The NFL trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and as of Wednesday, there hasn’t been a lot of movement to this point.
Of course, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Joe Flacco in a trade from the Cleveland Browns earlier in October. But beyond that, we haven’t seen any big names move in the weeks leading up to the deadline, such as Davante Adams going to the New York Jets in 2024 or Christian McCaffrey going to the San Francisco 49ers in 2022.
But there’s still some time for some movement. The trade deadline is on Nov. 4, a day after Week 9 is completed as the NFL reaches the halfway mark of the season.
So, FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano and Eric D. Williams surveyed the league to see which positions teams are targeting the most, which players are most likely to be moved and the latest on who might be buying or selling ahead of the trade deadline.
Which positions are we most likely to see movement at?
Ralph Vacchiano: Not everyone around the NFL is convinced that there will be a flurry of activity at the trading deadline in two weeks. But if it happens, it’s likely to involve pass rushers and wide receivers.
That’s the opinion of a couple of NFL sources who told me that those positions seem to be in the most demand at the moment. The problem, though, is that the demand might far exceed the supply.
“Everybody seems to want help in the pass rush and plenty of teams are looking for receivers,” said one NFL personnel executive. “But right now, there just aren’t enough sellers. There aren’t enough teams out of it yet — or convinced they’re out of it.”
“There could be some big-name edge guys and receivers on the move, if teams are willing to move them,” an NFL assistant general manager said. “But right now my sense is [the media is] anticipating extra from the [trading] deadline than the remainder of the league is.”
Rather a lot can change, in fact, between now and the Nov. 4 deadline, particularly with two weekends of video games nonetheless to be performed. But when there’s exercise between at times, there are definitely some attention-grabbing names at edge and receiver that NFL insiders are watching.
The largest might be Bengals defensive finish Trey Hendrickson, who has attracted loads of curiosity regardless that he’s nonetheless owed about $10 million in wage for the rest of the season. However after the Bengals knocked off the Pittsburgh Steelers final Thursday night time behind Joe Flacco to enhance to 3-4, the assistant basic supervisor mentioned, “There’s no means they’re buying and selling him now. They assume they will keep in it till [Joe] Burrow returns.”
Trey Hendrickson requested a commerce over the offseason, however the Bengals reworked the ultimate yr on his contract to maintain him. There was some thought he can be a commerce candidate forward of the deadline earlier than the Bengals’ current win over the Steelers. (Photograph by David Berding/Getty Photographs)
That seemingly leaves Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips of the Miami Dolphins and Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets as the sting rushers most probably to be moved. Nonetheless, the Jets may not be in true vendor’s mode coming into Week 8.
“The Jets are listening, however their costs are excessive, which tells me they’re not critical about buying and selling … but,” the assistant basic supervisor mentioned.
As for the Dolphins, the personnel govt mentioned they appear “frozen,” probably as a result of neither basic supervisor Chris Grier nor head coach Mike McDaniel is aware of for positive how for much longer they’ll have their jobs.
But when both of these groups decides to promote, there does appear to be loads of groups searching for assistance on the sting. These sources and others indicated that the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys are all among the many groups looking out for assist at that place.
There are many groups in search of assist at receiver, too. The Steelers, Patriots and New York Giants are the groups most frequently talked about, which is why the Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle and Jakobi Meyers of the Las Vegas Raiders have drawn curiosity. However once more, neither group has seemingly indicated a willingness to start out buying and selling away belongings but. And one other engaging identify — Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints — doesn’t seem like obtainable in any respect.
Jaylen Waddle has instantly emerged as a commerce candidate forward of the deadline amid the Dolphins’ tough season. (Photograph by Perry Knotts/Getty Photographs)
“Groups that must be laser-focused on 2026 already simply aren’t there but,” the personnel govt mentioned. “All of them have their causes. Some try to get a couple of wins to avoid wasting jobs. Others might imagine it sends a nasty message to followers whereas they’re attempting to promote tickets. I don’t know. However they’re not there but.
