ESPN's Bill Barnwell proposes 11 NFL trade scenarios that could benefit both teams ahead of the 2026 offseason. The deals include high-profile players like Kyler Murray, A.J. Brown, and Maxx Crosby potentially changing teams. Barnwell focuses on realistic targets rather than fantasy swaps for stars like Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson.

Among the most intriguing proposals is a Jets-Cardinals quarterback swap where New York would acquire Kyler Murray for a 2026 sixth-round pick. The Cardinals, who benched Murray mid-season due to injury, could save $34 million in cap space by trading him before June 1. With limited suitors due to Murray's massive contract, the Jets make sense as a landing spot given their coaching staff's need for immediate improvement.

Other proposed deals include wide receivers DJ Moore and Brian Thomas Jr. finding new homes, plus defensive stars like Kayvon Thibodeaux and Maxx Crosby potentially being moved. Barnwell uses historical trade values to estimate fair returns, typically involving draft capital. With the new league year starting in early March, these trade discussions will intensify as teams evaluate their rosters and salary cap situations.