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        Tyler Lockett Lands in Spot with Opportunity

        By Matt Schauf | Updated on Thu, Apr 24 2025 4:16 AM UTC
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        The Titans have agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with WR Tyler Lockett, according to multiple reports. The contract will hold another $2 million in incentives.

        2025 Fantasy Football Impact

        Lockett fell way off in 2024, his age-32 season. He ranked third among Seahawks in targets, but his 74 trailed 34 behind No. 2 DK Metcalf -- despite Lockett playing two more games.

        Lockett's 2.9 receptions per game also trailed Kenneth Walker III and Noah Fant. And his 2 TD catches were his fewest since 2017.

        In Tennessee, Lockett finds a WR depth chart with little proven upside behind Calvin Ridley. He'll compete with Treylon Burks and Van Jefferson for opportunities -- barring a significant WR addition in the draft.

        The Titans don't present exciting upside as a situation. They ranekd just 23rd in the league in pass attempts last year, 26th in total yards, and 27th in scoring. Presumed No. 1 overall QB Cam Ward adds hope ... but we'll see just how much of a stat boost he can deliver to the passing game.

        Lockett also heads into his age-33 season, which makes him a weak bet for a big bounce back.

        He can be a WR4 option for leagues of 14+ teams but doesn't offer much beyond that.

        Other Winners & Losers

        Burks probably still holds the most upside among non-Ridley WRs in Tennessee. He managed just 4 receptions over five games last year, his third season since arriving as a first-round pick in 2022. That's down from 16 and 33 catches the previous two years. And he has yet to play more than 11 games in a season.

        Lockett's arrival might seem like a bad thing for Burks. But injuries and Burks himself have been his biggest hurdles. If he's healthy and motivated, there's room.

        Burks carries basically no risk as a 2025 option. He'll be an end-of-draft consideration or waiver candidate to watch.

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        Matt Schauf, Editor
        Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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