiefs can be patient while they reunite for a playoff run.-
Spala - If he plays again, there is familiarity with Kansas City as he acclimates back to NFL speed.
Montgomery - The chemistry is there, and with Tyquan Thornton on IR, you could get an immediate fill-in who, at minimum, has experience in the offense.
New England (1)
Brown - Two years ago, this would be an unbelievable duo, but with Brown hurt and the rest of the offensive weapons lacking consistency, New England could definitely use Hill's talents.
San Francisco (1)
Blaylock - Kansas City is the obvious choice, but can you imagine Hill and Rashee Rice hanging out together after 10 p.m.? A better fit may be the 49ers, who will still be lacking healthy receivers and explosive-play capability when Hill is finally ready to play.
Marvin Mims Jr., Denver
Carolina (2)
Song - Carolina hasn't won the NFC South in back-to-back years in over a decade. With the division wide open, Mims could be the piece the Panthers need to accomplish that. Bryce Young has opened 2026 with some impressive performances, but Carolina's wide receiver room is pretty thin behind Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. Mims' speed could help further open up a developing Panthers offense that's fourth-highest in points per game thus far.
From a fantasy standpoint, Mims is unlikely to make a major impact. However, he could be a major boon to an oft-overlooked unit, the special teams. Carolina waived Jimmy Horn Jr. after he muffed a punt against Chicago in Week 1. With Coker injured, David Moore has averaged just 7.0 yards per punt return, among the league's lowest. Last season, Mims logged the third-highest average yards per punt return, and he ranked second-best in 2024. Having the two-time Pro Bowl return specialist in that role would also help preserve Coker's health once he returns, as he's a key cog on offense. The question is: would a team that reached the AFC Championship Game last postseason and has Super Bowl aspirations actually trade away a key special teams player like Mims?
Kashuba - If we're talking about Marvin Mims Jr. as a receiver, he's a nice rotational deep threat. Realistically, he's the Broncos' best returner, and there's no reason for them to trade him. If he is truly disgruntled and demands out, the Carolina Panthers could be a nice fit: he forces safety help to his side of the field while running wind sprints and upgrades their return game from the bottom half of the league to at least league average.
Arizona (1)
Brown - After trading Marvin Harrison Jr. away, the Cardinals lack a significant downfield vertical threat. Mims could fill that gap.
Seattle (1)
Blaylock - He won't be a difference-maker anywhere, but his deep-threat ability as a flanker opposite Jaxon Smith-Njigba, or his flexibility as a rotational slot option with Cooper Kupp, makes him a great fit for the Seahawks' offense.
Indianapolis (1)
Spala - Mims could fill the Alec Pierce downfield role and bolster the return game to keep Seth McGowan healthy behind Jonathan Taylor.
San Francisco (1)
Montgomery - With the Deebo Samuel Sr. injury and age concerns, this gives them a piece who can play in gadget formations, which is valuable in a Shanahan offense.
