What to expect at the NFL trade deadline for every team: Perfect fits, candidates to move and big needs
Oct 29, 2025, 06:15 PM ET
The 2025 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. General managers are making calls around the league to check on the availability of players who could help their teams, trying to shore up roster weaknesses. In fact, we’ve already seen a handful of impact moves, including Joe Flacco going to the Bengals. But what’s coming next in the trade market? We’re previewing the deadline for all 32 teams.
First, we took a quick look at where each team stands through Week 8, via ESPN’s Football Power Index projections. Then NFL insiders Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano lean on their reporting to predict whether each team will be active before the deadline, and if so, whether it might be adding to the roster or trading players. NFL analyst Aaron Schatz named one key short-term need that could be addressed for all 32 rosters. And to close, our NFL Nation reporters picked out one candidate to be moved, while NFL analyst Ben Solak and analytics writer Seth Walder found possible fits — players each team should pursue.
Here’s everything you need to know for each team heading into the deadline.
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Chance to make playoffs: 4.8%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 7
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? More likely to trade away than to acquire at this point. The Cardinals aren’t in give-up mode, but they play in a brutally tough division and have fallen behind. Their Week 9 game against the Cowboys could determine a lot about how they see themselves moving forward. Specifically, they could use offensive line help — but who couldn’t? — Graziano
Key position of need: Wide receiver. A young wideout could help build Arizona’s offense for the future, as Zay Jones isn’t a long-term solution at this point in his career. — Schatz
Editor’s Picks2 RelatedWho could be on the move? Edge rusher Zaven Collins. It’s highly unlikely that Collins is moved, but if a team is looking for a pass rusher, the Cardinals could get a solid package back for him because of their depth at the position. He has only one sack this season but eight QB hurries. Collins is tall, quick, fast and strong. Though he has adapted to playing outside, he also has experience inside. That could make him a good fit for a variety of defenses. — Josh Weinfuss
Who could be targeted? Colts receiver Adonai Mitchell. He has either been inactive or played less than 10% of Indianapolis’ snaps since he dropped a ball at the goal line against the Rams in Week 4. But Mitchell is a player I have confidence in. He recorded an 82 open score as a rookie last season, tied for eighth best among the likes of Tyreek Hill and Zay Flowers, per ESPN receiver scores. That’s a hard trait to find and means he still has plenty of unrealized potential. He could be helpful to Arizona now but also brings the potential to increase his role in future seasons. Mitchell is under contract until 2027. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 12.4%
Projected first-round draft slot: No pick
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Potential for moderate activity, either in or out. The Falcons have received trade interest in pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie. Drumming up interest in quarterback Kirk Cousins could be tough due to a scarcity of available jobs. But could Atlanta explore a linebacker add with Divine Deablo on injured reserve or seek out a third receiver option? — Fowler
Key position of need: Offensive tackle. Elijah Wilkinson was signed to be a depth guard and is stretched as a starting tackle. With an 82.3% pass block win rate, the veteran ranks 65th among 70 qualifying tackles. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Cousins. This won’t be a secret since it’s a surprise that he is still on the roster. Cousins, who lost his starting job in Week 16 last season, asked to be released or traded in the offseason. If the Falcons can find a team to take some of his guaranteed $27.5 million (plus $10 million next season), and it’s a destination where he can start (he has a no-trade clause), a swap could still be a possibility. — Marc Raimondi
Who could be targeted? Chiefs receiver Tyquan Thornton. He had a productive September filling in for absent receivers, but he has fallen back down the depth chart. Meanwhile, Atlanta released speedy WR3 and return man Ray-Ray McCloud III. For a team that lives in three-receiver sets, that No. 3 spot needs filling. Thornton has the right skills for the job. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 46.1%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 17
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? They’ve already made one player-for-player move, trading Odafe Oweh to the Chargers for Alohi Gilman, but don’t rule out the possibility of them adding more help on defense. Beating Miami on Thursday night could put them right back in the playoff hunt. The Ravens are middle-of-the-pack in cap space and have plenty of picks they can deal. — Graziano
