One player each NFL team could trade before the deadline, from Garrett Wilson to Jeffery Simmons

The truth is the Cardinals don’t have many players teams would want. S Budda Baker would be the guy people bring up but the Cardinals simply aren’t interested in trading him. But Jones has proven production, is No. 4 on the depth chart and the Cardinals have a rookie in Xavier Weaver they could give time to.  – Jess Root, Cards Wire

The Falcons signed Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons to pair with Jessie Bates late in the offseason, leaving Richie Grant as the odd man out. The former second-round pick started 32 games for Atlanta over the last two seasons, racking up 261 tackles (168 solo), 13 passes defended, three interceptions and three sacks. Grant, 26, could be an enticing option for any team looking for a versatile, starting-caliber defensive back at the deadline. Atlanta should get second-year safety DeMarcco Hellams back in a few weeks, making Grant somewhat expendable.  – Matt Urben, Falcons Wire

The Ravens are expected to be buyers at the trade deadline, but if there is a player that GM Eric DeCosta would consider moving, it would have to be offensive guard Ben Cleveland.  The Ravens selected Cleveland in the 2021 NFL Draft, hoping he could develop into a reliable starter on one of the league’s more vital offensive lines.  Cleveland has spent most of his first three seasons in a backup role, but he has game experience and could provide depth or become a starter for a team thin at right or left guard. – Glenn Erby, Ravens Wire

The Bills have been on the rise in recent weeks and since their trade which landed the team wide receiver Amari Cooper it looks like everything is clicking. However, it’s not for Elam. A former first-round pick, he’s stuffed down the Bills’ depth chart and has been a bust to this point in his career. Perhaps leaving Buffalo would be best for both parties. – Nick Wojton, Bills Wire

You may want to be sitting down for the following statement—the Panthers are not Super Bowl contenders this year. So as this struggling franchise continues its search for an identity, they might want to find a new home for wideout Diontae Johnson. Not only would a move help Carolina get their hands on a little piece of draft capital, but it’ll also open up some more opportunities for the organization to evaluate their youngsters in Xavier Legette, Jonathan Mingo and Jalen Coker. Johnson currently leads the team in receptions (30) and receiving yards (357), and has flashed a bit of that Pro Bowl prowess we saw back in 2021. The 28-year-old should present some decent enough value for receiver-needy contenders, as he’s in the (pretty affordable) final season of his contract. – Anthony Rizzuti, Panthers Wire

The Bears have several veterans they could look to move at the deadline, but right guard Nate Davis has clearly worn out his welcome in Chicago. Davis has been the team’s worst offensive lineman in the past two seasons, where he began the year as a starter and was replaced by Matt Pryor in Week 3. In the last two games, Davis was a healthy scratch, a clear indication that he’s fallen out of favor. Davis could serve as a depth piece for a team in need of an interior offensive lineman. If GM Ryan Poles can manage to get a late-round pick for Davis, who will likely be released at some point, it would be a huge win. – Alyssa Barbieri, Bears Wire

The Bengals don’t have many in the way of realistic trade assets, no matter how much outsiders want to chat about Tee Higgins. Hudson, though, is the odd man out at tight end. Drew Sample is the lead guy as a blocker, Mike Gesicki has a role in some packages and fourth-round rookie Erick All Jr. is a breakout. They also don’t want to lose sixth-rounder Tanner McLachlan. Hudson, nearly 30 and on an expiring contract, won’t net much in return. But trimming to four tight ends so that they can add a depth edge rusher or cornerback would be ideal.  – Chris Roling, Bengals Wire

The Browns’ season is over. They sit at 2-6 on the season, and have already traded away one starter in wide receiver Amari Cooper. While the Browns will not be in the business of selling off talented players like DE Myles Garrett, CB Denzel Ward, or TE David Njoku, they will look to turn some of their 30-and-up crowd into draft capital. DE Za’Darius Smith is the target here. While the season-ending injury to young DE Alex Wright complicates the depth in the room, they still have Ogbo Okoronkwo and young and ascending player Isaiah McGuire in their rotation. It wouldn’t take more than a mid-Day 3 pick to get the deal done, and it’s a move the Browns are likely willing to make. – Cory Kinnan, Browns Wire

