Washington, D.C. – As the NFL trade deadline approaches at 4 p.m. ET on November 5, the Washington Commanders are making news with their potential moves. The **surging Commanders**, who currently hold a 7-2 record, seem to be looking for reinforcements at cornerback, with 2023 first-round draft pick Emmanuel Forbes reportedly available for trade.
Forbes, who was drafted 16th overall, has had a difficult start to his career and did not play at all in Washington’s recent 27-22 victory over the New York Giants. This is telling, especially as he was also a healthy scratch in a previous game against the Ravens. Coaches have tried to help the rookie regain his confidence, but there hasn’t been much success. With rookies Benjamin St-Juste, Mike Sainristil, and Noah Igbinoghene carrying most of the workload, there are clear gaps in the Commanders’ secondary.
Washington is hoping to strengthen their defensive backfield, while other teams might be eyeing Forbes as a potential buy-low candidate. Despite being under contract through 2026, the Commanders under GM Adam Peters appear focused on the long-term outlook and are not just pursuing celebrity names. Players like Saints’ Marshon Lattimore and Browns’ Greg Newsome have surfaced as possible trade targets, although their significant contracts may make a deal difficult.
In other team news, the Indianapolis Colts have decided to stick with quarterback Joe Flacco after he struggled in a recent loss, further emphasizing the team’s ongoing quarterback challenges. Meanwhile, the Detroit Lions, sitting at 7-1, continue their push for the NFC North title, despite injuries on their roster. And finally, the Dallas Cowboys are facing adversity as quarterback Dak Prescott could miss multiple weeks due to a hamstring injury, which puts the focus on backup Cooper Rush as they prepare for the upcoming games.
As the trade deadline approaches, the league is buzzing with anticipation as teams look to make their last moves to improve their rosters before the final stretch of the season.
