The modern NFL features four clear trade windows, with early March, the draft, the late-August 53-man roster-setting date, and the November deadline serving as the primary points for transactions around the league.
Titans and Texans Make Early Roster Adjustments
Activity began on February 26 when the Titans traded defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat to the Jets for edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. March saw a flurry of major roster adjustments, starting March 2 with the Browns acquiring offensive lineman Tytus Howard from the Texans for No. 141, allowing the Texans to choose USC safety Kamari Ramsey.
On the same day, the Texans obtained running back David Montgomery from the Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, No. 128, and a 2027 seventh-round pick, while the Lions packaged No. 128 to move up for edge Derrick Moore in the second round.
On March 4, the Rams acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs for Nos. 29, 169, 210, and a 2027 third-round pick, enabling the Chiefs to choose Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods at No. 29 and use Nos. 169 and 210 to trade up to No. 161 for Nebraska running back Emmett Johnson.
The Bills acquired wide receiver D.J. Moore and No. 165 from the Bears on March 5 in exchange for No. 60, after which the Bears traded down from No. 60 to No. 69 and the Bills traded No. 165 to the Titans in a first-round trade-down move.
Additional March moves included the Ravens agreeing to acquire edge Maxx Crosby from the Raiders for No. 14 and a 2027 first-round pick, though the Ravens nixed the trade on March 10 after failing Crosby on a physical.
Raiders released veteran WR Noah Brown.
Teams Swap Players and Draft Selections Through April
As the offseason progressed into April, teams continued to swap players and draft selections. On April 7, the Texans landed linebacker Marte Mapu and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Patriots for a 2027 sixth-rounder.
The Eagles added wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks from the Packers on April 10 for No. 153 and a 2027 sixth-rounder, with the Packers picking Kentucky center Jager Burton at No. 153. On April 17, the Falcons and Jaguars swapped defensive tackles Ruke Orhorhoro and Maason Smith.
The Bengals acquired defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence from the Giants on April 18 for No. 10, allowing the Giants to select Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa. On April 24, the Cowboys obtained linebacker Dee Winters from the 49ers for No. 152, and the Eagles added edge Jonathan Greenard and No. 244 from the Vikings for No. 98 and a 2027 third-rounder. The Saints later added edge Tyree Wilson and No. 219 from the Raiders on April 25 for No. 150.
Summer Roster Adjustments
Transactions extended into the summer months with the Seahawks acquiring wide receiver Irvin Charles from the Jets on May 27 for a conditional 2028 seventh-round pick. The Rams landed edge Myles Garrett.
