The IDP+ Weekly Newsletter:
April 10th, 2024

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Sicoli’s Weekly Wrap: IDP quick hits

Panthers DT Derrick Brown signs $96 million deal over four years

Sicoli’s Wrap: The star defensive tackle had a career-high 103 combined tackles in 2023, plugging gaps and causing problems for offenses around the league. He’s most valuable in leagues with a DT option, though he’ll be hard-pressed to repeat 100+ tackles. The Auburn product turns 26 next week.

Giants curiously re-sign LB/DB Isaiah Simmons

Sicoli’s Wrap: Simmons seemed set for another fresh start, but it appears the market is just as dour on him as it was a year ago. The upside is always fun to think about, but Simmons has yet to show he can be trusted for an every-down role that yields fantasy production.

Colts bring back S Julian Blackmon on one-year deal worth up to $7.7 million

Sicoli’s Wrap: Blackmon enjoyed a solid fantasy season in 2023, boasting career highs in tackles (88), TFLs (5) and passes defended (8). The soon-to-be 26-year-old visited the 49ers and Bills, but ended up where he began. He should have streaming value with DB2 upside in Indianapolis.

Edge Kyle Van Noy returns to Baltimore on two-year, $9 million contract

Sicoli’s Wrap: Props to Van Noy, who continues to impress wherever he’s been since breaking out with the Patriots years ago. He had nine sacks in 14 games as a late signing in September. He should reprise the role that Jadeveon Clowney leaves behind and could have streaming value in deep formats. 

Patriots work out mega $58 million extension with S Kyle Dugger

Sicoli’s Wrap: The contract has $8 million in incentives and $32.5 million in guarantees. After letting internal players walk in free agency under Bill Belichick, both Dugger and OT Mike Onwenu have inked major deals to stay. Dugger will have the same high upside, lower weekly floor role with the Patriots.

Chiefs re-sign DE Mike Danna to noteworthy three-year, $26 million deal

Sicoli’s Wrap: Danna enjoyed a strong 2023 season, even if the numbers aren’t top of the line. This is the first time under GM Brett Veach the team has re-signed a Veach draft pick to a multi-year deal. Danna will see a similar role opposite George Karlaftis. Check your waiver wires.

DE Randy Gregory looks to rebound in Tampa Bay

Sicoli’s Wrap: The former Cowboy and Bronco has struggled in recent years and has a one-year prove-it deal to bounce back. The Bucs let Shaq Barrett walk in free agency, so Gregory will take a rotational role that likely won’t yield fantasy production. It’s a nice upside play for Tampa Bay.

S Logan Ryan announces retirement

Sicoli’s Wrap: Ryan had plenty of solid streaming years with his versatility in the secondary, but injuries and a myriad of difficult circumstances always prevented Ryan from reaching his ceiling. Hope retirement treats him well.