The Cardinals<\/a> don’t have a lot of great assets for contenders to target in terms of pending ree agents. But here’s moving one of their young wasted talents who’s had a limited role. He would fit well in the Browns’ offense as part of their youth movement at wideout, given OC Drew Petzing came from Cleveland.<\/p>\n Other players to watch: S Jalen Thompson, EDGE Calais Campbell<\/p>\n \u00a9 Brett Davis-Imagn Images <\/p>\n Atlanta Falcons (3-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade QB Kirk Cousins to the Jets<\/a><\/p>\n The Falcons<\/a> can’t afford to keep sitting on Cousins even it means eating some of his salary to make this work. The Jets’ winless season doesn’t feel like it will come with an Arch Manning reward with the Texas top QB prospect leaning to staying in school for 2026. So they need a strong pocket passing solution to save face after the Justin Fields failure. Speaking of Fields, he can go the other way to back up Michael Penix Jr., along with some defensive help.<\/p>\n Other players to watch: Jets EDGE Jermaine Johnson, Jets LB Quincy Williams<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Best fantasy waiver wire players to stash before NFL trade deadline<\/p>\n Baltimore Ravens (1-5)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Dolphins<\/a> EDGE Jaelen Phillips<\/p>\n The Ravens<\/a> shook up their defensive front by dealing Odafe Oweh but they need something to add real impact for Zach Orr’s struggling unit. They can steal this star from former Ravens assistant Anthony Weaver in a devoid Dolphins defense.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Cardinals EDGE Calais Campbell, Titans<\/a> DT Jeffery Simmons<\/p>\n Buffalo Bills (4-2)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Titans WR Calvin Ridley<\/p>\n Ridley is hurt for now (hamstring) but he’s being lost in the Titans’ youth movement passing game around No. 1 overall pick rookie QB Cam Ward. Ridley would make more sense attached to a QB in Josh Allen who can push the ball deep well to him and also make him a red zone priority, much like he was during his young heyday with the Falcons.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Raiders<\/a> WR Jakobi Meyers, Saints<\/a> WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, Browns WR Jerry Jeudy<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Ranking 7 best Bills WR trade options<\/a><\/p>\n Carolina Panthers (4-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade RB Rico Dowdle\u00a0to the Chargers<\/a><\/p>\n The Panthers need to move either Dowdle or Chuba Hubbard to clear up their force backfield committee. Given they paid Hubbard with a recent extension and Dowdle is a pending free agent with more appeal elsewhere, the latter is the better choice. The Chargers continue to fall apart in the backfield, down to relying on just Kimani Vidal, with Hassan Haskins now hurting with both Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris already on the shelf. Dowdle could clean that up for a strong AFC playoff contender.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Browns TE David Njoku<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade WR D.J. Moore to an AFC East team<\/p>\n Between the Bills (Joe Brady), Patriots (Thomas Brown) and Jets (Scott Turner) all with ties with Moore’s Panthers past, one team needs to free Moore out of Chicago so the team can move with a dynamic duo of youngsters Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III and also use its tight end sets more for Ben Johnson.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Seahawks CB Riq Woolen, Saints CB Alontae Taylor<\/p>\n Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Browns LG Joel Bitonio<\/p>\n The Trey Hendrickson deal looks unlikely to happen from the Bengals’ side unless they get a ridiculous offer from a team such as the Colts or Lions that they can’t refuse. They also might have become buyers, back in the mix to win the weak AFC North. The Bengals’ offensive line stinks as a whole, but the interior is rock bottom. Making a second deal with Cleveland to bring Bitonio in front of Joe Flacco and Chase Brown would be smart.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0EDGE Trey Hendrickson, CB Cam Taylor-Britt, Browns G Wyatt Teller, Titans G Kevin Zeitler, Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0When can Bengals expect Joe Burrow back?<\/a><\/p>\n Cleveland Browns (2-5)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade RG Wyatt Teller to the Eagles<\/p>\n The Eagles’ interior offensive line is also struggling in the running game. Tyler Steen is the weakest link at right guard and would make sense to get Teller vs. Bitonio for that upgrade purpose. The Browns need to sell this deal hart<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0G Joel Bitonio, LB Devin Bush, RB Jerome Ford, WR Jerry Jeudy, TE David Njoku, DT Shelby Harris<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby<\/p>\n The Cowboys flipped the NFL upside down by dealing pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Packers right before the season and Jerry Jones could shock again by pulling off a blockbuster to get the more complete Crosby to replace Parsons. That would put Jones’ team right back in the strong NFC playoff hunt with a defensive game-changer.