2025 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 5

We're a full month into the 2025 NFL season, which means two things. For one, we have a clearer idea of which teams are good and which aren't. Secondly, we're nearly at the halfway point between Week 1 and the November 4 trade deadline.

Here, you'll find our top 10 trade targets ranked based on their upside, past production, positional value, contract status, likely availability, projected price point, and recent buzz. The value and likelihood of being traded are weighed equally against overall talent level.

We'll also examine some potential suitors for each player—based primarily on updated team needs, injuries, and any relevant recent buzz—and project trade values based on factors such as positional value, player upside, player age, and any comparable recent deals.

Which players are most likely to be available entering Week 5? Who should be at the top of teams' lists of targets? What do these players likely cost? Let's take a look.

10. Mazi Smith, DT, Dallas Cowboys

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Cowboys DT Mazi Smith

Projected Trade Value: 2026 6th-Round Pick

The Dallas Cowboys didn't pick up their second win of the season, but they did record a tie with the Green Bay Packers. That's not enough to establish Dallas as a title contender, of course, but it could delay any trading of valuable starters.

Despite being a 2023 first-round pick, Mazi Smith isn't one of those .

He did play 15 defensive snaps after playing 18 in Week 3, but he was a healthy scratch in each of the Cowboys' first two games. It's clear that he simply doesn't have much long-term value in Dallas, especially for a new regime.

While the Cowboys wouldn't get much in return for Smith, they could get something. The Michigan product is a 6'3", 337-pound 24-year-old who could interest teams seeking a developmental interior defender.

There's no guarantee Smith would reach his potential outside of Dallas, but there's no denying that size isn't coachable.

Potential Suitors: Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals

9. Greg Newsome II, CB, Cleveland Browns

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Browns CB Greg Newsome II

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 4th-Round Pick

The Cleveland Browns swung a trade for Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Cam Robinson on Monday, but they aren't gearing up for a hard run to the playoffs. They're simply underperforming and injured along the line to the point that making a trade was necessary.

Cleveland still appears to be going nowhere in 2025, which is why trading cornerback Greg Newsome II ahead of the deadline would make sense.

Yes, Newsome has started all four games this season for a defense that is the one unit on which the Browns can hang their hat. However, having a fantastic defense means little when the offense and special teams are struggling as badly as Cleveland's.

The reality is the Browns need to find difference-makers for their offense. Moving Newsome, who is an impending 2026 free agent, might help them do that, albeit in the 2026 draft.

Potential Suitors: Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders

8. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 4th-Round Pick

Teams in need of running back help should call the New Orleans Saints about Alvin Kamara. While they have been more competitive than most expected, they are still 0-4 and have several long-term holes to fill.

Moving Kamara, who is still playing at a high level at 30, would likely bring a quality return. He is under contract for two more seasons and has recorded 13 receptions, 305 scrimmage yards and a touchdown this season.

While moving one of their top playmakers would hurt the Saints in the short term, there's a chance he'd be a cap casualty in the offseason anyway. New Orleans is projected to be $18.8 million over the salary cap, and it could save $8.5 million by releasing Kamara with a post-June 1 designation in the spring.

Moving Kamara would also give the Saints a closer look at third-year back Kendre Miller, who seems to be finding his way under head coach Kellen Moore.

Kamara should interest any team in need of a capable dual-threat back.

Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs

7. Rico Dowdle, RB, Carolina Panthers

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Panthers RB Rico Dowdle

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 7th-Round Pick

Teams looking for a running back but are not interested in paying for a big name like Kamara should inquire about Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle.

The former Cowboys starter signed a one-year deal with Carolina this offseason but hasn't been a big part of the game plan. He's caught five passes, logged 28 carries and tallied 103 yards with a touchdown.

As Dallas' starter last year, though, the 27-year-old rushed for 1,079 yards, caught 39 passes and totaled 1,328 scrimmage yards. While he's not the proven playmaker Kamara is, he has a modest $1.2 million base salary and should be available at a bargain.

Dowdle is, at worst, a high-end backup and does have depth value for Carolina. However, the 1-3 Panthers appear to be in the middle of another lost season and might as well get a longer look at rookie Trevor Etienne.

Potential Suitors: Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs

6. Russell Wilson, QB, New York Giants

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Giants QB Russell Wilson

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 5th-Round Pick

Don't look now, but New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is 1-0 as an NFL starter.

While the Mississippi product didn't produce eye-popping numbers against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, he never appeared overwhelmed by their top-tier defense or the loss of top receiver Malik Nabers (torn ACL).

Sunday's win may be enough to prevent the Giants from going into fire-sale mode, but it shouldn't prevent them from shopping three-week starter Russell Wilson.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the 36-year-old is expected to draw trade interest.

"Wilson is expected to emerge as a trade candidate prior to the deadline on Nov. 4, the target of a QB-needy team in need of a veteran, according to sources around the league," they noted.

