Donte Jackson’s Brazil debut with the Chargers drew instant chatter after a brutal truck-stick from Patrick Mahomes late in the third quarter, a moment that dominated a relative quiet night for KC aside from that hit.

Jackson arrived in 2024 via a Carolina-to-Pittsburgh swap for Diontae Johnson, and he racked five picks last season before signing with LA. The story threads in Mahomes’ improvisation, Hollywood Brown’s presence, and the fantasy angle on a bolstered Bolts secondary as they navigate a high-powered division.

Diontae Johnson’s Browns release caps a volatile, five-team trek since 2023. He posted gratitude on social media, signaling professionalism despite an attitude history. His elite route-running keeps him on fantasy radars if he lands in a role with a clear target share. Kenny Pickett’s reported trade to the Raiders adds a new dynamic for NFL offenses and fantasy rosters, with Browns WR depth now in flux and the Steelers’ pipeline watching closely.

Rosters shrink to 53, opening a veteran-led free-agent wave. Diontae Johnson, Kendrick Bourne, Desmond Ridder, Isaiah Simmons and Cam Akers headline the class, each with clear NFL-fit paths. Johnson’s burst and route-running keep him in play for a reunion with the Steelers or a swing to Jets/Commanders; Bourne’s steady target share makes Jets/Bills/Browns plausible; Ridder could land as a practice-squad QB with Chargers/Cardinals/Titans; Simmons’ versatility draws Raiders/Buccaneers/Rams; Akers as a healthy depth option could land with Bengals/Colts/Dolphins.

Fantasy managers should monitor landing spots that maximize target volume, red-zone opportunities and early-down workload. Each player carries upside in the right system, but risk remains until a clear role emerges.

The Browns signed Diontae Johnson after the draft to anchor a thin WR group behind Jeudy, but the move fizzled as he was released on roster day. Johnson’s 2024 circuit across Panthers, Ravens and Texans is a cautionary tale for aging speed players. Cleveland now leans on Jeudy with Cedric Tillman, Jamari Thrash and Isaiah Bond in the fold, while quarterback uncertainty could complicate fantasy value from Week 1.