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No surprise that K.J. Osborn locked into the No. 3 WR spot for Vikings.

Related players: Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Olabisi Johnson, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Irv Smith Jr.

Levitan said those who cover the team are expecting a bump in both pass rate and 3-WR sets with Kevin O'Connell in charge. So Osborn could end up having some fantasy value. However he'll have to battle target monsters Jefferson and Thielen, and perhaps also the return of Smith Jr. at tight end. The post also indicated Smith-Marsette is the WR4 right now.

Justin Fields said time he spent working out with WR Darnell Mooney was big this offseason. "He pushes me to be better."

If their connection on the field is anywhere near what it's been off the field, it could be a really productive season for this combination, the tweet went on to say. We agree. Mooney moved into the Bears’ WR1 role last year en route to a 140-target, 81-catch, 1,055-yard, four-touchdown season. We think Mooney and TE Cole Kmet will very likely lead this team in targets and also think Mooney is a good value as the 30th receiver off the board.

Speaking to the media Tuesday, WR Darnell Mooney said that rookie wideout Velus Jones Jr. is standing out. "When he gets the ball, you're going to see, he can fly," said Mooney. "He's going to be a playmaker, for sure."

Jones is a 25-year old rookie and could already be showing his ceiling as a rookie. The good thing is he is being embraced on offense and is being praised for his speed by another fast receiver. Jones's fantasy floor is bottomless, but if he can grasp the offense immediately, there is plenty of space for upside in his game.

The San Francisco 49ers are signing TE Tyler Kroft to a one-year deal.

Related Players: George Kittle, Charlie Woerner, Ross Dwelley

Kroft will compete for snaps alongside/behind George Kittle, which means a reduced role for the veteran. Kittle's injury history does put Kroft in play as a waiver wire pick-up during the season, and Kroft has had the most success amongst the remaining tight ends with the 49ers.

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired WR Bryan Edwards and a 7th-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders for a 5th-round pick.

Related Players: Drake London, Olamide Zaccheus

Edwards will have an immediate chance to compete for snaps in three-wide sets. The only problem is it's with the Falcons. Edwards was teammates with Falcons QB Marcus Mariota in Oakland/Vegas.

Buccaneers QB coach Clyde Christensen told reporters that QB Kyle Trask is the developmental quarterback, making Blaine Gabbert the backup to Tom Brady. "It's more of a learning curve," said Christensen. "I don't see him competing with Gabbert this year."

At this point, Trask appears to be clinging to fantasy value in dynasty formats, especially if Gabbert stays with Tampa Bay as long as Tom Brady is around.

The Falcons have released RB Mike Davis.

Related Players: Cordarrelle Patterson, Damien Williams, Tyler Allgeier

Davis could not replicate his 2020 season as Christian McCaffrey's injury replacement and will now be looking to compete for a roster spot elsewhere. Patterson and Williams stand to see the most work as of now with recently-drafted Allgeier new to the team.

The Atlanta Falcons have signed QB Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal.

Related Player: Feleipe Franks

Shortly after trading Matt Ryan, the Falcons add Mariota. The former Raider and Titan rejoins Arthur Smith in Atlanta. The two worked together in Tennessee. As of today, Mariota has little competition at quarterback, but that could change once the NFL Draft starts.