Key position of need: Edge rusher. The question is really, “Where are the Ravens injured this week?” But right now, that seems to be on the edge, where Tavius Robinson is on injured reserve because of a foot injury. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Tight end Mark Andrews. He’s the franchise’s touchdowns leader with 53 and has been quarterback Lamar Jackson’s go-to target for years. But Andrews’ role has dropped significantly in his contract year. This season, he is averaging career lows in receiving yards per game (29) and yards per catch (8.3). He could be an intriguing option for a team needing a big target in the red zone. The Ravens have depth at tight end with Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. — Jamison Hensleyplay1:08Have the Ravens saved their season?Rex Ryan and Adam Schefter discuss the Ravens’ season-saving win against the Bears and when Lamar Jackson might return to the field.Who could be targeted? Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell. We’ll just keep his reunion tour going, bringing him back to the Ravens in hopes of reinforcing a defensive line that is without Nnamdi Madubuike (neck injury). At age 39, Campbell is still producing. His 15.4% pass rush win rate ranks third at defensive tackle and his run stop win rate would rank in the top five among interior defenders if he qualified. Campbell would be a short-term solution and wouldn’t require an over-investment in draft capital or contract. That limits the downside in case the Ravens can’t recover this season. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 88.3%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 25
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Let’s say they add. The Bills are known to explore options. One position to potentially watch is linebacker. Cincinnati’s Logan Wilson would make a lot of sense, as he requested a trade from the Bengals. Last year, the Bills added Amari Cooper to mixed results. A similar splash move at receiver feels on the table but not a slam dunk. — Fowler
Key position of need: Safety. Taylor Rapp has struggled this season, and Jordan Poyer is now 34. Bad tackling angles are a big reason why the Bills rank last in run defense DVOA. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Receiver Curtis Samuel. It just hasn’t come together for him, as he has been injured in both of his seasons in Buffalo and was a healthy scratch for three games to start the season. In his 17 games played with Buffalo, Samuel has 34 receptions (only three this season), 288 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to five carries for 14 yards. The Bills could use help at receiver, but Samuel hasn’t shown that he can be part of the solution. — Alaina Getzenberg
Who could be targeted? Cardinals safety Budda Baker. The play of Rapp and Cole Bishop has left the Bills’ defense highly vulnerable against third-level runs and intermediate passes. Coach Sean McDermott is always reticent to introduce new players to his defense, but a swing for the fences is necessary. As the Cardinals’ season falls apart, the 29-year-old Baker might finally get the trade he requested in 2023 — though he signed an extension that makes it trickier. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 15.4%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 12
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Carolina has cap space — $23.7 million, per Roster Management System — and could use help at all three levels of the defense. The Panthers are a could-go-either-way team, and whether they add or subtract could depend on whether they’re 5-4 or 4-5 after Sunday’s game in Green Bay. — Graziano
Key position of need: Inside linebacker. The Panthers rank last in DVOA against tight ends, and Christian Rozeboom has the highest broken tackle against rate among regular off-ball linebackers, according to Sports Info Solutions. — Schatz
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Who could be on the move? Running back Chuba Hubbard. There’s really no interest in trading Hubbard, and the Panthers aren’t expected to be aggressive. But with the emergence of Rico Dowdle, confidence in rookie Trevor Etienne and the return of Jonathon Brooks next season, you could make a case for listening to trade offers for Hubbard and his four-year, $33.2 million contract. — David Newton
Who could be targeted? Titans edge rusher Arden Key. The Panthers’ 31.1% pass rush win rate ranks 31st in the NFL, and the edge rusher group has been a big reason why. Though Carolina isn’t really in a position to spend future resources for a short-term contract, there’s another reason why this could make sense. The Titans have the most 2026 cap space ($113 million) of any team, per OverTheCap.com, which means they probably will be spenders in free agency and unable to get a compensatory pick for losing Key. The Panthers could deal a pick for Key now and then recoup some of the value via a comp pick because they have $31 million in cap space next year (or they could re-sign Key if they like what he brings to them). He has a 22.5% pass rush win rate at edge this season, which would rank fifth best if he had played enough to qualify. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 26.1%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 15
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? I’ll go with adding. The Bears mostly have everything they need but could use pass-rush help. No edge rusher on the roster has more than 3.0 sacks through the first seven games. General manager Ryan Poles traded for Montez Sweat before the deadline two years ago. Does he have another move in him? — Fowler
Key position of need: Edge rusher. The Bears are 30th in pass rush win rate (31.3%) with problems both on the interior and the edge. But there’s more depth on the interior, which makes edge more of a need. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Wide receiver DJ Moore. Though I don’t think this is likely to happen, Moore is a more realistic trade candidate than a player such as left tackle Braxton Jones, who was benched after 44 starts and is on injured reserve until at least Week 12. Moore, an eight-year veteran, is second on the Bears in targets (38), receptions (26) and yards (331). His contract situation makes it difficult to see him being moved ($23.5 million cap hit each year through 2029), but if a playoff team becomes desperate, the Bears could feel OK parting with Moore to create cap space in 2026 and giving his targets to rookie Luther Burden III behind Rome Odunze. — Courtney Cronin
Who could be targeted? Commanders cornerback Marshon Lattimore. This would be back-to-back trade deadline relocations for Lattimore, who picked off Patrick Mahomes on Monday but has struggled since Washington acquired him. He would return to Dennis Allen’s defense, where the absence of Jaylon Johnson leaves the outside cornerback position unsettled for the Bears. Lattimore isn’t the player he once was but probably would still beat out Tyrique Stevenson for snaps. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 12.4%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 9
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Man, if they’d beaten the Jets the way they should have Sunday, the Bengals would be .500 and probably hitting the gas pedal in the winnable AFC North. But they didn’t, and that leaves them in limbo. I’m going to say the Bengals don’t do anything. Trading away edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is the popular theory, but I don’t get the sense they’re considering it. (The Bengals already made one deal for quarterback Joe Flacco.) — Graziano
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Key position of need: Guard. Jalen Rivers, a fifth-round rookie at right guard, ranks second to last among qualified players at his position in pass block win rate (84.7%). — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Linebacker Logan Wilson. He requested a trade after Cincinnati opted to go with rookies Barrett Carter and Demetrius Knight Jr. as the main linebackers. But getting a team to take on Wilson’s $8.8 million cap hit could be difficult. If the Bengals can find a way to make that work, it could net Cincinnati a much-needed draft pick and give Wilson a shot at contributing elsewhere. — Ben Baby
Who could be targeted? Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen. Last year, Notre Dame played more man coverage than any other FBS team under defensive coordinator Al Golden, who is now with Cincinnati. The Bengals have slightly leaned to more zone this season, but adding Woolen would allow Golden to play more man coverage. He also would make a good cornerback pairing with DJ Turner. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 0.4%
Projected first-round draft slot: Nos. 4, 18
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? The Browns probably will be inclined to trade players. They have been among the most aggressive teams thus far with three in-season trades. They remain open to swinging at least one more deal, but talks have not intensified yet. Running back Jerome Ford is available if the running back market heats up. Cleveland could get calls on key players on expiring deals such as David Njoku and Wyatt Teller. — Fowler
Key position of need: Offensive line. With the Browns still rebuilding and most of their O-line set for free agency next year, the best trade target would be a young lineman who has worn out his welcome with his current team but is under contract past this season. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Ford. Fowler previously suggested that the Browns are “open to dealing” Ford, who has split snaps with Dylan Sampson behind rookie RB1 Quinshon Judkins. With Ford in the final year of his rookie contract and the Browns getting younger at the position, Cleveland could look to continue stockpiling picks in future drafts. — Daniel Oyefusi
