- The NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
- Several teams have already swung deals in recent days, but action could pick up in the last 24-36 hours.
- There look to be fewer true sellers than buyers, but Week 9’s results could reshape teams’ approaches.
Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET cutoff for deals represents teams’ last window to transform themselves – whether that means by acquiring a veteran or beefing up on draft capital – before the offseason arrives. So far, however, the action seems to have been stunted by an imbalance in the market, with far more teams looking to bring aboard top talent than those inclined to shed it. But the Week 9 outcomes and injuries might sway several front offices.
Here’s a look back at all the notable developments throughout the league on Monday:
Ravens add pass rush help, acquiring Dre’Mont Jones from Titans
The Baltimore Ravens are apparently buying into their own resurgence … by becoming buyers ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
According to The Tennessean’s Nick Suss, the Tennessee Titans are sending OLB Dre’Mont Jones to Baltimore in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick that could scale up to a fourth. The trade comes nearly a month after the Ravens shipped OLB Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jones, a 6-3, 281-pounder now in his seventh season, has been on a tear, all of his 4½ sacks this season coming in the past four games.
Trey Hendrickson speaks out on trade rumors ahead of deadline
There might be no player with a brighter spotlight at the trade deadline than the Cincinnati Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson. Regardless of whether he’s moved, though, Hendrickson isn’t allowing himself to focus on hypotheticals.
‘I stopped doing hopes and that stuff a long time ago,’ Hendrickson told reporters when asked whether he hoped to remain with the team after the cutoff. ‘You are where your feet are.’
Hendrickson missed Sunday’s defensive disaster against the Chicago Bears due to a hip injury, and the NFL’s reigning sack king has just four so far this season. Still, the four-time Pro Bowler likely is the biggest name who could be acquired given that the likes of Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby appear to be off limits for any potential buyers.
Jerry Jones says Cowboys have completed trade, could pursue others
Ever the showman, Jerry Jones has kept an air of mystique surrounding the Dallas Cowboys’ trade plans. But the owner took things to a new level with just more than 24 hours left until the deadline.
Jones told Stephen A. Smith on SiriusXM Radio that his team had already completed one deal and was keeping the door open for others.
‘A lot of action going on right now in terms of trading, we certainly have made a trade and we may make a couple more trades before that deadline,’ Jones said, according to the Dallas Morning News. ‘We’ve made one. We possibly could make two more, and I’m going to wait and let you read about that when we send the papers in tomorrow.’
Jones added that the deal will ‘immediately address some things that have been our shortcomings.’
That almost certainly would point toward a move aiding a defense that ranks 31st in scoring heading into Dallas’ ‘Monday Night Football’ matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. The secondary has been a concern with cornerback Trevon Diggs and safety Malik Hooker on injured reserve. But a listless pass rush also figures to be a point of interest given that the defense has collected just 15 sacks in eight games.
Dolphins not done dealing?
The Miami Dolphins wasted little time in forging a new path after parting ways with general manager Chris Grier on Friday, with Monday’s trade that sent Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles marking a sharp contrast with the team’s previous commitment to staying the course.
Could more moves be coming soon?
‘Conversations happen every single year,’ coach Mike McDaniel said Monday. ‘Sometimes there’s more reports than actual (trades). But you’re always having conversations, and you’re always ready. … Whether or not I expect it, I’m always expecting the unexpected.’
McDaniel also said he acknowledged that ‘the best interest of the football team in the long term doesn’t necessarily overlap with the exact interests for one game or one player.’
Outside linebacker Bradley Chubb and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick are among the big-name veterans who could generate interest.
Brian Daboll shuts down trade speculation for Giants
With his team falling to 2-7, New York Giants coach Brian Daboll wasn’t entertaining any discussion about potential trade deadline moves.
‘The focus for me is the guys that are on this football team,’ Daboll said Monday.
ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reported Monday that the Giants had engaged in discussions surrounding offensive lineman Evan Neal and wide receiver Jalin Hyatt while also asking around about available receivers.
Are Rams done making moves?
