NFL Trade Rumors
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest NFL trade rumors, deadline updates, and breaking trade news. Track potential blockbuster deals and team roster moves as the trade deadline approaches.
Trade Deadline Countdown
Next NFL Trade Deadline: Week 9 of Regular Season
Hot Trade Rumors
Brandon Aiyuk
San Francisco 49ersMultiple teams in discussions as 49ers look to restructure their salary cap situation
Updated: Feb 6, 2026Tee Higgins
Cincinnati BengalsFranchise-tagged WR seeking long-term deal, Bengals fielding trade offers
Updated: Feb 6, 2026Haason Reddick
Philadelphia EaglesContract dispute could lead to trade; Jets and Bears reportedly interested
Updated: Feb 5, 2026Jonathan Taylor
Indianapolis ColtsColts listening to offers as they rebuild around Anthony Richardson
Updated: Feb 5, 2026Diontae Johnson
Pittsburgh SteelersPanthers and Jaguars in preliminary talks for WR help
Updated: Feb 4, 2026Recent Trades
Stefon Diggs
Compensation: 2nd round pick
D.J. Moore
Compensation: 1st round pick + 2 late-rounders
Chase Young
Compensation: 3rd round pick
Montez Sweat
Compensation: 2nd round pick
Understanding NFL Trades
How NFL Trades Work
NFL trades allow teams to exchange players, draft picks, or both. Teams use trades to address roster needs, acquire draft capital, shed salary cap space, or position themselves for championship runs. The NFL trade deadline occurs after Week 9 of the regular season, after which no trades can be made until the league year ends.
Key Trade Concepts
Trade Deadline
The NFL trade deadline typically falls on the Tuesday following Week 9. No trades can be made after this date until the new league year.
Compensation
Teams can trade players, draft picks, or combinations of both. Future draft picks can be traded up to three years in advance.
Contract Implications
When a player is traded, their contract moves with them. The acquiring team assumes the remaining salary and cap obligations.
Physical & Approval
Traded players must pass a physical with their new team, and the league office must approve all trades for them to become official.
Types of Trade Scenarios
- Blockbuster Trades: Major deals involving star players or multiple first-round picks.
- Deadline Deals: Contenders acquiring veterans to strengthen playoff pushes.
- Salary Dumps: Teams trading players to free up cap space for future moves.
- Draft Pick Trades: Teams trading current picks for future selections or vice versa.
Trade Deadline Coverage
Follow all the action leading up to the trade deadline with breaking news, rumors, and expert analysis.