NFL Trade Deadline 2020: Date, Top Rumors and Latest Predictions

The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, which of course makes it the only important thing happening in the United States that day. Just kidding, obviously—Tuesday is also Election Day. Go vote. 

But before Tuesday, you can catch up here on the latest NFL rumors making the rounds, including a few predictions about whether players will be on the move or sticking around. And then you can vote if you haven't already.

Let's do it, America. 

Will the Texans Be Sellers?

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The Texans probably should be sellers after a 1-6 start to the season and a strangely constructed roster courtesy of former head coach and general manager Bill O'Brien.

On Sunday, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported the Texans "are motivated to try to reshape their roster and accumulate draft picks, according to multiple sources who have been in contact with them, and have a bevy of veteran talent that appeal to contenders at various price points."

He added that Houston is "seen within the industry as clear potential sellers," though trading a player like J.J. Watt "remains unlikely."

"They could make five trades if they wanted to," an executive who reached out to the Texans told La Canfora. "I'm not sure how far they'll go with it."

But wideouts Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks, Randall Cobb and Kenny Stills? La Canfora reported Houston would be willing to move any of them, with the most interest around the league in Fuller. That tracks with a report from Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network on Sunday, noting that wideout-needy Green Bay had interest in Fuller. 

ESPN's Adam Schefter also reported that the Texans are shopping their wideouts. So...yeah, the Texans are shopping their wideouts. 

Prediction: Fuller is the best player of the bunch, but he'll also likely command the highest compensation in a trade. It's hard to imagine the Packers overspending on a wideout at this point, given their refusal to address the position dating back to the offseason. Cobb and Stills likely won't move the needle much for teams. Plenty of other NFL teams, like the Philadelphia Eagles, have needs at wideout. Look for Cooks, he of four NFL teams in seven seasons, to be on the move. He's good enough to be an upgrade for teams while likely costing less than Fuller on the trade market. 

Ryan Kerrigan Won't Be on the Move, but Dwayne Haskins Is Available

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Both Rapoport and Schefter reported that Washington Football Team defensive end Ryan Kerrigan won't be traded by the team. It makes sense—Kerrigan's importance to the team and his production may be waning, but Washington has little reason to dispense of defensive end depth. At 2-5, they are still in the running for an NFC East title, trailing only the 3-4-1 Eagles. 

Rapoport did note that Washington is open to dealing pass-rusher Ryan Anderson, however. And perhaps more notably, he reported that the team would part with Dwayne Haskins, the team's first-round pick in 2019, "for the right price."

That would make a splash, though will teams be willing to give up the kind of compensation Washington would likely demand for a player who couldn't hold off Kyle Allen at quarterback? 

Probably not. Washington likely will be fine continuing to develop Haskins or dealing him in the offseason. 

Prediction: Washington doesn't make any major deals before the trade deadline. 

Stars Like Michael Thomas and Adam Thielen Won't Be Traded

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Rapoport reported the Saints "won't be trading wide receiver Michael Thomas, despite some speculation," while ESPN's Jeremy Fowler tweeted: "Despite teams needing wide receivers and the Vikings' slow start, the team has made it clear it has no plans to trade Adam Thielen, per sources. Thielen has not been shopped despite rumors about Browns, others."

The New Orleans Saints are 5-2 and Super Bowl contenders. They aren't going to deal the best receiver in football. The Minnesota Vikings are 2-5, but it's hard to see them being sellers with a veteran core in place. Getting back into the postseason picture this season might be tough, but, hey, there's always next year.

Prediction: Neither of these players will be moved.

Odds and Ends

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- Rapoport reported: "The Browns don't want to trade tight end David Njoku, but there is a chance it happens, anyway. Stocked at the position, with Austin Hooper set to return next week and rookie Harrison Bryant coming on strong, teams have been calling Cleveland. It may take as high as a fourth-round pick, but at the right price, perhaps the former first-rounder Njoku could be had."

It would make sense. Njoku is still a tantalizing talent, even if he's never quite lived up to it. A change of scenery would make sense.

- The Atlanta Falcons would be willing to move edge-rusher Takkarist McKinley, per Rapoport and La Canfora. The Falcons aren't very good, and teams are always looking for bodies on the edge. He makes sense as a trade target for teams ahead of Tuesday. 

- The Philadelphia Eagles "would listen to any offers for wide receiver Alshon Jeffery," per Schefter. Of course they would—he's yet to play this year, has clearly lost a step and wasn't terribly good for them last year, either.

But why would a team deal for him, only to be on the hook for the remainder of his $9.9 million base salary this year? He's staying in Philly, more than likely. 

- Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard "has been the subject of some calls," per Rapoport. It makes sense—Myles Gaskin is clearly the guy in Miami. Howard has been the forgotten man. Miami will surely be willing to move him, though whether they actually get any suitors is another question entirely.