The 2025 NFL Season is over, but the dynasty season never ends. While this period during the playoffs and before the new league year is often quiet, it can be a time to make early moves to get yourself set for what’s to come. Over the next few pieces, I’m going to be looking at buys, sells, and holds at each of the key fantasy positions. Today we finish with Tight Ends. I’ll be looking at two in each category that can help you get ahead of the curve heading into 2026. Let’s dive in.
Buys
Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
About: Strange had a great opportunity to step up in 2025. While it was slow going at first, he ended with a flourish. From Week 12 on, he finished as TE8. As the Jaguars got hot to end the season, so was Strange. He seemed a good fit for the offense and for a key role opposite Trevor Lawrence. I like what I saw, and I like the potential. He’s a buy for me this off-season.
Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears
About: Loveland was the first tight end off the board in the 2025 NFL Draft but like with Strange it was slow going. It was slow going for the Bears’ offense in general at times. But down the stretch, Loveland was THE target you wanted in Chicago. That carried over into the playoffs, where he seemed unstoppable at times. Over the back half of the season, from Week 9 on, he was TE2. Loveland will likely carry a big price tag, but if you find someone who is not enamored of the star, I’d make a move.
Sells
Evan Engram, Denver Broncos
About: When Engram signed a free agent deal last off-season, it seemed like a perfect match. The production during the season seemed like a perfect nightmare, especially for those who paid up to acquire Engram. He finished as TE29, averaging 6.4 points per game. That’s hardly start-worthy. Immediately following the season, most Broncos’ pundits talked about a glaring need at tight end, too. Also, not a banner sign. If I have any Engram exposure this off-season, I’m trying to move on. I’m not bullish about him in Denver or anywhere else at this point.
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
About: Njoku was once a big weapon for the Cleveland Browns. Last year, he lost his place to Rookie Harold Fannin, Jr., who finished as TE6 despite some questionable quarterback play. Now, Njoku is a free agent. Could he find another place that’s a good fit? Perhaps in Atlanta, reunited with Kevin Stefanski? It’s possible. But it feels like he’s past his prime while still being a good name. If I can, I’m making a deal and getting something in return for a player who has a very uncertain outlook.
Holds
Gunnar Helm, Tennessee Titans
About: Helm was one of the bright spots on offense for a woeful Titans team. He had an uneven season, only finishing as TE34. But he seemed to be involved throughout the back half of the season, even having a few memorable games. Now, there’s a new coaching team and Chig Okonkwo is a free agent. That gives me hope of seeing Helm take a year two leap. He was likely a player stashed on the end of your bench or Practice Squad in 2025, and I’d leave him there as we move forward into 2026.
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
About: The Eagles did everything they could to move on from Goedert last off-season. They brought in other tight ends and dangled him in trades. No takers, so he remained on the roster. And, a funny thing happened, he was one of the league’s best tight ends, finishing as TE2, and one of the bright spots for the Eagles. He’s a free agent, but he proved in 2025 he has plenty of life left. Whether it’s back in Philadelphia, or toiling for another team, I like Goedert to be a valuable contributor again in 2026. He’s a hold for me.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
