2025 NFL trade deadline: Ranking top 25 players who could move

The 2025 NFL trade deadline is lower than two weeks away (Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET), making this an excellent time to evaluate the league’s high commerce candidates. Who could switch teams, and, extra importantly, who’re the perfect gamers who would possibly truly be obtainable?

To get a way of the market, NFL analyst Matt Bowen and nationwide NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler labored collectively to construct a complete listing of the 25 very best commerce candidates based mostly on what every participant might carry to a brand new staff.

To be clear: Gamers are ranked right here by the potential worth they’d present a brand new staff if traded — not their probability of really being dealt. That stated, we did embrace our estimated proportion probabilities for every participant to maneuver, although, weaving in what we’re listening to. Matt and Jeremy additionally broke down the newest buzz, what we see on the tape and even some attention-grabbing staff matches for every candidate. Some gamers have higher odds of adjusting cities than others on the listing, however all 25 are on the very least being mentioned in commerce conversations. Let’s dive in.

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The thrill: Hendrickson could be far and away probably the most enticing commerce goal if Cincinnati entertains a deal. Nonetheless, a staff supply instructed ESPN, as reported Oct. 14, that the Bengals haven’t any plans to commerce the previous All-Professional. The curiosity can be there regardless, and San Francisco particularly considers Hendrickson a really perfect match. The Bengals’ report is 3-4 and the staff is within the thick of the AFC North race, all of the extra motive to maintain its greatest defensive participant. — Fowler

The tape: Hendrickson is a relentless defender off the sting with a deep toolbox of counters and a knack for making performs late within the down. Hendrickson has 4 sacks this season, and his 17.5 sacks and 65 pressures in 2024 had been each league highs. He could be an instantaneous improve for nearly anybody. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 20%
Workforce matches: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Indianapolis Colts

The thrill: It is a related scenario to Hendrickson: The staff doesn’t plan to commerce the participant, however curiosity is there. Whereas Miami might be tempted to commerce gamers because of its 1-6 report, Waddle is a constructing block on offense, and he is due $36.1 million in money over 2025-26 — cheap for a high-end receiver lately. A number of league execs count on the Dolphins’ no-trade stance to face, barring a shock. — Fowler

The tape: A speedy accelerator with explosive-play potential, Waddle matches greatest in a system that schemes catch-and-run targets (crossers, in-breakers, screens) and vertical throws. Over his profession in Miami, 16.8% of Waddle’s receptions have gone for 20 or extra yards, whereas he produced 38.6% of his whole receiving yardage after the catch. He has 405 yards and three TDs this season. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 10%
Workforce matches: Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants

The thrill: Corridor is pacing for 1,000-plus dashing yards in a contract yr and will be a magnet for a number of groups looking for tailback assist. He has stated publicly that he needs to stick with the Jets, and the injury to backup Braelon Allen might immediate the staff to maintain him. The Jets worth him as a key contributor if they will in some way flip the season round. However with New York sitting at 0-7, shifting gamers might be inevitable. — Fowler

The tape: He is a fluid mover with good contact steadiness and the imaginative and prescient to search out daylight, and he brings a dual-threat ingredient to the backfield. Corridor has 171 receptions in his profession. He additionally has 75 rushes of 10 or extra yards over 3½ seasons, so he is a three-down again with big-play juice. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 35%
Workforce matches: Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans

The thrill: A number of league execs have Woolen earmarked as a robust commerce candidate main into the deadline. “They have been wanting to maneuver him for some time,” one govt stated. “He would not match what [Mike Macdonald] needs to do.” Woolen could be greatest served going to a staff that may use his man-coverage traits. One potential hurdle to a deal: Seattle’s different beginning nook, Devon Witherspoon, has had a tough time staying healthy this season. — Fowler

The tape: A fourth-year professional with a 6-foot-4 body and elite velocity, Woolen has 11 interceptions and 30 move breakups in his profession. Inconsistent tackling and lapses in eye self-discipline have prevented him from reaching his ceiling, however Woolen has the bodily traits to assist a protection majoring in man protection. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 50%
Workforce matches: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The thrill: Meyers needed a brand new deal earlier than the season and did not get one regardless of a trade request. He seems poised for 2026 free company. He leads the Raiders in targets (42) regardless of lacking Week 7, and he’s drawing curiosity at a really perfect time for a Raiders staff in transition. However there is no consensus leaguewide on precisely what Las Vegas will do. A number of execs instructed me they imagine the staff is open to a deal however isn’t actively on the lookout for commerce companions. One other, nevertheless, believes the Raiders would like to attend till after the season to make any sweeping adjustments, due partly to the presence of Pete Carroll. The kind of presents that roll in over the following two weeks might decide the plan of action right here. — Fowler

The tape: At 6-2 and 193 kilos, Meyers is a bodily route runner who’s keen to work the heavy visitors areas of the sector, and he can separate from man protection. He had 87 receptions for 1,027 yards in 2024 and may elevate a passing recreation in want of an intermediate goal. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 35%
Workforce matches: Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, New England Patriots

The thrill: The three-time Professional Bowler is a tried-and-true Raven, and Baltimore continues to be holding out religion that it may well make a playoff run regardless of the 1-5 begin. However shipping move rusher Odafe Oweh to the Chargers stunned many across the league, and the franchise appears open to at the least evaluating the way forward for key veterans. Andrews is making $11 million within the remaining yr of his deal, and tight finish Isaiah Likely can be set to hit free company, in all probability forcing the Ravens to make some kind of motion on the place finally. — Fowler

The tape: Andrews’ play velocity has declined, however he can nonetheless function beneath, utilizing his protection consciousness to make himself obtainable to the QB. Plus, Andrews might be schemed on seams and wheel routes. He has 21 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns this season. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 20%
Workforce matches: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills

The thrill: Rival groups warning that the Saints usually aren’t dealing away gamers — that is not GM Mickey Loomis’ model — however New Orleans’ 1-6 report might current alternatives to accumulate future belongings for a staff clearly in a rebuilding section. Olave has moved previous the concussion issues, and he had two big-play touchdowns in Week 7. He is making a case for a contract extension with New Orleans. And first-year coach Kellen Moore has an offensive background and desires all playmakers at his disposal. (If Olave stays put, Rashid Shaheed is one other Saints participant who might emerge as a goal for receiver-needy groups.) — Fowler

The tape: Olave is a vertical glider with the route traits to win on in-breakers and unders. He has caught 44 passes for a quarter mile and three touchdowns this season, and he has 13 profession TDs. The supply issues on Olave must be mentioned, however when wholesome, he supplies three-level manufacturing within the route tree. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 20%
Workforce matches: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, New York Giants

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The thrill: Phillips and teammate Bradley Chubb have circulated in commerce rumors. A number of groups I spoke with imagine that Phillips would maintain extra worth than Chubb because of upside. A string of accidents stalled his rising star standing, however he is working his method again. However there’s this: Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said last week that any Dolphins commerce rumors are “baseless, presently.” — Fowler

The tape: Accidents have decreased Phillips’ explosiveness and vary. However he has the bodily instruments that groups search for on the sting. Together with his lengthy 6-5 body, Phillips can play as each an edge setter and a pocket disrupter. He has 25 sacks and 117 pressures over his five-year profession. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 30%
Workforce matches: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions

The thrill: This is able to be a shock however continues to be one to observe. The Saints do not need to commerce Taylor however would contemplate it in the event that they obtain a robust supply. He’s on the radar of some groups. Taylor is a 2026 free agent who figures to earn a giant payday, and it is value noting that the Saints have a younger core of defensive backs they like in Kool-Aid McKinstry, Quincy Riley and Jonas Sanker. — Fowler