Who could be targeted? Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott. The Tyson Campbell trade is a great example of how the Browns should operate: snag low-cost, playable contracts as they work out of cap suffering. A 2024 second-round pick, Sinnott remains TE3 on Washington’s depth chart and has seven career receptions in 25 games. But he can block next to Harold Fannin Jr. and play in 13 personnel, which is good enough for now. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 18.9%
Projected first-round draft slot: Nos. 14, 31
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? The Cowboys have been looking for defensive help for weeks now and it’s likely they add someone ahead of the deadline. I doubt it’ll be one of the big pass rushers everyone keeps mentioning. It’s more likely Dallas adds a linebacker or defensive back. — Graziano
Key position of need: Edge rusher. The Cowboys are a surprising 19th in pass rush win rate (36.8%), but they are last in DVOA on deep passes over 15 air yards. No pass rush means opposing quarterbacks can stay upright long enough to get the ball downfield with accuracy. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Wide receiver Jalen Tolbert. He is on the final year of his deal, and his production has dropped alongside CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. KaVontae Turpin is taking more snaps as the No. 3 receiver, and the Cowboys like the potential of Ryan Flournoy, who had 114 yards against the Jets. Tolbert provides valuable insurance in case something happens to the top two receivers, but receiver-needy teams might be willing to part with a draft pick or defensive player for him. — Todd Archerplay2:58Stephen A. to Jerry Jones: ‘You’ve got to try something’ to fix the defenseStephen A. Smith urges Jerry Jones to strengthen the Cowboys’ defense to go along with their strong offense.Who could be targeted? Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams. Every Dallas cornerback aside from Trevon Diggs has allowed more than 1.1 yards per coverage snap (average) this season, per NFL Next Gen Stats. And Diggs is now on IR because of a concussion, so the Cowboys could use some reinforcements. Williams is in a contract year and buried on the depth chart in Kansas City. He has played only 775 regular-season coverage snaps in his career but has produced an impressive 0.9 yards per coverage snap in that span. When Diggs returns, and if Williams worked out, the team could keep both on the field with DaRon Bland in the slot. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 82.2%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 24
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Probably more inclined to add than subtract. Denver is looking for an extra skill player and possibly a guard. This is a balanced roster, and the team is in the thick of the AFC West race, trying to dethrone the Chiefs for the first time since 2015. Perhaps an intriguing offensive player becomes available to them. — Fowler
Key position of need: Inside linebacker. The Broncos are currently 30th in DVOA against running backs as pass catchers, and Alex Singleton has been picked on a lot in coverage. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. Coach Sean Payton said last week that he liked the roster just the way it is right now, and that was before reigning Defensive Player of the Year Pat Surtain II left Sunday’s win because of a shoulder injury. With rookie Jahdae Barron getting work in the nickel and dime packages, some personnel executives in the league might have thought McMillian — one of the best nickel corners — was a hard-to-find player who the Broncos might think is a surplus. But that’s not the case at the moment, so it would take a lot for the Broncos to move him now. — Jeff Legwold
Who could be targeted? Ravens guard Ben Cleveland. The Broncos could be looking for depth at guard following the injury to Ben Powers, whom they signed from Baltimore two years ago. Here, they would add Cleveland, who re-signed with the Ravens this offseason but failed to win a camp battle for the left guard spot. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 85.8%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 28
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Adding, if anything. They need to make sure they have enough depth on defense to get through the season, as last season proved. They have as much cap space as anyone (roughly $25 million, per Roster Management System) and could afford a big-name acquisition, but I would expect they’re looking more at depth options. — Graziano
Key position of need: Edge rusher. The Lions rank last in pass rush win rate (26.3%) and desperately need help across from Aidan Hutchinson. With better pass rushers, they wouldn’t have to manufacture pressure with blitzes. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Defensive tackle Roy Lopez. The Lions are viewed as a serious Super Bowl contender, and although it’s unlikely that Lopez will be traded, he could benefit from a better situation from an individual standpoint; Detroit is loaded with talent at defensive tackle (Alim McNeill, DJ Reader and rookie Tyleik Williams). Lopez started in all 16 of his appearances last season with the Cardinals, but he has yet to start for Detroit. — Eric Woodyard
