The time to make a deal is about to expire.
The NFL’s trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Nov. 4. Who are the buyers and sellers?
We’ve already seen multiple trades occur in the weeks leading up to the deadline. The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals made an intrastate trade for veteran Joe Flacco. Cleveland also shipped Greg Newsome II to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for Tyson Campbell.
The Harbaugh brothers made an Odafe Oweh-Alohi Gilman deal. And the Los Angeles Rams acquired Roger McCreary from the Titans in deals that took place before the trade deadline.
More trades are expected to happen before time runs out.
USA TODAY Sports went across the NFL to investigate some bubbling trade rumors in advance of the deadline.
Could Ravens deal veteran tight end?
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is a name to monitor as the trade deadline approaches. Andrews has been subject to trade rumors since March. The veteran is on an expiring contract and Baltimore already has his heir apparent on the roster in Isaiah Likely.
It’s also worth noting that Likely is on the final year of his contract, but many expect Likely to re-sign in Baltimore.
Will Kirk Cousins get his wish?
The Falcons backup QB still desires an opportunity to start elsewhere, a person with knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. However, no trade appears to be imminent.
Cousins made his first start of the season for the injured Michael Penix Jr. (knee) in Atlanta’s 34-10 Week 8 loss.
Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers doubles down on trade request
Meyers reiterated his desire to be traded.
‘Oh, for sure,’ Meyers said, per ESPN, when asked if he still wanted to be traded. ‘But I’m a professional at the end of the day. I’m just trying to play good football.’
The Raiders wideout had requested a trade just before the start of the regular season.
Las Vegas signed veteran WR Tyler Lockett on Monday, which could be a precursor for another trade.
Cowboys ‘open for business’
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told 105.3 The Fan the team is a willing participant in trade discussions.
‘I think that old sign is out, ‘Open for Business,’ is there. I think that we are continually looking. As we go on into this season, teams will position themselves where they basically feel like less of a contender because of the losses or because of circumstance on their team.’ Jones said earlier this month. ‘That’s when you’ll see sometimes some better players that are available because the team has decided to start redoing some things on their salary cap structure, for instance. There’s opportunity there, and that’s when you start getting those calls. And yes, we’re in a position to improve our team if we get an opportunity to.’
Jones told reporters the Cowboys’ Week 8 blowout loss to the Denver Broncos won’t impact the team’s trade strategy.
Are Saints sellers?
Multiple Saints players on both sides of the ball have come up in advance of the trade deadline. But running back Alvin Kamara is unlikely to be dealt anywhere.
Kamara expressed his desire to stay in New Orleans despite the franchise’s struggles to produce a winning team.
“I think I’ve been vocal enough that … I don’t want to go anywhere,’ Kamara said, via ESPN. ‘And I said it countless times, y’all know that. I think everybody knows that. The fan base knows that. And at the end of the day, it’s business.”
More trades for Chargers?
The Los Angeles Chargers have made inquiries about adding a running back or help along their offensive line, a person familiar with the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they aren’t authorized to talk about the matter.
Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) is currently on injured reserve. Los Angeles already acquired edge rusher Odafe Oweh in a previous deal earlier this month.
Breece Hall on the move?
Hall’s name has been subject to trade rumors as the deadline approaches, but New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn dismissed any speculation earlier this month.
“They’re rumors. Still feel the same way,” Glenn told reporters on Oct. 15.
The Jets are clearly a team in a rebuild, so could they deal Hall to acquire more draft capital?
There are multiple playoff-caliber teams interested in a running back.
Titans expected to be sellers
Many around the NFL expect the Tennessee Titans to be sellers during the trade deadline. Tennessee already traded cornerback Roger McCreary to the Rams on Monday.
The Titans have reportedly made quarterback Cam Ward and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons untouchable.
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