Early Busts for 2026: Players to Avoid Next Season + Kirk Cousins signs with Raiders!

We break down our early bust candidates for 2026 and the players who may struggle to return value next season. Whether it’s tougher competition, changing roles, or declining production, these names carry more risk than their early draft cost suggests. If you’re looking for 2026 fantasy football busts, here are the players to approach with caution before draft season arrives.

0:00 Kirk Cousins signs with the Raiders

6:55 Owners Meeting Notes

21:00 Trey McBride

29:34 Davante Adams

32:42 Jameson Williams

36:00 Christian Watson

38:20 Bucky Irving

42:00 CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens

46:35 Tee Higgins

50:10 DK Meltcalf

52:50 Tucker Kraft

56:40 De’Von Achane

1:01:00 RJ Harvey, TreVeyon Henderson

1:06:50 Jaylen Waddle

1:09:58 George Kittle

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