{"id":533650,"date":"2026-03-19T23:08:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/533650\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T23:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T23:08:12","slug":"6-nfl-trades-we-still-want-to-see-happen-this-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/533650\/","title":{"rendered":"6 NFL Trades We Still Want to See Happen This Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL offseason is in full swing following the official start of the new league year last week, and while most of the marquee moves<\/a> have already gone down, there are still plenty of roster-altering changes that could\u2014and likely will\u2014happen before Week 1 of the campaign.<\/p>\n

Not only is there still high-end talent available on the free agent market<\/a>, but a handful of difference makers could be had via trade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From premier edge rushers to pass catchers, as well as young talents who may need a change of scenery, here are six players we want to see traded\u2014and where they could land\u2014before the 2026 season kicks off.<\/p>\n

WR A.J. Brown to Patriots\"A.J.<\/p>\n

The Eagles are reportedly listening to trade calls for A.J. Brown. | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This one feels like a matter of when<\/a>, not if, as the Eagles have continued to listen to trade calls for Brown\u2014but the Patriots seem to be the only ones truly interested<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brown has a longstanding relationship with New England head coach Mike Vrabel from their time together with the Titans, and although the team added Romeo Doubs in free agency<\/a>, they could still use a true alpha wide receiver to help quarterback Drake Maye continue on his superstar-level trajectory.<\/p>\n

If a trade of Brown is going to happen, it\u2019ll likely be after June 1<\/a>, for salary cap purposes.<\/p>\n

WR Keon Coleman to Saints\"Keon<\/p>\n

Keon Coleman has had an up-and-down start to begin his career. | Shawn Dowd\/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

It would make sense for the Bills to go one wide receiver in, one wide receiver out on the trade market this offseason.<\/p>\n

After acquiring DJ Moore (and a 2025 fifth-round pick) from the Bears<\/a> in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick earlier this month, Josh Allen and new head coach Joe Brady\u2014who notably worked with Moore from 2020 to \u201821 while serving as the Panthers\u2019 offensive coordinator\u2014have their first top-tier wide receiver to work with since the days of Stefon Diggs. Meanwhile, Keon Coleman, who Buffalo selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft, has failed to make an impact over the past two seasons and may be in need of a reset.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Enter the Saints, who could use a developmental No. 2 target behind Chris Olave for second-year quarterback Tyler Shough to work and grow with. Outside of the aforementioned Olave, New Orleans\u2019 leading receiver last season was tight end Juwan Johnson, followed by Rashid Shaheed\u2014who was traded to Seattle at the deadline.<\/p>\n

ED Jonathan Greenard to Jaguars\"Jonathan<\/p>\n

Jonathan Greenard is reportedly on the trade block. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Vikings are open to trading Johnathan Greenard<\/a> this offseason. According to ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter, Minnesota would reportedly like to retain the edge rusher, but salary cap \u201cissues\u201d have caused the team to consider moving on.<\/p>\n

Greenard, 28, signed a four-year, $76 million contract with Minnesota in the spring of 2024 and after a solid debut season with the club, played in just 12 games in \u201825 while logging only three sacks.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That said, he remains in the prime of his career, and a team like the Jaguars would benefit from bringing him in to play opposite Josh Hines-Allen on defense. Jacksonville would have to do some salary gymnastics to get a deal done, however, as they currently sit just $6.9 million over the cap<\/a>.<\/p>\n

QB Anthony Richardson Sr. to Packers\"Anthony<\/p>\n

Anthony Richardson could be on the move this offseason. | Christine Tannous\/IndyStar \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The Colts have given Anthony Richardson Sr. permission to seek a trade this offseason, given his \u201cuncertain future\u201d in Indianapolis. The team transition-tagged Daniel Jones earlier this month before signing him to a two-year, $100 million extension last week\u2014making it financially clear that he\u2019ll be their starting quarterback when he returns from Achilles surgery.<\/p>\n

According to ESPN\u2019s Stephen Holder<\/a>, the Packers are a \u201cteam to monitor\u201d in the pursuit of Richardson. Green Bay was in possession of one of the league\u2019s top backups in Malik Willis over the last two seasons before he signed a three-year deal with the Dolphins last week. Perhaps Richardson can be their next reclamation project behind Jordan Love.<\/p>\n

WR Brian Thomas Jr. to Panthers\"Brian<\/p>\n

Brian Thomas Jr. had a down season in 2025. | Doug Engle\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n

While general manager James Gladstone reiterated that Brian Thomas Jr. is not on the trade block\u2014calling any claims to the contrary \u201cfraudulent\u201d\u2014the 23-year-old is coming off of a down campaign in 2025. Combine that with last season\u2019s deadline acquisition of Jakobi Meyers and the emergence of Parker Washington, and Jacksonville has some wiggle room at the position. <\/p>\n

MORE: Why the Jaguars Trading Brian Thomas Jr. Would Be a Colossal Mistake<\/a><\/p>\n

The Jaguars could command quite the draft haul in exchange for Thomas, something Gladstone would certainly welcome<\/a>, and one team that could use his services is the Panthers. Pair Thomas Jr. with soon-to-be second-year pro Tet McMillan, and the Carolina offense would be cooking with gas for quarterback Bryce Young.<\/p>\n

ED Kayvon Thibodeaux to Bears\"Kayvon<\/p>\n

Kayvon Thibodeaux is a part of a packed edge rusher group in New York. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Kayvon Thibodeaux is a part of a crowded edge rusher group in New York, fighting for snaps alongside fellow first-round picks Abdul Carter and Brian Burns\u2014and while general manager Joe Schoen told reporters at the NFL combine that he expects \u201cbig things\u201d<\/a> from the 25-year-old in 2026, a trade shouldn\u2019t be off the table.<\/p>\n

The Bears were in on Maxx Crosby<\/a> before his situation ultimately ended with him returning to the Raiders, and they’ve yet to truly address the edge rusher position this offseason. Trading for Thibodeaux, who’s still on his rookie contract, would be yet another victory for Ryan Poles & Co. in Chicago.<\/p>\n

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