NFL Trade Deadline: Six Big-Name Deals We’d Love To See
In a perfect world, the NFL trade deadline would feature fireworks with Super Bowl contenders acquiring the best players from the teams who have much longer odds at competing.
It’s not always a perfect world, of course. And there’s certainly a world in which the most entertaining deadline deals include a late-round pick swap for someone not even known to the casual fan.
Well, until Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline passes, we’re not going to operate in that world. Instead, we’ve picked out six big-name deals we’d love to see. Betting prices from FanDuel Sportsbook are listed to portray where teams stand.
Derrick Henry to the Baltimore Ravens
Ravens: 12-1 to win the Super Bowl
Titans: 9-1 to win AFC South
The Ravens are tied for the best record in the AFC and have looked like a serious contender. And while the Ravens already rank second in rushing attempts and third in rushing yards, acquiring Henry from the 3-4 Tennessee Titans could further boost Baltimore’s offense. Lamar Jackson and Henry sharing a backfield, which currently is headlined by Gus Edwards, would be pretty cool, too. The Titans reportedly told Henry they don’t plan to trade him, though there’s been conflicting reports surrounding the multi-time All-Pro.
Jerry Jeudy to the Buffalo Bills
Bills: +210 to win AFC East
Broncos: 65-1 to win AFC West
The Bills could use another chain-mover to complement Stefon Diggs. Gabriel Davis ranks a distant second behind Diggs in receptions and yards and the Josh Allen-led offense has struggled to find consistency. If the Bills want to really make a push, adding a wideout could go a long way. And we’re not of the belief Sean Payton and the Broncos have no interest in selling as the head coach has publicly shared.
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Patrick Surtain II to the Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys: +460 to win NFC
Broncos: 160-1 to win AFC
The Cowboys seemingly have recovered from the season-ending injury to Trevon Diggs, but in order to compete against A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles, they might need to further bolster their secondary. Surtain would cost a pretty penny in a trade with the Denver Broncos. And there’s no denying the Cowboys tend to make margin moves rather than splashes at the deadline. But adding Surtain would greatly benefit a 5-2 Cowboys team that ranks middle of the pack in passing touchdowns allowed.
Chris Godwin to the Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs: 5-1 to win Super Bowl
Buccaneers: +440 to win NFC South
The Chiefs are coming off a loss to the lowly Broncos in Week 8, a game in which the Patrick Mahomes and company were held to nine points and 275 yards of offense. While Andy Reid’s team has found other ways to win this season, Godwin could provide a possession-type receiver that can get open and help tight end Travis Kelce. The Buccaneers currently sit in third in the NFC South and are far from a contender.
Chase Young to the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars: +950 to win AFC
Commanders: 300-1 to win NFC East
The Jaguars have talent up front with Josh Allen and 2022 No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker. However, a trade for Young could bolster that unit with Jacksonville currently in first in the AFC South. Young on the edge also could create advantageous matchups for Walker on the inside. It certainly would help in potential playoff matchups against Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.
Ryan Tannehill to the Minnesota Vikings
Vikings: 10-1 to win NFC North
Titans: 55-1 to win AFC
Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles during Minnesota’s Week 8 win over the Green Bay Packers. If the playoffs were to start after Week 8, the Vikings would earn the final NFC wild-card spot. So should Minnesota want to continue its pursuit of the postseason, acquiring Tannehill from the Tennessee Titans could make some sense. The Vikings reportedly have shown interest in Colt McCoy, too.