We’re in the midst of the dog days of summer. Best ball contests are peaking, and redraft leagues are beginning to set draft dates in earnest. Then, there’s the faction of us dynasty league degenerates who never stop—always grinding, looking for any edge.
I’ve gathered trade data from Dynasty Daddy, and I want to examine the top five players that have been traded the most over the past month. We can determine how the market is currently valuing these players, and how we can apply lessons learned from the transactions.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
A.J. Brown | WR, New England Patriots
Trend: Traded 461 times
Fantasy often imitates reality. It was obvious that A.J. Brown was on his way out of Philly, yet somehow, when the trade was finalized and he ended up in New England, the market shifted. We saw Drake Maye and this New England offense operate efficiently with Stefon Diggs, and now the Pats will run it back with Romeo Doubs and now Brown.
Once the trade was official in the NFL, the dynasty markets opened to a plethora of deals involving the 29-year-old Mississippi product. The Rashee Rice/Brown deal here seemed highly volatile to me. The uncertainty of Brown’s knee health, along with chemistry on his new team, against the uncertainty of Rashee Rice‘s decision-making. A battle of wills! When both are locked in, they are top-15 wide receivers.
I did see a Zay Flowers for Brown trade, and while I would take Flowers in that situation, it’s much closer for me if I’m looking at redraft only. There’s no doubting Brown’s talent; however, I do wonder if the way to replace a slot receiver (Diggs) that was the key piece of your offense is to add a physical outside receiver like Brown.
There are also my concerns about his knee in the long term. Negatives aside, a WR2 season is a likely outcome for the former Eagle. His talent is enough to overcome most obstacles. If he can play a full season, then he should have no problem finishing out the year as a solid fantasy contributor.
Brian Thomas Jr. | WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trend: Traded 450 times
Brian Thomas Jr. exploded onto the scene in 2024, but 2025 was another story. Thomas struggled mightily, had various upper-body injuries, and an ankle injury that forced him to the sidelines. Was it all injuries, or something more? The debut season was so special that fantasy managers will continue to believe. I am concerned that with so much target competition in Jacksonville, BTJ may not reach the heights that he ascended to in his rookie year.
Thomas and a 2027 second-round pick for Brown was a trade I found fair. It’s a clear move for a team to get young with a younger asset, plus the draft capital. If you want BTJ, be prepared to move an established veteran for him. Because the uncertainty of BTJ is what scares fantasy managers away.
Bucky Irving | RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Trend: Traded 443 times
Bucky Irving checks all the boxes when it comes to identifying a true “buy low” player. First, there was the quote from head coach Todd Bowles back in May, when he said Irving would be back from his injury in the summer or fall. Then, the Bucs brought in running back Kenneth Gainwell and new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson, who “raved” about Gainwell and what he could do in an extended role.
Irving featured so much talent in his rookie year, it’s hard to give up on him, even after a sophomore slump. Everyone remembers Irving’s struggles, but forgets that they had lost their starting right guard, Cody Mauch, in Week 2, and Tristan Wirfs was in and out of the lineup due to a knee injury.
Note here: Exhibits 1a and 1b. One involved the 2026 1.05 (which we assume would be Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, or Jadarian Price), and a depth asset. The other deal was the Jets’ Breece Hall for Irving and a 2027 3rd.
I prefer the Hall deal; however, the stink of the Jets’ offense doesn’t scare me off like it would most managers. I would still lean to the Hall side, personally. Irving is entering a massive year. If he struggles with injury again, or is inefficient with his touches, then his dynasty value will take an even bigger hit.
Bhayshul Tuten | RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Trend: Traded 429 times
The Bhayshul Tuten hype train has only continued to grow this offseason. Despite the threat of newly acquired Chris Rodriguez, Tuten’s ADP has been on a steady rise this summer. Jags coach Liam Coen has yet to give any red flags in press conferences or cause any concern about Tuten’s workload in 2026. The back that hails from Paulsboro, NJ, was drafted early in the fourth round of the 2025 draft, and the hype was palpable back then thanks to his explosiveness paired with his smaller frame.
Tuten did not get many opportunities in 2025, and what he did with those minimal opportunities wasn’t enough to “tank” his dynasty stock. I’m bullish on Tuten, but I found this deal with two seconds to be very fair for him. Tuten hasn’t won any weeks in his career, so a first feels like overpaying for an unproven asset.
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David Montgomery | RB, Houston Texans
Trend: Traded 430 times
Like A.J. Brown, David Montgomery is another example of fantasy imitating reality. Monty was traded to Houston, where there is a vacancy at the position. Nick Chubb is a free agent, and Woody Marks has proven fragile. Montgomery is, by all accounts, the lead back in Houston, with Marks handling the occasional third-down work.
The Cincinnati native and Iowa State product’s ADP reflects a low-end RB2 finish. However, he could easily end the season as a high-end RB2. Remember: back in 2024, a veteran Joe Mixon joined the Texans and averaged 17 fantasy points per game (FPPG), finishing as a low-end RB1.
I found this D’Andre Swift-for-“Knuckles ” deal to be very fair, but the two are projected to finish close together. Swift is on a stronger offense, but Kyle Monangai will likely take more work in Chicago than Woody Marks should in Houston.
Even with the recent report that Montgomery and Marks will split more time than people realize, I find that very hard to believe. Of all the players mentioned in the article, Monty is the safest for me. Brown’s knee history gives pause, uncertainty surrounds Tuten, and questions about Thomas Jr.
Montgomery is an older prospect, yet while he sometimes lacks excitement, he is exactly what you would want as an RB3 or flex play on your squad.
