The 2024 NFL trade deadline has arrived, and it’s a day of important decisions for the entire league.
With the cutoff approaching at 4pm ET on Tuesday, teams have a shot at increasing their draft capital or improving their salary cap, even by highlighting proven veterans. This also gives us one last chance to make major changes during the season. outlook. Several franchises have already taken advantage of engineering deals with prominent brands, and more are likely to follow in the coming hours.
USA TODAY Sports provides live updates on the latest news, rumors and deals throughout Tuesday. Check back throughout the day for more updates.
Steelers acquire Mike Williams as WR
The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a long-awaited move to acquire a new wide receiver.
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The Steelers agreed to a deal Tuesday to acquire Mike Williams from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.
Williams, 30, has struggled to build a relationship with Aaron Rodgers after signing with the Jets this offseason, and the veteran quarterback made a mistake on a play that sealed the loss with an interception to the Buffalo Bills. He blamed the pass catcher for running a route. He had just 12 catches for 166 yards this season, his first return from a torn ACL suffered last September.
Still, the 6-4, 218-pounder could be a valuable addition to a downfield passing attack currently led by Russell Wilson. George Pickens leads the Steelers with 35 catches for 548 yards, but no other wideout has more than 14 receptions in a season.
Coach is making a big splash in trade for CB Marshon Lattimore
The Washington Commanders were one of the few teams at the top of the standings who had yet to make a major move before the trade deadline.
That changed Tuesday, as the team made a move to acquire cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints. The Kansas City Chiefs were also in attendance, according to multiple reports.
The four-time Pro Bowl selection has been sidelined with a hamstring injury and has missed 19 games since 2022, but he shores up one of Washington’s biggest weaknesses at the position. So far this season, opposing passers have a rating of 103.9 against the Commanders defense, which ranks 28th in the NFL.
Lattimore, 28, was sidelined with a hamstring injury.
DK Metcalf will not be traded by Seahawks
While other big-name wide receivers have been traded one after another, DK Metcalf has decided to stay.
The Seattle Seahawks will not trade the two-time Pro Bowl selection, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.
Metcalf has 35 catches for 568 yards and three touchdowns this season for the 4-5 Seahawks, just one game out of first place in the NFC West.
Which players can still be moved before the 2024 NFL trade deadline?
With three trades scheduled for Tuesday, it’s time to consider which players could still be candidates.
Azeez Ojulari, OLB, New York Giants: He has been strong with five sacks in the last four games. But if Darius Smith’s trade to the Detroit Lions sets up a market for a pass rusher, will the potential return be enough to force GM Joe Schon to sign? Dalvin of the Cleveland Browns DT Tomlinson and fellow defensive tackle Shelby Harris definitely will. It would make sense for him to be the next veteran sent in by a team that has clearly shown it’s interested in the long term. Arden Key, OLB, Tennessee Titans: Similar to the Browns, the Titans will also be on the lookout for moves from existing players who have garnered interest elsewhere that they have made clear they will acquire. Tackle Sebastian Joseph Day, who is a key part of the defense, could be a center of attention for teams looking to strengthen their front line.
Cowboys trade WR Jonathan Mingo in deal with Panthers
As it turns out, Jerry Jones had an active streak.
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers, sending them a fourth-round pick and also receiving a seventh-round pick, according to a person familiar with the deal. told USA TODAY Sports’ Tyler Dragon. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not yet been formalized.
NFL Network first reported the move.
Prior to the agreement, Jones said in an interview with 105.3 The Fan on Tuesday that the team intends to bring in receivers they really like during the draft process.
Mingo, 23, was a second-round pick out of Mississippi State in 2023. He struggled to stand out amidst the struggles of the Panthers’ wide-ranging offense, catching just 43 of 85 targets in his rookie season. This year, he has just 12 catches for 121 yards in nine games.
The Cowboys’ acquisition comes amid a series of major injuries to the team’s 3-5 team’s offensive line. Quarterback Dak Prescott has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury and will likely miss at least four games, Jones said Tuesday. Top wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is also dealing with a shoulder injury.
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Bengals trade for running back, acquire Khalil Herbert
The Cincinnati Bengals have added depth to their backfield in preparation for a possible late season.
