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2026 NFL trade deadline: One position of need, potential options for each team
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The NFL trade deadline is approaching on Nov. 10, with teams evaluating whether to buy, sell, or hold based on their playoff prospects and roster needs.
- Teams out of postseason contention, like the Tennessee Titans, have already made major trades, such as sending All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears for draft picks.
- Each team has key positions targeted for improvement, with common needs including cornerbacks (e.g., Ravens, Steelers, Bears), wide receivers (e.g., Chiefs, Chargers, Cowboys), and defensive line help (e.g., Jaguars, Jets, Saints).
- Some franchises face injury challenges impacting critical areas like the Patriots’ interior offensive line and the Rams’ wide receiver corps, prompting potential trade market moves.
- Notable potential trade targets span a range of positions and teams, including linebackers, edge rushers, safeties, and offensive linemen, reflecting varied strategies to bolster playoff chances or rebuild.
