We know that Tuesday, November 5th is a very important day for America.
Of course, today is the NFL trade deadline, and football fans were foreshadowed by a series of moves this week, most notably Davante Adams heading to the Jets and Amari Cooper heading to the Bills.
(2024 NFL Trade Deadline Tracker: Latest Deals Across the League)
Will there be more big name signings this season? For a team that has disappointed in the past, trading a high-profile player is an opportunity to restock its draft picks. If you have a pending free agent and are thinking of signing elsewhere in March, this is your chance to get a pick now instead of waiting for a compensatory pick in 2026. And if you’re a candidate close to winning, this is your chance. Push the chips into the center of the table to make the most of the window beyond.
So, here are 10 big names that could be traded, where they could end up, and how much it would cost to acquire them.
Maxx Crosby, OLB, Raiders
Crosby, 27, is an elite edge rusher, the type of player who can’t be acquired in free agency or in a trade. He’s been to the Pro Bowl three years in a row, led the NFL in tackles for loss the past two years, and is leading in that category again this year. Trading Adams would make you wonder if the Raiders would listen to an offer for Crosby just because they could acquire a ton of picks, including a first-round pick.
The instinct here is that Cool Head will prevail and the Raiders will keep him as a foundational player. But if a team like Detroit really wants a viable replacement for Aidan Hutchinson, whose season could be sidelined by a broken foot, Crosby could be the guy to do it.
Potential opponent: Crosby vs. Lions, 2025 first-round pick and 2026 second-round pick
Bryce Young, QB, Panthers
Will they really cut bait and move on from the No. 1 overall pick? The Panthers have been a different team since moving on from Andy Dalton, and if they’re going to stick with a veteran quarterback, they’re probably better off acquiring Young now than in the offseason.
For teams without a quarterback of the future, targeting Young is low risk and low cost — essentially two years and $10 million after this season. The Panthers could wait until they draft a quarterback in April, but the demand might not be as strong at that point. A team like the Dolphins isn’t sure if they can rely on Tua Tagovailoa due to his multiple concussions, but they’ll have an inexpensive Plan B to upgrade their backup situation no matter what.
Potential opponent: Young vs. Dolphins, 2025 third- and sixth-round picks
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Haason Reddick, OLB, Jets
Six weeks into the 2024 season, Redick has barely practiced for New York since the team acquired him from the Eagles. So we don’t know what condition he will be in and whether it will take a few weeks to get back on track. Additionally, with half a season available, any trade would require a long-term commitment to land a new contract.
The Jets have lost all leverage here and must know they can’t get back the third-rounder they sent to the Eagles. At some point, you’re just selling cheap to get something. Among the contenders, the 49ers have the most cap space to handle new contracts, but they will soon have their own star player to re-sign with the same cap space.
Potential opponent: Redick vs. 49ers, 2025 fourth-round pick
DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Titans
Hopkins is 32 years old, but has had modest numbers this year with 14 catches for 175 yards and one touchdown as Tennessee’s offensive line has struggled. He’ll be a free agent in the spring, so his job with the Titans is probably done anyway.
It’s hard to view the Saints, who are 2-4 and on a four-game losing streak heading into Thursday night’s game against Denver, as buyers, but with Chris Olave and Rashid Shahid out with injuries, Hopkins is available at shortstop. It’s going to be a lot of number 1s. He has a long tenure and will be a veteran target once Derek Carr gets healthy.
Potential opponent: Hopkins vs. Saints, 2025 seventh-round pick
Budda Baker, S, Cardinals
If the Cardinals lose to the Chargers on Monday, they will be 2-5 and a seller. Baker has played his entire eight-year career in Arizona and will be a free agent in the spring, making him a smart addition for a team looking for a veteran leader in the secondary.
Baker is a three-time All-Pro and a six-time Pro Bowler. At 28 years old, he is still a tackling machine, with 60 tackles in six games and three tackles for loss. By sending him to Minnesota, the Vikings could pair him with Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum for a big nickel three-safety look.
Potential opponent: Baker vs. Vikings, 2025 fourth-round pick
Mike Williams, WR, Jets
Williams is 30 years old and the Jets are an odd addition to an already deep receiving corps with Adams. His $10 million annual salary and middling performance (10 catches for 145 yards, no touchdowns in six games) means that New York will have to spend the rest of the season to get him. This means that there is a high possibility that you will need to use a portion of your annual salary.
Williams could be an experienced addition to a team with a young receiver room. He’s only appeared in two playoff games in his first seven years in the league, so the hope is he can get a contract with a contender.
Potential opponent: Williams vs. Steelers, late 2026 pick swap
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Greg Newsome, CB, Browns
The Browns should be sellers here and are bad enough to be able to deal with their surplus at corner. It’s doubtful they’ll trade Denzel Ward or Martin Emerson, but perhaps they could dangle Newsome, a 2021 first-rounder who falls into a slot role. A fifth-year option will bring him a high salary in 2025, but his versatility could make him a smart upgrade for a team that uses him in an every-down role.
Potential opponent: Newsome to the Packers, 2025 fourth-round pick
Diontae Johnson, WR, Panthers
Johnson, 28, is a high-volume receiver the Chiefs need after injuries at the position. He leads the Panthers with 29 receptions, 340 yards and three touchdowns, but the Panthers have the potential to handle him and still have rookies Xavier Leggett, Jonathan Mingo and veteran Adam Thielen. There is.
Johnson will be a big-money second-tier free agent next spring, but Kansas City needs a reliable target for Patrick Mahomes in the postseason. It only makes sense now whether he stays there long term.
Potential opponent: Johnson vs. Chiefs, 2025 fifth-round pick
Azeez Ojulari, OLB, Giants
He’s only 24 and set to become a coveted free agent in the spring, but Ojulari could sign elsewhere as the Giants have already acquired Brian Barnes for big money. is high. He had three sacks and is on track to have his best season since his rookie year when he had eight sacks.
The Giants are 2-4 and could be in full sell mode if they lose to the Eagles this week. A team like the Falcons, tied for first in the division but last in the NFL with five sacks, would make sense here. Even though they’ve already traded for Matthew Judon, they need more pressure up front if they want to be a playoff contender.
Potential opponent: Ojulari vs. Falcons, 2025 fifth-round pick
Khalil Herbert, RB, Bears
Herbert, 26, rushed for 611 yards last year and has a career average of 4.8 yards, but he was a forgotten man in Chicago, rushing for just 16 yards all season. The Raiders could certainly use some help at running back, and Herbert has ties to Las Vegas offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who was once the Bears’ OC. As long as D’Andre Swift and Roshon Johnson stay healthy in Chicago, trading Herbert could get them something for free.
Potential opponent: Herbert to Raiders for 2025 seventh-round pick
Greg Orman is an NFL reporter for FOX Sports. He previously covered the Buccaneers for 10 years for the Tampa Bay Times and The Athletic. Follow @gregauman on Twitter.
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