The 2025 NFL trade deadline has arrived, and with the cutoff set for Tuesday, November 4 at 4 p.m. ET, front offices across the league are racing to finalize their rosters for the stretch run. Every trade made today could redefine the playoff picture or signal the start of a rebuild for teams already looking toward next season.
Activity began well before the final day. In early October, the Cleveland Browns sent veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals in a rare intra-division move, part of Cincinnati’s effort to bring stability to their quarterback situation. That deal set the tone for what has become a lively trade window filled with speculation, strategy, and surprise moves.
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Teams on the playoff bubble, including the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, are expected to test the market for immediate help. The Baltimore Ravens have already made a move as they start up their playoff push, while
Meanwhile, struggling teams such as the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints could use this final day to offload veterans and gather valuable draft assets for the future. The Tennessee Titans have already offloaded some veterans, trying to recoup as much draft capital as possible ahead of the offseason.
Big Names on the Trade Block in 2025
Some big names have been rumored as possible trade candidates, including Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, Calvin Ridley and even Bengals star Trey Hendrickson. While it may be difficult for struggling teams to throw in the towel on their season already, stocking up on draft picks is generally considered the right move.
The league’s decision to push the trade deadline back by one week, approved by owners in 2024, means teams have had extra time to evaluate their needs after Week 9 of the expanded 17-game schedule.
Now, with hours remaining, the final stretch of trade season promises drama, surprises, and the kind of last-minute moves that can change the course of the NFL season.