The 2025 NFL Season is over. Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks on winning Super Bowl LX. They got that title, in part, thanks to some shrewd moves in free agency last offseason. Free Agency is a chance for teams to make moves, improve their teams, and pursue a title. It’s the kick start to the off-season, and it begins in roughly a month. Over the next few pieces, I’ll be looking at five impact free agents at each of the key fantasy positions, as well as a few honorable mentions, to get you primed for the start of a wild off-season. Today, we wrap up with Tight Ends.
Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons
About: No one helped themselves more on the field in 2025 than Pitts. He was once a First-Round pick who was supposed to revolutionize the position. But it’s been a frustrating run in Atlanta. We’ve seen flashes of the talent, but he hasn’t had a consistent role in the offense. It’s fair to note the offense itself hasn’t been consistent.
Last season started much the same, but a funny thing happened. As Kirk Cousins took over, and the Falcons caught fire down the stretch, Pitts was a focal point of the attack. He finished as TE2 on the season, averaging more than 12 points per game. That leaves him as an incredibly attractive target in the free agent market. With the Falcons moving in a new direction and lacking a quarterback at present, it figures Pitts will land elsewhere. That makes him a big potential win for those who held on through the fallow years in fantasy.
David Njoku, Cleveland Browns
About: Heading into 2025, Njoku remained a low-end TE1 option. He was a talented player in a tight end-focused scheme for the Browns. While that remained true of the Browns’ offense in 2025, Njoku wasn’t the beneficiary. Rookie Tight End Harold Fannin, Jr., took over as the team’s top target. He finished as TE6 on the season and made Njoku expendable.
As the Browns look to go in a new direction this offseason, Njoku has a chance to do the same. I think a somewhat ideal landing spot might be in Atlanta, where his old coach, Kevin Stefanski, is in charge, and the Falcons will likely need a tight end to replace Pitts. If that happens, I like Njoku’s potential once again. Either way, he still has some upside in the right system. If he’s on your roster, it’s time to hold on and hope for a good landing spot.
Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles
About: The Eagles seemed to do everything they could to move on from Goedert in 2025. They added tight ends in free agency and put him on the market. But Goedert remained an Eagle and turned out to be the best part of the passing game. He finished as TE7 and once again looked like a great option in fantasy. He’s a free agent this offseason and still has the ability to make a difference for an offense. Will the Eagles try to keep him? It feels like a possibility depending on what happens with A.J. Brown. I like Goedert to potentially move on somewhere where he can be a veteran option to boost a passing game. Either way, that should mean good things for fantasy.
Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens
About: What to make of Likely. We’ve seen flashes throughout his first four seasons. He can be a weapon in the passing game. And at one point, it seemed he’d be the future for the Ravens. But they invested in Mark Andrews, once again, while Likely hits free agency. With the Ravens changing coaches and schemes, it seems even more unlikely he returns.
So, now a player with a passing weapon upside hits the market. There are plenty of teams that could use a boost at tight end, and Likely is an attractive target that might not break the bank. If you’ve been waiting to be able to feature him consistently on your fantasy team, this offseason will be one to watch.
Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
About: Will Kelce return? That’s really the only question. He’s a free agent, but it’s impossible to imagine him changing teams. He’s been a force for the Chiefs and in fantasy throughout his career. And though the team struggled and missed the playoffs in 2025, he was still one of the most stable pieces of the passing offense. He finished as TE3. While he’s not the dominant player he once was, he’s still worth a roster spot on an Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes offense. If he re-signs, he’ll be a steady starting option again. If you’re a contender, you might as well ride him out one more year. If not, he’s a player to trade as quickly as possible once he decides to come back.
Honorable Mentions
Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
About: Otton is a steady if unspectacular option at tight end. When needed, he’s stepped up to be a force for the Buccaneers’ passing offense. But when all the team’s receivers are healthy, Otton tends to fade to the background. He’s the quintessential situational TE2 as long as he’s a Buccaneer. So, will he return? If he does, he’s worth a roster spot, but shouldn’t be THE tight end option on your roster. If he moves on, it becomes more intriguing. I’m still not comfortable relying on him heading into a season, but there’s potential for him to develop into something more.
Tyler Higbee, Los Angeles Rams
About: Higbee has been a steady if unspectacular contributor to the Rams’ offense. He isn’t a reliable fantasy start each week, but he’s been a good situational player. The question is whether he’ll be back with the Rams or not. The Rams got solid production from free-agent Colby Parkinson and have rookie Terrance Ferguson on the roster. That makes Higbee a luxury that I don’t expect to return to the Rams. He figures to sign, but likely as a complementary piece on a contending offense. That leaves him with little week-to-week fantasy value. I’d try to move him if possible, this off-season.
Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans
About: Okonkwo is a talented player. We’ve seen flashes of what he can do in the passing game, but never a steady performance. That was true in 2025, too, where he finished as TE21. He’s a steady, low-end TE2. But was the Titans’ offense holding him back? That’s certainly an element that can’t be discounted, as it’s not been much of a pass offense during his time in Tennessee. The Titans are likely to focus on rookie Gunnar Helm moving forward, which likely leaves Okonkwo searching for a new squad. Given the potential, he’s a player I’d consider stashing to see where he lands this offseason. In the right situation, I could see him being a steady, low-end TE1 option.
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.