Sean McVay is tempering expectations for the Los Angeles Rams ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
‘I don’t think so. … It’s way less likely that anything occurs with us,’ McVay said when asked about where there was potential for any further dealing.
The Rams already acquired cornerback Roger McCreary from the Tennessee Titans last week.
Patriots, Texans not tipping their hands at trade deadline
Neither Mike Vrabel nor DeMeco Ryans gave much insight regarding their respective teams’ plans a little more than 24 hours in advance of the trade deadline.
A few days after his team parted with both Keion White and Kyle Dugger, Vrabel spoke only in generalities about how the team would approach any additional swaps.
‘What happens is personnel staff makes calls and they all have conversations as this thing leads up to it,’ Vrabel said in his Monday news conference. ‘I’d just say continue to do our diligence about what those may be and what they look like, and then make a decision that we think is best for us. That’s what I hope that we do. Until I hear otherwise, we’ll have conversations this afternoon. Nothing new to report.’
Ryans was similarly noncommittal about the Texans’ outlook.
‘We’ll see what happens,’ he said Monday when asked where he expects Houston to be aggressive at the trade deadline.
Could Titans move WR Calvin Ridley?
The Tennessee Titans have established themselves as clear sellers ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline, with the team already having sold off cornerbacks Roger McCreary and Jarvis Brownlee Jr. But even though the team has rebuffed any inquiries on star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, according to multiple reports, could another notable starter be on the trade block?
Multiple reports indicated that wide receiver Calvin Ridley could be a candidate to be moved, but ESPN’s Turron Davenport reported Sunday night that the team was not shopping him.
Putting together a deal for the 30-year-old could be tricky given his hefty price tag. But Ridley could be among the more notable pass-catching options in a thinned-out market at the position.
Trey Hendrickson trade asking price
If the Cincinnati Bengals are willing to move Trey Hendrickson, it won’t be for cheap.
The Bengals are asking for a first-round pick in any discussions regarding the reigning NFL sack king, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Monday.
That might be rich for a player who is set to become a free agent in March. But there’s little question that adding Hendrickson would make for a major splash for any contender.
The Bengals seldom move veterans during the season, but linebacker Logan Wilson, who requested a trade, and cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt also bear watching ahead of the deadline.
Time for Saints to sell?
The New Orleans Saints are one of just a handful of teams that size up as natural sellers. But who might the team actually part with?
Top wide receiver Chris Olave has said he has been engaged in discussions regarding a contract extension, and multiple reports indicate that New Orleans won’t budge in moving its leading target as rookie Tyler Shough takes over behind center. Running back Alvin Kamara, too, has made clear he wants to stay put.
But could receiver Rashid Shaheed and linebacker Demario Davis be sent packing? The Saints have resisted drastic change, but a team set to have just five draft picks in 2026 would surely stand to benefit from upping its ammo as it prepares to forge ahead with an expansive rebuild.
Jaelan Phillips trade grades: Who won the deal?
So much for a dull trade deadline.
The Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles got things started on Monday with a significant deal, sending edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the defending champions. But who fared best in the swap?
The Eagles added another notable disruptor to a defense in need of a shake-up, but the Dolphins boosted their draft outlook by parting with a player not in their long-term plans.
Eagles land Jaelan Phillips from Dolphins in trade
It didn’t take long for the first significant trade after Week 9 to materialize.
Early Monday morning, the Miami Dolphins agreed to trade edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, according to multiple reports.
In landing Phillips, the Eagles secured one of the deadline’s biggest prizes. The former first-round pick has recorded three sacks in his last five games and figured to be one of the best edge rushers available with the likes of Myles Garrett, Maxx Crosby and potentially Trey Hendrickson out of reach.
The Eagles are tied for 23rd in the NFL with just 16 sacks through eight games while ranking 17th in pressure rate (34.4%), according to Next Gen Stats. Phillips will join a rotation led by Jalyx Hunt and Brandon Graham as Nolan Smith remains on injured reserve with a triceps injury.
Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio also coached Phillips in 2023, when the edge rusher notched 6 ½ sacks in eight games before a torn Achilles ended his season early.