Lance has done nothing in the league, yet his athleticism and draft pedigree keep him in the public’s mind as a potential fix. Seeing players who have struggled to begin their careers eventually work it out (Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, Ryan Tannehill, etc) will give some team the hope of discovering a diamond in the rough. With recent injuries to Deshaun Watson and Aidan O’Connell, or as teams want to get an early jump on free agency, there may be an opportunity for Dallas to recoup some level of compensation after spending a fourth-round pick to acquire Lance from the 49ers last summer. – K.D. Drummond, Cowboys Wire

The Broncos probably aren’t rushing to trade away Bo Nix’s best receiver, but Denver has received trade calls from the Steelers, Rams and Ravens over the last two years. As the trade deadline draws closer, it wouldn’t be surprising if teams check in on Sutton’s status once again. Coming off the first zero-target game of his career in Week 7, Sutton is a 29-year-old veteran who caught 10 touchdown passes last season and two so far in 2024. He will have a base salary of $13.5 million in 2025 before becoming a free agent in 2026.  – Jon Heath, Broncos Wire 

It’s incredibly doubtful the Lions will be sellers this year, but they do have serious depth at running back. If another team wowed them with an offer for Reynolds, GM Brad Holmes would at least have to consider it. Reynolds is the No. 3 back in Detroit but has the all-around skills to be higher than that with many other teams, notably with his receiving and pass protection work. The Lions have promising rookie Sione Vaki waiting behind Reynolds (and David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs) but zero chances for Vaki to play. – Jeff Risdon, Lions Wire

Smith, who turns 32 years old next month, was already connected to the trade market by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, who reported that several teams have Smith on their “radar” with the deadline approaching. It would be out of character for the Packers to be sellers, but trading away Smith and opening up more snaps for young edge rushers Lukas Van Ness and Kingsley Enagbare could be possible if Brian Gutekunst gets a good enough offer. Smith is a veteran leader in the locker room and the Packers believe they are Super Bowl contenders, so this still looks unlikely. – Zach Kruse, Packers Wire

Would the Texans trade another running back after already shipping off Cam Akers to the Vikings? It’s not entirely off the table now that former sixth-round pick Jawhar Jordan is back on the team’s practice squad. Pierce looked promising in his first game back against the Patriots, but barely saw action against the Packers. Houston’s offense seems predicated on Joe Mixon serving as the focal runner while Pierce and Dare Oungbowale rotate in a few reps.There were already rumors that Pierce could be on the move during the preseason, so why not sell high on his stock before the compensation makes the deal a wash? – Cole Thompson, Texans Wire

I don’t see the Colts parting with any players, but Danny Pinter plays a position of depth for the team and he’s in the final year of his contract–checking two of the boxes we often see in players who are traded. With the emergence of rookies Tanor Bortolini and Dalton Tucker, Pinter has been inactive the last two games. However, good offensive line play is always a need around the NFL, and Pinter would provide some experience and versatility, as he’s able to play all three interior positions, to a team in need of some help or depth. – Paul Bretl, Colts Wire

Jacksonville’s starting left tackle since 2017 (when he has been available), Robinson was benched in favor of Walker Little against Green Bay on Sunday. Robinson spent the week in the NFL’s concussion protocol after getting hurt in Week 7, but was cleared in time to play in Week 8 and entered the matchup without a game designation.

In the final season of a three-year, $52.8 million contract extension signed in 2022, Robinson would offer a tackle-needy team with an experienced short-term rental at the position if he were to be moved before the NFL trade deadline. Jacksonville has another two backup offensive tackles on its roster, including 2024 fourth-round draft pick Javon Foster, which would make such a move easier to manage for the rest of the season. 

Of course, the Jaguars would be sacrificing one of their longest-tenured players and a solid contributor if they were to move Robinson. But considering Jacksonville is 2-6, well outside of the AFC playoff picture, and Robinson’s time with the team appears to be dwindling, a split might be in both parties’ best interest. – Zach Goodall, Jaguars Wire

Smith is an anchor of Kansas City’s elite offensive line and has been among the most important pieces of the Chiefs’ front-five this season as the defending champions have leaned on their running game with Kareem Hunt in the backfield. Though it certainly wouldn’t be ideal to see Smith get dealt at the trade deadline, it seems like a stretch to think that Kansas City will be able to re-sign him before he hits the open market in free agency next year. 

