Every NFL Team's Top Trade Assets in 2026 Offseason

The NFL draft and free agency carry the NFL offseason, but it's still the trades that are often the most fascinating moves of every spring and summer.

Last season, we saw several big names on the move. George Pickens, DK Metcalf, and Geno Smith find new homes. Each had (good and bad) impacts on how the 2026 season played out.

There will undoubtedly be a few blockbusters that materialize this offseason as well. As teams evaluate their cap situation, roster and future trajectory they will become open to moving certain players and looking target needs.

Last week, we looked at each team's top trade targets. This week, we'll break down of each team's top three trade assets.

These aren't necessarily players each team should trade, but the best look at who they could consider dealing that would bring back a worthwhile return.

Arizona Cardinals

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Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $42.2 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Offensive Tackle, Guard

Top Trade Assets

• QB Kyler Murray
• S Budda Baker
• RB James Conner

Kyler Murray is the headliner here and the Cardinals should be thanking Oregon quarterback Dante Moore for boosting Murray's value even higher.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the Cardinals intend to have conversations about the quarterback's future with the organization. This would be a good time to trade him if they want to make a change. Moore was one of the top two quarterback prospects in the draft, but his decision to forego the draft leaves one less quarterback solution entering the league.

With the Cardinals hiring the Rams' offensive coordinator, Mike LaFleur, as its new head coach, it could be a good time for Arizona to get out of the Kyler Murray game.

Budda Baker will once again be a trade candidate. The Cardinals could create $13.1 million in cap space. He's going to be 30 years old, but he's coming off his seventh-consecutive Pro Bowl.

Sticking with the theme of veterans who might no longer be part of the vision, the Cards could clear $7.6 million off their books by trading Conner. He's 31, but might still hold some value for teams since he had back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing campaigns in 2023 and 2024.

Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons S Jessie Bates III

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $17.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Defensive Tackle, Wide Receiver

Top Trade Assets

• S Jessie Bates III
• WR Darnell Mooney
• Edge Zach Harrison

Jessie Bates and Darnell Mooney are veteran players who have produced for the Falcons. However, they both could be trade candidates with Kevin Stefanski taking over the team.

The fact that the Falcons retained defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich bodes well for Bates, but he's coming off an All-Pro season with just one year on his contract. That means the 28-year-old could be demanding a larger extension than the Falcons want to give.

Trading him now might be maximizing his value for the franchise before he enters his 30's.

Darnell Mooney is a lot more likely trade candidate with Stefanski coming in. He caught 64 passes for 992 yards and five touchdowns in his first season with Atlanta, but was a major disappointment with roughly half the production and just one touchdown.

If there's a team willing to give up a draft pick, the Falcons might want to listen.

Zach Harrison is a little different kind of trade chip. The 24-year-old plays a premium position with just three years of experience and mileage before a knee injury ended his season with the Falcons.

With Jalon Walker putting together a solid rookie season and Bralen Trice potentially getting to play next season after missing the first two seasons of his career, Harrison could become expendable.

Baltimore Ravens

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Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $13.9 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Edge-Rusher, Guard, Defensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• CB Marlon Humphrey
• OT Ronnie Stanley
• TE Mark Andrews

All three of these veterans have been among the franchise's biggest stars in the John Harbaugh era. But that era is obviously over.

The Ravens' decision to let go of Harbaugh and hit the reset button could come with a passing of the guard on the field, too. Marlon Humphrey is the most likely of these three trade candidates. He's the only one who would offer some real cap relief. The Ravens could clear $7.3 million by dealing him.

He took a step back in 2025, but his versatility as an inside-out corner could bring real value to another team.

It isn't often that we see franchise left tackles get traded, but Laremy Tunsil was dealt last season. Stanley will be 32 in March, but he would be able to bring back a nice package of picks if the Ravens made him available.

Mark Andrews might have the least trade value of the three. He played in all 17 games for Baltimore this season, but had the least productive season of his career. If the Ravens want to clear the way to bring back Isaiah Likely, it could be essential to get something out of Andrews.

Buffalo Bills

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Bills OT Dion Dawkins

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$14 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Wide Receiver, Edge-Rusher, Linebacker

Top Trade Assets

• OT Dion Dawkins
• WR Keon Coleman
• TE Dawson Knox

The Bills came up short in the playoffs yet again and there have already been major changes as a result. Firing Sean McDermott was a major shakeup that signals a shift in the Josh Allen era.

We'll see just how extreme that shift will be. Dion Dawkins and Dawson Knox have been mainstays in the offense, but they are both expensive players to keep around.

