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NFL Insider Says 'All Hell Is Going to Break Loose' amid Rumors Ahead of Trade Deadline
Bleacher Report • • general
Key Points:
- NFL general managers expect an unusually active trade deadline, spurred by recent bold moves like the Chicago Bears trading two first-round picks for Jeffery Simmons.
- Major trades have already occurred this October, including the Colts trading Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner, with the Seahawks and 49ers acquiring them respectively.
- The trend of 18 trades between October 1 and the deadline in past years may be exceeded in 2026, with six deals already completed this month involving teams like the Cowboys, Ravens, and Texans.
- Several struggling teams such as the Titans, Colts, and Chargers are likely to be sellers, with key players like Khalil Mack, Amani Hooker, and Jonathan Taylor featured prominently on trade block lists.
- Week 8 outcomes will influence trade decisions, as teams like the Buccaneers face significant playoff odds changes that could sway their strategy heading into the deadline.