The Dolphins, meanwhile, have begun to bolster their draft capital and reset after parting ways with general manager Chris Grier on Friday.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Dolphins are paying a portion of the prorated amount on Phillips’ $13.25 million salary to facilitate the deal.
Trey Hendrickson trade rumors: Could Bengals actually deal standout DE?
When the Cincinnati Bengals began their resurgence, parting with standout defensive end Trey Hendrickson seemed like a complete non-starter. Now, however, there might at least be an opening.
Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported Sunday morning that the Bengals were no longer giving teams the ‘hard no’ with which they had been responding to previous trade inquiries regarding Hendrickson. And that was prior to a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears that dropped Cincinnati to 3-6.
If the Bengals did move on from the NFL’s reigning sack king, it would mark a sharp departure for a franchise that has traditionally clung onto all contributors rather than flipping them for draft capital around the deadline. But Hendrickson appears likely to depart in free agency, and Cincinnati could expedite a defensive rebuild by not waiting on a compensatory pick.
Miami Dolphins trade rumors: No-go for moving Jaylen Waddle?
Any team hoping to make a major upgrade at wide receiver via trade might be disappointed by the landscape that awaits them.
While the Miami Dolphins do appear to be open for business after general manager Chris Grier and the team parted ways last Friday, multiple reports indicated it would be highly unlikely that the organization would part with wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The speedster has taken on the role of Tua Tagovailoa’s unquestionable top target with Tyreek Hill sidelined for the remainder of the season, and both ESPN and NFL Network reported it would take more than a first-round draft pick to pry Waddle from Miami.
Edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, however, have drawn interest, with the former sparking calls from the likes of the Eagles, 49ers and Patriots, according to The Athletic.
NFL trade candidates: Who are top players who could move?
Plenty of top players, including Myles Garrett and Maxx Crosby, look likely to stay put. But even in a trade deadline that isn’t heavy on big names, a few figure to spark some interest.
Here’s our final look at the top realistic candidates to be moved:
- 1. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints
- 2. Jaelan Phillips, DE/OLB, Miami Dolphins
- 3. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets
- 4. Alontae Taylor, CB, New Orleans Saints
- 5. Quincy Williams, LB, New York Jets
NFL trade deadline tracker: All the completed deals
Ravens trade CB Jaire Alexander to Eagles
Eagles receive: CB Jaire Alexander, 2027 seventh-round pick
Ravens receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
Jets trade CB Michael Carter II to Eagles for WR John Metchie III
Eagles receive: CB Michael Carter II, 2027 seventh-round pick
Jets receive: WR John Metchie III, 2027 sixth-round pick
Patriots trade S Kyle Dugger to Steelers
Steelers receive: S Kyle Dugger, 2026 seventh-round pick
Patriots receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
Patriots trade DE Keion White to 49ers
49ers receive: DE Keion White, 2026 seventh-round pick
Patriots receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
Titans trade CB Roger McCreary to Rams
Rams receive: CB Roger McCreary, 2026 sixth-round pick
Titans receive: 2026 fifth-round pick
Browns trade CB Greg Newsome II to Jaguars for CB Tyson Campbell
Ravens trade OLB Odafe Oweh to Chargers for S Alohi Gilman
Chargers receive: OLB Odafe Oweh, 2027 seventh-round pick
Ravens receive: S Alohi Gilman, 2026 fifth-round pick
Browns trade QB Joe Flacco to Bengals
Bengals receive: QB Joe Flacco, 2026 sixth-round pick
Browns receive: 2026 fifth-round pick
Texans trade OT Cam Robinson to Browns
Browns receive: OT Cam Robinson, 2027 seventh-round pick
Texans receive: 2027 sixth-round pick
Titans trade CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to Jets
Jets receive: CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr., 2026 seventh-round pick
Titans receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
When is the NFL trade deadline?
The 2025 NFL trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
The cutoff comes just after the midseason point, with team owners having voted last year to push back the deadline by one week. After Tuesday, teams will not be able to make official trades until the start of the new league year in March, though they can unofficially agree to deals with one another after the completion of their season.
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