The NFL trade deadline always brings plenty of drama, and this year is no exception.
There are teams desperate for a quarterback, contenders looking for defensive help, and struggling franchises that might be better off collecting draft picks.
Some of these names are involved in reported trade discussions. Others are speculative possibilities, but they're certainly worth talking about.
Here are 40 players I'd be keeping an eye on:
QUARTERBACKS
Kirk Cousins
Geno Smith
Daniel Jones
Mac Jones
Shedeur Sanders
Joe Flacco
Jameis Winston
Mason Rudolph
Justin Fields
Spencer Rattler
RUNNING BACKS
Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard
WIDE RECEIVERS
Brian Thomas Jr.
Josh Downs
Calvin Ridley
Jerry Jeudy
Stefon Diggs
Rashod Bateman
Garrett Wilson
Jauan Jennings
TIGHT ENDS
Sam LaPorta
Dallas Goedert
Evan Engram
Ja'Tavion Sanders
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Will McDonald IV
Budda Baker
Josh Sweat
Khalil Mack
Tuli Tuipulotu
Grover Stewart
Jordyn Brooks
Christian Barmore
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Arnold Ebiketie
Riq Woolen
Nahshon Wright
Roy Lopez
BLOCKBUSTER AND LONG-SHOT POSSIBILITIES
Justin Herbert
Tua Tagovailoa
Andy Dalton
Of course, not everybody on this list is actually available. Some have been mentioned in reporting, while others are hypothetical trade targets.
But that's what makes the deadline interesting. One phone call can change the fortunes of an entire franchise.
There are teams desperate for a quarterback, contenders looking for defensive help, and struggling franchises that might be better off collecting draft picks.
Some of these names are involved in reported trade discussions. Others are speculative possibilities, but they're certainly worth talking about.
Here are 40 players I'd be keeping an eye on:
QUARTERBACKS
Kirk Cousins
Geno Smith
Daniel Jones
Mac Jones
Shedeur Sanders
Joe Flacco
Jameis Winston
Mason Rudolph
Justin Fields
Spencer Rattler
RUNNING BACKS
Jonathan Taylor
Tony Pollard
WIDE RECEIVERS
Brian Thomas Jr.
Josh Downs
Calvin Ridley
Jerry Jeudy
Stefon Diggs
Rashod Bateman
Garrett Wilson
Jauan Jennings
TIGHT ENDS
Sam LaPorta
Dallas Goedert
Evan Engram
Ja'Tavion Sanders
DEFENSIVE PLAYERS
Will McDonald IV
Budda Baker
Josh Sweat
Khalil Mack
Tuli Tuipulotu
Grover Stewart
Jordyn Brooks
Christian Barmore
Kayvon Thibodeaux
Arnold Ebiketie
Riq Woolen
Nahshon Wright
Roy Lopez
BLOCKBUSTER AND LONG-SHOT POSSIBILITIES
Justin Herbert
Tua Tagovailoa
Andy Dalton
Of course, not everybody on this list is actually available. Some have been mentioned in reporting, while others are hypothetical trade targets.
But that's what makes the deadline interesting. One phone call can change the fortunes of an entire franchise.
