2023 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 8
We're entering the final week of trade activity for the 2023 NFL season. The cutoff for making deals is at 4 p.m. ET on October 31. After that, teams looking to shuffle their rosters will be limited to the free-agent market.
One thing that has become clear over the past couple of weeks is that there are no perfect teams in the NFL. Even presumed Super Bowl contenders like the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills have shown flaws, and they could look to other rosters to help address them.
The Eagles, for example, recently acquired safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans.
Who else might be available to help? You'll find our Week 8 trade block big board below, along with a few potential landing spots based on positional value, team needs, cap space and any recent buzz.
The Selection Process
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As we've done every week this season, we've started with 15 players who have already been the subject of trade speculation or who would be realistic trade candidates between now and the trade deadline.
Players were then ranked based on positional value, recent production, health, contract status and, of course, presumed availability.
Several receiver-needy teams would probably be thrilled to land Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, however, the Raiders "have made it clear" that Adams is unavailable.
More than ever before, recent rumors and team trajectories played a substantial role in our rankings.
In no particular order, this week's honorable mentions are:
- Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, Carolina Panthers
- Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
- Courtland Sutton, WR, Denver Broncos
- Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
- Montez Sweat, Edge, Washington Commanders
10. Dalvin Cook, RB, New York Jets
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Could we see a premier running back like Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley traded before next Tuesday? It's possible, but it's more likely that we'll see four-time Pro Bowler Dalvin Cook dealt first.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported last week that the New York Jets would make Cook available amid his declining usage. Cook is playing on a one-year deal and has taken a back seat to Breece Hall in New York's game plan.
While Cook is averaging just 2.8 yards per carry this season, his past production won't go unnoticed by teams that need running back help.
The Cleveland Browns are among those. Cleveland already lost Nick Chubb to a season-ending knee injury, and now it is down its second starter of the season. According to Schefter, Jerome Ford is set to miss 1-2 weeks with an ankle injury.
The 4-2 Browns are in the playoff hunt, but their offense hasn't been great, and losing Ford is another substantial blow.
The Detroit Lions could also have interest. With David Montgomery sidelined by a rib injury, the Lions' ground game struggled in the Week 7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Cook is already familiar with the NFC North, and he'd be a tremendous insurance policy for a team still in contention for the NFC's No. 1 seed.
Potential Landing Spots: Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions
9. Jeremy Chinn, LB/DB, Carolina Panthers
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The Carolina Panthers remain winless, and they could look to part with multiple pieces in an effort to obtain receiver help and/or improve their 2024 draft positioning. Carolina wants to support rookie quarterback Bryce Young, and it surrendered its 2024 first-round pick as part oft the package to land him.
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported last week that do-it-all defender Jeremy Chinn is among the players that Carolina could make available.
While Chinn is a tremendous talent, he's fallen a bit on our list following Schefter's report that the 25-year-old could miss up to six weeks with a quad injury. Chinn is, however, expected to return later this season, which could help a contender for the stretch run.
The Eagles may be out of the mix after acquiring Byard, but Philly's Week 7 opponent, the Miami Dolphins, might be interested. The Dolphins offense is dangerous, but their defense is proving to be a liability.
Miami ranks 19th in run defense, 20th in pass defense and 27th in points allowed.
The Los Angeles Chargers, who rank dead-last in passing yards allowed, could also have some interest. At 2-4, L.A. is in danger of falling out of playoff contention, which could impact the futures of both head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco.
The Chargers have just $5.5 million in cap space, but doing nothing at the trade deadline could be a regrettable decision.
Potential Landing Spots: Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins
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8. Andrew Billings, DT, Chicago Bears
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The Chicago Bears just picked up their second win of the season, but their eyes are likely focused on 2024. If Chicago continues to play well offensively and win games with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent under center, it's going to become awfully easy to move on from Justin Fields.
If Chicago does go quarterback hunting in the offseason, it may target a top QB prospect like Drake Maye or Caleb Williams. The Bears have two first-round picks, including Carolina's, but adding to their draft cache couldn't hurt.
Defensive tackle Andrew Billings is an under-the-radar trade chip who could interest several teams. He's set to be a free agent in 2024, and he's been productive in Chicago this season—logging 11 tackles, two tackles for loss and two quarterback pressures while playing just 49 percent of the defensive snaps.
