Every NFL team enters the offseason with the goal of getting better. But here's the hard truth: "better" doesn't always mean "better for fantasy football." Sometimes teams make moves that help them win in the long run—or just make puzzling decisions—that leave fantasy managers scratching their heads.
With most of the major offseason moves now in the rearview mirror, it's time to call out the transactions that made our fantasy lives harder. While some of these moves might benefit the actual team down the road, from a fantasy perspective, they create headaches. (Don't worry—we'll balance the scales on Thursday with a look at the best offseason moves for fantasy, assuming A.J. Brown ends up in New England as expected.)
Malik Willis and the Miami Skill Position Shuffle
Willis looked solid in three starts over two years with Green Bay. But three starts is a tiny sample size, and before that, he struggled mightily in Tennessee and fell to the third round of the 2022 draft. He's far from a sure thing. The formula for a quarterback like that? Surround him with reliable weapons who can elevate his play.
Miami had De'Von Achane, which is a great start. But after cutting Tyreek Hill and trading Jaylen Waddle, the Dolphins' receiving corps took a massive hit. Their additions? Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell, and Terrace Marshall Jr., plus rookies Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Kevin Coleman Jr. That's not exactly a star-studded group. They didn't even bring back Darren Waller. Willis needs help to be a fantasy factor, and right now, he's not getting it.
Jeremiyah Love and the Cardinals' Crowded Backfield
Arizona signed Tyler Allgeier and retained both James Conner and Trey Benson. That's a functional backfield—nothing spectacular, but workable. Then they drafted Jeremiyah Love at third overall. Even if they move on from Conner or Benson before the season, Love will have to compete with Allgeier for touches. And Allgeier, who spent years playing second fiddle to Bijan Robinson in Atlanta, has never had a true lead-back role. This committee approach could limit Love's fantasy ceiling, making it tough for any of these backs to deliver consistent RB1 numbers.