The NFL landscape is buzzing as teams across the league gear up for the upcoming trade deadline on November 4 at 4 p.m. ET. With less than a month to go, teams are looking to either bolster their rosters for a playoff push or gather assets for future seasons. Last year, we saw a flurry of activity with 18 trades, including seven former Pro Bowl players. So far this season, there have been seven trades, with major deals happening this week, including the Chargers and Ravens exchanging defensive players along with the Browns and Jaguars swapping cornerbacks. Notably, Joe Flacco has made another move within the AFC North as well.
As the deadline approaches, it’s the perfect time for contenders to make strategic moves and for teams in rebuilding mode to collect draft picks. Among the potential trade candidates is veteran defensive player Trey Hendrickson of the Bengals. Despite being the team’s leading sack artist this season, Cincinnati’s defense struggles rank near the bottom, making it possible for them to consider trading Hendrickson for future assets.
Another name on the move could be Alvin Kamara from the Saints. Kamara has been vital for the New Orleans offense, yet with injuries to running backs across the league, he may attract interest from playoff teams looking for a boost. Meanwhile, tight end David Njoku from the Browns also seems like an asset that could be flipped as the team transitions to a younger roster.
The Ravens may also be looking at trading star tight end Mark Andrews as younger talent, Isaiah Likely, steps into a bigger role. Meanwhile, the Dolphins are grappling with roster decisions including players like Bradley Chubb, especially given the team’s current struggles.
Other candidates include Giants’ defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux as the team weighs their options with strong defensive depth. Moreover, third-string quarterback Jameis Winston could find himself in demand, providing a stopgap solution to teams in need of adequate quarterback play.
With teams evaluating their current standings, the urgency to make meaningful changes will rise. As we inch closer to the deadline, keep an eye on these potential shifts that could reshape both the playoff race and the outlook for next season.