The Bills are dealing with multiple defensive injuries, and with both DaQuan Jones (injured reserve, pectoral) and Ed Oliver (toe) sidelined, defensive-line help could be mighty attractive.
The Cincinnati Bengals, who are allowing 5.0 yards per carry on the ground, might also have some interest in Billings. With Joe Burrow's calf injury improving, the Bengals are pushing back into the playoff mix. Billings began his career in Cincinnati as a 2016 fourth-round draft pick.
Potential Landing Spots: Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals
7. Jerry Jeudy, WR, Denver Broncos
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The 2-5 Denver Broncos are likely to receive a ton of deadline interest on receivers Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy. However, that doesn't mean Denver will be eager to deal them.
"Coach Sean Payton doesn't appear inclined to trade talented players away, especially if they could have future contributions beyond 2023," NFL Media's Ian Rapoport wrote on Sunday.
Of the two receivers, Sutton may have more long-term value for Denver. He's more proven than Jeudy, who has yet to produce a 1,000-yard campaign, and he's served as Russell Wilson's top target this season.
Jeudy is set to earn just under $13 million on his fifth-year option next season, and the Broncos—who fielded trade calls in the offseason—could be in the market for a better, cheaper receiver. This makes him the more likely of the two wideouts to be available.
The Panthers should be high on the list of interested teams, as they've surrounded Young with a fairly underwhelming group, Adam Thielen aside.
The New England Patriots could also desperately use receiver help. At 2-5, New England is not in a great position to make a run, but Sunday's win over Buffalo could reignite the hope that the Patriots aren't done.
Potential Landing Spots: Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots
6. Chase Young, Edge, Washington Commanders
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The Washington Commanders have two attractive trade targets in defensive ends Montez Sweat and Chase Young, and both could be had.
"They won't say it publicly, but they will [sell]," one executive told Ben Standig of The Athletic. "They're looking for value. All on the table."
Both players will be free agents in the spring, and it's hard to envision the Commanders keeping both. Keeping Sweat may be Washington's priority. Young has flashed potential—he had his 2021 and 2022 campaigns derailed by a torn ACL—and it just now returning to form.
Washington knows that it has a good one in Sweat.
The Houston Texans could be firmly in the mix for a pass-rusher like Young. Houston wasn't expected to be relevant this season, but thanks to an improved defense, the steady coaching of DeMeco Ryans and some brilliant play by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the Texans are in it at 3-3.
Yet the Texans, who have recorded just nine sacks, could use help on the edge.
The Jacksonville Jaguars should also have a high level of interest in a pass-rusher. The Jags have struggled against the pass (31st in yards allowed) and lack a reliable complement to Josh Allen on the edge.
Adding a player like Sweat could allow Jacksonville to run away from Houston in the AFC South.
Potential Landing Spots: Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Carl Lawson, Edge, New York Jets
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Cook isn't the only player that the Jets could make available. They already dealt wideout Mecole Hardman to the Kansas City Chiefs, and, according to Russini, pass-rusher Carl Lawson could be on the block as well.
"I'm also hearing that the team would be willing to move on from edge rusher Carl Lawson," Russini wrote.
Lawson hasn't been a big part of the Jets' pass-rushing rotation this season, but he has a strong track record of production. Last season, for example, he finished with seven sacks and 26 quarterback pressures.
The Jaguars should be interested in landing Lawson if a more prolific sack-artist isn't available. The Chiefs are looking more like the class of the AFC by the day, and Jacksonville has already failed to contain Patrick Mahomes once this season.
The Las Vegas Raiders could also have some interest in Lawson. The Raiders are interested in bolstering their pass rush, according to Russini, though they're more interested in dealing players than draft picks.
Landing a pass-rusher like Young without surrendering significant draft capital is unlikely. Las Vegas might be able to pry away Lawson for less, considering New York really isn't using him.
Potential Landing Spots: Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders
4. Hunter Renfrow, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
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The Raiders haven't done anything to elevate Hunter Renfrow's trade value this year—he tied his season high with two catches in Week 7—but they've placed him incredibly high on the availability scale.
"League sources say they are trying to trade receiver Hunter Renfrow," Russini wrote.