Dawkins would be incredibly difficult to replace. He's still one of the top pass-blocking tackles in the league. But they would likely get multiple valuable picks in return and they need inexpensive pieces to re-tool the roster.

Keon Coleman has been a lightning rod for public discussion among the Bills' brass. New head coach Joe Brady endorsed him, but it's still worth noting that Coleman was benched this season when Brady was the offensive coordinator.

Dawson Knox would provide a nice financial boost for the Bills' bottom line. Trading him would create $9.7 million in cap space. Dalton Kincaid has clearly become the top tight end on the team.

Knox would provide veteran leadership and solid receiving production for a team in need of a tight end, so he could be worth a decent pick.

Carolina Panthers

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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $9.1 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Center, Linebacker, Tight End

Top Trade Assets

• RB Chuba Hubbard
• TE Tommy Tremble
• CB Michael Jackson Sr.

The Panthers don't have a ton of cap space and will be looking to build off the improvements they made under Dave Canales last season. That could encourage them to get ahead of a contract decision or ship off some questionable fits.

Chuba Hubbard is only 26, but it's better to get rid of a running back too early than too late. He went from putting up 1,366 total yards and 11 touchdowns in 2024 to just 734 total yards and four touchdowns in 2025.

That could pave the way for Hubbard to get a shot at a bigger role elsewhere potentially.

Tommy Tremble wasn't bad for the Panthers. He does a lot of things that don't show up on the stat sheet, but it's also a position that Carolina could look to upgrade. He might be more interesting to a team that needs a versatile tight end who will block.

Michael Jackson Jr. is coming off the best season of his career by some metrics. He gave up the lowest passer rating of his career when targeted. He also had a career-high four interceptions.

But it's also worth noting that he's a 29-year-old cornerback and the Panthers could save $5.8 million by trading him.

Chicago Bears

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Bears WR D.J. Moore

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$17.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Safety, Offensive Tackle, Edge-Rusher

Top Trade Assets

• WR D.J. Moore
• TE Cole Kmet
• LB Tremaine Edmunds

Ben Johnson's first year with the Chicago Bears was a massive success. Now they need to figure out who they can deal to create cap space and opportunities for other players to grow.

D.J. Moore is a perfect example. Teams around the league just saw him work as a stabilizing force for the Bears' receiver room over the last two seasons. However, the Bears' younger targets like Rome Odunze and Luther Burden might have Ryan Poles convinced that it would be worth the $16.5 million in cap space they could create by trading him.

The same thing has happened in the tight end room. Cole Kmet has been a solid tight end in Chicago, but Colston Loveland led the team in receiving as a rookie. Kmet could start for many teams in the league, making him a valuable trade chip.

Tremaine Edmunds is another veteran who poses the question of whether his cap hit is worth his contributions. The Bears could shed $15 million of his $17.4 million cap hit if they can find a trade partner.

Cincinnati Bengals

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Bengals WR Tee Higgins

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $46.9 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Edge-Rusher, Interior Offensive Line

Top Trade Assets

• WR Tee Higgins
• OT Orlando Brown Jr.
• DL B.J. Hill

On one hand, the Bengals have plenty of cap space and the 2025 season was heavily impacted by Joe Burrow's health.

On the other hand, the team has missed the playoffs for three consecutive years since making the AFC Championship Game in 2022. Some major moves might be in order to rebalance the roster.

Dealing Tee Higgins might move some resources to the defensive side of the ball. The Bengals could save $5.3 million this season and get out of the last two years of his contract, which include cap hits in excess of $30 million.

Orlando Brown Jr. hasn't necessarily lived up to his contract. He ranked 62nd among all tackles in PFF grade and he's set to cost $22 million. The Bengals would clear $14.2 million in space and he'd still improve some team's tackle situation.

It might seem counterintuitive to trade a good defensive player when the Bengals weren't good on that side of the ball. But B.J. Hill is 30 years old with two years left on his contract. It would be worth considering dealing him while he has some value.

Cleveland Browns

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Browns CB Denzel Ward

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$24 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• CB Denzel Ward
• DT Maliek Collins
• WR Jerry Jeudy

Deshaun Watson's contract is still going to have a major impact on the Browns cap situation. They'll have to restructure his contract to push some of his $80.7 million cap hit into the future.

The way they do business doesn't afford them a lot of trade candidates that would actually clear space. Denzel Ward is the most notable. A pre-June 1 trade would create $3.2 million in savings.

It's not a lot of money, but he's still a name to keep an eye on. He's never played a full season and he's going to be 29 next season. He's been good enough to still warrant a pick, so this could be their best chance to get a return for him.

