Andrew Buller-Russ
The NFL calendar continues to turn towards June, when we’ll see all teams taking action. Players reporting and partipating in mandatory minicamps will generate headlines, based on who’s there and who’s not. There’s also always the possibility for more injuries.
Disgruntled relationships and ailing ligaments could prompt more trade and free agency activity. Not to mention the all-important June 1, which could spur a flurry of activity in the markets of two high-profile wide receivers. Add it all up, and we’ve composed a list of seven NFL players who could get traded in June.
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Garrett Bradbury
When the Bears traded a fifth-round pick for Garrett Bradbury, it was because their 27-year-old Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman had retired three days earlier. The circumstances have since changed, after the Bears selected Iowa’s Logan Jones in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft in April. Now, the Bears could look to recuperate their draft compensation, or something close to it if Jones looks ready to start.
Brandon Aiyuk
If the 49ers trade or cut former second-team All-Pro Brandon Aiyuk before June 1, they’d incur a dead cap charge of $29.5 million, with savings of just $14.9 million. They’ve been incredibly stubborn thus far, indicating that they won’t be cutting him and getting nothing but a big bill in return. Meanwhile, there’s more flexibility available after June 1, where the 49ers would only incur a dead cap penalty of $8.3 million, while realizing savings of $6.3 million. The Commanders have been the most popular landing spot, being that he’d be able to reunite with his former college QB Jayden Daniels.
Anthony Richardson
It doesn’t look like the Colts are planning to trade former No. 4 pick Anthony Richardson any time soon. However, an injury to a starter or even a top backup could prompt a stronger trade offer. Or perhaps the Colts start to really like what they see in 23-year-old Riley Leonard, enough to move on from Richardson as a backup.
Kayvon Thibodeaux
The Giants almost have an embarrassment of riches at the pass-rusher position. Almost. While former first-round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux will certainly have an important role as the third/situational edge rusher behind Brian Burns and Abdul Carter, he’s also heading into the final year of his contract. The Giants may be able to both generate a decent trade return while doing the 25-year-old a favor by finding him a starting opportunity elsewhere.
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Alvin Kamara
The Saints don’t really have a need for Alvin Kamara anymore. He certainly won’t be playing nearly the same role as before they signed Travis Etienne to a four-year, $48 million contract. The players’ skillsets essentially overlap eachother, meaning Kamara would likely have more luck flourishing in a role similar to the one he’s used to in a different atmosphere.
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Josh Sweat
The Cardinals have arrived at voluntary OTAs, but one of their best players, Josh Sweat, isn’t in attendance. He isn’t hurt. According to team insider Kyle Odegard, Sweat isn’t “happy” with the team. But no one has revealed why. It’s possible ranking 21st in contract value among edge rushers is part of it, especially after recording a career-high four forced fumbles and 12 sacks.
A.J. Brown
The NFL’s worst-kept secret is that the Eagles plan to trade Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown. In fact, it’s “sort of understood” at this point. Most expect Brown to end up with his former head coach Mike Vrabel in New England, but that may not be set in stone.
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