Who could be targeted? Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. Though Al-Quadin Muhammad has taken a real step forward, the Lions could use a No. 2 edge rusher to threaten opponents (and still use Muhammad as a rotational third player). Phillips fits the bill because of his pass rushing (his 17.1% pass rush win rate at edge is above average) and strength against the run. He currently ranks sixth in run stop win rate at edge. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 93.5%
Projected first-round draft slot: No pick
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Standing pat wouldn’t surprise me. The Packers rarely trade players at the deadline, and they already made their splash move with the Micah Parsons trade. But they will have chances to trade for future assets. Green Bay has coveted receiver depth, and pass rusher Kingsley Enagbare is the odd man out at his position. — Fowler
Key position of need: Defensive tackle. This is a position that needs better depth, especially if Devonte Wyatt were to go down because of an injury again. He sat out two games because of a knee injury before returning Sunday. — Schatzplay1:19Does the road to the Super Bowl go through the Packers?Alex Smith, Adam Schefter and Rex Ryan discuss the Packers’ young roster and their chances of reaching the Super Bowl.Who could be on the move? Guard Sean Rhyan. The Packers are more likely to add players, possibly at cornerback. Rhyan, a third-round pick in 2022, is in the final year of his rookie contract. He lost his starting spot to 2024 first-round pick Jordan Morgan (although they alternated series in the most recent game) and seems to know his time in Green Bay is running short. “If you just look at what we got on the line, I probably won’t be back here,” Rhyan said recently. If a team is looking for receiver help, perhaps the Packers would consider moving Romeo Doubs, who is in the final year of his contract, but he has been a big part of their offense. If not Doubs, then maybe Dontayvion Wicks. — Rob Demovsky
Who could be targeted? Titans defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day. The Packers are thin on the defensive interior after the departure of Kenny Clark in the Parsons trade, and Wyatt’s injury has served as a stark reminder of that vulnerability. Joseph-Day is a stout run defender on a one-year deal — perfect for patching one of the few remaining holes on a Super Bowl contender. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 26.8%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 16
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Trying to scramble back into a division race before the Colts run away, the Texans probably will look to add players, whether that means offensive line, running back or tight end. They’re too inconsistent on offense. — Graziano
Key position of need: Center. Jake Andrews is 30th among qualifying centers in pass block win rate (91.0%) and 26th in run block win rate (64.5%). — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Defensive end Darrell Taylor. Taylor has been a healthy scratch for all but three games. He has pass-rush ability, as he had 24.5 sacks in the previous four seasons. — DJ Bien-Aime
Who could be targeted? Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson. The move could be for him to play either guard spot or center, but Powers-Johnson is no sure bet. He ranks 65th out of 70 qualifying guards in pass block win rate (86.2%) and was benched during the Raiders’ loss to the Chiefs. But he ranks eighth among guards in run block win rate (76.9%), and Houston could use run-blocking help in its interior. Plus, he’s still in his second season. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 97.6%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 32
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Let’s say add … with caution. There’s a move for general manager Chris Ballard to make if the Colts feel so inclined. They are depleted at cornerback, and the Colts are on the radar with Trey Hendrickson. Although Ballard typically stands pat, he has a hot team that might be the proverbial one player away. — FowlerLook ahead to the 2026 NFL draft
Key position of need: Cornerback. Xavien Howard was mercilessly picked on before his midseason retirement, and the Colts really need more players, even with Jaylon Jones (groin) coming back soon and Charvarius Ward (concussion) probably returning in a month. They are 28th in DVOA against WR2s. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell. The Colts invested a second-round pick in Mitchell just last year, making this somewhat unlikely. But he has played only 20 combined offensive snaps in the four games since his goal-line fumble in Week 4. The Colts have intentionally limited his playing time and have numerous other options at the position. — Stephen Holder
Who could be targeted? Giants cornerback Deonte Banks. A 2023 first-round pick, he has fallen out of the starting lineup and could benefit from a hard restart. The Colts need any and every hand they can get at outside corner, where they’re weak behind Ward. Banks would be the highest-ceiling swing for a team looking to contend. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 44.4%
