The 2025 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching. The official cutoff for any deals before the 2026 offseason falls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET. Already, plenty of teams are reportedly calling around to explore last-minute moves for the stretch run. Some are eyeing upgrades in hopes of boosting playoff chances. Others are more interested in auctioning talent for a potential rebuild.
There are some big names consistently tied to trade rumors, such as quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson . But which veterans are actually candidates to be moved ahead of the deadline? More specifically, which notable players could actually benefit from a midyear change of scenery? We identified some of this year's most logical trade chips, prioritizing those who'd likely increase their o

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