With the NFL trade deadline set for Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, it’s only a matter of time before a blockbuster deal goes down.
There’s not a bigger name on the market right now than Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor. The Pro Bowler from Wisconsin has been sensational since going pro in 2020, rushing for 8,185 yards and 77 touchdowns. His production has taken a slight hit in 2026, but he could be the missing piece for a playoff contender.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport mentioned the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers as potential trade suitors for Taylor.
“You know the goal. They don’t have a No. 1 pick because of [the] Sauce [Gardner trade]. You know that’s what they’re going to try to get back,” Rapoport said. “If they have the kind of market that players never have during the season, maybe they can get it. Maybe they get a No. 1 pick and give something back.”
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Could the Saints finally move on from Alvin Kamara?
According to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, teams have expressed interest in New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara. Although he hasn’t shown any desire to leave the Big Easy, he may change his stance due to their 2-5 start to the season.
“Multiple teams have mused whether the Saints would part with beloved franchise icon Alvin Kamara, who has famously stated multiple times he wishes to end his career in New Orleans,” Jones wrote.
Kamara has been with the Saints since 2017, racking up 7,375 yards on the ground and 5,081 yards through the air.
Even if Kamara were to request a trade, Saints fans would still view him as a franchise legend. If anything, they want to see him compete for Lombardi Trophy.
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Brian Thomas Jr. might need a change of scenery.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could be another marquee name on the move before the deadline. Fans thought he was destined for stardom after racking up 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie. Unfortunately, he’s become a non-factor in Liam Coen’s offense this season (105 yards in six games).
Teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers make a ton of sense for Thomas.
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The Colts could make another trade.
While the spotlight is understandably on Jonathan Taylor right now, Colts wideout Josh Downs has requested a trade.
“I’m here today,” Downs said. “But whatever comes my way, comes my way.”
Downs, a former star for North Carolina, has 26 receptions for 307 yards this season. He would give a playoff contender a huge lift in the passing game, make no mistake about it.
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What about a QB trade?
This might be the most unlikely, but NFL insider Tom Pelissero said a deal involving Kirk Cousins is possible if the Las Vegas Raiders continue to stumble.
“Half the league runs a derivative of the offense he plays in. He’s playing at a really high level and he has a $10 million roster bonus next March,” said Pelissero. “The Raiders might have an opportunity to offload that money, get a pick for a guy they’ll probably cut in March and play the No. 1 pick.”
Cousins is completing 62.6% of his passes this season for 1,877 yards with 16 touchdowns. A quarterback-needy team like the Philadelphia Eagles would make sense for him.
