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.”
Lots 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 every now and then, there are actually 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 though 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 evening behind Joe Flacco to enhance to 3-4, the assistant basic supervisor mentioned, “There’s no manner they’re buying and selling him now. They suppose they’ll keep in it till [Joe] Burrow returns.”
Trey Hendrickson requested a commerce over the offseason, however the Bengals reworked the ultimate 12 months on his contract to maintain him. There was some thought he could be a commerce candidate forward of the deadline earlier than the Bengals’ latest win over the Steelers. (Photograph by David Berding/Getty Photos)
That probably leaves Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips of the Miami Dolphins and Jermaine Johnson of the New York Jets as the sting rushers almost certainly to be moved. Nevertheless, the Jets won’t be in true vendor’s mode getting 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 government mentioned they appear “frozen,” presumably as a result of neither basic supervisor Chris Grier nor head coach Mike McDaniel is aware of for certain 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 Metropolis 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 on the lookout for 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 crew has seemingly indicated a willingness to begin buying and selling away property but. And one other enticing title — Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints — doesn’t seem like out there in any respect.
Jaylen Waddle has out of the blue emerged as a commerce candidate forward of the deadline amid the Dolphins’ tough season. (Photograph by Perry Knotts/Getty Photos)
“Groups that ought to be laser-focused on 2026 already simply aren’t there but,” the personnel government mentioned. “All of them have their causes. Some are attempting to get just a few wins to avoid wasting jobs. Others might imagine it sends a foul message to followers whereas they’re making an attempt to promote tickets. I don’t know. However they’re not there but.
“The Browns had been in all probability the primary to just accept their actuality, and so they already offered 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 anticipate 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 just a few operating backs which have generated some pre-deadline dialogue.
The 2 largest names which have come up in league circles are Breece Corridor 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 a minimum of Week 10.
Alvin Kamara has acknowledged he desires to stay with the Saints, complicating the commerce marketplace for operating backs. (Photograph by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Photos)
As soon as once more, although, the issue is that the demand exceeds the availability. Kamara has reportedly advised the Saints he desires to remain in New Orleans. The Jets don’t appear concerned about buying and selling Corridor after shedding his backup, Braelon Allen, particularly after 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 warfare,” one supply mentioned.
Just a few attainable patrons to observe 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 high of the checklist for groups trying to make a transfer on the commerce deadline.
The Steelers, Commanders and Buffalo Payments take advantage of sense as potential patrons, in keeping with one league supply.
“The Steelers will add a WR,” the NFL supply advised me. “It’s onerous to foretell what stage. Possibly Washington, relying on well being. And I might see the Payments possibly including an actual low-cost man.”
The Steelers are the stunning leaders of the AFC North at 4-2. And with a 41-year-old quarterback in Aaron Rodgers and an growing older 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 through the offseason. So, Pittsburgh including one other playmaker on the perimeter just isn’t out of the query.
Aaron Rodgers has helped the Steelers get out to a 4-2 begin. They’re trying to construct upon that by presumably making a transfer forward of the commerce deadline. (Photograph by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire by way of Getty Photos)
The Commanders performed with out their high three receivers over the weekend, with Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel and Noah Brown all unavailable resulting from harm. However sitting at 3-4 with quarterback Jayden Daniels struggling a hamstring harm, the Commanders won’t 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 observe for on the deadline are the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans, in keeping with 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 competition.
And like these two, Texans basic supervisor Nick Caserio isn’t afraid to make a transfer. Each the Rams and Seahawks might use assist in the secondary, whereas the Texans want upgrades at operating again, tight finish and alongside the offensive line.
“I might 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 overlaying the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and earlier than that, 16 years overlaying the Giants and the NFL for the New York Every day Information. Comply with him on Twitter at @RalphVacchiano.
Eric D. Williams has reported on the NFL for greater than a decade, overlaying the Los Angeles Rams for Sports activities Illustrated, the Los Angeles Chargers for ESPN and the Seattle Seahawks for the Tacoma Information Tribune. Comply with him on X at @eric_d_williams.
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