Could the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick be on the move? How about a Super Bowl MVP still at a prime-producing age, despite injuries? What pass rushers could be dealt to boost a contender?
All of those questions, and potentially more, will be answered by the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.
With so many teams in the mix at the halfway point with the expanded playoffs, the difference between the buyers and sellers could be razor thin. Could the Panthers move on from 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young? Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson says that some across the NFL think the Panthers are willing to cut bait on the second-year quarterback, should a market develop to try to rebuild the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner after a dismal start to his NFL career.
Cooper Kupp’s name has been in trade circles for nearly two weeks, but the Rams are still connected in the NFC wild-card race, particularly after Sunday’s overtime win in Seattle, and head coach Sean McVay says he wouldn’t want the Super Bowl 56 MVP to leave Los Angeles.
Yahoo Sports’ Frank Schwab has a deadline wish list that includes Davante Adams back to the Bay Area, Detroit adding a well-traveled pass rusher, and the Cowboys upgrading their backfield among his 10 trades that should happen before the deadline.
However it shakes out, Yahoo Sports will be with you all the way, so stay with us for all of the news, rumors and notes heading into the 2024 NFL trade deadline.
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Giants getting calls on OLB Azeez Ojulari
Ojulari, a 2021 second-round pick, has 26 tackles, 7 for loss, and six sacks through nine games. He is in the final year of his rookie contract.
The #Giants have received several calls on pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, but the Baron Browning trade could loom large. Browning went to Arizona for a 6th, and the sense is New York values Ojulari more than that. Perhaps the Za’Darius Smith trade brings the market into focus.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) November 5, 2024
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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers offers well-wishes to Mike Williams after trade
Mike Williams was the odd man out in the Jets wide receiver room once New York landed Davante Adams last month. It was only a matter of time before Williams got dealt, which happened Tuesday as the Jets sent him to the Steelers for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers had some kind words about Williams during his guest spot on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“Mike’s a good guy. He’ll be good in that locker room,” Rodgers said Tuesday.
“Sometimes a change of scenery is great for certain guys.”
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Chiefs done for deadline after missing on CB Marshon Lattimore?
The 8-0 Chiefs were apparently in the running for CB Marshon Lattimore, who ended up landing with the Commanders.
While there’s still some time on the clock, I don’t expect the Chiefs to be making any more moves before the trade deadline. They tried to make it happen with the Saints for Marshon Lattimore, but it obviously didn’t work out.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 5, 2024
The #chiefs were interested and were in on CB Marshon Lattimore. But with the return that the #saints got, it was just too rich for KC to make the move to my understanding.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) November 5, 2024
The Chiefs have been pretty aggressive in looking for corner help. Pricetag for Marshon Lattimore was simply too rich. Whether they can find someone at the right price, who’s an upgrade over what they already have, remains to be seen. Tight cap situation does complicate it.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) November 5, 2024
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Steelers acquire WR Mike Williams from Jets
The eight-year NFL veteran was in his first season with the Jets after seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers. Through nine games in New York, Williams has 166 receiving yards on 12 catches with zero touchdowns.
According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers will assume the remainder of the wideout’s contract and Williams will become a free agent after the season.
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DK Metcalf not going anywhere
One of Geno Smith’s main targets will reportedly be staying in Seattle.
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Trade: New Orleans is sending four-time Pro-Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, per sources.
Saints had multiple teams interested in the 28-year-old CB who still is recovering from a hamstring injury. Commanders’ push is on. pic.twitter.com/IRPCVEAyAG
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 5, 2024
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A little context on the Jonathan Mingo trade
This will shock no one but:
The Dallas Cowboys spent more to acquire Jonathan Mingo than they got in exchange for Amari Cooper.
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) November 5, 2024
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Cowboys trade for Panthers WR Jonathan Mingo
Minutes after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted that the team would be adding a receiver they “really liked” during the draft process, Tom Pelissero reported Dallas traded for WR Jonathan Mingo from the Panthers.
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott ‘likely’ headed for injured reserve
Jerry Jones to @1053thefan just now on Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury: “It’s likely we’ll IR him. We’ll see how his rehab goes.”
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 5, 2024
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Jerry Jones drops hints about Cowboys deadline moves
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys will more than likely add a receiver today in the trade deadline. Said the player was someone they really liked during the draft process when the player came out.
— Todd Archer (@toddarcher) November 5, 2024
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Khalil Herbert seems pretty happy to be on the Bengals now
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Bengals could make more moves
The Cincinnati Bengals trade with the Bears to get running back Khalil Herbert, and I was told they’re not done. Cincinnati continues to look around the league for an addition on defense.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 5, 2024
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Bengals trade for RB Khalil Herbert after Zack Moss injury
According to Tom Pelissero, the Bears will get a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for Khalil Herbert.
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Lions trading for pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith
The Lions have been looking for a new pass-rusher ever since they lost Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg in Week 6, and Tuesday they found one in Za’Darius Smith.
The Lions traded with the Browns to bring Smith to Detroit, reportedly sending a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick to Cleveland, while Cleveland is sending Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
Smith was among the top pass-rushers in demand at the NFL trade deadline and is under contract through the 2025 season, reflecting what the Lions had to trade to get him.
Smith has five sacks in nine games with the Browns this season with 23 tackles, five tackles for loss and six quarterback hits. During his NFL career, Smith has compiled 65 sacks in 181 games (88 starts) over 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Browns.
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Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb getting testing on shoulder
Mike McCarthy said WR CeeDee Lamb will get more testing on shoulder tomorrow but Cowboys optimistic.
“I don’t see him not playing – but that’s why you do the testing.”
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) November 4, 2024
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Christian McCaffrey is back at practice, could play Sunday vs. Bucs
After missing the first half of the season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might finally be coming back.
McCaffrey, who has been out since the start of the season with Achilles tendinitis and calf tightness, returned to San Francisco’s practice on Monday after nearly two months on injured reserve. The 49ers officially opened the reserve practice window for McCaffrey on Monday.
Read the full story here.
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Report: Cardinals trade for Broncos edge rusher Baron Browning
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Report: Dak Prescott to miss multiple weeks with hamstring injury
This might influence what the Cowboys do or don’t do in the walk-up to the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday: Quarterback Dak Prescott’s hamstring injury is more serious than initially projected, and he’s expected to miss multiple weeks, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
In an analysis of the Cowboys’ trade deadline prospects, Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein wrote:
If the Cowboys are trading to help a 2024 roster that has sustained injuries to its two top players on offense and three top players on defense, the decision seems short-sighted. At 3-5, the Cowboys have a 4 percent chance of making the playoffs, per The Athletic’s playoff predictor. Competing against the 7-2 Washington Commanders and 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys’ chance of winning the NFC East is less than 1 percent. This franchise has reached the playoffs each of the past three years. A mere playoff berth, that Dallas looks unlikely to win, does not support the development cost.
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Reports: Saints have received calls on CB Marshon Lattimore
While the #Saints fired Dennis Allen after a seven-game losing streak, it doesn’t sound like it’ll be a firesale before tomorrow’s trade deadline. They have gotten calls and could move the likes of CB Marshon Lattimore. But a widespread selloff seems unlikely.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 4, 2024
With New Orleans firing Dennis Allen, questions remain about what the Saints will do before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, as the team holds a 2-7 record. Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore is among the players teams have inquired about. https://t.co/HlfspDo8s0
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2024
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Titans’ Quandre Diggs suffers season-ending injury: Report