Dynasty Trade Strategy for Free Agency Season with Tipp Major

NFL free agency is one of the most volatile periods of the dynasty calendar — and the best dynasty managers know how to trade through the uncertainty.

In Episode 26 of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock (The Other Jeff B) is joined by Footballguys colleague Tipp Major to break down how smart dynasty managers approach trades during the free agency window.

They discuss how to evaluate trade offers when landing spots are unknown, when to buy or sell veterans, how franchise tags affect dynasty value, and why patience can be both your best and worst trading habit.

If you're navigating dynasty trades before free agency and the NFL Draft, this episode will help you think more strategically about timing, leverage, and opportunity. Don't just sit back and wait for your rookie draft.

Topics Include

• Trading during the free agency rumor window
• How landing spots affect dynasty value
• Evaluating trades involving free agents
• Franchise tags and dynasty strategy
• Trade strategies for contenders vs rebuilders
• Identifying undervalued veteran players
• Dynasty trading habits and decision-making

Chapters / Timestamps

0:00 – Free agency chaos and dynasty strategy
5:45 – Trading into uncertainty
10:22 – Is free agency a buy or sell window for veterans?
15:23 – When player values peak during the offseason
21:23 – How free agency impacts rookie pick values
26:07 – Trade strategies for contenders & rebuilders
31:44 – What if your team is stuck in the middle?
35:27 – Avoiding trades that are too early or too late
37:49 – Tipp’s best and worst dynasty trading habits
39:52 – Free agents to target in dynasty trades
42:10 – Players Tipp would trade away
43:42 – Intriguing free agents worth monitoring
47:19 – Where to find Tipp Major

Links Mentioned

• Follow Tipp Major on Twitter/X
• Follow Jeff Blaylock on Twitter/X
• Footballguys
• RotoBaller

Related Episodes

• Episode 4 – 5 Kinds of Players on Your Roster
• Episode 7 – Trade Winds, Part I
• Episode 8 – Trade Winds, Part II
• Episode 24 – Coaching Changes and Dynasty Value
• Episode 25 – Should You Draft a Player or Trade Your Rookie Round 1 Pick?

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