2026 NFL Offseason Trade Block Big Board After NFL Draft

With the NFL draft done, it may feel like the 2026 offseason is over. Free agency is approaching the two-month mark, and teams are now focused on signing draft prospects instead of scouting them.

The trade market, however, is open and humming along. We saw that during the draft, as the Minnesota Vikings dealt former Pro Bowler Jonathan Greenard, and the Las Vegas Raiders moved 2023 seventh overall pick Tyree Wilson.

In fact, trade activity often picks up after the draft, when teams are prepared to offload expensive contracts in favor of cheap rookie talent.

Here, you'll find our updated list of offseason trade targets, ranked based on upside, past production, positional value, contract status, likely availability, projected price point, recent roster changes, and any relevant buzz.

We'll weigh the value and likelihood of being traded equally against overall talent, identify potential suitors based primarily on team needs, and project trade values based on factors such as position, player upside, player age, and any comparable deals.

10. Dillon Gabriel, QB, Cleveland Browns

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Projected Trade Value: 2027 7th-round pick

A year after drafting both Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders, the Cleveland Browns drafted another quarterback in Arkansas' Taylen Green. The raw but talented dual-threat quarterback is an intriguing backup option for Todd Monken's offense.

With Deshaun Watson also in Cleveland's quarterback room—and set to cost $45 million whether he's on the roster or not—one of the Browns' second-year signal-callers will likely be out. Our money is on Gabriel, a 5'11" pocket passer who was a better fit for former head coach Kevin Stefanski than for the current offense.

While teams won't be clamoring to add Gabriel as a potential starter, the 25-year-old should draw interest as a backup. While his athletic limitations were on display last season, he looked like a capable spot starter, posting an 80.8 passer rating in six starts.

The Browns will probably take what they can get for Gabriel, who should interest teams that lack a young developmental backup.

Potential Suitors: Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9. Keon Coleman, WR, Buffalo Bills

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Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 5th-round pick

The Buffalo Bills insist that they're not looking to move 2024 second-round pick Keon Coleman.

"We had some people connect with us in Indy, at least one team there, and a couple between there and the owners meetings. But we shut those down," Bills GM Brandon Beane said, per ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg. "Our intention is for Keon to be here."

However, one has to believe that Buffalo will at least listen to reasonable offers for the third-year receiver. Coleman was drafted to be one of Josh Allen's go-to targets. After trading for D.J. Moore and drafting UConn's Skyler Bell, however, Buffalo might not even have a starting spot available for him.

Coleman isn't a player who is likely to be moved immediately in the wake of the draft. However, receiver-needy teams should keep tabs on the 22-year-old and try to make a move over the summer.

Potential Suitors: Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans

8. Kayshon Boutte, WR, New England Patriots

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Projected Trade Value: 2027 6th-round pick

While Coleman has fallen short of expectations, Kayshon Boutte, a 2023 sixth-round pick, has arguably overachieved. The New England Patriots receiver has topped 500 receiving yards in each of the past two seasons.

However, Boutte is entering a contract year and could be moved. The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs in free agency and are widely expected to make a push for Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown later in the offseason (more on that later).

While Boutte wasn't dealt over draft weekend, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer noted that the Patriots had a price point in mind.

"New England's looking for a Day 3 pick for the 23-year-old," Breer wrote.

Teams that didn't land the desired receiver help during the draft could pivot back to Boutte now.

Potential Suitors: Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks

7. Anthony Richardson, QB, Indianapolis Colts

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Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 5th-round pick

The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year, $88 million extension this offseason, signaling a commitment to Jones as the team's starting quarterback. In doing so, the Colts also made it clear that they're moving on from 2023 fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson.

NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported back in February that the Colts and Richardson "mutually agreed" to seek a trade.

While Richardson hasn't played up to his draft status in his three seasons, he's only 23 years old and possesses an ideal blend of size (6'4", 244 lbs), athleticism, and arm talent. Given the recent resurgence of quarterbacks like Jones, Sam Darnold, and Baker Mayfield, a team should be willing to take a flier on Richardson.

Specifically, Richardson should interest teams without a defined quarterback plan that may be looking for a signal-caller in the 2027 draft. A QB-need team could get him into camp, give him a look on the practice field, and possibly give him an audition during the season before committing to a rookie a year from now.

Even teams that dipped into the underwhelming 2026 quarterback class should consider adding Richardson to the competition.

Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets

6. T.J. Slaton, DL, Cincinnati Bengals

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Projected Trade Value: 2027 5th-round pick

The Cincinnati Bengals may not be actively looking to move defensive players after taking an uncharacteristically aggressive approach to building their defense this offseason. However, teams should see if Cincinnati is willing to move off of veteran T.J. Slaton.

Slaton is entering the final year of a two-year deal, and the Bengals could save $6.7 million by moving him. That's a considerable amount for a player who might not see extensive playing time in 2026.

While Slaton started all 17 games for Cincinnati last year, that was before the Bengals signed Jonathan Allen and traded for Dexter Lawrence II. With B.J. Hill and 2024 second-round pick Kris Jenkins also in Cincinnati's defensive-line rotation, Slaton is probably looking at a very reduced role.

The Bengals should be able to request a fairly decent return for Slaton, given the lack of blue-chip defensive linemen in this year's draft. Teams that missed out on one should at least give the Bengals a call.

Potential Suitors: Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders

5. Brandon Aiyuk, WR, San Francisco 49ers

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Projected Trade Value: 2027 7th-round pick

If a receiver-needy team wants to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, it can have him. The San Francisco 49ers have made that abundantly clear. They voided Aiyuk's 2026 guarantees, used their first draft selection on Mississippi's De'Zhaun Stribling, and they've practically begged teams to make an offer.

"We're available. Give us a call," general manager John Lynch told reporters in his post-draft press conference. "...He's an extremely talented player. He's been an extremely effective player in our league; situation didn't work itself out here."

The question isn't whether Aiyuk can be had but rather how much value he still possesses at this point. The 28-year-old was a 1,300-yard receiver in 2023, but he suffered a devastating knee injury in 2024, didn't play in 2025, and clashed with the 49ers about his recovery badly enough that the team decided last year to move on from him.

Aiyuk also has three years left on a four-year, $120 million deal. While that's not ideal, he's still worth a flier at a bargain-basement trade price.

Potential Suitors: Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders

4. Kenny Moore II, CB, Indianapolis Colts

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Projected Trade Value: 2027 6th-round pick

Richardson isn't the only player the Colts are open to moving. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported in early April that Indianapolis and cornerback Kenny Moore II have also agreed to seek a trade.

Moore is entering a contract year, and the Colts could save $7.1 million by trading him. While draft weekend felt like an opportune time for Moore to find a new team, neither he nor Richardson was dealt.

"Nothing yet," general manager Chris Ballard said, per Joel A. Erickson of the Indianapolis Star.

Moore will turn 31 in August but played reasonably well in 2025, allowing an opposing passer rating of 87.8 in coverage. He'd be a sensible target for teams that failed to add a corner early in the draft.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers

3. Cole Kmet, TE, Chicago Bears

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Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 5th-round pick

The Chicago Bears recently restructured the contract of tight end Cole Kmet, making it less likely that they'll actively shop him. Under the new terms, trading him before June 1 would cost the team $4.1 million in additional cap space, while trading him after June 1 would only save $1.4 million.

However, the restructure also sets up Kmet with a $15.4 million cap hit in 2027, making him a very likely cap casualty next offseason. Teams seeking tight end help should see if the Bears are willing to make him available a year early.

Kmet has been a valuable pass-catching tight end for the Bears and has topped 500 receiving yards in three of his six seasons. He only turned 27 in March and should still have plenty of long-term value to teams other than Chicago.

The Bears, though, have their new TE1 in 2025 first-round pick Colston Loveland. They also used a third-round pick on Stanford tight end Sam Roush over the weekend.

Potential Suitors: Carolina Panthers, Kansas City Chiefs

2. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, New York Giants

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Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 4th-round pick

It certainly feels like Kayvon Thibodeaux's time with the New York Giants is nearing its end. The 2022 first-round pick has flashed a high ceiling (11.5 sacks in 2023) but is entering a contract year without a headlining spot in the pass-rushing rotation.

The Giants traded for Brian Burns in 2024, used a 2025 first-round pick on Abdul Carter, and just used the fifth overall selection on Ohio State's Arvell Reese. While New York could use Reese as an off-ball linebacker this season and move him to the edge after Thibodeaux departs in 2027, moving Thibodeaux now would make more sense.

For one, the Giants would actually get something in return for a player they took fifth overall. Secondly, they could save $14.8 million by moving him. Lastly, trading Thibodeaux would allow Reese to begin developing on the edge immediately.

New York was reportedly at least open to moving Thibodeaux even before snagging Reese in the draft. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Giants were in trade talks with the New Orleans Saints before New Orleans pivoted to Tyree Wilson.

With the Saints potentially out of the picture, other teams should now engage with the Giants regarding Thibodeaux.

Potential Suitors: Atlanta Falcons, Cincinnati Bengals

1. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

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Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 2nd-round pick, 2027 5th-round pick

Look, there's certainly no guarantee that the Eagles will trade wideout A.J. Brown. However, things appear headed in that direction. The receiver publicly voiced his frustrations with the team in 2025, and the Eagles have engaged in trade discussions involving him.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, a trade with the Patriots is "on the table" and is "tracking to happen" on or after June 1. Of course, there's time for another receiver-needy team to get involved since the Eagles aren't going to move Brown before then.

Dealing Brown before June 1 would cost Philadelphia $20.1 million in additional cap space. Trading him after that date would save $7 million.

The question really isn't about whether or when Brown will become available. Rather, the unknown is what Philly will find as an acceptable offer. The recent Jaylen Waddle trade—the Denver Broncos surrendered a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and made a fourth-round pick swap—is a recent comp, though not an entirely accurate one.

The relationship between the Eagles and Brown is frayed, and the three-time Pro Bowler will turn 29 in June. Last year's DK Metcalf trade, which was headlined by a second-round pick, is probably a fairer comparison.

If another team gets involved, possibly another Super Bowl hopeful, the Eagles will be able to push for more. However, a conditional second-round pick that can become a first, at specific statistical thresholds, might be a best-case scenario for Philadelphia.

Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots

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