Projected first-round draft slot: No pick
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Most likely subtracting or standing pat. They used a ton of draft picks to move up for wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter at the 2025 draft, and they’re a young team still building out its program. If there are players such as Travis Etienne Jr. — guys who are in the final year of their contracts and are of interest to other teams — maybe the Jags look to deal them for picks. — Graziano
Key position of need: Defensive tackle. The Jaguars currently rank 30th in run stop win rate (26.9%), so a bigger body to help on run downs would be a good addition. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Cornerback Jarrian Jones. The Jaguars could be looking to add on defense, but Jones’ role has decreased significantly following the return of Montaric Brown and the development of Hunter. Jones, a third-round pick last year, has played only six snaps on defense in the past five games. He’s more of a man coverage corner and might benefit from a team that prefers that style of defense. (The Jaguars swapped Tyson Campbell for Greg Newsome II earlier this month at the position.) — Mike DiRocco
Who could be targeted? Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo. The one-two punch of Brian Thomas Jr. and Hunter is not hitting the way everyone — including Jacksonville’s front office — probably imagined in the summer. Another playmaker is in order for the Jaguars, and Okonkwo could be that. He would be a clear step up as a receiver from Hunter Long, with a positive YAC over expectation every season of his career, per NFL Next Gen Stats. The Titans should have zero qualms about dealing Okonkwo within the division — especially given that he’s in a contract year. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 87.9%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 30
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Largely standing pat, save for a modest defensive move. The Chiefs are inclined to stay put on the offensive side, but they will explore defensive line depth. They wanted to do so even before rookie defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott went down for the season (torn ACL). On the subtracting front, Kansas City’s cornerback depth could earn interest. — Fowler
Key position of need: Defensive tackle. The Chiefs have a need on the edge, but a bigger need might be an upgrade on Derrick Nnadi, who is last among qualifying defensive tackles with a 13.2% run stop win rate. He also has a 0% pass rush win rate, though he plays only a handful of clear pass-play snaps per game. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Cornerback Kristian Fulton. The Chiefs signed Fulton to a two-year deal in free agency, putting him alongside Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson. But because of a knee injury in training camp, Fulton hasn’t played much and was a healthy scratch in Week 7. Rookie Nohl Williams has leaped over Fulton on the depth chart. — Nate Taylorplay0:50Graziano: Chiefs are the scariest team in the AFCDan Graziano explains why the Colts are the best team in the AFC but the Chiefs are the scariest moving forward.Who could be targeted? Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton. I’m not sure Pittsburgh is ready to trade the 2023 second-round pick, as he has flashed and remains a starter this season. But Benton has been a liability in run defense and is miscast in his nose tackle responsibilities; he would benefit from playing in a front that’s oriented on penetration. The Chiefs need defensive tackle help across the board, so a gamble on Benton feels appropriate. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 1.0%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 5
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Subtracting, without question. I don’t expect them to entertain trading edge rusher Maxx Crosby, but there are plenty of players on that roster who could be of interest to other teams. Most prominent is wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, who’s not signed beyond this season and has let the team know he’d like to be dealt. — Graziano
Key position of need: Wide receiver. The Raiders will need depth here if Meyers is traded. Safety might be another need depending on the severity of a recent injury to Isaiah Pola-Mao. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Meyers. He made his intentions clear that he would like to be moved, even though the Raiders want to keep him. Meyers has been a consistent pass catcher with at least 800 yards in four seasons, including a career-best 1,027 yards in 2024. Meyers would be a solid addition for a contender in need of a pass catcher, while opening the door for Raiders wide receivers such as Jack Bech and Dont’e Thornton Jr. to get more playing time. — Ryan McFadden
