Reevaluating Your Dynasty Portfolio: Three Fantasy Football Assets To Drop This Year

One of the most difficult aspects of managing a dynasty league is knowing when to cut losses and move on from underperforming players. These are athletes you’ve invested in over multiple seasons, often believing they’d develop into consistent contributors. The problem is that holding onto declining assets ties up valuable roster spots that could go toward younger prospects or proven performers. To help guide your roster management, we’ll examine three players currently ranked between 200-225 on Keep Trade Cut who warrant serious consideration for removal from your dynasty team.

Tank Dell: Navigating The Receiver Depth Chart Challenge

Tank Dell entered the league as a promising receiver for the Houston Texans, averaging 15 points per game during his rookie season across 11 contests. However, 2024 proved more challenging, with production dropping to 10 PPG over 14 games. The concern extends beyond raw output numbers.

At 5’10" and 165 pounds, Dell operates at a significant size disadvantage in a position increasingly dominated by larger frames. More critically, the Texans’ receiver landscape has become extremely congested. The team invested draft capital in Jaylin Noel during the 2025 NFL Draft (3rd round), signaling intent to develop him as their WR3 moving forward. With Nico Collins already occupying a prominent role and other receiving options in the mix, Dell faces a legitimate challenge for consistent volume opportunities.

This situation mirrors what happens across the NFL when teams build deep receiver corps. Compare this to other franchises investing heavily at the position—the uncertainty surrounding snap counts and target allocation becomes the central issue. C.J. Stroud accumulated just 3,041 passing yards across 14 games last season, limiting the available volume for multiple receivers. For dynasty purposes, Dell carries too much injury risk without a clear pathway to 10+ targets weekly. (KTC Rank: 201)

Jaylen Wright: The Running Back Backup Trap

The Miami Dolphins selected Jaylen Wright with 4th round draft capital in 2024, creating initial optimism about his role in the offense. However, two seasons have passed without the hoped-for breakout performance. Wright has never exceeded 75 carries in a single season, a concerning ceiling for someone who was supposed to develop into a meaningful contributor.

The situation shifted further when Miami drafted Ollie Gordon in the 2025 draft. Though Gordon went in the 6th round, the selection came with legitimate pedigree—he rushed for 1,732 yards as a sophomore in college, indicating strong foundational abilities. The dynamics in Miami’s backfield now clearly favor Gordon’s upside over Wright’s safer-but-limited floor.

While Wright did show modest improvement in 2025 relative to his 2024 performance, the opportunity cost remains problematic. Holding Wright ties up a roster spot that could house an emerging talent or injury fill-in. In dynasty leagues, upside matters significantly, making Gordon the more valuable asset going forward. (KTC Rank: 208)

Xavier Legette: The Rookie Receiver Fade

Xavier Legette represents a particularly painful cut for dynasty managers, especially given his 32nd overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. Expectations surrounded his potential, but the production trajectory has moved decidedly in the wrong direction. His output dropped from 49 catches and 497 yards in 2024 to just 35 receptions and 363 yards last year.

Notably, Legette appeared in only one fewer game (15 versus 16), making the decline genuine rather than injury-related. The arrival of Tetairoa McMillan in Carolina’s receiver room has complicated Legette’s path to production. Even occupying the WR2 role seems unlikely at this point. Jalen Coker outproduced Legette last season (394 yards in just 11 games), positioning Legette as the team’s third receiving option in a Carolina offense that may add additional receiver talent.

The mathematical reality is clear: if Legette can’t secure the WR2 role on his own team, his dynasty value continues declining. The Panthers may address receiver depth in the offseason, further compressing his target share. Sometimes the correct dynasty decision means accepting your analysis was wrong and freeing up roster flexibility. (KTC Rank: 220)

Making The Dynasty Call

Dynasty fantasy football requires constant portfolio evaluation. These three players—while once viewed as potential assets—now represent opportunity costs in crowded depth charts. The lesson applies universally: commit your roster spots to athletes with clear pathways to volume or defensive prospects demonstrating immediate utility. Cutting dead weight isn’t pleasant, but it’s essential for long-term dynasty success.