# Ollie Connolly: Connolly predicts Pat Freiermuth is available and will be the first player out the door if Aaron Rodgers returns, and that Arizona State linebacker Keyshawn Elliott (currently ranked around 380th on consensus boards) will become a late riser in draft rankings once evaluators watch his film.

**Claimed:** Feb 12, 2026
**Pundit:** Ollie Connolly — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ollie-connolly
**Outlet:** Around the NFL (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/around-the-nfl-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air or in an interview
**Original:** https://omny.fm/shows/nfl-daily/free-agent-te-rankings-kubiak-arrives-and-isaiah-likely-joins-the-show

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> So I think we'll see Keyshawnelle you become considered like a late rise of when people just get to the film

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Pat Freiermuth to move**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Pat Freiermuth
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Pat Freiermuth — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/pat-freiermuth

## What others said about the same people

- Andrew Erickson on Pat Freiermuth: In his Week 2 'Beyond the Waiver Wire' column, Erickson makes a long series of buy/sell/add calls on individual players (sleepers vs. busts), plus a few specific role, availability and outlook predictions — notably that Jahmyr Gibbs scores again Thursday night, that Drew Lock remains Seattle's starter, and that Kenneth Walker III leads the NFL in rushing yards. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/55c34eef-78e3-4dfe-af5d-5caa64a5d313 (not settled)
- Walt on Pat Freiermuth: A WalterFootball ranking of tight ends 21-44 for 2026 fantasy football, with projected receptions, receiving yards and fantasy points for each player. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2514bfdd-c8d1-4282-8b1a-1ef7f0b79f30 (not settled)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Fox Sports on Austin Ekeler: The piece reports, citing ESPN, that Carolina is expected to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler with Jonathon Brooks sidelined. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a3aa7c15-e643-4c03-85d9-10aef8b4085a (scored 0)
- Steve Kubitza on Za'Darius Smith: Kubitza suggests that Kevin Stefanski's Falcons may lure veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith away from Cleveland, signing him in Atlanta instead of the Browns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54fca826-8644-4e76-bc3f-5d8d44bcca23 (scored 100)
- Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Austin Ekeler: Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4d477da-4fb8-4a25-a904-c5057a249a70 (scored 0)
- Adam Carlson on J.J. McCarthy: Carlson names three Vikings he expects could be traded before the end of September: quarterback J.J. McCarthy, wide receiver Jordan Addison and linebacker Ivan Pace. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/65e3f9cf-c441-42a2-baaf-7cd3dbebafad (scored 100)
- Greg Auman on J.J. McCarthy: Auman argues no quarterback is likely to replicate Sam Darnold's turnaround this season, but names five candidates. He expects Miami to hold a very high pick in the 2027 draft, and thinks J.J. McCarthy will eventually be traded for a late-round pick or cut by the Vikings. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9b8eb78e-ddfa-4274-ac8f-17b069e6b87f (scored 100)

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