The 2026 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. With the season underway, teams evaluate rosters for potential moves. The Arizona Cardinals, at 3-5 and with a 1.1% playoff chance, look to build for the future under GM Monti Ossenfort.
They may trade unhappy veterans like Edge Josh Sweat for draft capital. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs seek a wide receiver for Patrick Mahomes, and the Philadelphia Eagles navigate decisions without their QB1. Across the league, NFL Nation reporters outline each team's deadline goals, ranging from playoff pushes to future asset accumulation.
Analysts Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder identify target players for specific needs, such as the Cardinals pursuing Vikings WR Tai Felton for young receiving talent. The deadline landscape features teams like the Colts potentially moving star running back Jonathan Taylor and the Ravens adjusting without their starting quarterback. As franchises weigh immediate impact against long-term strategy, the next week promises significant roster shifts ahead of the Tuesday deadline.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing