The NFL’s trade deadline is fast approaching, and there are a number of notable names who could be on the move.
There are several contending teams that could be looking to shore up an area of weakness as they aim to make a postseason run. Not to mention, there are a number of struggling teams looking to sell some big-name players to acquire additional draft capital.
Ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline, let’s look at some other players who might be on the move (at time of publication), with one from every NFL team, as assembled by our NFL Wires staff.
Arizona Cardinals: WR Marquise Brown
The fact of the matter is the Cardinals don’t have many players worth trading. Brown doesn’t have great numbers so far this season, entering Week 7 with 29 catches for 334 yards and two scores. However, he should have huge numbers. He is beating opposing coverage consistently and getting behind the defense. Josh Dobbs, with one exception, just has not been able to get him the ball accurately.
Will they trade him? It is doubtful. He was targeted 10 or more times in four of six games entering Week 7, so it would take away their best weapon in the passing game. He is Kyler Murray’s good friend, too. However, he is a free agent next offseason, so this would be an opportunity to net compensation for 2024 rather than waiting for a potential 2025 compensatory pick. – Jess Root, Cards Wire
Atlanta Falcons: OLB DeAngelo Malone
Atlanta drafted Malone in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft but after replacing defensive coordinator Dean Pees with Ryan Nielsen, Malone has been phased out on defense this season. The Falcons simply aren’t a great schematic fit for the speedy edge rusher anymore. Malone has been reduced to mostly special teams work and would probably benefit from moving to a team with more of a true 3-4 base defense. The 24-year-old appeared in 15 games last season, recording 29 total tackles, two QB hits and one sack. With rookie Zach Harrison essentially taking Malone’s snaps, a fresh start would probably be best for both parties. – Matt Urben, Falcons Wire
Baltimore Ravens: WR Devin Duvernay
A third-round pick in the final year of his rookie deal, Duvernay played 14 snaps on offense and went without a target or rushing attempt in Baltimore’s 24-16 win over the Titans in London. The Week 6 win marked the first time since Week 1 that Duvernay went without a touch on offense, and the speedy wide receiver has made no impact outside of returning three punts for 91 yards. The Ravens have established that Zay Flowers is the future at the position and Duvernay as it currently stands is the fifth or sixth option at best. Including Duvernay in a deal for an established pass rusher could make sense. – Glenn Erby, Ravens Wire
Buffalo Bills: CB Kaiir Elam
Such a move would leave the Bills thin at the defensive back position considering Tre’Davious White’s season-ending injury (Achilles). However, Buffalo does have veteran Josh Norman on their practice squad now and if he can get up to speed, Elam is a piece the team would consider moving. He’s one of the worst, if not the worst draft pick made under the watch of GM Brandon Beane. The former first-round pick is not starting despite White’s injury. That’s a problem when a former first round can’t even crack the lineup under such circumstances–and he might be a player that could fetch the Bills a late-round draft pick in a deal. Something is better than nothing. – Nick Wojton, Bills Wire
Carolina Panthers: CB Donte Jackson
You scoundrels probably came here looking to get your paws on Brian Burns, didn’t you? Well, while selling off the two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher would make sense, especially for some much-needed high-end draft capital, the Panthers would really have to moved to move their best defender. So, we’ll spare your hopes from that slim possibility. We’ll also spare you from featuring wideout Terrace Marshall Jr., who has already been granted permission to seek a trade. Writing about him would kinda feel like cheating. Instead, we’ll offer Jackson—who hasn’t performed up to the three-year, $35.4 million pact he signed last spring. And although his $15.8 million cap hit in 2024 isn’t exactly pretty, the speedy corner could still be solid enough to help bolster a contender’s secondary. – Anthony Rizzuti, Panthers Wire
Chicago Bears: CB Jaylon Johnson
Johnson is in the final year of his rookie deal, and he’s made it known that he’d like to remain in Chicago for the long haul. But the Bears are sitting at 2-5 where the season feels all but over through seven weeks, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see GM Ryan Poles make some moves like he did last season. Johnson is easily the Bears’ best available trade candidate – and they’ve got a few – in a pass-happy league where some contenders could certainly use some help at the cornerback position. Johnson has been a solid cover corner and could help bolster a contending team’s roster. The emergence of rookie cornerback Terell Smith could make the decision easier for Poles. But Johnson is coming off a career game, where he notched two interceptions, including a pick-6 against the Raiders. Johnson himself admitted the idea of being traded has crossed his mind. And it’s likely crossed Poles’ mind, as well. While Chicago should retain Johnson, who’s been one of their best defensive players, you just never know. – Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire
Cincinnati Bengals: TE Irv Smith Jr.
Outsiders seem to really want this to be Tee Higgins – but that’s just not happening. Maybe this is Jonah Williams if he wasn’t working out so nicely at right tackle. Instead, it’s much more mild with someone like tight end Irv Smith Jr., who has been a big downgrade from Hayden Hurst so far, even with Higgins missing time and Joe Burrow needing a big safety outlet while he played through injury. His injury woes have already popped up and cost him two games and he’s caught just six of 11 targets through four appearances, with practice squad call-up Tanner Hudson looking like a better fit. That’s not the most appealing writeup for Smith, but he’s on a one-year deal and they would probably package him for a better running back or tight end. – Chris Roling, Bengals Wire
Cleveland Browns: WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
Coming off of a season where he nearly racked up 1,000 yards receiving, WR Donovan Peoples-Jones has managed just eight catches for 97 yards through six games for the Browns. Even last year in a career-year, Peoples-Jones has proven to be one of the worst separators in the NFL. He is in a contract year as well as the Browns did not pursue an extension with the sixth round pick back in the 2020 NFL Draft. They also drafted a wide receiver with a similar body type and skillset in Cedric Tillman in the third round this past Spring. The writing has been on the wall for awhile, but the clock may be ticking on Peoples-Jones’ time in Cleveland. – Cory Kinnan, Browns Wire
Dallas Cowboys: CB Nahshon Wright
It’s not very likely that Dallas is active at the trade deadline this season; their overarching philosophy has always been to let things play out. It’s a small chance they bring in some additional help and even smaller they ship away a piece they’ve kept in play. If they did, however, one player who might draw interest and whom they feel is disposable is the third-year corner from Oregon State. Originally a third-round pick, Wright is healthy after missing all season and can now pass a physical. He hasn’t produced much in the pros, but if a team saw enough they’d take him in a player swap a la Kelvin Joseph for Noah Igbinoghene then something could develop. – K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire
Denver Broncos: WR Jerry Jeudy
Jeudy has never quite lived up to his first-round hype, but he’s still a talented wide receiver and an impressive route runner. Jeudy’s production has been limited by injuries, poor quarterback play and his own shortcomings, but he’s still just 24 years old with massive potential to make a big impact in the right scheme. The Broncos are going into a rebuilding phase, so getting extra draft capital for Jeudy would make sense, especially after they drafted a potential replacement in Marvin Mims earlier this year. Teams calling about Jeudy can also ask about fellow receiver Courtland Sutton. Denver is a team to watch as a potential seller ahead of the trade deadline. – Jon Heath, Broncos Wire
Detroit Lions: LB Malcolm Rodriguez
It’s tough to find any superfluous players for the first-place Lions, given their myriad injuries at so many positions. The Lions figure to be net buyers in the trade market if GM Brad Holmes gets involved at all. Having said that, if a team wants to make Detroit an offer they can’t refuse for Rodriguez, it’s conceivable the Lions would at least entertain the idea. The fan-favorite has lost his spot in the defensive rotation, playing only special teams in the last two weeks. “Rodrigo” doesn’t have much of a path to earn his defensive spot back beyond injuries to the players above him, either. The Lions have experienced depth with Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Anthony Pittman on the roster, too. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire
Green Bay Packers: OLB Preston Smith
I don’t see an obvious trade candidate, so let’s go outside the box. Smith is a veteran at a premium position who is currently blocking playing time for first-round pick Lukas Van Ness. Would the Packers entertain selling on Smith now to get Van Ness on the field more as a first-year player? Smith hasn’t been disruptive to start 2023 but could be a nice depth piece at edge rusher for a contender. Maybe a team could see 2022 All-Pro returner Keisean Nixon as the jolt they need on special teams. – Zach Kruse, Packers Wire
Houston Texans: DE Jerry Hughes
With the selection of Will Anderson and also Jonathan Greenard showcasing his talents in a contract year, the Texans are heavy at defensive end. The 35-year-old has played all six games for Houston and has generated 14 combined tackles, three tackles for loss, a quarterback hit, and a sack in a reserve role. The Texans have played Hughes on 167 snaps, representing 40.53% of playtime on defense. The situation would have to make sense for the Texans and a suitor as Hughes enjoys playing for his hometown team. – Mark Lane, Texans Wire
Indianapolis Colts: TE Mo Alie-Cox
Under this new regime, Alie-Cox is no longer the starting tight end. The new coaching staff has favored Kylen Granson and Drew Ogletree instead, leading to a diminished snap share and a reduced role as a receiver. The Colts also expect second-year tight end Jelani Woods to return at some point from a hamstring injury, and they spent a fifth-round pick on Will Mallory. The issues with trading Alie-Cox might be a team willing to pay his $5.92 million cap hit in 2024. The silver lining in that is the fact that none of that money is guaranteed so he can be released without incurring any dead cap. Teams who need an adequate blocker with some upside as a receiver, Alie-Cox would cost no more than a late Day 3 pick. – Kevin Hickey, Colts Wire
Jacksonville Jaguars: RB D’Ernest Johnson
There’s not much reason for the Jaguars to be sellers at the trade deadline. The team is rolling in October and is looking more and more like a contender. But if there’s an area on the roster that could use pruning, it’s the running back room. While the team has four backs on its 53-man roster, Travis Etienne Jr. has been on the field for about 80 percent of the offensive snaps. Jacksonville wants to be mindful of Etienne’s workload, but it’s third-round rookie Tank Bigsby who will probably see his role progressively expand. That makes Johnson, a veteran running back with a career average of 5.2 yards per carry, the likeliest to be moved in a trade. – Adam Stites, Jaguars Wire
Kansas City Chiefs: RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
If ever there was a player that needed a change of scenery it is Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. After seeing his starting role in Kansas City’s backfield usurped by Isiah Pacheco last season, Edwards-Helaire still gets snaps in Andy Reid’s offense but usually fails to do much with the talent that warranted his selection in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Brett Veach and the Chiefs’ front office would likely part with Edwards-Helaire for a late round pick, and in the right system, the former LSU Tiger may find a home in a system better suited to his skillset. – John Dillon, Chiefs Wire
Las Vegas Raiders: WR Hunter Renfrow
At this point, it would almost be a shock if Renfrow wasn’t traded. After a Pro Bowl season in 2021, Renfrow has completely disappeared from the offense. The Raiders are using fewer three-receiver sets and that has kept Renfrow on the bench. But even when they do use three or more receivers, it’s rookie WR Tre Tucker getting snaps ahead of Renfrow. The Raiders signed Renfrow to a new deal after the 2021 season and that makes it a bit harder to move him. Still, there will be teams interested in a slot receiver who can get open at will before the deadline. – Marcus Mosher, Raiders Wire
Los Angeles Chargers: RB Austin Ekeler
J.C. Jackson would’ve been slotted here, that’s if he hadn’t already been traded. Ekeler may have been on another team right now if he and the Chargers had not agreed on a revised contract before the start of the season. But it’s unlikely he will be a part of the team next season, so why not jump start the process and get some draft capital in return? Ekeler has not been as effective since his monstrous game against the Dolphins in Week 1, when he rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown. He sustained an ankle injury in that same game, which caused him to miss three consecutive games. He is up there in age for his position. But nonetheless, a current Super Bowl-contending team could see Ekeler’s do-it-all skill set to get them to make a strong push in the second half of the season and into the playoffs. – Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire
Los Angeles Rams: OL Joe Noteboom
Noteboom has been injured for a few weeks, dealing with a groin injury, but it’s unlikely he gets his starting job back when he is healthy. Kevin Dotson, who the Rams acquired in a trade with the Steelers, has been excellent at right guard, which is where Noteboom had been playing. It’s a bit unlikely that the Rams will move Noteboom, given his expensive contract and value he provides at four of the five positions up front, but he’s a pricey backup to keep on the roster so they may consider cutting ties rather than keeping him on the bench at $13.3 million per year. – Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire
Miami Dolphins: DE Emmanuel Ogbah
After suffering a torn triceps nine games into last season, Ogbah was forced to miss the remainder of the year. Beginning the new season under defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Ogbah’s role has been diminished to just 30% of the team’s defensive snaps. He’s still seeing some success, as the 30-year-old has recorded eight tackles, three quarterback hits, 2.5 sacks and a batted pass.
