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The NFL trade deadline is approaching, but this year it might be less active than in previous years. Teams are internally debating the value of in-season trades, questioning if acquiring depth pieces is worth giving up draft picks. While the number of trades so far this season is slightly above the average of the last decade, it’s uncertain if the league will reach the higher trade volumes seen in 2019 and 2022. Several players are being discussed as potential trade targets, including Saints WR Brandin Cooks (who could be traded for a record fifth time). Other news includes Dolphins’ current situation, Carson Wentz starting for the Vikings, the Chargers seeking RB help, Alvin Kamara wanting to stay in New Orleans, the Bengals confident in their backup QB, the Eagles not planning to trade AJ Brown, the Browns’ QB situation and Jeffrey Simmons of the Titans is in the conversation to be traded.

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NFL Trade Deadline Looms, But Teams Weigh the Value of Deals

NEW YORK, NY – As the NFL’s trade deadline approaches this Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET, league insiders are predicting a potentially quieter market than in recent years. Internal discussions among teams are centering on the effectiveness of in-season trades, with many questioning whether acquiring depth or supplemental players is truly worth sacrificing valuable draft capital.

“There’s definitely an internal struggle this year,” said NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. “Teams are really evaluating if that late-season move is going to be the difference-maker, or if building from within is the better long-term strategy.”

While the league has seen 12 trades since the start of the regular season, slightly above the 2011-2024 average of 10.9, it remains to be seen if the deadline will reach the activity levels of 2019 and 2022, which saw 19 trades apiece.

Notable Trade Rumors:

  • Brandin Cooks (WR, Saints): Could be traded for a record fifth time
  • Jeffery Simmons (DL, Titans): His name is surfacing in trade conversations
  • Chargers: Actively searching for RB help

Other Key Developments:

  • Miami Dolphins: Evaluating the long-term plan for Tua Tagovailoa and the offense.
  • Minnesota Vikings: Carson Wentz to start as QB while J.J. McCarthy returns from injury
  • New Orleans Saints: RB Alvin Kamara wants to stay in New Orleans.
  • Cincinnati Bengals: Confident in backup QB Jake Browning.
  • Philadelphia Eagles: Not planning to trade star WR A.J. Brown.
  • Cleveland Browns: Rookie Dillon Gabriel to start at QB.

While big names are being circulated, the overriding theme of this year’s deadline appears to be one of cautious optimism, as teams carefully weigh the cost-benefit analysis of making a deal.

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