If the Chiefs can find a suitor willing to pay top dollar to effectively rent Smith’s services for the second-half of the 2024 season, it wouldn’t be out of the question that Brett Veach could decide to take what he can get for his star guard.  – John Dillon, Chiefs Wire

Technically the most likely trade candidate for the Raiders WAS Davante Adams. It was always a strong likelihood that he was going to be traded, especially if the Raiders struggled. The Raiders hoped to wait until closer to the trade deadline to make that move, but Adams jumpstarted that process in Week four by requesting a trade. And two weeks ago, he was granted his wish.

Prior to the start of the season, the 49ers reached out to the Raiders to inquire about Meyers, at which point the Raiders said no. But, like Adams, things can change when you realize the team isn’t what you had hoped it would be. Meyers has proven to be a valuable asset in the passing game. He is a dependable receiver who is willing to do the dirty work. His return this past week gave the Raiders offense a boost, just in time for  teams around the league to take notice who might see him as the final piece to their roster for a playoff run. – Levi Damien, Raiders Wire

The Chargers are unlikely to be sellers, but if they were to ship one player away, it could be Mack, who would appeal to a handful of contenders in the market for a premier edge rusher. The 33-year-old Mack took a pay cut to return to Los Angeles. His base salary is only $1.3 million, making it an attractive price to acquire a player still performing at an elite level at rushing the passer and defending the run. – Gavino Borquez, Chargers Wire

It looked like Cooper Kupp might be the wide receiver to be traded by the Rams but after he returned and helped the team beat the Vikings on Thursday night, Sean McVay made it clear that the rumors of the team shopping Kupp weren’t true. Instead, the Rams could trade the wide receiver whose role took the biggest hit with Kupp and Puka Nacua back: Tutu Atwell. He played just nine snaps in the Rams’ win over Minnesota and was targeted only one time, catching an 18-yard pass on a corner route. Now that the Rams have Nacua and Kupp back, along with Demarcus Robinson, Tyler Johnson and eventually Jordan Whittington, they’re flush with talent at wide receiver and Atwell could be the one who’s expendable. – Cameron DaSilva, Rams Wire

When the Dolphins drafted Jaylen Wright in the fourth round earlier this year, the presumed plan was to have him eventually take over for Raheem Mostert. The one-year extension to Mostert’s contract in the offseason made it clear that they weren’t trying to replace him immediately, though. However, Wright got a chance to show what he could do earlier than expected when Mostert missed three games with a chest injury and De’Von Achane missed most of one game with a concussion. The rookie has shined in his limited snaps. While Mostert and Achane are averaging 3.9 and 3.7 yards per carry, respectively, Wright is averaging 5.1 yards per carry. If there’s a team out there looking for veteran running back help, offloading Mostert and turning to the combo of Achane and Wright would make plenty of sense. – Adam Stites, Dolphins Wire

The Minnesota Vikings have really seen a handful of players take the next step this year in what was expected to be a rebuilding year. One of those players is Jalen Nailor who has become a safety valve option for Sam Darnold during the regular season but connected with J.J. McCarthy in the preseason. Nailor is not only a cheaper option but perhaps the better one. For Jordan Addison, the social media post this week stating “free 3” was just the tip of the iceberg. With his previous arrest and citations related to his driving issues, he may be seen as someone the team could be without beyond 2024. For other teams around the league, he still has the talent that got him drafted in the first round, which may entice some folks. – Andrew Harbaugh, Vikings Wire

One of the few Patriots players considered a tradeable asset is veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne. There has been outside interest in Bourne throughout the offseason. Some even wondered if the Patriots would consider packaging him in an eventual trade deal for a No. 1 receiver. That opportunity never came to fruition, and now, Bourne is stuck on a rebuilding team. It makes sense for New England to consider moving him for the right price. – Jordy McElroy, Patriots Wire

Don’t bet on the Saints trading anyone, since they’re convinced they have a playoffs-ready roster when everyone is healthy. It’s more likely they’ll be buyers. If they do send a player out, it may be Young. His contract is easier to offload than, say, Cameron Jordan or Marshon Lattimore. A real Super Bowl contender could view him as their missing piece. If the Saints don’t plan on re-signing him, a 2025 draft pick is more valuable than a compensatory pick in 2026. With that said, Young feels like part of the solution in New Orleans, not part of the problem. He’s generating a ton of pressure and just not finishing sacks. But that’s what makes him an appealing trade target, too. – John Sigler, Saints Wire