The tape: Taylor’s versatility and pressing play model exhibits on the tape. He has the velocity to cowl on the perimeter, however he may play a disruptive function within the slot. In 4 years with the Saints, Taylor has 6 sacks, 3 INTs and 36 move breakups. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys

The thrill: The Jets are usually not determined to commerce Johnson; good edge rushers are onerous to search out, and his $13.4 million wage for 2026 (a fifth-year possibility) is affordable. However my sense after asking round is that New York could be extra keen to half with Johnson than Will McDonald IV if it made any transfer on the place. Macdonald is within the third yr of his rookie deal, whereas Johnson is in his fourth. And Johnson has garnered a little bit of curiosity to this point. — Fowler

The tape: An Achilles injury compelled Johnson to overlook 15 video games in 2024, and he needed to sit for 3 earlier this season with an ankle issue. However when wholesome, he has the energy and the lower-body quickness to assault the pocket. Johnson had his greatest numbers in 2023 (pre-Achilles harm), when he totaled 7.5 sacks and 16 pressures. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 35%
Workforce matches: Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears

The thrill: The Bengals are going youthful at linebacker, relegating Wilson to a reserve function in favor of rookie Barrett Carter regardless of Wilson’s standing as a staff captain. Groups I’ve talked to imagine Cincinnati is open to dealing Wilson, whose base wage is $5.4 million this season. Subsequent yr, Wilson has a base of $6 million. — Fowler

The tape: Wilson is a three-down defender with the protection instincts and vary to influence the move protection. He has 11 interceptions and 11 move breakups over his profession, plus he has averaged seven tackles per recreation throughout his five-plus seasons. Wilson could be an improve in the midst of the protection for a number of groups. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 60%
Workforce matches: Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts

The thrill: Amongst the entire Jets gamers implicated in commerce rumors, Carter might need the perfect probability of really getting dealt. My understanding is there may be curiosity within the slot nook. The Jets simply picked up a nook in Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who has acquitted himself effectively whereas Carter has missed time in concussion protocol. Carter is 26 years previous and will give a brand new staff regular nickel presence. One impediment to a commerce is his $4 million harm assure that locks in on the fifth day of the 2026 league yr. The brand new staff should contemplate that. — Fowler

The tape: The splash performs are lacking from Carter’s tape, however he has the play energy and competitiveness to function within the slot. A keen run defender, Carter can reduce off the ball on the sides, and he has the foot quickness to match/carry in house. Taking part in in his fifth professional season, Carter has two interceptions and 21 move breakups over his profession. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 45%
Workforce matches: Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons

The thrill: The Titans are open to buying and selling gamers who’re within the final yr of a contract and are usually not within the franchise’s long-term plans. Key matches that mould. And if pass-rush-hunting groups strike out on large names, Secret’s a serviceable different. The Titans simply misplaced rookie move rusher Oluwafemi Oladejo for important time because of a fractured leg, so they could must preserve Key to offset attrition. — Fowler

The tape: Together with his size at 6-5 and short-area closing velocity, Key might be arrange on the sting or schemed out of loaded fronts. In 5 video games performed this season, Key has 1.5 sacks — and he had a complete of 12.5 over his earlier two seasons with Tennessee. Key might be seen as a situational move rusher for a contending staff. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 40%
Workforce matches: San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys

The thrill: Just like Key, McCreary is a defensive starter who would not match the long-term plans of a staff in transition. His title circulated in commerce buzz at roster cutdowns too. He is a dependable nook who can play inside or outdoors — traits that usually elicit some kind of commerce curiosity, even when only for Day 3 decide swaps. — Fowler

The tape: Extra of a ball disrupter than a playmaker (three profession interceptions), McCreary is a bodily cowl nook with the flexibility to match within the slot and sort out in house. Whereas McCreary lacks the influence performs on his résumé, his recreation meshes with any protection in the hunt for an inside/outdoors nook who performs with an aggressive demeanor. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 35%
Workforce matches: Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons

The thrill: Okonkwo, one other 2026 Titans free agent, has been dependable with 23 catches and 218 yards by means of seven video games. The Titans need to watch out to not strip rookie quarterback Cam Ward of too many playmakers. However Okonkwo is the kind of stretch tight finish who might garner curiosity. — Fowler

The tape: Yeah, he is a “transfer” tight finish with the flexibility to stretch the seams and produce after the catch. Okonkwo caught greater than 50 passes for the Titans in each 2023 and 2024. He has the alignment versatility to create pass-game matchups for a staff that caters to his traits as a receiver. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 30%
Workforce matches: Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The thrill: Ebiketie has had commerce curiosity relationship again to the offseason. The 2022 second-round decide is on an expiring contract, and rookies James Pearce Jr. and Jalon Walker are a giant a part of Atlanta’s future at edge rusher. The Falcons do not essentially need to commerce Ebiketie however usually at the least hearken to presents when offered. — Fowler

The tape: At 6-2 and 250 kilos, Ebiketie matches the profile of a 3-4 edge rusher who might be schemed in sub-package units. Ebiketie is a linear mover with short-area velocity and the hand utilization to arrange blockers. Defenses might use Ebiketie as a nickel rusher. He would not have a sack but in 2025, however he had precisely six in every of the previous two seasons. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears

The thrill: Rival groups agree that Jones is a wise commerce candidate after his benching in favor of Theo Benedet and his résumé as a multiyear starter in Chicago. Jones is also in a contract yr, and he’s now wholesome following an ankle issue that plagued him for a lot of 2025. — Fowler

The tape: Jones is a simple mover on the sides with the footspeed to redirect in move safety. Whereas Jones can wrestle with energy rushers, he nonetheless grades out as a lower-tier starter. In six video games performed this season, Jones has a move block win price of 90.2%. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers

The thrill: Enagbare began in 2024 however felt the squeeze of the Micah Parsons trade, getting relegated to a reserve function. Whereas Inexperienced Bay usually likes to maintain its draft-and-develop expertise, Enagbare in all probability would welcome the prospect to play extra elsewhere in a contract yr. — Fowler

The tape: Enagbare lacks high-end play velocity, however he has a fast first step off the ball and may win with energy on the level of assault. He has seen his snap depend decreased in Inexperienced Bay, however he might be seen as a rotational edge defender. Enagbare had 4.5 sacks final season. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, San Francisco 49ers

The thrill: Buying and selling Wilson could be a problem due to the shortage of accessible beginning QB jobs. The Bengals had a transparent opening two weeks in the past however opted for Joe Flacco. The Giants might slide Jameis Winston into the No. 2 quarterback spot in the event that they aggressively pursue a commerce of Wilson. At this stage of Wilson’s profession, compensation wouldn’t be steep. His days as a productive starter seem like over. He has a trade-friendly base wage of $2 million. — Fowler

The tape: Wilson can nonetheless throw with tempo and contact on the third degree of the sector, however along with his decreased mobility, he is not a creator outdoors of construction at this level. In three begins with the Giants this season, Wilson accomplished 59.1% of his throws with a QBR of 34.7. He ought to be seen as a No. 2 or an harm substitute. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 10%
Workforce matches: Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints

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The thrill: Taylor-Britt was a wholesome scratch Thursday evening against Pittsburgh, forcing him to ponder his rapid future. DJ Turner and Dax Hill have emerged because the Bengals’ major corners. Taylor-Britt has proven flashes, however he must up his 2026 free company worth. And he might use a recent begin. Maybe the Bengals will give one to him. His former defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo is now coordinating the Colts’ protection, which is depleted at nook. — Fowler

The tape: Taylor-Britt is just 26 years previous, and he has traits which may entice some groups. He can match vertically in man protection because of his lengthy velocity, however I see a greater slot in zone-heavy defenses. Taylor-Britt had seven interceptions and 15 move breakups from 2023 to 2024. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles

The thrill: Like with Wilson, Cousins would wish accidents on the quarterback place to spark a market. He’s 37, and he struggled with interceptions final season (16), however Cousins might assist a staff in a bind. Wilson has a extra team-friendly contract than that of Cousins, whose $10 million assure in 2026 is a hurdle. Carson Wentz‘s Week 7 struggles with the Vikings make a Cousins reunion in Minneapolis a handy speaking level for followers and media, even with J.J. McCarthy quickly getting back from an ankle injury. — Fowler

The tape: At this stage of his profession, Cousins is seen as a No. 2 who matches greatest in a system with play-action components. This permits Cousins to throw with rhythm on outlined ideas. Cousins has a profession play-action QBR of 73.6. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 20%
Workforce matches: Minnesota Vikings

The thrill: The idea in league circles is that Dugger would have been dealt earlier than Week 1 however for his cost-prohibitive $9.75 million wage. There was curiosity then and might be once more. Now that New England is sitting at 5-2, maybe it is going to revisit a possible deal. Nonetheless, Dugger has performed a mixed 102 defensive snaps over the previous two weeks because of an harm to starter Jaylinn Hawkins, which could change issues. Dugger could be a top quality third-safety insurance coverage for a staff in competition. — Fowler

The tape: Yeah, Dugger will help a staff on the lookout for a No. 3 security. He can play from depth in split-safety coverages, whereas his 6-1, 216-pound body helps create extra alternatives as a dime/sub-package defender in a a number of scheme. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Washington Commanders

The thrill: The youth motion is ongoing in Cleveland, the place Quinshon Judkins is featured within the backfield. The Browns are open to dealing Ford, who has 1,463 profession dashing yards and 12 scrimmage touchdowns. The tailback market hasn’t intensified, although. Groups with wants on the place have not been overly lively — at the least not but. — Fowler

The tape: Ford is a robust runner with explosive straight-line velocity, and he can also produce numbers as a receiver. Ford had 36 rushes of 10 or extra yards throughout 2023 and 2024, and he has 101 profession receptions in 4 seasons. Ford matches greatest as a rotational again. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 35%
Workforce matches: Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots, Houston Texans

The thrill: Harris is a once-productive starter relegated to a reserve function in Houston’s protection, due partly to accidents. However he’s wholesome now and nonetheless 24 years previous. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans is a disciple of the 49ers teaching workers, and San Francisco would possibly want linebacker assist after Fred Warner‘s season-ending injury. And Texans basic supervisor Nick Caserio is among the many most aggressive dealmakers within the league. — Fowler

The tape: An extended run-and-hit defender on the second degree, Harris can play downhill as a stack ‘backer and pursue the soccer shortly on the sides. Nonetheless, hip tightness and restricted protection consciousness present on the tape, which might make Harris a greater match as an early-down/base-package defender. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 30%
Workforce matches: Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers

The thrill: This looks like a really perfect time to deal away Neal, the No. 7 decide in 2022 who has been inactive all season. The Giants’ beginning offensive line lastly feels settled, which might make parting with Neal simpler, even when for only a late-round decide swap. Groups are at all times on the lookout for offensive line assist. — Fowler

The tape: Neal had a move block win price of solely 83% over his first three campaigns with the Giants, and he missed a complete of 20 video games throughout that point span. Nonetheless, groups might be keen to take an opportunity on Neal as a reclamation mission because of his traits as a top-10 draft decide. — Bowen

Predicted probability of getting traded: 25%
Workforce matches: Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers

Honorable mentions

• Calvin Ridley, WR, Tennessee Titans

• Pete Werner, LB, New Orleans Saints

• Ja’Quan McMillian, CB, Denver Broncos

• Keaton Mitchell, RB, Baltimore Ravens

• Chauncey Golston, DL, New York Giants

• Christian Kirk, WR, Houston Texans

• Boye Mafe, Edge, Seattle Seahawks

• Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Philadelphia Eagles

• Rashod Bateman, WR, Baltimore Ravens