2024 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 7
The first big domino of the 2024 NFL trade season dropped on Tuesday when the Las Vegas Raiders traded wideout Davante Adams to the New York Jets. The second one dropped shortly after when the Buffalo Bills acquired Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns.
We can expect more moves to come between now and the November 5 trade deadline.
Teams haven't been eliminated from playoff contention yet, but it's become quite clear that some franchises simply aren't going to make a run in 2024. Teams like the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots do (or should) have their eyes on 2025 and beyond.
"It's going to take time to continue to build out the roster, and that's how it is," Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo told WEEI on Monday (h/t Pro Football Talk's Michael David Smith).
For franchises eyeing the long-term picture and not the impending playoff race, selling at the deadline is a viable option. For those still hoping to contend, it may be time to buy—and some tremendous talents may be available.
Here, you'll find our updated trade board, based on factors such as player upside, past production, positional value, contract status and any relevant recent buzz.
The Selection Process
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Each week, we begin the board-building process by examining 15 players who have already been the focus of trade speculation or who would be sensible trade candidates based on contract status, roster situations and/or team records.
Players are then ranked on talent, positional value and likely availability to reach our top 10.
We've reached that point in the season where much of our focus is affixed to teams that are all but out of playoff contention. While contenders may part with depth to secure deadline deals, you'll find a lot of players on one- or two-win teams here.
Joining the list this week are Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Walker Little and Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones. All three are on struggling squads and slated for 2025 free agency.
Jets receiver Mike Williams also replaces Adams on our list. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, New York is looking to move Williams with Adams now in the fold.
To make room, we removed Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson. While Justin Fields has started for Pittsburgh to this point, Wilson is set to earn first-team practice reps this week, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
We're also removing Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins, as Cincinnati appears to be on the verge of salvaging its season.
The Bengals moved to 2-4 on Sunday, and they have a favorable three-game slate—at the Browns, at home against the Philadelphia Eagles and at home against the Las Vegas Raiders—ahead.
Our Week 7 honorable mentions, in no particular order, are:
- Zach Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos
- Daniel Brunskill, OL, Tennessee Titans
- Robert Woods, WR, Houston Texans
- Harrison Bryant, TE, Las Vegas Raiders
- Treylon Burks, WR, Tennessee Titans
10. Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers
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The Panthers have previously stated that they're not looking to move No. 1 receiver Diontae Johnson.
"We love the guys that are developing in the progression that we have, so I don't see that happening," head coach Dave Canales said on October 2, per ESPN's David Newton.
With Adams and Cooper both netting Day 2 draft selections, Carolina might have to entertain the idea of moving Johnson. Despite playing in a lackluster offense, he's generated 29 receptions for 340 yards and three touchdowns this season. At worse, he'd be a quality second target in a different offense.
The Steelers might want to try reacquiring Johnson, whom they traded to Carolina for cornerback Donte Jackson in the offseason.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers had a "strong interest" in Adams, who is now off the table.
The Commanders, who lack a reliable No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, should also be interested. Rookie Jayden Daniels could give Johnson something he doesn't have in Carolina—a quarterback who create big plays on the fly.
Potential Suitors: Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers
9. Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers
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The Panthers probably won't move Johnson, who has been one of the team's few reliable playmakers this season, without an overwhelming offer. However, Carolina may be more open to moving 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young.
The Alabama product was benched after two weeks, and Carolina doesn't appear poised to move off of Andy Dalton.
"Yes, Andy will be playing against the Commanders this next week," Canales said, per Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire.
While Carolina hasn't officially turned the page on Young, a trade feels inevitable—though an offseason deal is most likely, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Still, the offer might allow an interested team to jump the spring market.
The list of potentially interested teams includes those that don't have a clear succession plan in place at quarterback. The Jets, who employ a 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers, could be a candidate.
The Titans might also want to consider Young, as second-year quarterback Will Levis has done little to suggest he can be the long-term answer.
Potential Suitors: New York Jets, Tennessee Titans
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8. Mike Williams, WR, New York Jets
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There's little question that Williams can be had if a team makes New York an enticing offer.
"Per a league source, the Jets will attempt to trade the veteran wideout who was signed in the offseason to a one-year deal," Florio wrote on Tuesday.