Trading Maliek Collins or Jerry Jeudy won't create cap space, but they could bringback a valuable draft pick.

Collins will be 31 and coming off a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2025. With defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz gone, it's fair to wonder if it's time to let him go while his value might be inflated.

Jeudy had a career-high 1,229 yards in his first year with Cleveland in 2024. He wasn't nearly as productive with 602 yards on 106 targets in 2025. His 23 drops over the last two seasons are probably enough to have the Browns considering the idea.

Dallas Cowboys

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Cowboys DL Kenny Clark

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$39.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Edge-Rusher, Linebacker, Cornerback

Top Trade Assets

• DT Kenny Clark
• DT Osa Odighizuwa
• OT Terence Steele

We all know how much Jerry Jones values run defense. But even the most dedicated to stopping the run would admit that paying three defensive tackles a combined $63 million against the cap next season isn't wise roster-building.

After trading for Quinnen Williams and acquiring Kenny Clark in the Micah Parsons trade, that's exactly what's happening with the trio of Williams, Clark, and Osa Odighizuwa.

Williams is the latest addition, which makes it hard to see them trading him. Dealing Clark would free up $21.5 million, so he's the most logical choice. But Odighizuwa's ability as a pass-rusher and his age (27) make him worth more on the trade market.

On offense, the Cowboys could be inclined to take a look at how they feel about Terence Steele. The right tackle gave up six sacks while drawing seven penalties and ranked 75th of 89 tackles in pass blocking, per PFF.

His overall resume is better than that. Given the lack of starting-caliber tackles in the league, he could be worth a pick to another team, but not worth his $18.1 million price tag for the Cowboys.

Denver Broncos

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Broncos CB Riley Moss

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $28.8 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Tight End, Offensive Tackle, Linebacker

Top Trade Assets

• CB Riley Moss
• OT Mike McGlinchey
• IOL Ben Powers

In reality, the Broncos aren't likely to mess with what they have going on. They are coming off a strong season and their cap situation is fine. However, there are some options to trade away if they want to either get out ahead of contract extensions or free up some cash.

Riley Moss is an interesting trade candidate in that regard. He's entering the final year of his rookie contract with a cap hit of $3.8 million. He'll definitely earn that and more with his level of play; the question is whether the Broncos will want to shell out the money it would take to extend him in a year.

If not, now is the time to trade him while a team would be willing to give up a higher pick for the final year of his rookie deal.

The other two on the list are even less likely. The Broncos understand the importance of protecting Bo Nix. Ben Powers and Mike McGlinchey are central to that goal. However, it's worth noting that trading McGlinchey would free up $8.5 million, and Powers would add $8.4 million in cap space.

Again, the offensive line probably won't be touched, but McGlinchey is 31, and Powers wasn't necessarily elite at the position.

Detroit Lions

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Lions RB David Montgomery

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$16.7 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Edge-Rusher, Center

Top Trade Assets

• OT Taylor Decker
• IOL Graham Glasgow
• RB David Montgomery

The Lions have to pick up the pieces from a disappointing season. That could mean some veterans who have been part of the recent success could be on the chopping block.

It would not be a popular move to trade Taylor Decker. He's set to enter his 11th season with the Lions, and the tackle has stated publicly that he's mulling retirement.

Still, it has to be acknowledged that they could save $11.6 million by trading him, and they'll need to look for a replacement this offseason anyway.

Graham Glasgow will turn 34 next season, so he's another who could be considering retirement. He struggled at center for the Lions, but could be of interest for teams that need a veteran guard.

Veteran running backs don't typically hold a ton of trade value, but David Montgomery could be worth a pick to the right team. He's 28, but he's also split the backfield and has just over 400 touches over the last two seasons.

That could make him more appealing than the typical veteran back who has more wear and tear.

Green Bay Packers

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Packers Edge Rashan Gary

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$10.7 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Guard, Defensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• Edge Rashan Gary
• OL Elgton Jenkins
• Edge Lukas Van Ness

The Packers will ostensibly make some room with a restructure of Micah Parsons' contract. Coincidentally, it's Parsons presence on the roster that could create two trade assets for Green Bay.

Parsons ACL injury does mean the Packers could use additional depth early in the 2026 season. However, Rashan Gary could still find himself in trade talks. Trading him would create $11 million in cap space and his production has not matched his lofty price tag.

That being said, he plays a premium position, and there could be teams out there who would make a bet on him improving their own pass rush.

If the Packers feel like they need Gary to carry them through whatever time Parsons misses next season, then Luka Van Ness could be a tradeable asset. The 24-year-old has not lived up to expectations over the first three seasons of his career, but he still has the draft pedigree of a first-rounder.

Offensive line help is always in demand. Elgton Jenkins is set to carry a cap hit of $24.3 million, which doesn't match up with his move to center this season. Jenkins' versatility could make him appealing to many teams, and the Packers would save $19.5 million in cap space by trading him.

Houston Texans

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Texans TE Dalton Schultz

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$14.2 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Interior Offensive Line, Defensive Tackle, Offensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• Second-round draft picks (No. 38 via WAS, No. 59)
• TE Dalton Schultz
• RB Joe Mixon

The Texans are still getting paid for the Laremy Tunsil trade. Their additional second-round pick in April's draft could be considered one of its best trade assets. It could help them either land a veteran or even move back into the first round, depending on how the board falls.

Dalton Schultz has been a consistent presence for C.J. Stroud in his three seasons in Houston. He's also coming off his most productive season since joining the Texans. But it's also the final year of his contract.

The Texans have built a good young core of receivers who should be more involved in the pass game. If the Texans feel that it will reduce Schultz's workload, he could be expendable.

Joe Mixon's presence on this list is more about a general lack of logical trade assets for the Texans. Their current roster has been efficiently put together and that means few bad contracts or poor fits.

Mixon, however, did not play at all this season. General manager Nick Caserio hasn't sounded confident that the veteran back will be brought back to Houston. If there's a team interested in a 30-year-old back who hasn't played since 2024, it would be obvious for the Texans to take what they can get.

Indianapolis Colts

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Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr.

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $26.9 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Linebacker, Offensive Tackle, Defensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• WR Michael Pittman Jr.
• DT DeForest Buckner
• QB Anthony Richardson

Whether the Colts can retain Alec Pierce is one of the biggest questions of their offseason. Perhaps the question is which young receiver they would really like to build around.

Michael Pittman Jr. got an extension before Pierce, but it was the impending free agent who led the team in receiving this year. The Colts could free up $24 million in cap space by trading him. That would essentially carve out the space and future room to get Pierce back on a new extension.

The Colts would likely get solid compensation back for a 28-year-old with proven production.

Defensive tackle is listed as a need for the Colts, but that's more about refreshing the room led by aging veterans in DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart. Trading either of them would give them additional draft capital to speed that process along.

Anthony Richardson might not bring back much of a haul, but losing him at this point doesn't cost them anything. This season pretty much solidified that he'll never be the Colts' starter.

Getting anything in return would be a bonus at this point.

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$22 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Interior Offensive Line, Defensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• WR Brian Thomas Jr.
• OT Walker Little
• DL Arik Armstead

Liam Coen has already said that Brian Thomas Jr. will "100 percent" be part of the success of the Jaguars offense moving forward.

Still, the reality is that Thomas was much less involved in the offense in his second season. The Jaguars had more team success, but Thomas went from 1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns to 707 yards and two scores.

The compensation they could get for dealing a 24-year-old with Thomas's ceiling on a rookie contract could at least be worth the conversation.

Walker Little wouldn't bring nearly as much value in a trade, but he's much more expendable. There are always teams in need of a tackle who can be a capable starter. Little lost his job to Cole Van Lanen, who was then handed a three-year extension.

That could make Little the kind of player that brings back a worthwhile return.

The Jaguars should be looking to add a defensive tackle in the offseason. Arik Armstead is still useful, but he is 32 years old. They could get a little younger by dealing him while he still has value.

Kansas City Chiefs

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Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$62.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Running Back, Defensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• CB Trent McDuffie
• OT Jawaan Taylor
• Edge Mike Danna

The Chiefs have the worst cap situation in the league, so there's a real possibility that they are sellers on the trade market this offseason. They have some major contracts they can restructure to create cap space, but some players have enough value to consider trading.

Trent McDuffie is the most obvious option. The Chiefs have shown that they are willing to trade a good, young corner. They sent L'Jarius Sneed to the Titans in 2024. It saved them money on an extension and netted them a third-round pick.

They are now facing a similar situation with McDuffie. He's in the final year of his contract after they exercised his fifth-year option last offseason. The entirety of his $13.6 million cap hit would transfer to any team that trades for him.

Jawaan Taylor has not played up to his contract in Kansas City. With Jaylon Moore and Josh Simmons on the roster, the Chiefs have two young tackles who could make him expendable. Even with Taylor underwhelming, there's always a market for starting tackles.

Finding a buyer would offload $20 million in cap space.

That, with a valuable draft pick, could help the Chiefs get cap compliant and re-tool through the draft.