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Browns DT Shelby Harris, Jets EDGE Jermaine Johnson<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Making sense of the Maxx Crosby trade rumors to Cowboys<\/a><\/p>\n Denver Broncos (5-2)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Browns LG Joel Bitonio<\/p>\n The Broncos are hoping Ben Powers will come back healthy in December, but it’s not a given and help is needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Saints WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed<\/p>\n Detroit Lions (5-2)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Dolphins EDGE Jaelan Phillips<\/p>\n With Hendrickson unlikely to happen and the Lions may be being a bit reserved in giving the Bengals that great desired haul, they can take on shot on another very effective would be complement to Defensive Player of the Year candidate Aidan Hutchinson.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson, Jets EDGE Jermaine Johnson, Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dolphins EDGE Bradley Chubb<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a011 best trade deadline deals for playoff contenders<\/a><\/p>\n Green Bay Packers (4-1-1)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Seahawks CB Riq Woolen<\/p>\n The Packers’ pass rush has Parsons disrupting everything but they are vulnerable on the back end with Keesean Nixon and Carrington Valentine. The Seahawks need to move the corner with contract issues and he would be a good upgrade in Green Bay’s system under Jeff Hafley.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Saints CB Alontae Taylor, Titans CB Roger McCreary, Saints TE Luke Musgrave<\/p>\n Houston Texans (2-4)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Saints WR Chris Olave<\/p>\n The Texans are much like the Cardinals, not with much to give in terms of upgrade assets for other teams. Here’s looking at them bringing in a former Ohio State top target to help Nico Collins and C.J. Stroud with so much youth and injury concerns at the position.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Texans WR Calvin Ridley, Saints WR Rashid Shaeed, Browns LG Joel Bitonio, Browns RG Wyatt Teller<\/p>\n Sam Greene\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images <\/p>\n Indianapolis Colts (6-1)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson<\/p>\n The Colts should swing for the fences with their current state to try to win the AFC and best the Chiefs. The only way to do that is add an impact pass rusher to help DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart up front. Hendrickson should prompt an aggressive offer from Indianapolis in attempt to reunite him with DC Lou Anarumo.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dolphins EDGE Jaelan Phillips, Dolphins EDGE Bradley Chubb, Saints CB Alontae Taylor, Seahawks CB Riq Woolen<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Five stats that prove why Colts are best team in AFC<\/a><\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Browns RG Wyatt Teller<\/p>\n The Browns and Jaguars have already made a few deals this season involving future rookie cornerback Travis Hunter and veteran cornerback Tyson Campbell. What’s one more to upgrade the\u00a0<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0S Andrew Wingard, G Ezra Cleveland, Browns LG Joel Bitonio<\/p>\n Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Browns DT Shelby Harris<\/p>\n The Chiefs already have a Super Bowl-winning roster when healthy, so there’s no need to make a move for an offensive skill position player such as a running back or wide receiver. But they could use some more beef on the defensive front to help Chris Jones inside.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Browns DT Maliek Collins, Giants EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux, Dolphins EDGE Bradley Chubb<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How Rashee Rice makes Chiefs’ offense better than ever<\/a><\/p>\n Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade WR Jakobi Meyers to the Patriots<\/p>\n The Raiders can’t let him stay on the roster after his desire to leave. Meyers did his best work for Josh McDaniels in both New England and Las Vegas so a reunion makes a ton of sense.