The unknown is just how valuable Williams can be at this point. He was a talented but oft-injured player during his time with the Los Angeles Chargers, and he suffered a torn ACL in Week 3 of last season. In six appearances with the Jets this season, he has caught only 10 passes for 145 yards.
Williams remains a bit of a question mark, and the Jets can't expect a strong return. The Kansas City Chiefs, who lost top receiver Rashee Rice to a season-ending knee injury, could be among the interested teams, however.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Kansas City had been among teams "monitoring" Adams' situation before he landed in New York.
The Steelers should also have some interest, as they lack reliable pass-catchers not named George Pickens or Pat Freiermuth.
Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots
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As Mayo noted, the Patriots' latest rebuild isn't going to be a one-year affair. While quarterback Drake Maye provides hope for the future, New England won't be a legitimate playoff threat for at least another year.
There's certainly no guarantee that 31-year-old cornerback Jonathan Jones will be around for New England's next stage. The longtime Patriots contributor may not want to spend the final years of his career with a rebuilding team.
Moving Jones now could yield valuable capital for New England. While Jones hasn't been a high-level starter this season—he's allowed an opposing passer rating of 99.0 in coverage—he's still a starting-caliber defender at a premium position.
The Washington Commanders, who continue to have issues on the back end, may want to give New England a call. Though Washington's defense has shown improvement under new head coach Dan Quinn, the Commanders still rank 25th in net yards per pass attempt allowed.
The Chargers should also have an interest in Jones, if he's available. Los Angeles moved to 3-2 in Week 6, but it also placed starting corner Asante Samuel Jr. on injured reserve with a should injury shortly before game day.
Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders
6. Walker Little, OT, Jacksonville Jaguars
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The Jaguars are a mess. They picked up their first win in Week 5 only to fall flat against the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday. If Jacksonville can't close out its London trip with a win over New England this week, big changes could be in order—though franchise owner Shad Khan is still backing head coach Doug Pederson.
"I still believe in them. I believe in the players, I believe in the coaching staff," Khan said, per Demetrius Harvey of The Florida Times-Union.
Regardless of what lies ahead for Jacksonville, tackle-needy teams should be calling about Little.
The 25-year-old started 11 games for the Jaguars in 2023 but has been pushed into a reserve role this season by Cam Robinson and Anton Harrison. While the Jags undoubtedly enjoy having quality line depth, Little will be a free agent in the spring.
The Bengals, who already lost veteran tackle Trent Brown to a season-ending knee injury, should be interested in adding tackle depth. So should the Philadelphia Eagles, who saw Jordan Mailata exit with a hamstring injury on Sunday.
Mailata was spotted on crutches following Philly's 20-16 win over Cleveland.
Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles
5. Greg Newsome II, CB, Cleveland Browns
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The Browns certainly appear headed toward another rebuild, and this could be a particularly painful one. The trade for Deshaun Watson is an ongoing disaster, and Cleveland is tied to him for another two-plus years—his fully guaranteed contract includes a $72.9 million cap hit in each of the next two seasons
Cleveland may have to tear everything down and rebuild on the cheap, which is why cornerback Greg Newsome II is a viable trade candidate. The 24-year-old is set to play on his fifth-year option in 2025, and the Browns could remove next year's $13.4 million salary from the books by trading him now.
Dealing Newsome, who has allowed an opposing passer rating of only 82.1 in coverage this season, would also bring some valuable trade capital.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be interested in a young cornerback of Newsome's caliber. The Bucs are 4-2 and looking to repeat (again) as NFC South champions. However, their secondary has been a liability.
Tampa ranks 28th in passing yards allowed this season.
The Chargers might be even more interested in Newsome. Los Angeles is in the early stages of Jim Harbaugh's rebuild, and adding a reliable young defender who can contribute long-term would be an ideal move.
Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4. Haason Reddick, EDGE, New York Jets
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We have our biggest shake-up of the year here. Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick has held our top spot since the start of the season because A.) he's a disruptive, double-digit sack producer and B.) he had not reported to the Jets while angling for a new contract.
However, the 30-year-old may now be on the verge of suiting up for New York.
Reddick recently hired Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha as his new agents, and he appears ready to work out a long-term deal with the Jets.
"Haason would like to be a New York Jet for years to come, and our goal is to make that happen," Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
However, franchise owner Woody Johnson told reporters that Reddick had been given permission to seek a trade (h/t Dennis Waszak Jr. of the Associated Press).