Ogbah still has three years left of his four-year $65.4 millions contract that he signed last offseason, and they’re not in the best position cap-wise in 2024. A trade could free up a bunch of cap space next season for Miami, and they’d probably be looking for a mid-round pick in exchange. A move at the deadline isn’t necessarily likely, but it’s not impossible. – Mike Masala, Dolphins Wire
Minnesota Vikings: ILB Jordan Hicks
The one name that everyone is focusing on is Danielle Hunter. It makes sense, since Hunter is the most tradable asset on the team. The growing sense is that the Vikings won’t make the move to trade Hunter, as it would decimate their pass rush and in turn, their potential playoff spot. Hicks has played nearly every snap for the Vikings defense and has arguably been their best defender. At 31 years old, bringing back Hicks was a questionable decision at the time. However, it’s paid massive dividends, including Hicks forcing three of the Vikings six takeaways. If a team is in need of a middle linebacker, Hicks would bring a veteran presence and a prorated $3.5 million salary is easy to absorb for a rental. – Tyler Forness, Vikings Wire
New England Patriots: LB Josh Uche
Josh Uche has otherworldly potential as a pass-rusher, but his ceiling is capped by his struggles on early downs against the run. That has led to a decrease in snaps this season, which is never a good sign for a player in a contract year. The Patriots already have a suitable replacement on the roster with linebacker Anfernee Jennings. Rebuilding a team takes draft picks, and New England should get what they can for Uche, who is one of the few good bargaining chips on their roster. – Jordy McElroy, Patriots Wire
New Orleans Saints: FS Marcus Maye
The Saints have done a great job drafting and developing defensive backs, and FS Jordan Howden looks like their next success story – the rookie filled in nicely while Maye was suspended for a few games early this season, and he could benefit from a larger role. Trading Maye would get his $7 million salary off the books for next season and open more snaps for a promising rookie this season. The Saints have other safeties they’re confident in playing like Lonnie Johnson Jr. and Ugo Amadi, too. Maye is a seven-year veteran who could help many secondaries around the league. He’s also only going to cost the veteran minimum salary this season after restructuring his contract earlier this year. – John Sigler, Saints Wire
New York Giants: RB Saquon Barkley
The Giants were unable to come to a long-term agreement with RB Saquon Barkley this offseason after GM Joe Schoen set a hard line and refused to step over it. Barkley threatened a holdout but those concerns were alleviated when he signed a modified version of the franchise tag with incentives he now won’t reach after missing multiple games with a high-ankle sprain (and with the team not likely headed to the playoffs). The two sides are likely headed toward a similar deadlock this offseason so it might be in the best interest of both to part ways. Barkley insists he wants to remain with the Giants but it’s clear they’re in the midst of yet another rebuild that may require the reset button to be hit (again) in the near future. – Dan Benton, Giants Wire
New York Jets: DE Carl Lawson
Carl Lawson’s role has diminished this season following an offseason in which Lawson took a pay cut. Not what you’d expect following a seven-sack season. But then Lawson was battling injury during training camp and was inactive for Week 1 – he was also inactive in Week 5. Jermaine Johnson long overtook him in the pecking order and now Bryce Huff has shown he should be ahead of Lawson as well. The Jets will also keep developing first-round pick Will McDonald. After already moving WR Mecole Hardman, Lawson becomes arguably the biggest candidate to be moved by the Jets. Honorable mention to RB Dalvin Cook, who has not been explosive at all while Breece Hall is back in full motion. The Jets should trade Cook and start giving Izzy Abanikanda some looks. – Billy Riccette, Jets Wire
Philadelphia Eagles: DE Derek Barnett
After seeking a trade during the summer and restructuring his deal, Derek Barnett has fallen out of favor in Philadelphia, and he’s gone weeks without posting a pressure or significant stat. Barnett is still only 27 years old, and could offer a playoff team another run-stuffing, pass rusher. He’s fallen behind Kentavius Street and Brandon Graham for playing time, and logged just 13 snaps in the loss to Jets, despite Jalen Carter missing the contest with an ankle injury. – Glenn Erby, Eagles Wire
