Could the Houston Texans have a quiet NFL trade deadline? Perhaps, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the market will back in silence.
As the 3 p.m. deadline approaches, teams are fielding calls for talent. Yes, you will hear about names like teams Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby potentially being discussed in deals.
No, the Browns and Raiders won’t be shipping off the star defensive talent and faces of the franchise for little to value.
The deadline could see ample players on the move, but the NFL differs from the MLB and NBA. You won’t see a high-profile bonafide star be shipped for multiple first-round picks. The Los Angeles Rams from 2019-21 were the exception to the rule, not the standard. And fans would have ridiculed Les Snead and the front office if they didn’t walk away with a Lombardi Trophy following the trade of Von Miller.
Picks matter, so unless a player says they’re willing to sign a lucrative five-year, team-friendly deal, don’t expect to see a Jalen Ramsey 2.0 happen before Tuesday’s deadline. A handful of lower-tier starters on underwhelming teams, however, could be shipped out for the right price.
Take for instance Minnesota’s trade for Jaguars starter Cam Robinson or Baltimore’s deal for Carolina’s No. 2 receiver Dionate Johnson.
Here are 20 players that could swap jerseys for the rest of the season heading into the deadline and one place they could land.
Cleveland Browns CB Greg Newsome II
Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) celebrates during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Prediction: Washington Commanders
Tennessee Titans WR Tyler Boyd
Sep 22, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Prediction: Arizona Cardinals
New York Giants DE Azeez Ojulari
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari smiles during a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, Jan. 7, 2024.
Prediction: Arizona Cardinals
Chicago Bears OL Nate Davis
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Nate Davis (64) blocks against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Houston Texans
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton
Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Cleveland Browns DE Za’Darius Smith
Cleveland Browns defensive end Za’Darius Smith (99) celebrates after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Prediction: Baltimore Ravens
Las Vegas Raiders OL Andrus Peat
November 27, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; New Orleans Saints guard Andrus Peat (75) after the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: New Orleans Saints
New York Jets WR Mike Williams
Sep 29, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams (18) celebrates a first down reception during the second half against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Prediction: Los Angeles Chargers (if moved)
Miami Dolphins DL Calais Campbell
Oct 27, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Calais Campbell (93) enters the field before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Prediction: Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville Jaguars OL Brandon Scherff
Jacksonville Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff (68) looks on from the sideline during the second quarter an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Tennessee Titans 34-14. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Prediction: San Francisco 49ers
New England Patriots CB Jonathan Jones
August 8, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) on the sideline during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Green Bay Packers
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 01: Travis Etienne Jr. #1 of the Jacksonville Jaguars rushes for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at NRG Stadium on January 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Prediction: Dallas Cowboys
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws under pressure from Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Seattle Seahawks
Carolina Panthers WR Adam Thielen
Oct 29, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) and quarterback Bryce Young (9) react in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers
Miami Dolphins DE Emmanuel Ogbah
Oct 31, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) reacts to a defensive play against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Detroit Lions
New England Patriots WR K.J. Osborn
Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn (2) waits for the snap during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Washington Commanders
Carolina Panthers DE Jadeveon Clowney
Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Carolina Panthers linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (7) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (12) during the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Prediction: San Francisco 49ers
Cleveland Browns DL Dalvin Tomlinson
Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson (94) celebrates after the Browns beat the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Prediction: Seattle Seahawks
New England Patriots DE Deatrich Wise Jr.
Oct 13, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) tackles Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) along with New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles
Tennessee Titans OLB Arden Key
Oct 13, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Arden Key (49) screams as he takes the field against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