Mike Danna isn't a huge name, but he is a reliable run-defender on the edge. There are plenty of teams who could use his services and the Chiefs would save $8.9 million by trading him.

Las Vegas Raiders

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Raiders Edge Maxx Crosby

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $81.3 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Cornerback, Linebacker

Top Trade Assets

• Edge Maxx Crosby
• IOL Alex Cappa
• S Jeremy Chinn

The Raiders are in a transition period right now. The Pete Carroll and Geno Smith pairing didn't work out and the roster is likely going to see significant changes in the coming months.

That could include trading defensive star Maxx Crosby. The 28-year-old is in his prime and coming off a 10-sack season, but he was also frustrated with the franchise at the end of the season.

With the Raiders likely drafting Fernando Mendoza this offseason, Crosby's prime and the Raiders' rebuild timeline might not match up.  Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal noted that a league executive believes that Crosby could be worth "at least" two first-round picks in a trade.

Crosby is possibly the most valuable trade chip on the market if the Raiders are willing to move him.

Alex Cappa won't command nearly that much attention. He struggled as the team's center this season, but he has 104 starts under his belt and can play both center and guard.

Jeremy Chinn would be another valuable asset to the right team. The 6'3", 220-pound safety is most useful in the box, so it's unclear if he'll be a better fit elsewhere with a new coaching staff coming in.

Los Angeles Chargers

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Chargers WR Quentin Johnston

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $80.6 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Interior Offensive Line, Defensive Tackle, Edge-Rusher

Top Trade Assets

• WR Quentin Johnston
• IOL Mekhi Becton
• TE Will Dissly

The Chargers already have a ton of cap room, so any trades would likely be about giving a player a fresh start while adding to their draft capital.

Quentin Johnston has never delivered like a first-round pick. However, he put up his second-consecutive season of more than 700 yards receiving with eight touchdowns. The question is whether that's a sign he can continue to be part of the offense, or if it's just enough to ship him off for a redo on drafting a wide receiver.

Mekhi Becton put together a great season at guard for the Philadelphia Eagles after injuries and inconsistency derailed the start of his career in New York. The Chargers hoped he'd be able to continue that work in Los Angeles, but he was a disappointment.

There's already buzz that the Chargers will cut Becton, but there always seems to be some market for linemen who have had success. The Chargers might want to at least work the phones a bit before parting with Becton.

Will Dissly was also listed as a potential cap casualty. However, he's a tight end who's willing to do some of the dirty work, so they should check to see if any team is willing to give something up to acquire him.

Los Angeles Rams

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Rams WR Davante Adams

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $48.2 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Offensive Tackle, Safety, Cornerback

Top Trade Assets

• First-Round Picks (No. 13 via ATL, No. 29)
• WR Davante Adams
• Edge Byron Young

While Matthew Stafford is coming back, there are questions about Davante Adams' future. Adams isn't the player he once was. Trading him ahead of June 1 would result in $20 million of his $28 million cap hit going away.

That would be money that could be used to help them keep their younger core players long term and address other needs.

Byron Young is the type of player that no team really wants to trade. He's coming off a 12-sack season in his third season. However, we're also one year away from Jared Verse and Braden Fiske becoming extension-eligible. Kobie Turner is already there.

The potential extensions along the defensive line are piling up, and it's possible the Rams will have to trade at least one of those players rather than pay all of them.

Miami Dolphins

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Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$30.3 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Cornerback, Wide Receiver

Top Trade Assets

• WR Tyreek Hill
• WR Jaylen Waddle
• Edge Bradley Chubb

The Dolphins might be interested in trading Tua Tagovailoa, but he's not a trade asset at this point. Miami might have to attach a pick to move him, given that his contract runs through 2028 and includes salaries of $39 million, $31 million, and $41.4 million.

The club's easiest sell could be Jaylen Waddle if they are looking to hit the reset button. They were reportedly looking for a first-rounder with additional assets for Waddle at the trade deadline.

Waddle is a talented receiver on a relatively team-friendly contract. If the Dolphins are looking to bolster their draft pick arsenal, they might be willing to trade Waddle.

The much more likely trade candidate is Tyreek Hill. Finding a suitor would be huge. Trading Hill would clear $22.9 million in cap space. He's currently set to cost $51.1 million against the cap.

The speedster is aging and coming off a season in which he played four games. Still, there could be a team out there that believes they could use him.

Pass rush help is always tradeable. Bradley Chubb is headed toward his age-30 season, but he just posted 8.5 sacks. The Dolphins could shave off $7.3 million in cap space if they trade him.

Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings WR Jordan Addison

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$48.9 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Cornerback, Safety, Quarterback

Top Trade Assets

• WR Jordan Addison
• TE T.J. Hockenson
• DT Javon Hargrave

The Vikings are going to have to make a decision about Jordan Addison sooner or later. He's entering the fourth year of his rookie contract, so they'll need to decide if they want to exercise his fifth-year option as a former first-round pick.

Addison was less productive this season. The Vikings' pass game took a step back as a whole, though. There's also Addison's multiple arrests since being drafted. The Vikings already have Justin Jefferson under a huge contract. If they aren't willing to pay Addison what he could command after a strong season, then they may want to trade him.

T.J. Hockenson is set to have the biggest cap hit ($21.3 million) of any tight end in the league next season. Given that he didn't even crack 500 yards this season, it wouldn't be surprising to see them try to trade him to a team that will utilize him more.

Javon Hargrave is another trade candidate with serious financial implications to consider. Trading him would release $15 million in cap space. He posted 3.5 sacks last season, but has the reputation as an interior disruptor that teams typically want inside.

New England Patriots

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Patriots WR Stefon Diggs

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $31.2 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Edge-Rusher, Wide Receiver, Offensive Tackle

Top Trade Assets

• WR Stefon Diggs
• RB Rhamondre Stevenson
• TE Hunter Henry

There are quarterbacks who need a ton of support around them and there are quarterbacks who elevate the support around them. Few quarterbacks have made the transition from the former to the latter than Drake Maye.

If the Patriots are inclined to make a trade, it should probably be to deal one of their veteran offensive pieces. They need more reinforcements on the defensive front and to continue adding young pieces to the offense.

The goal of adding an older receiver like Stefon Diggs is to stabilize the receiving room. He certainly did that, posting 1,013 receiving yards on 102 targets. Now, it's worth considering trades that would clear $18.5 million in cap space and create opportunities for younger receivers on the roster.

The same could be said for Hunter Henry. The 31-year-old is coming off a strong season, but it's worth considering selling high. Trading him would free up $9.3 million.

Stevenson was a valuable part of the Patriots offseason success, but there might be more cost-effective ways to match his production and role.

New Orleans Saints

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Saints WR Chris Olave

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): -$21.6 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Wide Receiver, Guard, Edge-Rusher

Top Trade Assets

• WR Chris Olave
• RB Alvin Kamara
• IOL Cesar Ruiz

It's a bit of a paradox to list wide receiver as a need for the Saints and also acknowledge Chris Olave as a possible trade asset.

Unfortunately, it has to be acknowledged that Olave's early NFL career has been marred by concussions. He has suffered four since joining the league in 2022. He avoided any in 2025 and wound up putting up an All-Pro season.

That makes his looming contract extension an interesting one. He could expect to be paid like an All-Pro at an increasingly premium position. The Saints could expect to want protection in case his injuries become a recurring problem.

Even with the risk baked in, it's fair to assume that New Orleans could get a good haul for a 25-year-old receiver of his caliber. That's something that could at least be worth considering.

Alvin Kamara has been a star in the Saints' offense for nine years now, but his timeline probably doesn't line up with the franchise's anymore. Cesar Ruiz is a good pass-protecting interior lineman, so there's always trade value there.

If the Saints want to clear up some cap space in the summer, he could clear up $9.5 million if they trade him after June 1st.

New York Giants

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Giants DT Dexter Lawrence

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $7 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Offensive Tackle, Cornerback, Wide Receiver

Top Trade Assets

• Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux
• DT Dexter Lawrence
• CB Deonte Banks

Kayvon Thibodeaux has been a speculative trade asset since the Giants took Abdul Carter with the third pick in the 2025 draft.

Now that Carter has played 76 percent of the defensive snaps in his rookie year and Brian Burns posted 16.5 sacks, it's even more apparent that Thibodeaux is the odd man out. That's not a bad thing. A deal would give the Giants $14.8 million in cap relief.

Thibodeaux only had 2.5 sacks in 10 games this season, but he's only 26 with an 11.5-sack season on his resume. Someone should take a chance on him.

Dexter Lawrence is still one of the best nose tackles in the league, but he's been frustrated with losing in New York. His contract runs through 2027, and if the Giants don't feel like they can make headway on an extension, they could probably get a nice return in a trade.

While Lawrence and Thibodeaux would be able to improve a lot of NFL defenses, the addition of Deonte Banks would be much more speculative. The former first-round pick has had a hard time getting his bearings in the league.

It would be an appropriate time for a change of scenery as he enters the fourth year of his rookie contract.

New York Jets

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Jets Edge Jermaine Johnson

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $66.3 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Defensive Tackle, Cornerback

Top Trade Assets

• First-round picks (No. 2, No. 16 via IND)
• Edge Jermaine Johnson
• QB Justin Fields

The Jets already sold off their two biggest trade assets during the 2025 season. Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams' deals led to them having the biggest bounty of the 2026 NFL draft.

With two first-round picks and 11 total picks, the Jets will wield a lot of power on draft weekend. The problem is that there isn't an apparent answer at quarterback if the Raiders end up taking Fernando Mendoza with the first pick.

If the Jets can swing a deal to either bring in a veteran quarterback or stock up on 2027 draft picks to land one in next year's draft, it could be the shrewd move.

In terms of players, they could look to ship off two of last year's bigger disappointments. Justin Fields' stock in the league is probably not high, but there are teams that could use him as a backup or veteran to push a young starter.

Jermaine Johnson could bring a surprisingly high draft yield. He only had three sacks last season, but was a Pro Bowler in 2023. At 27 years old, there's still time for him to break through.

Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles WR A.J. Brown

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $10.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Tight End, Cornerback, Safety

Top Trade Assets

• WR A.J. Brown
• OL Tyler Steen
• CB Michael Carter II

Trading A.J. Brown would be a major inconvenience from a cap space standpoint. It would cost the Eagle $20 million in cap space under his current contract, including the accelerated bonuses it would trigger.

Still, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that the receiver's relationship with the Eagles remains "unresolved". If they can't find a resolution, the Eagles should at least be able to recoup a strong compensation package in a trade.

Brown is definitely the headliner. The Eagles don't have a ton of tradable contracts. However, a player like Tyler Steen could be seen as valuable to some teams. He has lost his starting job in Philadelphia, but his versatility as a backup allows him to play guard or tackle on either side of the line.

It feels like Michael Carter II isn't coming back on his current contract. He was part of the John Metchie trade in the middle of the season, but he didn't end up playing a notable role on defense.

If the Eagles can find a buyer it would free up $10.1 million in cap space.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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Steelers LB Patrick Queen

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $37.6 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Quarterback, Wide Receiver, Cornerback

Top Trade Assets

• DB Jalen Ramsey
• LB Patrick Queen
• Draft Picks

The Steelers have already been one of the most interesting teams of the offseason. Hiring Mike McCarthy as the new head coach to replace Mike Tomlin in 2026 was... interesting.

Whether McCarthy can bring back Aaron Rodgers as quarterback will be the first interesting domino to fall. If he can't, it will be interesting to see whether Pittsburgh gets aggressive to keep things afloat or starts selling off some veterans.

Either way, the Steelers have a lot of draft ammo to either move up the board or make a move for a veteran. If Pittsburgh wants to put together a package of picks for a quarterback, for example, it will have the fourth-best stockpile of picks, per Tankathon.

They could also look to shake things up on defense with two different veterans on the trade block. They dealt Minkah Fitzpatrick for Jalen Ramsey this season, but they ultimately had to move the veteran to safety.

If Ramsey or the Steelers don't think that this is the best situation next season, there should be at least a few teams that would give up a pick for him.

Queen's 2025 campaign was disappointing. He had 17 missed tackles and struggled in coverage. A change of scenery might be best for both sides.

San Francisco 49ers

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49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $42.9 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Wide Receiver, Guard, Safety

Top Trade Assets

• WR Brandon Aiyuk
• QB Mac Jones
• Edge Bryce Huff

It won't be surprising at all if the 49ers wind up executing at least two high-profile trades this offseason. Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones are two trade candidates who should drum up interest from multiple teams around the league.

The deterioration of Aiyuk's relationship with the 49ers is well known at this point. The public nature of that fallout will likely impact the trade compensation they receive, but we're still talking about a 27-year-old receiver with two 1,000-yard campaigns to his name.

The Niners should also take advantage of the recent wave of quarterbacks who have revived their careers after initially losing starting status. Mac Jones went 5-3 as the starter when Brock Purdy was hurt.

The draft isn't providing a lot of starting options at the position. There are plenty of teams that could improve their quarterback outlook by bringing in Jones.

There's always a market for productive pass-rushers. Bryce Huff only put up four sacks in 25 games, but he could still be the right fit for a different team. He put up a 10-sack season in 2023 and could bring back a decent draft pick if the Niners make him available.

Seattle Seahawks

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Seahawks Edge Uchenna Nwosu

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $73.3 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Interior Offensive Line, Cornerback, Edge-Rusher

Top Trade Assets

• Edge Uchenna Nwosu
• WR Cooper Kupp
• First-Round Pick

The Seahawks should be gearing up for another run at the Super Bowl in 2026. After breaking through in 2026, they now have a perfect setup to be even better next season.

They'll roll into the offseason with one of the largest cap spaces and a nearly complete team. That said, there are a few contracts they could trade, and they might be in an even better position.

Uchenna Nwosu has become a player who might be more valuable to another team. The interior duo of Byron Murphy and Leonard Williams will force teams to match up with edge-rushers one-on-one. Nwosu tied for the team lead in sacks with 7.0, but trading him ahead of his age-30 season would clear up $11.5 million in cap space.

Cooper Kupp has been a valuable asset for the Seahawks' passing attack this season, but his production probably wasn't worth the cost. If another team is convinced he's the missing piece to their receiver room, then the Seahawks could afford to deal him.

The most valuable trade chip that feels like it could be used is still the Seahawks' first-rounder. They have the second-weakest stockpile of draft picks this season, with four picks total.

That means they can either deal the pick and use their cap space to take on a valuable veteran contract. Or they could trade back in the draft to get some more bites at the apple. Either way, they should consider trading the selection.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $16.8 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Linebacker, Edge-Rusher, Tight End

Top Trade Assets

• WR Chris Godwin
• CB Zyon McCollum
• Edge YaYa Diaby

The Buccaneers aren't exactly swimming in cap space. Their situation isn't dire, and they can still free up a significant amount of money with some restructuring, but they aren't in the top tier of league spenders.

Trading away Chris Godwin could free up $5.8 million to bring back Mike Evans while continuing to develop Emeka Egbuka. Godwin will be 30 next season and will be coming off back-to-back seasons with significant injuries.

The other two trade candidates might be worth the investment for other teams, but are replaceable in Tampa.

Zyon McCollum has the size (6'2", 199 pounds) that a lot of teams covet at cornerback. However, the Bucs could clear $12.3 million in cap space by trading him. He's started 20 games over the last two seasons, but the Bucs have to decide if his extension is still a good value.

YaYa Diaby led the team with seven sacks this year. But that doesn't mean much when the Bucs were 25th in pressure rate despite being fourth in blitz rate. If there's a team that likes the production they've seen, then he might be better off elsewhere as the Bucs try to improve their pass-rush this offseason.

Tennessee Titans

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Titans DL Jeffery Simmons

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $93.5 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Edge-Rusher, Wide Receiver, Interior Offensive Line

Top Trade Assets

• DT Jeffery Simmons
• WR Calvin Ridley
• RB Tony Pollard

Let's start with the most controversial. Jeffery Simmons is an All-Pro talent coming off a career-high 11 sacks. He's the Titans' best overall player right now, and Robert Saleh is all about having a dominant defensive line.

However, Simmons is the kind of defensive lineman who could command a trade package like the one the Jets just got for Quinnen Williams (a 2027 first-round pick, 2026 second-round pick, and Mazi Smith).

That's the kind of offer that could stock the Titans roster for the rebuild in the Cam Ward-Robert Saleh era.

A lot less controversial move would be dealing Calvin Ridley. The 31-year-old doesn't have nearly the same value as he once did, but he's also not likely to contribute for the Titans next season.

Tony Pollard is coming off a campaign with 1,082 rushing yards. That's valuable to someone, but a 29-year-old running back isn't the most important piece to a rebuilding team with a new coaching staff.

Dealing Pollard would save $7.3 million in cap space and give the Titans a chance to reset their backfield.

Washington Commanders

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Commanders DT Daron Payne

Cap Space (per Over the Cap): $63.4 million

Biggest Positions of Need: Edge-Rusher, Wide Receiver, Safety

Top Trade Assets

• DT Daron Payne
• CB Marshon Lattimore
• LB Frankie Luvu

The Commanders caught lightning in a bottle in Dan Quinn's first season. Jayden Daniels lifted the offense while a bunch of veteran imports and Quinn boosted the defense to the middle of the league.

This year, the bottom fell out of the defense and Daniels got hurt. Fortunately, the Commanders have ample resources and cap space to bounce back.

They still might have to do the hard work of actually rebuilding the defense. That could mean some pricey veterans are dealt in an effort to get younger.

Daron Payne would be the most valuable. The Commanders have Jer'Zhan Newton and Javon Kinlaw in the middle and Payne is set to account for a $28 million cap charge.

Marshon Lattimore's trade value isn't what it once was, but the entirety of his $18.5 million cap hit would transfer to a new team.

Frankie Luvu's ability to play off-ball linebacker and edge is nice. But he's 29 years old and in need of an extension after this season. It might be best to trade him off after seeing his sacks go from eight in 2024 to three in 2025.