Running Backs To Trade Away In Dynasty Fantasy Football

Q: Which running backs should I trade away in dynasty fantasy football?

The article provides insights on specific running backs to consider trading away based on their performance and future potential.

Q: Why is it important to trade running backs in dynasty leagues?

Trading running backs can help manage team composition and maximize value, especially as player performance fluctuates over time.

Q: What are the best strategies for trading in dynasty fantasy football?

Effective strategies include analyzing player performance trends, understanding league dynamics, and targeting teams in need of specific positions.

Q: How does trading running backs differ from trading quarterbacks or tight ends?

Running backs often have shorter career spans and more injury risks, making their trade value and timing different from quarterbacks and tight ends.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 19: Quinshon Judkins #10 of the Cleveland Browns rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of the game at Huntington Bank Field on October 19, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

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So far this month, we’ve covered both which quarterbacks and tight ends to trade away in dynasty fantasy football. In this article, we’ll be jumping over to running backs.

To recap, the players on this list are not bad football players or even bad fantasy assets. The goal with trading away a player is to try to sell them before they see a significant decline in value. That way, you can get ahead of the curve.

The rankings we’ll use for reference are from Keep Trade Cut. With that being said, here are three running backs to trade away in your dynasty fantasy football league. The

Quinshon Judkins (KTC Rank: RB12)

Quinshon Judkins just made the top 12 running backs list, coming in at RB12. With Judkins, the reason that I believe you should trade him away is that he’s a better NFL running back than a fantasy football running back.

If you’re in a PPR league, this is even more true, but the KTC rankings are for .5 PPR leagues. Regardless, pass catching ability matters as long as you’re not playing in a standard league.

Last year, Judkins had a good but not elite rookie season, scoring 12.1 PPG (PPR). However, he only had 171 receiving yards.

While Judkins had 26 catches and 36 targets in 14 games, which isn’t bad as a rookie, he wasn’t doing much with those opportunities. That makes me think that the Browns will draft a true pass catching back to cut into those opportunities.

Outside of that, Judkins wasn’t very efficient at all. Judkins ran for only 3.6 YPC, which, to be fair, is somewhat because the Browns offense didn’t have a ton of weapons.

That said, I’m not sure that’s going to get much better in 2026, even with two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft. It seems like the Browns window to contend starts in 2027.

While Judkins isn’t a player you should sell no matter what, I’m not expecting him to get much better than the 11-13 PPG range in 2026, while would likely cause his value to decline.

Bhayshul Tuten (KTC Rank: RB22)

Without Travis Etienne, it seems like Bhayshul Tuten will be the Jacksonville Jaguars RB1 as of now. However, Tuten just profiles as a complementary back, and it’s tough to think that Jacksonville won’t draft another running back in the NFL draft.

Keep in mind that Tuten was not a day two pick last year, going just outside the top 100 at 104. Tuten also wasn’t very efficient on his 83 carries, running for just 3.7 YPC.

It’s not as if Tuten is being extremely overvalued, but if you can up-tier from him to another running back, that’s a move worth making right now.

Blake Corum (KTC Rank: RB31)

It’s tough to see a world where Blake Corum is going to be fantasy relevant with Kyren Williams on the roster. While Williams has four years of experience in the NFL compared to Corum with two, both are 25 years old.

To me, there are two main problems with Corum right now. It seems like the dynasty market is still holding out hope that he can be a relevant fantasy asset after running for 5.1 YPC on 145 carries last year.

That said, even with great efficiency, it turned into just 7.2 PPG. If Corum has his third season in a row with under 10 PPG, I believe the community will start to lose hope, and his value will plummet.

As mentioned with Judkins above, you need to be at least a solid pass catcher in fantasy football. Despite having 145 carries, Corum only had 14 targets, eight catches, and 36 yards last year.

If you can trade Corum for Jaylen Warren, J.K. Dobbins, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Woody Marks, or Trey Benson, those players are all ranked behind him in dynasty fantasy football on KTC.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com