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Fantasy Football Impact of Austin Hooper Joining Browns

The first major free agent splash of the new league year took place about 40 minutes after the legal tampering period opened. Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper reportedly agreed to sign with the Cleveland Browns. He'll be the highest-paid tight end in the game when he can officially sign on Wednesday afternoon.

How does Hooper joining the Browns affect his fantasy value in 2020? Let's take a dive into the numbers.

A popular sleeper over the last couple seasons, Hooper really came into his own in 2019. He finished as the No. 3 tight end in average PPR fantasy points per game (15.