NFL free agency is the focus right now for teams and fans and for good reason. However, a weaker pool of top NFL free agents could mean that the offseason trade market is more active than usual. Even with Myles Garrett taken off the board, signing a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, there are plenty of potential intriguing NFL trades we could see before the NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles flip Dallas Goedert to the Indianapolis Colts
- Indianapolis Colts trade: 116th overall pick (Round 4)
- Philadelphia Eagles trade: Dallas Goedert, 2026 sixth-round pick
The Philadelphia Eagles have to make some roster sacrifices after winning the Super Bowl and there’s been enough buzz to suggest a Dallas Goedert trade is on the table. If he’s on the market, there’s a natural fit with the Philadelphia Eagles. It would reunite him with Shane Steichen, who served as the Eagles’ play-caller when Goedert combined for 1,532 receiving yards and averaged 13.8 yards per reception (2021-’22). The Indianapolis Colts are also in dire need of a true pass-catching threat at tight end, which Goedert would provide.
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New England Patriots take small gamble with Jaire Alexander trade
- Green Bay Packers trade: Jaire Alexander
- New England Patriots trade: 217th overall pick (Round 7)
It’s pretty apparent that the Green Bay Packers will cut Jaire Alexander if they are unable to find a trade partner. That gives plenty of teams incentive to just wait for the former All-Pro cornerback to hit the open market, but he presumably wouldn’t sign with a rebuilding club like the New England Patriots. In this deal, the Patriots defense adds a potential high-end cornerback to pair opposite of Christian Gonzalez. Meanwhile, Green Bay gets out of Alexander’s contract. It’s the kind of move the Patriots’ cap space ($120-plus million) allows them to make and it should improve their defense significantly, as long as Alexander can stay on the field.
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Atlanta Falcons ship Kyle Pitts to the Denver Broncos
- Atlanta Falcons trade: Kyle Pitts, 244th overall pick, 2026 6th
- Denver Broncos trade: 121st overall pick (4th round)
After eclipsing 1,000 yards in his rookie season, Kyle Pitts has totaled just 1,625 yards in the last three years. The Atlanta Falcons have been patient and even given him chances with different offensive coordinators but it has never made a difference. It’s time for a change of scenery. If there’s anyone who can get the most out of Pitts’ athleticism and size, it would be Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton. This move wouldn’t get in the way of Denver taking a tight end on Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, but it does give Bo Nix more weapons and Pitts still offers some upside.
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Los Angeles Chargers bolster DL with Arik Armstead trade
- Jacksonville Jaguars trade: Arik Armstead
- Los Angeles Chargers trade: 159th overall pick (Round 5)
The Jacksonville Jaguars have to be experiencing buyers’ remorse a year after signing Arik Armstead to a three-year, $51 million contract. He was a massive disappointment in 2024, so much so that Jacksonville might draft his replacement with its first-round pick. With a new regime brought in, it might be in everyone’s best interest to trade Armstead. The Los Angeles Chargers stand out as an ideal landing spot, in part because Armstead gets to return home to California. He also brings a maturity and work ethic that Jim Harbaugh would want in the Chargers locker room. Put him next to Tuli Tuipulotu and the interior defensive line will finally be a strength for Los Angeles.
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Chicago Bears make a big splash with Trey Hendrickson trade
- Cincinnati Bengals trade: Trey Hendrickson
- Chicago Bears trade: 39th overall (Round 2) and 149th overall (Round 5) picks
The Cincinnati Bengals‘ focus on paying Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase leaves nothing left for a Trey Hendrickson contract extension. So, the All-Pro edge rusher was allowed to seek a trade. He’s a perennial Defensive Player of the Year candidate, responsible for 61 QB hits, 35 tackles for loss and 35 sacks over the last two seasons.
With several key players on rookie contracts – Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Darnell Wright and Kyler Gordon – the Chicago Bears can afford to pay Hendrickson. The Bears also have two second-round picks, making it easier to part with the 39th overall selection. Most importantly, Hendrickson gives Chicago an All-Pro edge rusher which also shifts Montez Sweat into a No. 2 pass-rushing role that he seems well suited to play.
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New York Giants trade up for the No. 1 pick
- New York Giants trade: 3rd overall, 34th overall and 104th overall picks and a 2026 3rd
- Tennessee Titans trade: 1st and 142nd overall picks
After striking out on a Matthew Stafford trade, the New York Giants should go all-in on Cam Ward. He isn’t an elite prospect by any means, but his playmaking ability, arm strength and confidence all give him a high ceiling. Plus, he’d be walking into a good situation with a quality left tackle (Andrew Thomas), an elite No. 1 receiver (Malik Nabers) and some complementary offensive weapons (Theo Johnson jr and Tyrone Tracy). Plus, even if New York trades up for him, it can still sign a veteran quarterback (Russell Wilson) which would give Ward time to develop.
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As for the Tennessee Titans, trading down to the No. 3 overall pick should be a no-brainer if they don’t believe Ward is good enough to turn this franchise around. That would also be a fair assessment given the state of the Titans offensive line. This trade still puts Tennessee in a position to draft either Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter and it can use the additional draft picks to start building a foundation for the future. Take that approach with a veteran at quarterback (Aaron Rodgers) and you’re in business
Carolina Panthers acquire George Pickens
- Carolina Panthers trade: 74th overall pick (Round 3)
- Pittsburgh Steelers trade: George Pickens
The Pittsburgh Steelers could certainly keep both DK Metcalf and George Pickens, having the duo out there as a strong supporting cast for whichever veteran quarterback they sign. However, the Metcalf extension says he’s the No. 1 wide receiver in Pittsburgh. It also suggests Pickens isn’t landing a big extension, which could fuel problems in a chaotic wide receiver room.
Instead, Pittsburgh can flip him to a receiver-needy team like the Carolina Panthers. There’s not a wide receiver worth the 8th overall pick and Pickens, for as volatile as he is, is a playmaker. Carolina could use its first- and second-round picks to rebuild the defense, while giving Pickens a shot to be WR1 in Dave Canales’ offense before pursuing a new contract next year.