Reddick will remain a trade candidate until he actually puts pen to paper on a deal that would be difficult to move. New York is going all-in on the Rodgers experiment, but a rebuild could be incoming the moment the 40-year-old decides to call it a career.
The Detroit Lions should be at the front of the line for any available pass-rushers. The 4-1 Lions are among the league's top Super Bowl contenders, but they just lost star pass-rusher Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg.
Hutchinson's injury came not long after Detroit placed edge-rusher Marcus Davenport on injured reserve with a triceps injury.
If Reddick is in any way available, the Bengals should also be interested. Cincinnati's defense finally showed up in Week 6, but it still lacks a high-end complement to Trey Hendrickson.
Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions
3. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals
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It feels like every time the Arizona Cardinals take a step toward relevance, they follow it up with a slide in the wrong direction.
After engineering a stunning comeback against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, the Cardinals laid a proverbial egg against the Green Bay Packers in Week 6. Arizona may steal a few wins in 2024, but this team is at least a year away from true contention.
That's precisely why the Cardinals may entertain the idea of trading safety Budda Baker. The 28-year-old remains a capable starter—though his coverage skills have slipped—and he'll be a free agent in the offseason.
It may be time for the Cardinals to cash in the six-time Pro Bowler with an in-season deal.
The Lions, who have already placed safety Ifeatu Melifonwu on injured reserve, should be interested. While Baker wouldn't address Detroit's need for pass-rushing help, he'd add valuable depth and versatility to its secondary.
The Eagles should also be interested. While Philly's defense played well in Week 6—albeit against the lowly Browns—that unit has been an issue for most of the season.
Baker could become a valuable chess piece for Vic Fangio's defense in Philadelphia. General manager Howie Roseman has already thrown a lot of darts at a defense that collapsed in 2023, and he's probably not finished.
Potential Suitors: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles
2. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Tennessee Titans
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The Titans may not be ready to pull the plug on second-year quarterback Will Levis. It seems as if his 2024 audition will continue.
"I think we have a young guy who has the potential to be a really good quarterback in Will Levis," head coach Brian Callahan said, per Jim Wyatt of the team's official website. "So far, he hasn't reached his potential. We're working on it."
While there's still a slim chance Levis can be the Titans' quarterback of the future, Tennessee isn't poised to do much winning with him under center this season. At the same time, the Titans may have a rift to mend with receiver Calvin Ridley, who essentially demanded more targets after Jacksonville's latest loss.
Trading wideout DeAndre Hopkins could benefit the Titans in a couple of ways. For one, it would free up opportunities for the disgruntled Ridley. Secondly, it would allow Tennessee to cash in a player who probably won't stick around in 2025.
The 32-year-old has 14 catches for 175 yards and a touchdown this season and could be a key contributor elsewhere. With Cooper and Adams both off the market, Hopkins could become a massive trade asset.
The Chiefs could be among his top suitors. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported (h/t Bleacher Report's Mike Chiari) that Kansas City "badly" wanted to sign Hopkins last offseason.
With Cooper no longer in Cleveland, could the Browns look to reunite Watson and Hopkins? We wouldn't dismiss the idea.
Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns
1. Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, New York Giants
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New York Giants pass-rusher Azeez Ojulari had himself a game on Sunday night, racking up four tackles and two sacks against the Bengals in front of a national audience. For the Giants, Ojulari's big game comes just in time to maximize his trade value before the deadline.
The reality is that Ojulari just doesn't appear to be a long-term building block in New York. Though the 24-year-old has recorded three sacks this season, he's largely been a rotational player behind Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is on injured reserve with a wrist injury, which is how Ojulari got back into the spotlight in Week 6. Ojulari has still only played 43 percent of the defensive snaps this season and has seen a dip in production and playing time since tallying eight sacks as a rookie in 2021.
With the 2-4 Giants close to falling out of contention, the impending free agent should be available for a price.
The Lions should already be on the phone with New York. With Hutchinson and Davenport out, Detroit desperately needs a capable sack artist. Ojulari has shown that he can be one when given the opportunity.
The Atlanta Falcons should also be very interested in adding a pass-rusher before the deadline. While Atlanta traded for Matthew Judon at the end of the offseason, it has continued to struggle in the pass-rushing department.
The Falcons have recorded a league-low five sacks through six games.
Potential Suitors: Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions
*Cap and contract information via Spotrac. Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference.
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