The trade deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 30, and it’s going to be a busy one.
Clear your calendar, lock the door, charge your phone. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. ET, and you’ll want to stay on top of a day that could have a lot of action ... or none. It really all depends on how aggressive general managers want to be.
The NFL trade deadline used to be a sleepy affair, but that’s changing thanks to the league’s ever-growing salary cap, team-friendly rookie contracts and more pressure than ever to win now. Last year’s deadline saw a franchise quarterback, a No. 1 receiver and a starting running back all get moved. This year’s could be just as busy. Hell, it already has been.
Trades already completed
A week before the deadline, the Raidersmade headlines for another trade, shipping wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Dallas Cowboys for a first-round pick. The New York Giantskicked off a rebuilding project by trading cornerback Eli Apple to the Saints and defensive tackle Damon Harrison to the Lions.
And those are just the most recent moves. The action started all the way back in September with Jon Gruden’s disastrous decision to send pass rusher Khalil Mack to the Bears. Later that month, the Browns sent talented but troubled wide receiver Josh Gordon to the Patriots.
Trade rumors
The Patriots might not be done shopping for receivers. New England is reportedly open for business and willing to spend a premium in draft picks to acquire a big time receiver. One name being mentioned is Denver’s Demaryius Thomas, who was drafted during Josh McDaniels’ short-lived tenure as head coach there.
Other receivers thought to be on the block include DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon and Devante Parker.
Running backs could get some attention too. LeSean McCoy and Le’Veon Bell have both been regulars on the rumor mill lately. You can follow all the trade rumors right here.