2026 NFL Trade Deadline Candidates



The trade block
| # | Player | Why | Contract | Team | Odds |
|---|
Trade rumors this week
Buyers and sellers
Buyers
Contenders with a hole to fill
Sellers
Out of it, ready to deal
The deadline, answered
When is the 2026 NFL trade deadline?
The 2026 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Nov 3 at 4 p.m. ET, the Tuesday after Week 9.
Who are the top NFL trade deadline candidates in 2026?
As of Oct 5: Jerry Jeudy (Browns), Calvin Ridley (Titans), Tyson Campbell (Browns), Jermaine Johnson II (Titans), Will McDonald IV (Jets).
Who is in the NFL trade rumors this week?
The most-reported names: Joey Porter Jr., J.J. McCarthy, Marvin Harrison Jr., Shedeur Sanders, Jerry Jeudy.
Which NFL teams are buyers and sellers at the deadline?
Buyers: Ravens, Bills, Bears, Jaguars, Chiefs, Rams, Vikings, Patriots, Seahawks, 49ers. Sellers: Cardinals, Falcons, Packers, Texans, Chargers, Dolphins, Jets, Buccaneers, Titans, Commanders.
How are trade candidates picked?
A model trained on every in-season NFL trade since 2013 reads each player's contract, his role this year against last, his age, and where his team stands. Tested on every season since 2013 without seeing that season first: in 2025 the list held 6 of the 18 regular players traded at the deadline.