NFL trade season has already delivered plenty of movement, and the next wave could be just as loud. With the Nov. 10 deadline closing in, the market is starting to sharpen around a few big names - and Jonathan Taylor sits right at the center of it.
The Colts running back remains the headline player to watch. On Nov.
4, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that Indianapolis is still asking for a first-round pick for Taylor and is standing firm on the idea that it does not have to move him. Teams interested in Taylor, though, believe a second-round pick plus another asset should be enough.
That gap has not gone away, even as the deadline nears.
There is still real interest. On Nov.
1, Jordan Schultz reported that the Broncos, Vikings, Packers, Bengals and Giants have all reached out to the Colts about Taylor. Schultz also said a trade is “more likely than not” even though Indianapolis’ price remains too rich for most teams right now.
Taylor is not the only name drawing attention. ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported on Nov. 4 that teams were watching the Jets last weekend and wondering whether another loss could push players such as Will McDonald IV into the market. Graziano also noted that Braelon Allen’s breakout in Breece Hall’s absence could make Hall another possible trade candidate.
Dallas is another team under the microscope. On Nov.
2, Jordan Schultz reported that several teams are intrigued by George Pickens’ situation. Schultz added that there is no firm indication the Cowboys are looking to move Pickens or anyone else, but Dallas’ lack of success and Pickens’ expiring contract could still put a deal on the table.
The Cardinals, meanwhile, have a player open to the possibility of a move. On Nov.
3, Jordan Schultz reported that pass-rusher Josh Sweat is open to being traded. Sweat’s name had already come up in rumors before the season, and he had 12 sacks in 2025 before his production dipped this year.
One deal is already in the works. On Nov.
4, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Ravens are finalizing a trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett from the Cardinals, though the move will not be completed in time for Brissett to join Baltimore before Thursday’s game. The compensation has not been reported.
The deadline has already seen a flurry of major moves. The Cardinals traded Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Texans on Oct. 11 for second- and sixth-round picks.
The Eagles sent Cam Jurgens and a seventh-round pick to the Ravens on Oct. 7 for a 2028 second-round pick and 2027 fifth-round pick. The Steelers moved Joey Porter Jr. to the Cowboys on Sept. 30 for a 2028 second-round pick and 2027 sixth-round pick.
The Vikings traded J.J. McCarthy to the Giants on Sept. 28 for a 2027 fifth-round pick.
The biggest names have not all been dealt yet, but the market is clearly active - and the next move could come fast.
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