The Weekly Wire: Devy, Dynasty & C2C Edition

A weekly summer series breaking down the most relevant news impacting your devy, dynasty, and C2C rosters.

Welcome to The Devy & Dynasty Weekly Wire. A weekly rundown of all the news, notes, and takeaways that actually matter for your devy, dynasty, and C2C leagues. Whether it’s injury updates, transfer portal movement, breakout reports, or depth chart shifts, I’m here to help you make sense of what’s noise and what’s actionable.

We’ll be dropping this every week all summer long to keep you dialed in and ahead of your league mates heading into the 2025 season. If something impacts long-term value or your roster-building process, we’re covering it.

Let’s get into it.

Dynasty

Let’s be honest — it’s a quiet stretch for dynasty news. We’re deep in the OTA fog, where every route is crisp and every rookie is the “best version of themselves.” Still, there are a few nuggets worth paying attention to. Whether it’s an under-the-radar signing or a rookie flashing during install, this is where you can squeeze some edges on the waiver wire in deeper leagues. These aren’t league-winners, but if you’re playing in 30+ roster spots or have a deep taxi squad, these are the guys to know.

Falcons Add UFL Standout Jashaun Corbin

This isn’t a needle-mover for most formats, but it’s a roster churn worth monitoring — especially in 14+ team leagues. The Falcons signed Jashaun Corbin, who just led the UFL in rushing with 514 yards and added another 138 through the air. He also racked up over 250 return yards, finishing with more than 900 all-purpose yards in 10 games for the San Antonio Brahmas.

Corbin’s path to relevance isn’t straightforward. He’s bounced around a few NFL practice squads (Giants, Panthers), and only logged one carry and three catches in actual NFL action. But he looked healthy and explosive in the UFL and showed enough juice to warrant another look.

The Falcons aren’t hurting for running backs — Bijan and Allgeier have the top of the depth chart locked down. But with the release of Jase McClellan, a sixth-round rookie who never got going due to injury, there’s now an opening at RB3. Right now, Corbin’s main competition is Carlos Washington Jr., and we know how much Arthur Smith values special teams. Corbin’s return experience might give him the edge if he can carve out a role in that phase.

Dynasty Takeaway:
Corbin isn’t someone you need to scramble for in shallow leagues, but in 14+ team dynasty formats or those with deep benches, he’s a sneaky stash. He’ll need a strong camp, and he’ll have to win on special teams first, but with the McClellan cut, there’s at least a path. Don’t blow FAAB, but if you’ve got a dead roster spot, there are worse dice rolls.

Rookie WR Efton Chism Turning Heads in New England

One name I didn’t expect to be writing about in June? Efton Chism. But here we are. By all accounts, he’s been one of the more consistent rookies in New England’s OTA sessions. Both Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye have talked him up — and not with generic coachspeak. Vrabel called him “a talented player” who’s earned trust. Maye apparently targeted him over 50 times in practice. That’s not nothing.

Chism came into the league as a UDFA with a massive chip on his shoulder. He dominated at the FCS level, putting up 120 receptions last year and breaking Cooper Kupp’s record for most consecutive games with a catch (53). While the 4.71 40 time crushed his draft stock, his agility drills — short shuttle and 3-cone — were elite. He’s not fast, but he’s shifty. And that’s exactly the kind of profile that’s thrived in Josh McDaniels’ offense before.

He’s also reportedly picking up the offense quicker than most rookie receivers, which is notable in a notoriously complex McDaniels system. He’s been working with Maye and taking second-team reps — a major jump from where he started.

That said, it’s worth noting DeMario Douglas still has the inside track on the slot role. He’s faster, has NFL tape, and put up over 600 yards last year. And with both being undersized slot guys, it’s unlikely they both consistently see the field together. So Chism’s best-case scenario this season is probably a rotational role or insurance for Douglas.

Dynasty Takeaway:
This is still a long shot. But in 12+ team leagues with deep benches or a dynasty format that allows summer waivers, Chism is worth a look. The Patriots depth chart is wide open behind Douglas, and if injuries hit or if Chism continues stacking good days, there’s a shot he carves out a role. He’s a classic McDaniels slot type — and while it might not happen this year, it’s at least worth keeping tabs on. Stash and wait.

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