This could just as easily be linebacker Azeez Ojulari but of the many trade candidates, wide receiver Darius Slayton likely carries the most value. He’s been the team’s most consistent wideout since being selected in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft and is once again on pace for a 700-plus-yard season. Slayton would fit the mold and step right in for any team seeking a WR2 or speedy deep threat. In fact, there’s a high probability that he would be more productive away from East Rutherford and within a competent, capable offensive system – something he’s never had. – Dan Benton, Giants Wire

It’s not really a case of Wilson being poor or the Jets wanting to move him but we do have a few layers here. First, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, after All-Pro receiver Davante Adams was traded to New York, other teams started to reach out about Wilson. Since the Adams trade, the Jets season has gone down the drain in a hurry. While Wilson is a piece the Jets could realistically build around for the future, he’s also one of the very few players that would have any trade value on the entire roster right now. – Nick Wojton, Jets Wire

If the Eagles want to land a mid-round draft pick in return, running back Kenny Gainwell could be in play.  This move would leave rookie running back Will Shipley as the primary ball carrier behind star tailback Saquon Barkley.   Gainwell is eligible for free agency after the season,  and Philadelphia could consider making a move with Shipley as the running back of the future.    Gainwell carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards in the 28-3 win over the Giants in Week 7, and he’s averaged 4.4 yards per carry throughout his career. – Glenn Erby, Eagles Wire

With Russell Wilson’s healthy return, the Steelers now have a viable trade option in quarterback Justin Fields. Fields led the Steelers to a 4-2 record as a starter and maximized his trade value. If the Steelers wanted to add help at wide receiver, which is their biggest roster hole, the Steelers could look for a quarterback-needy team to do a player swap with the athletic Fields. – Curt Popejoy, Steelers Wire

The 49ers haven’t had Dobbs active outside of him being the emergency third QB for every game this season. While a team that has dealt with so many injury issues at quarterback may want to hang on to as much depth as possible, Dobbs is an effective backup who is capable of stepping into a starting role. The 49ers may be able to snag a late-round pick from a team looking for QB depth (Miami). Players like cornerback Charvarius Ward and wide receiver Deebo Samuel may see their names come up in trade rumors, but the 49ers aren’t far enough out of contention to start unloading key players like Ward and Samuel.  – Kyle Madson, Niners Wire

The Seattle Seahawks already traded the player I thought they would, Jerome Baker, but next on my list is Dre’Mont Jones. Two years ago, the Seahawks signed Jones to a 3 year, $51 million contract. While he hasn’t been bad, his production is absolutely nowhere near the level you’d hope from such a lofty investment to Seattle’s ailing defensive line. The Seahawks seem to be utilizing him better under Mike Macdonald, as he has 3 sacks, but only 17 total tackles. I could see Seattle moving on from him to build up some more picks in the later round, but primarily for salary cap relief. – Kole Musgrove, Seahawks Wire

The former Washington Husky did not have his fifth-year option picked up for next year, which means he is a potential rental for someone in need of a rotational piece on defense. Joe Tryon-Shoyinka has been unable to get his footing and take the necessary next step for the Bucs. While he has been okay in run defense, the lack of pass rush is disappointing. Perhaps another staff could get that out of him, but so far, Todd Bowles and his staff have not found that magic that made him a first-round pick. – Andrew Harbaugh, Bucs Wire

The Titans have already traded Deandre Hopkins and Ernest Jones. Jeffery Simmons is the name to watch. He’s a good player, but the thought is that Tennessee overvalues him a bit too much. Now may be the time to move him, as the Titans are clearly in a complete rebuild. Tennessee selected T’Vondre Sweat in the 2024 NFL draft and can rebuild its defensive line around him. Another name to watch is Harold Landry. Landry would be a popular name for teams seeking pass-rush help. – Bryan Manning, Titans Wire

General manager Adam Peters has been busy shipping out Ron Rivera’s former first-round picks. In August, he traded 2022 first-round Jahan Dotson to the Eagles. Last week, Peters released 2021 first-rounder Jamin Davis. Could Forbes, the 2023 first-rounder, be next? Forbes has yet to establish himself as an answer at cornerback for a team desperately needing cornerback help. He did have an interception last week, but Washington wants consistency from him. Last year, the Commanders were sellers at the deadline. They could be buyers this year, but if another team wants to take a chance on Forbes and hope a change of scenery could reinvigorate him, Washington would listen. – Bryan Manning, Commanders Wire