Pittsburgh Steelers: QB Mitch Trubisky
In a league where quarterbacks are at a premium, Pittsburgh could trade quarterback Mitch Trubisky off to a team in need for some draft capital or even an interior offensive lineman. The Steelers are all in on Kenny Pickett no matter how poorly he plays so Mason Rudolph can fill the gap as an injury replacement. – Curt Popejoy, Steelers Wire
San Francisco 49ers: RB Ty Davis-Price
The 49ers don’t really have a ton of desirable trade options that they’d be willing to move. Perhaps the one that sticks out is running back Ty Davis-Price. The 2022 third-round pick is buried on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason. Several teams are dealing with banged up RB rooms, and a second-year former third-round pick could be enticing — especially if a team liked Davis-Price before the draft. He wouldn’t cost much and given that he’s been a healthy scratch every time the 49ers have had a fully healthy backfield it’s hard to believe he’d cost much in a trade. – Kyle Madson, Niners Wire
Seattle Seahawks: OLB Darrell Taylor
Seattle is loaded at several key positions for the modern game, including their edge rotation. With Boye Mafe moving up on the depth chart this season all of the sudden Darrell Taylor is the odd man out. Always a liability against the run, Taylor has not made an impact as a pass rusher either this year, posting zero sacks, zero QB hits and just three pressures in five games. There’s probably not much of a market for him, but a team that’s desperate for pass rush help might roll the dice on Taylor’s potential. From 2021-2022 he totaled 16 sacks and 26 QB hits. – Tim Weaver, Seahawks Wire
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Mike Evans
Bucs GM Jason Licht doesn’t really do in season trades and Tampa Bay definitely needs to keep their depth, so I don’t anticipate a midseason trade happening — however, with Mike Evans’ contract situation, he’s definitely worth at least a mention. The Bucs play the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football and could fall to 3-4 on the year. If any trade happened for Tampa Bay, it would be dealing Evans for as much as they could get, but I still doubt that this will occur when the team still has a hope at winning the NFC South — even if that hope is waning. – River Wells, Bucs Wire
Tennessee Titans: DL Denico Autry
With the Titans staring down the barrel of another lost season, and with Tennessee in need of 2024 draft picks, it makes sense to trade the 33-year-old Autry, who is in the final year of his deal. Autry was an absolute steal for the Titans after they signed him in free agency during the 2021 offseason. He tallied 17 sacks in 29 games over his first two years with the team, and he’s still playing at a high level with four sacks in six games in 2023. The veteran defensive end would be a great addition to a team in need of an impact pass-rusher who is also good against the run.. – Mike Moraitis, Titans Wire
Washington Commanders: DE Chase Young
I don’t believe Chase Young is going anywhere. The rumors center around Young and fellow DE Montez Sweat. Both are free agents after the season. Both will command a lot of money. Washington has said all the right things about keeping both but it’s not realistic. Also, paying both doesn’t make sense since you already paid both DTs (Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne). Considering the investments in this group, it’s not a dominant front four.
Young is off to a nice start this season. He’s three years younger than Sweat and possesses the higher upside. The Commanders are in a tough position. They can franchise one. If things continue at the current pace, that will be Young. Washington could agree to an extension with Sweat, and then franchise Young. But who is making those decisions? There’s a good chance Ron Rivera is not around to make those calls. Owner Josh Harris should not trade Young, instead keeping him around for the next GM to make that call. Young not only has a massive upside, he’s local, and Harris is trying to sell tickets and keep fans coming to FedEx Field. – Bryan Manning, Commanders Wire
