The 2026 NFL trade deadline arrives this afternoon at 4 p.m. With no clear runaway favorite in a parity-driven season, teams are weighing immediate upgrades against long-term assets as the league approaches the November 10 deadline.
Recent activity has already reshaped several rosters. The Jacksonville Jaguars were particularly active, adding safety Jessie Bates III along with defensive tackles Jordan Davis and Davon Godchaux. Other notable players moved this season include Jeffery Simmons, Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner, Joey Porter Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Cam Jurgens, Jacoby Brissett, and J.J. McCarthy.
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While the Cleveland Browns have indicated they are unlikely to trade quarterback Shedeur Sanders, other veterans are viewed as potential targets. The Tennessee Titans, holding a 1-7 record, have emerged as a team to watch for further departures following the trade of Jeffery Simmons.
Running back Tony Pollard remains a name of interest, though the Titans have reportedly rebuffed previous offers. Despite the 1-7 record, the Titans have signed safety Amani Hooker to an extension through 2028 with a salary outside the top 10 at his position, making him a candidate to be offloaded.
In Philadelphia, the Eagles are being monitored as potential sellers. Analysts have pointed to edge rusher Nolan Smith as a sleeper candidate for contenders looking to improve their pass rush; when he was drafted in 2023, experts gave the selection a consensus grade point average of 4.12.
The team is also shopping Zack Baun. Conversely, running back Saquon Barkley will not be moved, as he stated, the Eagles told him he would not be traded before the deadline.
Financial considerations make an exit more logical after June 1, allowing the team to spread dead money over 2027 and 2028.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals face decisions regarding defensive players like Josh Sweat, who requested a trade in August, and Budda Baker, who carries only $3.06 million in dead money if moved before the deadline. Sweat, who played for current Cardinals defensive staff under Jonathan Gannon during their time with the Eagles, has recorded two sacks in his last three games.
Analysts have floated the idea of a reunion between Khalil Mack and the Chicago Bears, noting he has tallied 8.5 sacks over the past two seasons. Other names appearing on trade boards include Titans edge rusher Johnson—drafted by coach Robert Saleh during his tenure with the Jets—and Saints offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz, who is an attractive option for teams seeking starting interior line help.
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Beyond the immediate deadline, some organizations have already pivoted their focus toward the 2027 season.
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