The NFL trade deadline this season is on Tuesday, November 4. at 4:00 PM ET and it could be an unusually active market of deals. With a clearer market of buyers and sellers emerging, there’s a variety of NFL trade rumors emerging as of late.
Let’s dive into the latest NFL rumors just a few weeks out ahead of the deadline.
Cincinnati Bengals LB Logan Wilson Requests Trade
There haven’t been many bright spots this season on the Cincinnati Bengals defense, but the team has seen rookies Demetrius Knight Jr. and Barrell Carter firmly entrench themselves as starters at off-ball linebacker. It’s come at the cost of playing time for veteran Logan Wilson. As first reported by Ben Baby of ESPN.com, Wilson has requested a trade. A third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Wilson has recorded 100-plus total tackles in each of the last three seasons with five forced fumbles from 2023–24. The 29-year-old linebacker is under contract through 2027, carrying a cap hit of $9.55 million next year. Given his familiarity with Lou Anarumo, Wilson could be a potential option for the Indianapolis Colts.
NFL Teams Monitoring Potential Chris Olave Trade
One of the few constants at the NFL trade deadline is the availability of wide receivers, it’s just a question about the caliber of pass-catchers available. This year, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, teams are monitoring potential deals for New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Both wideouts are on expiring contracts, though Dianna Russini of The Athletic, reports New Orleans is attempting to first sign Olave to a contract extension.
Jaylen Waddle Trade Unlikely for Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is one of the most in-demand players ahead of the NFL trade deadline. He’s under contract through 2027, at a minimum, carrying just an $8 million cap hit this season and an $11.658 million cap hit next year. However, ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, Miami hasn’t shown any willingness to trade Waddle and the organization views him as a building block moving forward.
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Cleveland Browns Willing to Trade RB
A variety of NFL trade rumors in October ahve suggested there’s a robust market of buyers for a running back right now. The Cleveland Browns are taking notice and may take advantage of it. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that, with the emergence of Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland is open to trading Jerome Ford. The 26-year-old running back has fallen into a change-of-pace role this season, but hedid average 4.5 yards per carry with 1,378 rushing yards over the last two seasons. The Los Angeles Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans are known to be in the market for a running back.
New York Jets are Sellers, but Only at Their Price
As the only winless team in the league, the New York Jets would seem like an obvious seller ahead of the NFL trade deadline. It’s why teams have inquired about running back Breece Hall, edge rusher Jermaine Johnson, nickel corner Michael Carter, and a few other veterans. However, deals aren’t guaranteed. That’s in part because, per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports, the Jets’ front office is setting their asking price on said players very high. Teams around the league interpret that as a sign New York isn’t serious about selling.
Giants, Steelers, Patriots Eyeing WRs
There’s a fairly robust market of buyers this season, with several of them eyeing the same position. Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and New York Giants are the three teams most-talked about around the league as being in the market for a wideout. Pittsburgh and New England are seekign a No. 2 receiver, with Las Vegas Raiders pass-catcher Jakobi Meyers viewed as one potential target.
Latest on a Potential Trey Hendrickson Trade
The most sought-after position at the NFL trade deadline is edge rusher, with the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts and Philadelphia Eagles all wanting pass-rushing help. Naturally, the most coveted player is Bengals’ edge rusher Trey Hendrickson as he’s in a contract year. However, per Jeremy Fowler, Cincinnati has made it clear to teams that it has zero interest in trading Hendrickson right now.
Seattle Seahawks Could Move Riq Woolen Under Certain Conditions
The Seattle Seahawks have one of the league’s top defenses this season, but they are open to moving one of their top defensive backs. NFL executives told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN that cornerback Riq Woolen is a strong trade candidate as he doesn’t fit Mike Macdonald’s system. Furthermore, the team has more emerging talent in its secondary. However, Seattle can’t really make a move until top corner Devon Witherspoon and safety Julian Love get healthy. If both players can return to the field, then there’s a strong likelihood of Woolen being traded.
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