Every offseason there is a significant number of players on the move. Keeping track of these trades and free-agent signings is a vital part of fantasy football research. Knowing how players will perform on new teams can give you a huge edge on draft day.

With training camps and preseason still ahead, there is plenty of time to get a feel for how these newcomers will fare in 2023. However, many drafts are already underway. That makes it important to have an understanding of how players will perform on new teams.

Here are the key players who were on the move this offseason and what to expect from a fantasy football perspective.

Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets) – There have been glowing reports out of New York that Rodgers has looked terrific. This is obviously great news for a Jets franchise that has long been searching for that franchise signal caller. At 39 and with three years of general decline and an adversarial relationship with the tame media in Wisconsin, it was fair to question if this would be another move that would blow up for the Jets. However, Rodgers attended all team OTAs and had noticeable zip on the ball. A prime Rodgers would be a boon for all members of the Jets. Particularly for future superstar wideout Garrett Wilson.

Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints) – Regardless of address, Carr isn’t going to make or break your fantasy squad. He does a solid job moving the chains and avoiding turnovers but lacks upside. However, Carr can fill in as a solid QB2 in Superflex formats. Carr should prove to be a solid upgrade over Andy Dalton for the Saints. Also, his history of heavily targeting his No. 1 wide receiver should mean big things for emerging star Chris Olave.

Jimmy Garoppolo (Las Vegas Raiders) – Carr’s replacement in Las Vegas is already off to a shaky start. Recent news emerged that Jimmy Garoppolo failed his physical with the Raiders, and now there is uncertainty about his immediate future. At best, Garoppolo can post similar numbers to Derek Carr. However, Garoppolo is even more of a game manager. Plus, it won’t be as easy for Davante Adams to post his usual stellar numbers. Overall, this is a downgrade for…

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