Two weeks before the National Football League trade deadline, CBS Sports has identified 25 potential trade candidates across ten situations, as the market moves following early-season deals involving Joey Porter Jr., Marvin Harrison Jr., Quenton Nelson, and DeForest Buckner.
Philadelphia Roster Priorities Shift After a Prior Championship Run
Four players from Philadelphia appear on the latest league-wide trade lists, illustrating how quickly roster priorities can shift for a franchise that won the Super Bowl a year ago. Saquon Barkley remains a target for clubs seeking backfield explosiveness, despite a complex contract structure, his age, and a hamstring injury. Defensive tackle Moro Ojomo enters the final year of his rookie deal after recording six sacks in 2025; following major financial investments in Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, CBS Sports notes Ojomo is difficult to retain. Edge defender Nolan Smith provides strong run defense but is considered too expensive long-term, while tight end Dallas Goedert represents a budget-friendly option with a 1.3 million dollar base salary alongside his receiving and blocking skill set.
Indianapolis and Tennessee Weigh Major Roster Overhauls
In Indianapolis, running back Jonathan Taylor emerges as a prime trade target. Although averaging 4.2 yards per carry, Taylor maintains a 55 percent success rate, indicating an ability to alter an offense in a manner comparable to Kenneth Walker III with the Chiefs. With only ten million dollars in dead money scheduled for 2027 and the recent departures of Nelson and Buckner, moving Taylor would be a consistent next step. Meanwhile, Tennessee weighs a complete roster reset. Jeffery Simmons stands as the Titans’ most valuable asset despite a freshly signed three-year, 105.8 million dollar extension that makes him the league’s highest-paid defensive tackle. The Titans’ roster also features safety Amani Hooker with three years remaining on his deal, running back Tony Pollard—who ranks in the top ten in yards after contact with a 6.7 million dollar base salary—and Calvin Ridley.
AFC and NFC West Franchises Consider Roster Adjustments
There is also movement in Los Angeles and Arizona. The Chargers could trade Khalil Mack, who is on a one-year deal with three sacks, for a late-round pick, as well as 24-year-old Tuli Tuipulotu, who ranks in the top 25 in pressure rate ahead of free agency, and Quentin Johnston with eight catches and an 18 million dollar figure for 2027. Safety Derwin James remains unlikely to move following a contract extension. Arizona features 30-year-old Budda Baker with base salaries of 14.4 million and 16.1 million dollars, alongside edge rusher Josh Sweat, who records two sacks and a 7.9 percent pressure rate. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett could be made available as third-round rookie Carson Beck ascends. In Miami, defensive lineman Zach Sieler and linebacker Jordyn Brooks surface as trade assets.
Scattered Roster Decisions Across Jacksonville Washington and Minnesota
Individual cases dot the remaining league landscape. Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. played zero snaps in the second half of a recent contest, sitting behind Josh Cameron and potentially Travis Hunter, making a second-round return similar to the Harrison Jr. trade a plausible outcome for the Jaguars. Washington defensive tackle Daron Payne carries a 16.4 million dollar figure in his final contract year, and New York Jets edge rusher Will McDonald IV saw his snap share drop from 66 to 46 percent. At quarterback, Kirk Cousins draws interest as a backup or bridge option, though Las Vegas may retain Cousins in a veteran mentor role. Jauan Jennings occupies a minimal role in Minnesota’s offensive game plans.