The Bengals will acquire running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, the Bears announced.
The Bengals faced the uncertain prospect of falling behind Chase Brown after Zack Moss was out indefinitely with a neck injury and missed Sunday’s win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Moss has 74 carries for 242 yards and two touchdowns so far this season.
Herbert, 26, was a healthy scratch for the Bears in their final two games. He has only eight carries for 16 yards this season, with starter D’Andre Swift and backup RoShon Johnson doing most of the work. But last season, he rushed for 611 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry.
Lions make move and acquire DE Za’Darius Smith from Browns
The Detroit Lions finally have a fill-in pass rusher.
The team acquired Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Smith and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick will go to the Lions, who will receive a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Reported.
Lions coach Dan Campbell has acknowledged for weeks that the team is looking into the market for a defensive end to replace Pro Bowl selection Aidan Hutchinson, who broke his tibia and fibula against the Dallas Cowboys.
“I don’t think it’s all up to us,” Campbell said Monday. “All I can say is that we’re trying, that (Lions general manager) Brad (Holmes) is trying, and we’ve looked at everything, we really have. A lot. We made the call and he’s up for it, so we’ll do that.” There’s still some time until tomorrow evening, so we’ll see what happens. ”
Smith has five sacks in nine games so far this season.
Who are the best players still available before the NFL trade deadline?
Although the talent pool has shrunk significantly in recent weeks, there are still some intriguing players left at the top of the rankings.
1. Azeez Ojulari, OLB, New York Giants 2. Za’Darius Smith, Delaware, Cleveland Browns 3. Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots 4. Arden Key, OLB, Tennessee Titans 5. Chase Young, Delaware, New Orleans Saints
Here we take a complete look at the best players still on the market.
NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: All Completed Trades
Here we take a look at all the trades completed since the start of the season.
Broncos trade OLB Baron Browning to Cardinals (November 4)
Cardinals Award: OLB Baron Browning
Broncos acquire: 2025 sixth-round draft pick
Performance: How was the Cardinals-Broncos trade?
Jaguars trade OT Cam Robinson to Vikings (October 30)
Vikings acquire: OT Cam Robinson, 2026 draft conditional seventh-round pick.
Jaguars acquire: 2026 fifth-round draft pick
Performance: How did the Vikings-Jaguars trade go?
Panthers trade WR Diontae Johnson to Ravens (October 29)
Ravens acquire: WR Diontae Johnson, 2025 sixth-round draft pick
Panthers acquire: 2025 fifth-round draft pick
Performance: How did the Ravens-Panthers trade go?
Patriots trade LB Joshua Uche to Chiefs (October 28)
Chiefs acquire: LB Joshua Uche
Patriots acquire: 2026 sixth-round draft pick
Titans trade WR DeAndre Hopkins to Chiefs (October 24)
Chiefs acquire: WR DeAndre Hopkins
Titans acquire: 2025 fifth-round draft pick
Performance: How did the Chiefs-Titans trade go?
Titans trade LB Ernest Jones IV to Seahawks (October 23)
Seahawks acquire: LB Ernest Jones IV
Titans acquire: LB Jerome Baker, 2025 fourth-round draft pick
Texans trade RB Cam Akers to Vikings (October 15)
Vikings acquire: RB Cam Akers, 2026 draft conditional seventh-round pick
Texans acquire: 2026 sixth-round draft pick
Browns trade WR Amari Cooper to Bills (October 15)
Bills acquire: WR Amari Cooper, 2025 sixth-round draft pick
Browns acquire: 2025 third-round draft pick, 2026 seventh-round draft pick
Performance: How did the Bills-Browns trade go?
Raiders trade WR Davante Adams to Jets (October 15)
Jets acquire: WR Davante Adams
Raiders get: 2025 conditional third-round draft pick
Jaguars trade DT Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks
Seahawks acquire: DT Roy Robertson-Harris
Jaguars acquire: 2026 sixth-round draft pick
When is the NFL trade deadline?
The 2024 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4pm ET.
The cancellation comes midway through the season, as NFL owners voted in March to push it back a week from its previous location on the league calendar. After Tuesday, teams will not be able to make formal trades until the start of the new league year in March, but they will be able to informally agree to mutual contracts after the season ends.
