Mon Nov 03 11:00:00 UTC 2025: NFL Trade Deadline Looms: Teams Scramble, Browns Hesitant on Garrett

[City, State] – The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, and teams across the league are evaluating their rosters and considering potential moves. While much of the focus is on which veterans could be on the move, the Cleveland Browns appear reluctant to part ways with star defensive end Myles Garrett, according to reactions from NFL analysts.

The deadline arrives with a flurry of activity, with 12 in-season trades already completed and more expected. Teams with middling records, like the Panthers, Bengals and Giants, are weighing whether to buy, sell, or stand pat, with their decisions potentially hinging on their performance in Week 9.

Several contenders are looking to bolster their running back depth, including the Patriots, Chiefs, and Texans, while the Chargers have inquired after RBs due to injuries. Potential available running backs include Jerome Ford and Jaylen Wright. Quarterback trades are less likely, with backup Kirk Cousins attracting attention but commanding a high price.

The Patriots are actively seeking RB help, but would also like an edge rusher. The Colts are aiming to improve their defense, while the Bears are looking to add on defense as well.

Fantasy football managers are also keenly watching the deadline, hoping for moves that could boost the value of players like Jakobi Meyers or open up opportunities for backups like Isaiah Davis.

The Dolphins, undergoing a front office shakeup, and the Titans, who fired their coach Brian Callahan a couple weeks ago, are expected to be sellers, potentially moving players for draft picks. The Browns are fielding offers for some defensive players, Jerome Ford, and David Njoku. The Patriots, Eagles, 49ers, Ravens, and Cowboys are expected to be active as potential buyers. The Eagles need help on defense. The 49ers have been seeking edge rush help for weeks and need reinforcements at all three levels of their injury-ravaged defense. The Ravens are heating up and could look to add, though they already made a move in October, acquiring safety Alohi Gilman from the Chargers for edge rusher Odafe Oweh. The Cowboys will likely look to add a linebacker or corner.

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