Ahead of the November 10 NFL trade deadline, ESPN's Matt Bowen and Jeremy Fowler have ranked the league's top 25 possible trade candidates. The rankings reflect each player's potential value to a new team, not how likely he is to actually be dealt, though estimated chances of a move are included.
Topping the list is Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts. Fowler reports that teams he has spoken with are not fully convinced Indianapolis will trade the running back despite heavy interest. Taylor is signed long term, and Fowler points to Kenneth Walker III's impact in Kansas City as proof a premier back can quickly reshape a team's season. Bowen notes Taylor is averaging 109.3 total yards per game and is tied for first in rushing touchdowns with eight. Predicted chance of a trade: 30%.
At No. 2, Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars is drawing interest. League executives sense his time in Jacksonville may be ending, as his targets and playing time have dipped. Bowen praises his size at 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds, along with his straight-line speed and ball-tracking ability. Thomas had 87 receptions and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, but his production has fallen this season. Kansas City and Pittsburgh are reportedly among the teams exploring receiver help. Predicted chance of a trade: 45%.
The list spans quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, edge rushers, defensive tackles, linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties. Every player on it is being discussed in trade conversations, though some have far better odds of changing teams than others.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing