Dynasty Trade Strategy for Free Agency Season with Tipp Major
Smart dynasty managers trade through free agency chaos. Jeff Blaylock and Tipp Major discuss dynasty trade strategy during the NFL free agency window, including when to buy or sell players, evaluate rumors, and manage uncertainty.
“ One of my best habits is staying patient. One of my worst habits is that I'm too patient. Sometimes it's a feeling in your gut, like, you know.”
NFL free agency can dramatically reshape dynasty value overnight. For savvy dynasty managers, that volatility creates opportunity.
In Episode 26 of Dynasty Compass, Jeff Blaylock is joined by Footballguys colleague Tipp Major to discuss how to navigate dynasty trades during the free agency window.
They explore how uncertainty around landing spots affects player value, when to buy or sell veterans, and how contenders and rebuilders should approach trading during this period of the offseason.
The conversation also covers franchise tags, rookie pick valuation, and the importance of patience and research when evaluating trades. Tipp shares the free agents he’s targeting, the players he’s moving away from, and how he balances instinct with analysis when making dynasty trade decisions.
Key Takeaways
Free agency rumors create buying and selling windows in dynasty leagues
Running backs tend to experience the largest value swings
Franchise tags can be both positive and negative signals
Contenders should prioritize depth and positional balance
Rebuilders often need to trade elite assets to accelerate the rebuild
Research into coaching changes and scheme fit is critical
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
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Episode 4 – The 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?