“The Browns had been in all probability the primary to simply accept their actuality, they usually already bought off a few their most engaging items (quarterback Joe Flacco and cornerback Greg Newsome). The Dolphins, Jets and Saints ought to have a ‘For Sale’ signal out too, however I don’t get the sense that they do.”
Do not count on a lot motion on the operating again market
Ralph Vacchiano: There aren’t more likely to be as many offers at this place — if there are any in any respect — however a number of league sources mentioned there are a couple of operating backs which have generated some pre-deadline dialogue.
The 2 greatest names which have come up in league circles are Breece Hall of the Jets and Alvin Kamara of the Saints. And there are a number of groups — notably the Los Angeles Chargers, Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders — that suffered accidents at that place and need assistance.
One supply described the Chargers as “determined” to improve that place after shedding Najee Harris for the season and rookie Omarion Hampton till not less than Week 10.
Alvin Kamara has acknowledged he needs to stay with the Saints, complicating the commerce marketplace for operating backs. (Photograph by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Photographs)
As soon as once more, although, the issue is that the demand exceeds the availability. Kamara has reportedly advised the Saints he needs to remain in New Orleans. The Jets don’t appear fascinated about buying and selling Corridor after shedding his backup, Braelon Allen, particularly once they have the worst passing sport within the NFL and no different wholesome operating again on the roster that has even gained 50 yards on the season.
“If both of these groups change their thoughts, they may simply construct a bidding struggle,” one supply mentioned.
Just a few doable patrons to look at over the subsequent two weeks
Eric D. Williams: Sources I spoke with echoed what Ralph has reported — that edge rushers and receivers are on the prime of the listing for groups seeking to make a transfer on the commerce deadline.
The Steelers, Commanders and Buffalo Bills take advantage of sense as potential patrons, in response to one league supply.
“The Steelers will add a WR,” the NFL supply advised me. “It’s arduous to foretell what stage. Possibly Washington, relying on well being. And I may see the Payments possibly including an actual low cost man.”
The Steelers are the shocking leaders of the AFC North at 4-2. And with a 41-year-old quarterback in Aaron Rodgers and an getting old protection, head coach Mike Tomlin is in win-now mode.
Pittsburgh has been energetic within the commerce market during the last two years, buying and selling for Mike Williams on the commerce deadline final offseason and for D.Okay. Metcalf in the course of the offseason. So, Pittsburgh including one other playmaker on the perimeter shouldn’t be out of the query.
Aaron Rodgers has helped the Steelers get out to a 4-2 begin. They’re seeking to construct upon that by probably making a transfer forward of the commerce deadline. (Photograph by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire through Getty Photographs)
The Commanders performed with out their prime three receivers over the weekend, with Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel and Noah Brown all unavailable because of harm. However sitting at 3-4 with quarterback Jayden Daniels struggling a hamstring harm, the Commanders may not be inclined to make a transfer.
The Payments are in a Tremendous Bowl window and will use one other receiver to ease the load of reigning MVP Josh Allen after shedding two in a row.
Three different groups to look at for on the deadline are the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans, in response to a league supply. Los Angeles and Seattle are a part of a three-way tie atop the NFC West standings, and each basic managers, John Schneider (Seattle) and Les Snead (Los Angeles), have been aggressive up to now if their groups are in rivalry.
And like these two, Texans basic supervisor Nick Caserio isn’t afraid to make a transfer. Each the Rams and Seahawks may use assist in the secondary, whereas the Texans want upgrades at operating again, tight finish and alongside the offensive line.
“I may see the Texans making trades to try to get higher,” a league supply mentioned. “And the Rams and Seahawks making strikes to bolster their roster.”
Ralph Vacchiano is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports activities. He spent six years protecting the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and earlier than that, 16 years protecting the Giants and the NFL for the New York Each day Information. Observe him on Twitter at @RalphVacchiano.
Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for greater than a decade, protecting the Los Angeles Rams for Sports activities Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma Information Tribune. Observe him on X at @eric_d_williams.
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