- Justin Herbert
- Indianapolis Colts
- Philadelphia Eagles
- New York Jets
- Kansas City Chiefs
- 2027 NFL Draft
By 4 p.m. ET on November 10, all 32 NFL clubs will have completed their trades. The trade deadline come and go, and teams will be locked into their rosters for the rest of the season.
For some, negotiations have already begun. The Bears made the blockbuster acquisition of All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmonssending two first-round picks to the Titans in return. Simmons, 29, made an immediate impression by earning a sack in his Chicago debut in a 34-17 win over the Seahawks.
Speaking of Seattle, there was also significant trade, send third and fifth round picks to the Colts for six-time All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson. Staying in the NFC West, Indianapolis also sent a defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to 49ers for 2027 fourth-round pick. For Buckner, it’s a return to where things began, having spent the first four years of his career in San Francisco.
However, much more is expected between now and the deadline. To better understand what’s being discussed in league circles and what to watch for in the coming week, our team of national reporters spoke with their sources.
Justin Herbert
It’s extremely unlikely the Chargers quarterback will be traded despite their 0-7 start. Herbert is signed through 2029 and has largely been a top-10 quarterback throughout his career. This year has been a disaster for him, both individually and as a team, and he leads the league with 10 interceptions.
Still, a front office official told our Gilberto Manzano that a Herbert trade would have to include at least three first-round picks, as well as other elements, such as lower draft picks and/or established players. The executive pointed to the Deshaun Watson trade and the Bears-Panthers trade, which focused on the No. 1 pick in 2023 and ended up being the Bryce Young selection.
Indianapolis Colts
Even if the Chargers aren’t ready to take a big step forward, the Colts have already made two and should make more. According to one AFC general manager, Indianapolis is considered a fire sale situation, both to clear the books and to obtain valuable draft capital to make their general manager opening more intriguing.
The Colts don’t have a first-round pick due to trading Sauce Gardner last year, but could potentially get one back depending on the price of star running back Jonathan Taylor. In eight games, Taylor has totaled 610 yards and eight touchdowns, putting the 27-year-old on track for his fifth 1,000-yard season. Expect Indianapolis to also entertain offers from wide receiver Josh Downs, who is set to hit free agency after this season. Downs, 25, has 30 catches for 330 yards and a touchdown.
Philadelphia Eagles
Another team willing to trade is the Eagles, according to the front office executive. Philadelphia is 2-6, and without quarterback Jalen Hurts as he recovers from a blood clot issue.
The Eagles have already traded center Cam Jurgens and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Ravens for a 2027 fifth-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. The biggest names would be receiver DeVonta Smith and running back Saquon Barkley, both signed in the ’28 season. However, each would likely require a premium haul for general manager Howie Roseman to seriously consider. Then there are expiring contracts, including defensive lineman Moro Ojomo and corner Riq Woolen, both of whom could recoup mid-round picks from contending teams.
New York Jets
The Jets may not be as ready to make a big move. Last year, general manager Darren Mougey kept his price tag on running back Breece Hall and extended it during the offseason. This year, the talk has focused on wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who signed a four-year, $130 million extension last July. His contract runs through 2030, although there is no guaranteed money beyond next year.
Yet one general manager said the Jets wouldn’t even consider trading Wilson unless two first-round picks and a player were involved. New York, which already owns three first-rounders in the 2027 draft, is not in desperate need of more capital. Instead, the Jets could retain Wilson and pair him with rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. and Hall, giving the future franchise quarterback some nice weapons.
Kansas City Chiefs
If Philadelphia’s Wilson and Smith are unavailable or too expensive, there are other options for teams in need of receivers. The Chiefs are such a team, with a source close to the situation saying Kansas City is willing to move premium draft capital if the right player becomes available. The Chiefs don’t view finances as an issue, even though they have less than $2 million in cap space. The problem could be resolved either through restructuring or giving up a better pick so the other team recoups their salary.
Kansas City is widely expected to be aggressive in adding a receiver, likely Downs or another option on the market. Stefon Diggs, who the Chiefs monitored this offseason before signing a one-year deal with the Commanders, is one to watch. If Washington decides to sell, Diggs, 33, would make sense as a low-cost acquisition in terms of draft capital (day 3 pick) and cash remaining (less than $3 million).
2027 NFL Draft
Don’t expect teams to stockpile picks thinking the 2027 draft will produce a large number of first-round quarterbacks. One executive said only a handful of teams would actually take quarterbacks that high in the draft, and those teams are likely sellers anyway.
With the seedings so tight, especially in the NFC, the market could be quite hot with teams thinking they are a step or two away from being able to make a deep run in January.
In less than a week, the league’s general managers will be finished with their products, save for a small off-the-block signing here or there.
If there is a big step to take, now is the time.
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