Every offseason in dynasty fantasy football is filled with trade offers from other dynasty owners trying to offload their depreciating assets at the wide receiver position. It can be hard to distinguish which aging veterans should be traded and which should be held onto until the end of their days of fantasy relevance.
In this article, we’ll take a look at four veteran wideouts who should be traded while their values are relatively solid. Getting all you can for them in return via trade, especially if you’re rebuilding, is a great way to stack your team up with younger talent.
Cooper Kupp (SEA)
Former Los Angeles Rams slot receiver Cooper Kupp signed with the Seattle Seahawks, his home state team, in free agency this offseason, agreeing to a three-year, $45 million contract with the team. He’ll have the chance to be one of quarterback Sam Darnold’s top targets in 2025.
My concern with Kupp’s outlook lies in the stability of Seattle’s passing attack. Sam Danrold is a good passer, but struggles mightily under pressure, as Vikings fans saw during the 2024 postseason. If the team’s offensive line continues to struggle after a poor showing this past season, Darnold may not be able to generate enough quality passing volume to support multiple targets.
I’m less worried about Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the Seahawks’ top receiver from last season, because this offense should be solid enough to support at least one receiver. Kupp will likely still produce, but dynasty managers should temper their expectations if they’re hoping for a vintage season from the 2021 triple crown winner.
The smartest move would be to flip him to a contender, along with a late rookie draft pick in 2026, for a young receiver, such as Josh Downs, Khalil Shakir, or Ricky Pearsall. These players present some risk, but have the upside of youth and the ability to be their team’s top receiver.
D.J. Moore (CHI)
D.J. Moore is the player I’ve been the most hesitant to include in this list. There is absolutely a world in which Moore has a huge year in head coach Ben Johnson’s offense, and quarterback Caleb Williams helps him to a career-best year.
However, there is also a very real scenario in which Moore and 2024 first-round pick Rome Odunze are much closer in terms of production than they were last season, and the former has a middling season at best.
It’s easy to get excited over Chicago’s infusion of young, offensive firepower over the last two offseasons. Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden III were all drafted by the team during that span. With Johnson at the helm, this team could finally put the pieces together and make the playoffs. The only question is if Moore fits into this team long-term.
D.J. Moore has been a productive receiver for a long time, and that hasn’t been any different in Chicago. If he is still in Chicago for the next few years, it’s fair to question what his target share will look like by the end of his tenure, especially with so many up-and-coming options in the passing game for Williams to throw to.
Flipping him for a high rookie draft pick and a young receiver like Marvin Mims Jr. is a decent plan of action if you want to take the risk. Overall, Moore is a good dynasty asset, but there is a lot of risk tied to his dynasty outlook that could limit his production over the next few years.
Stefon Diggs (NE)
Coming off a torn ACL, Stefon Diggs is primed to be the top receiver for New England this season. The Patriots made it a priority to surround franchise quarterback Drake Maye with weapons and protection this offseason and did an admirable job at that.
Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, and TreVeyon Henderson were added to key skill position groups. Will Campbell, Garrett Bradbury, Jared Wilson, and Morgan Moses were acquired to beef up the offensive line room. The message of this franchise is simple: the offense will revolve around Drake Maye.
If Diggs bounces back well from injury, he could have a strong season with Maye under center. His value would rise in this situation, giving you the perfect chance to trade him away if your team isn’t contending. He’s 31 years old, making him the perfect piece to trade away for a rebuilding team if Maye helps out his production.
Diggs is a very risky option in dynasty fantasy football this season, but his short-term value will be appealing to teams whose championship windows are open. Acquiring a solid rookie draft pick and a player like Keon Coleman is a high-risk move that could yield serious production if things shake out well.
Stefon Diggs is an intriguing dynasty asset who could have some serious value by midseason if he stays healthy.
Romeo Doubs (GB)
This offseason has been wild for Green Bay, specifically at the wide receiver position. Rookies Matthew Golden and Savion Williams were selected during the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft and could be high-upside options if they’re developed well by the team’s coaching staff.
On top of this, Green Bay already has an offense that is keen to spread the ball around to their many receiving options. Tucker Kraft, Jayden Reed, Christian Watson (once he returns from injury), and Dontayvion Wicks are the team’s top non-rookie pass-catchers, and all command a solid target share.
Doubs is set to be a free agent next offseason after the expiration of his rookie contract. With so many receivers currently on the depth chart for Green Bay heading into 2025, they may not decide to prioritize an extension for Doubs right away.
If he enters free agency next offseason, his dynasty outlook will be left up in the air. Selling Doubs to one of your dynasty league’s top contenders in exchange for a solid rookie pick in 2026 is a decent game plan if you don’t want to face the potential uncertainty of his free agency market next offseason. He’s a good veteran wide receiver to trade away for the right price.