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0EDGE Maxx Crosby, EDGE Malcolm Koonce<\/p>\n Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Jets RB Breece Hall<\/p>\n The Chargers need to restore their running game and although Dowdle, Hubbard or another back can be had as a short-term fix with Hampton, Harris and now Haskins hurt, they might as well go for this game-changing back who cleans up all the “Ha” mess.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Panthers RB Rico Dowdle, Ravens TE Mark Andrews<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Ravens TE Mark Andrews<\/p>\n The Rams just got a big receiving game from Terrance Ferguson in London as they adjusted to more two-tight-end sets with Puka Nacua out with injury. But they need another difference maker to help play off a healthy Nacua and Adams through the end zone. This would be the latest big-name veteran swing for GM Les Snead.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Titans TE Chigoziem Okonkwo<\/p>\n Miami Dolphins (1-6)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade EDGE Jaelan Phillips to the Colts<\/p>\n The Dolphins to shake up their defense again after making the Jalen Ramsey trade to the Steelers for Minkah Fitzpatrick before the season. This time, it’s selling their best asset to upgrade their early draft pick haul for 2026. The Colts should be able to acquire Phillips more reasonably than Hendrickson.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0EDGE Bradley Chubb<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why Tua Tagovailoa may be benched by Dolphins<\/a><\/p>\n Minnesota Vikings (3-3)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade TE T.J. Hockenson to the Rams<\/p>\n Let’s start by saying the Vikings, at .500, are unlikely to make a deal either way with little glaring need and limited pending free agent assets. But this would be interesting, given Hockenson keeps not producing as a key target for Kevin O’Connell but could turn out to be the missing third option in the adjacent Rams offense.<\/p>\n Other players to watch: Falcons QB Kirk Cousins<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers<\/p>\n The Patriots need Meyers to be their big slot to play off Stefon Diggs and. Kayshon Boutte, completing the dangerous level of their receiving corps for Drake Maye. Meyers would immediately thrive back with McDaniels.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Saints WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks CB Riq Woolen, Saints CB Alontae Taylor<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why Drake Maye has emerged as MVP candidate<\/a><\/p>\n New Orleans Saints (1-6)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade CB Alontae Taylor to the Bears<\/p>\n The Saints need to make it easy and give old friend Dennis Allen key secondary help for his contending defense, becoming a big factor to complement Ben Johnson’s offense.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0 WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed, DE Cameron Jordan, TE Juwan Johnson<\/p>\n New York Giants<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade EDGE Kayvon Thibodeaux to the Ravens<\/p>\n The Giants need to move Thibodeaux with Brian Burns on fire and Abdul Carter waiting his turn for a big rookie first-round impact to join the fun youth movement. The Ravens should want an edge badly to upgrade from Oweh.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0OT\/G Evan Neal, Saints CB Alontae Taylor<\/p>\n New York Jets (0-7)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade RB Breece Hall to the Steelers<\/p>\n The Jets should be shopping Hall hard as they try to move their most appealing outside offensive asset. The Steelers can likely give them the best return with GM Omar Khan.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0EDGE Jermaine Johnson, LB Quincy Williams<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Why Aaron Glenn is already on the hot seat in Year 1<\/a><\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Browns RG Wyatt Teller<\/p>\n The Eagles need to replace Steen if they expect Saquon Barkley and Jalen Hurts to get going together at the same time in the running game. Teller and Zeitler need to be targeted.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0Browns LG Joel Bitonio, Titans RG Kevin Zetiler<\/p>\n Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Jets RB Breece Hall<\/p>\n The Steelers are forcing Jaylen Warren into too big of a role ahead of Kenneth Gainwell with rookie Kaleb Johnson being a disappointing non-factor. Warren should be more of a complementary reserve to a more explosive scrimmage threat, which Hall represents.<\/p>\n Other players to watch:\u00a0CB Riq Woolen, CB Alontae Taylor, CB Roger McCreary<\/p>\n San Francisco 49ers (5-2)<\/p>\n Best deal to make:\u00a0Trade for Dolphins EDGE Bradley Chubb<\/p>\n The 49ers need to add something to their pass rush with Nick Bosa down. 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