2025 Dynasty Football Stashes
Building a successful dynasty football roster takes effort. While other managers tune out in February, dynasty zealots are always active. One of the biggest advantages to be gained before the 2025 NFL Draft is via the waiver wire, where proactive dynasty managers can pick up the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes.
Additionally, because some league mates are asleep at the wheel, these low-rostered stashes can often be added for free. Whether there is a pending free-agent departure, salary cap casualty, or just a young prospect in a favorable position to emerge next summer, targeting these players is integral to reinforcing a dynasty roster.
Here are the top 2025 Dynasty Football Stashes to target this spring.
Quarterbacks
Tyrod Taylor (New York Jets) – We know Aaron Rodgers won’t be back in New York. The rebuilding Jets desperately need to find a franchise signal caller. However, both Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders are expected to be gone by the time the club picks at No. 7. That would put Taylor in line to be the team’s opening-day starter. Even if the Jets land a rookie QB, Taylor can again be a bridge starter while the new regime develops the youngster. Taylor is a sneaky add in deeper Superflex formats.
Aidan O’Connell/Gardner Minshew (Las Vegas Raiders) – The perpetually retooling Raiders will likely have an open competition between their two veteran incumbents. Additionally, I expect Vegas to be all in on the veteran free agents and possibly an early-round rookie. For now, O’Connell and Minshew are worth speculative adds in Superflex leagues, but I wouldn’t bid more than the minimum.
Joe Milton (New England Patriots) – Milton isn’t beating out Drake Maye, but his arm looked outstanding in New England’s finale. Arm talent was never a concern for Milton at Michigan or Tennessee. It may also attract trade interest from other QB-needy teams.
Running Backs
Antonio Gibson (New England Patriots) – Rhamondre Stevenson’s fumble issues resulted in Gibson earning a bigger role down the stretch last season. With Mike Vrabel now in charge, New England’s backfield is wide-open. Therefore, Gibson could potentially emerge as the team’s starter this summer.
Kimani Vidal (Los Angeles Chargers) – Vidal attracted attention as a sleeper last summer. However, Vidal never got more than eight touches in any game. That led to him being dropped in many dynasty leagues. However, with J.K. Dobbins hitting the open market, Vidal ascends the wide-open depth chart.
Will Shipley (Philadelphia Eagles) – Kenneth Gainwell is an unrestricted free agent. If Gainwell departs, Shipley offers plus pass-catching ability as the potential change-of-pace option behind Saquon Barkley.
Sincere McCormick (Las Vegas Raiders) – Everything will be up for grabs in Las Vegas, including the backfield. McCormick eventually emerged as the Raiders’ starter before incurring a season-ending injury. He averaged 4.7 yards per carry as a rookie. McCormick showed enough to earn some reps this summer, making him worthy of a stash in deeper leagues. With Pete Carroll now in town, McCormick will be given a fair chance to contend for the Raiders’ wide-open starting job.
Dameon Pierce (Houston Texans) – Although he looked tremendous in a Week 18 spot start, Pierce wasn’t a good fit in Bobby Slowik’s zone scheme. Perhaps he’ll rekindle some of his rookie magic with Nick Caley now running the offense. Additionally, Pierce could be an attractive trade target after his impressive 176-yard performance to close out the regular season.
Wide Receivers
Malik Washington (Miami Dolphins) – As a rookie, Washington emerged as Miami’s WR3 down the stretch, averaging five weekly targets from Weeks 15-18. Also, Tyreek Hill is at odds with the team, and Odell Beckham was released. The 23-year-old ran a 4.47, making him a good fit in Mike McDaniel’s scheme.
Noah Brown & Olamide Zaccheaus (Washington Commanders) – Washington improved to 17th in passing and 5th in scoring in Jayden Daniels’s first season. Brown (7.8 ppg) and Zaccheaus (7.6 ppg) both had decent showings as the team’s WR3. Both players are unrestricted free agents, but if either re-signs with Washington, they would be on the late-round flier list for 2025.
Jordan Whittington (Los Angeles Rams) – For a couple of weeks Jordan Whittington looked like a legit prospect, catching 13-of-18 targets for 151 yards. But just as quickly as he emerged, the 6th-round rookie disappeared. Perhaps the pending departure of Cooper Kupp will lead to Whittington salvaging a role in the Ram’s new-look offense. Also, Tutu Atwell is worth rostering.
Jalen Nailor (Minnesota Vikings) – The 2022 6th-rounder emerged as Minnesota’s WR3. Minnesota has ranked 6th, 5th, and 6th in passing in Kevin O’Connell’s three seasons at the helm.
Digging Deeper
Malik Heath (Green Bay) – Christian Watson will miss most, if not all of 2025 with a knee injury. Heath played 39 snaps and led the Packers in receiving (60) yards in their regular-season finale. He will have a chance to carve out a role this summer.
John Metchie (Houston Texans) – An easy kid to root for, Metchie finally got some playing time down the stretch for the Texans. However, it took myriad injuries for him to earn it. With Tank Dell expected to miss 2025 and Stefon Diggs an unrestricted free agent, Metchie has a pre-draft path to a significant role.
DeAndre Carter (Chicago Bears) – Keenan Allen is 32 and an unrestricted free agent. While Allen manned the slot over 54% of the time, Carter lined up inside on 69.1% of his snaps as Chicago’s WR4. If Allen departs, as anticipated, Carter could move into the slot full-time. Digging even deeper, teammate Tyler Scott also played predominantly in the slot. Scott also checks the #thirdyearbreakout box.
Tight Ends
Noah Gray (Kansas City Chiefs) – There’s no denying that Travis Kelce is in decline and there is a chance he retires this offseason. If Kelce does, Gray would instantly contend for TE1 numbers in Kansas City.
Theo Johnson (New York Giants) – A 2024 fourth-round selection, Johnson ranked fifth among all tight ends with 56.9 snaps per game before a Lisfranc injury ended his season. That injury is a concern, but Johnson had just started making a solid impact (3-plus grabs in each of his final seven contests) when it occurred. If he’s healthy, Johnson is the favorite to open the season as New York’s starter.
A.J. Barner (Seattle Seahawks) – Barner quietly snagged 30 balls as a rookie. Seattle used ’12’ personnel on 16% of their snaps in 2024. However, with Tyler Lockett expected to depart and DK Metcalf rumored to be on the trade block, that number could rise significantly. Barner is worth an add for deep leagues using TE Premium scoring.
Jeremy Ruckert (New York Jets) – Tyler Conklin is an unrestricted free agent. Ruckert is currently listed atop New York’s depth chart. Ruckert has not lived up to his third-round billing, but there’s a chance he remains the Jets’ starter heading into the offseason program.
Erick All (Cincinnati Bengals) – Mike Gesicki is a free agent. All battled injuries in his rookie campaign. However, the 2024 4th-rounder is a downfield weapon who boasts good route running and after-the-catch skills. If he can get (and stay) healthy.
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