Las Vegas simply isn't using the 2021 Pro Bowler, who has seen a mere 12 targets through seven games. The 27-year-old is also a potential 2024 cap casualty, as the Raiders could save $8.2 million in cap space by waiving him in the spring.
If a team wants Renfrow, it can probably have him.
The Patriots should have a level of interest, given their lack of reliable targets. New England has gotten little out of JuJu Smith-Schuster this season, and Renfrow could represent an upgrade in the slot.
The Jets may also have interest, especially if the Raiders are looking at a player like Lawson.
Randall Cobb has been a massive disappointment (three catches, 20 yards) as New York's slot receiver, though, to be fair, the plan to pair him with Aaron Rodgers was sidetracked in Week 1.
The Jets are now trying to make a run with Zach Wilson at quarterback, and if Cobb can't get it done, perhaps Renfrow could. A player-for-player swap involving Lawson—or perhaps reuniting Cobb and Adams in Las Vegas—could be logical for both teams.
Potential Landing Spots: New England Patriots, New York Jets
3. Jaylon Johnson, CB, Chicago Bears
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We've waited until now to focus on Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who, at only 24, could be a terrific long-term building block in Chicago.
After Sunday's two-interception, one-touchdown performance, though, Johnson's value is too high to ignore. He's a fantastic young corner who is allowing an opposing passer rating of only 24.7 this season. He's also set to be a free agent in 2024 and is seeking a significant raise.
"I've been wanting to get to the table. I know who I am. I know I can play this game at a high level, and I feel like I deserve to get paid like that," Johnson said, per Mark Grote of WSCR Radio.
Given the need for quarterback stability, Bears general manager Ryan Poles may be more interested in flipping Johnson for draft capital than giving him a lucrative long-term deal.
The Bills and 49ers are two teams that should have a high level of interest here. Buffalo has lost star corner Tre'Davious White for the season to a torn Achilles. The 49ers just showed in Monday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings that their secondary is vulnerable.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported on Sunday that Buffalo and San Francisco are among the contenders looking to add before the trade deadline. Johnson would be a premium pickup for either franchise.
Potential Landing Spots: Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers
2. Danielle Hunter, Edge, Minnesota Vikings
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Vikings pass-rusher Danielle Hunter has fallen one spot thanks to Minnesota's convincing win over the 49ers in Week 7. That win may have saved the Vikings' season, as it moved them to 3-4 and proved that they have the players to get back into contention.
For the right price, however, Hunter may still be available. He has nine sacks this season and he is heavily coveted.
"Teams have been calling the Vikings about potentially trading for Hunter, sources say, with the team leader in sacks likely one of the top players who could be moved at the deadline," Rapoport wrote.
A team could very well make Minnesota an offer it cannot refuse.
The Jaguars should be high on the list of suitors, given their need for a complementary pass-rusher. Allen is terrific, but 2022 first overall pick Travon Walker has not developed quickly enough to make a significant impact.
After getting a firsthand look at Hunter on Monday, the 49ers could also be interested. Their defense has flaws, and they could use a high-end sack-artist opposite Nick Bosa. San Francisco failed to sack Kirk Cousins once during Monday's loss.
The 49ers lead the league in cap space, and they can afford to take a home run swing on a player like Hunter.
Potential Landing Spots: Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers
1. Brian Burns, Edge, Carolina Panthers
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Minnesota's latest win also puts Panthers pass-rusher Brian Burns back in the top slot. Carolina desperately needs a true No. 1 receiver to pair with Young, and there could be a few available in the 2024 draft.
The Bleacher Report Scouting Department recently ranked six wide receivers among its top 30 draft prospects.
Moving the 25-year-old Burns could get Carolina back into the first round. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported last year that Carolina turned down a package of two first-round picks and a second-rounder from the Rams.
The price is likely much lower now, as Burns will be a free agent in the spring. However, he's a logical trade target for contenders and rebuilding teams alike, assuming those rebuilding teams are willing to extend him.
The Texans could fall into the latter category, as they're looking to build around Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. while also winning now. Houston also has $74.6 million in projected 2024 cap space.
The Jaguars have just $22.7 million in projected 2024 space, but they should also have interest in Burns. He could be a long-term bookend across from Allen. While the Jags are most definitely looking to contend now, they're also looking to build long-term around budding star quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Potential Landing Spots: Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars
Cap and contract information via Spotrac. Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference.
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