The Trade That Wasn’t - A Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/12

Free agency is here, and things got messy.

In Episode 99, the Comanagers dive into the first wave of NFL free agency moves, breaking down the biggest signings, trades, and head-scratching decisions — plus one deal that apparently happened… and then didn’t.

The Bills make a splash by trading for DJ Moore, creating ripple effects across both offenses. It’s great news for Josh Allen and the Bears’ remaining weapons, but not so great for Khalil Shakir. Somehow, Buffalo now has the second-highest WR cap hit in the league for 2026.

Meanwhile in Miami, the Dolphins officially release Tua Tagovailoa, eating nearly $100 million in dead cap before signing Malik Willis. We like the upside swing, but with this roster? The rebuild looks steep.

Elsewhere around the league:

• The Patriots sign Romeo Doubs, who could quietly become their WR1 and a sneaky late-round fantasy value.
• Geno Smith returns to the Jets, completing one of the strangest full-circle career arcs in the league.
• The Steelers add Rico Dowdle and trade for Michael Pittman as they reshape their offense (with Aaron Rodgers probably waiting for maximum drama before announcing his return).
• Houston lands David Montgomery, though a shaky offensive line may limit his fantasy ceiling.
• The Colts double down on Daniel Jones and give Alec Pierce a massive contract.

And then there’s the Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby… that they backed out of. Was it a misunderstanding? A change of heart? Or something a little shadier?

We break down the fantasy fallout, roster strategy, and the weirdest moments from the opening days of free agency.

And yes—we ran out of time before we could cover every team. The chaos continues next update.

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