Who could be targeted? Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Hear me out. This is the Brock Osweiler trade on steroids. The Raiders currently have $103 million and $174 million in 2026 and 2027 cap space, respectively. What I would propose here is the Dolphins send a 2026 second-round pick and 2027 second-round pick along with Tagovailoa in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. If that trade happened next week, Las Vegas would keep Tagovailoa through 2026 at a cost of roughly $70 million over that time, the vast majority fully guaranteed. It would get the Dolphins out of their tight cap situation so they can reset and rebuild, and it would be a more efficient use of resources for Las Vegas — regardless of whether Tagovailoa ever takes the field for them or not. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 71.9%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 21
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Most likely adding. The Chargers are open to bringing in a running back and possibly an offensive lineman, though they are getting healthier there. Expect Los Angeles to inquire on multiple running backs, though the emergence of Kimani Vidal assuages the positional need. It’s important to remember that this is a tried-and-true draft team under general manager Joe Hortiz. He will have limits. — FowlerNew ESPN and FOX One BundleBundle ESPN and FOX One and unlock more sports for one unbeatable price. Get the World Series, college football, NBA, NHL and more. Get access
Key position of need: Offensive tackle. Yes, Joe Alt is back, but an upgrade on Trey Pipkins III on the right side would be a boost for quarterback Justin Herbert and the offense. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Tight end Will Dissly. The Chargers signed him ahead of the 2024 season for his blocking prowess, and he exceeded expectations as a blocker and pass catcher. He finished third on the team in receptions (50) and fourth in yards (481). This season has been different. Dissly sat out three games because of a knee injury, and rookie Oronde Gadsden II has emerged as a productive pass catcher. Tyler Conklin and Tucker Fisk have filled in Dissly’s blocking role, making him potentially expendable. He was a healthy inactive in Week 8. — Kris Rhim
Who could be targeted? Browns center Ethan Pocic. The Chargers should call 31 teams and ask about each of their offensive linemen, as injuries and poor play have their line playing worse than almost any other in the NFL. Incumbent center Bradley Bozeman is a particularly sore spot, and Pocic would provide an immediate boost while freeing up Bozeman to potentially take over the left guard spot from Zion Johnson. — Solak
Chance to make playoffs: 84.7%
Projected first-round draft slot: Nos. 11, 27
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Adding, especially if they can find help at the second or third levels of their defense or just good roster depth. This team is a real contender that knows it’s in the latter part of quarterback Matthew Stafford’s career and would love to make one more run with him. The Rams traded for cornerback Roger McCreary on Monday. — Graziano
Key position of need: Offensive tackle. Depth here would be valuable, as right tackle Rob Havenstein is struggling because of an ankle injury. — Schatz
Who could be on the move? Tight end Colby Parkinson. There aren’t many players to choose from on this team, as the Rams are more likely to be adding at the deadline. But if a TE-needy team called, Los Angeles could part with one of the four they have on its roster. Parkinson probably would make the most sense, as he is in the second season of the three-year deal he signed in 2024. Parkinson has played 28.5% of offensive snaps for the Rams this season and has seven catches for 58 yards. — Sarah Barshop
Who could be targeted? Browns tight end David Njoku. I know Sarah just suggested trading away a tight end, but Njoku could take the offense over the top. The Rams drafted rookie Terrance Ferguson in the second round and surely hope he’s their tight end of the future. But he has only two receptions this season with Tyler Higbee as their No. 1 option. Njoku would be a major upgrade even as a temporary fix, considering he is on the last year of his deal. That’s why the move fits, while not shutting the door on the team developing Ferguson. — Walder
Chance to make playoffs: 0.8%
Projected first-round draft slot: No. 6
Adding, subtracting or sitting it out? Trading players. The spotlight is on Miami to enter build-for-the-future mode. So far, it has staved off the temptation. But the interest in several key players, from wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to pass rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, is prevalent. Moving a pass rusher feels like the most likely outcome if something goes down. — Fowler
Key position of need: Cornerback. This has been a major hole on the roster since the preseason, when Kader Kohou suffered a partially torn ACL and Jalen Ramsey was traded. The Dolphins are 29th in pass defense DVOA. — SchatzPigskin Pick ‘EmFREE to play. Create up to 5 entries and compete for
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