Teams that already have injuries at quarterback—or are simply experiencing poor play at the position—should be interested in Wilson at a modest price. The Giants, meanwhile, shouldn't ask for much since they have Jameis Winston to back up/mentor Dart.

Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns

5. Trey Hendrickson, Edge, Cincinnati Bengals

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Bengals edge Trey Hendrickson

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 2nd-Round Pick

The Cincinnati Bengals may believe they can tread water until Joe Burrow is ready to return from toe surgery, but there's no guarantee he will return in 2025.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported in mid-September that Burrow's recovery would be a "minimum" of three months. Any return would likely hinge on Cincinnati being a contender. Monday's blowout loss would suggest it isn't.

Even with Burrow behind center, Cincinnati probably can't overcome a suspect defense enough to make a deep playoff run. Therefore, it would make sense to cash in pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Season-ending injuries to players like Nick Bosa and Marcus Davenport might help allow the Bengals to get something close to their asking price for the 30-year-old.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported in August that the Bengals wanted a 2026 first-round pick and a young defensive player in return for Hendrickson. They probably can't expect that now, but a desperate team may offer something close to it.

Potential Suitors: Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions

4. Riq Woolen, CB, Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks CB Riq Woolen

Projected Trade Value: 2026 Conditional Fourth-Round Pick

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen is only 26 years old, has 50 starts on his resume and has logged 11 interceptions and 42 passes defended as a Pro. Would a Seahawks team with playoff aspirations really be interested in trading him?

According to Rapoport, teams believe they would.

"Woolen's playing time has diminished, and in a contract year, teams believe he could be available," he posted on X on Sunday.

While Woolen was stellar early in his career—he allowed an opposing passer rating of just 48.7 as a rookie in 2022—he hasn't seemed to be as good of a fit in Mike Macdonald's defense.

Virtually every cornerback-needy team should have interest in Woolen if he is available. The Seahawks should expect a fairly strong return, even with him in a contract year.

Potential Suitors: Las Vegas Raiders, Miami Dolphins

3. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, New York Giants

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Giants edge Kayvon Thibodeaux

Projected Trade Value: 2026 2nd-Round Pick and/or starting-caliber receiver.

The Giants' first win of the season lessens the likelihood of them going into tank mode before the trade deadline. However, they could still be interested in moving pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux for the right price—possibly a starting-caliber receiver who can help replace Nabers.

Thibodeaux was the fifth overall pick in the 2022 draft and has flashed intriguing upside. However, New York has its top two pass-rushers in Brian Burns and rookie Abdul Carter also on the roster.

Now would be the perfect time to try getting a return for Thibodeaux, who has 2.5 sacks through four games. He is set to play on the fifth-year option in 2026, and the Giants could use another pass-catcher to help support Dart.

New York could expect a reasonable return for a 24-year-old pass-rusher with one-and-a-half years left on a rookie contract.

Potential Suitors: Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers

2. Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami Dolphins

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Dolphins edge Jaelan Phillips

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 4th-Round Pick/Wide Receiver

Jaelan Phillips also made his presence felt against the Jets on Thursday night, notching a big fumble recovery to help the Miami Dolphins pick up their first win of the year.

The Dolphins may not be overly interested in moving him while they still believe they can contend. After all, he is part of an impressive edge rotation that also includes Zach Sieler, Bradley Chubb, Matthew Judon and Chop Robinson.

Phillips may not have a huge place in Miami's long-term plans, though—he's playing on the fifth-year option now—because injuries have impacted his last two campaigns.

He did record 22 sacks over his first 42 games, and he should interest teams looking for a younger pass-rusher in whom to invest. The Dolphins should see if they can flip him to a team with a receiver to spare.

Miami star receiver Tyreek Hill was carted off on Thursday night with what appeared to be a significant knee injury.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers

1. David Njoku, TE, Cleveland Browns

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Browns TE David Njoku

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2026 3rd-Round Pick

As noted, the Browns were buyers this week despite a 1-3 record. However, they likely traded for Robinson out of necessity, not because they believe they can make a run in 2025.

Cleveland still feels like a long shot to win anything of note this season, especially with a Joe Flacco-led offense that's about as threatening as a newborn kitten.

Trading standout tight end David Njoku might seem counterintuitive, given Cleveland's offensive woes. However, it could prove to be a valuable move.

Rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who leads the team with 17 receptions, appears more than ready to replace Njoku as Cleveland's long-term starter.

Moving Njoku, who is in a contract year, would likely bring some valuable draft capital in return.

That's noteworthy because If Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders doesn't look like Cleveland's QB answer at the end of this season, the Browns likely will chase a quarterback in the 2026 draft.

Potential Suitors: New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers

*Contract and cap information via Spotrac. Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference.