NFL trade deadline hits record volume as teams pursue in-season deals

NFL trade deadline hits record volume as teams pursue in-season deals

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CBS Sports reported that the NFL trade deadline saw record activity across the league, with ten trades completed for the 2026 season and a league-record 22 trades made last season as teams embraced in-season deals. Earlier in the week, analysts outlined ten possible trade scenarios, including moves such as quarterback Kirk Cousins to Minnesota and safety Budda Baker to Buffalo. The outlet also ranked twenty players most likely to impact a new team, identified the Chiefs, Vikings and Giants as likely buyers and the Colts and Chargers as probable sellers, and detailed each club’s needs after Week 9.

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November 09, 2026
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NFL trade deadline sees record activity as teams embrace in-season deals
NFL trade deadline sees record activity as teams embrace in-season deals

CBS Sports • 09 Nov 22:31

The NFL's trade deadline has become a high-volume period, with 10 trades already recorded for 2026 and a record 22 trades made last season, reflecting new scheduling and front-office strategies.

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NFL trade deadline approaches with rumors surrounding key players and team strategies
NFL trade deadline approaches with rumors surrounding key players and team strategies

Bleacher Report • 09 Nov 12:44

As the November 10 deadline nears, several teams are weighing trade options for players such as Jonathan Taylor, George Pickens and Kirk Cousins, while others appear unlikely to move assets.

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NFL teams weigh options ahead of 2026 trade deadline after Week 9
NFL teams weigh options ahead of 2026 trade deadline after Week 9

CBS Sports • 09 Nov 12:37

Analyst outlines potential moves for each of the 32 clubs as the 2026 trade deadline approaches, highlighting defensive needs, possible player acquisitions and notable performances from Week 9.

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NFL trade deadline approaches with notable buyers, sellers and wild-card teams
NFL trade deadline approaches with notable buyers, sellers and wild-card teams

CBS Sports • 09 Nov 11:00

Teams such as the Chiefs, Vikings and Giants are identified as potential buyers, while the Colts and Chargers are listed among likely sellers ahead of the Tuesday deadline.

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November 08, 2026
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NFL trade deadline 2026: Ranked list of 20 players with highest potential impact if traded
NFL trade deadline 2026: Ranked list of 20 players with highest potential impact if traded

CBS Sports • 08 Nov 23:05

CBS Sports ranks twenty NFL players who could most affect a new team if moved before the 2026 trade deadline, highlighting their recent performance and contract situations.

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Analysts outline ten NFL trade scenarios before deadline
Analysts outline ten NFL trade scenarios before deadline

CBS Sports • 08 Nov 21:41

Sports analysts propose a list of ten potential player moves, including Kirk Cousins to Minnesota and Budda Baker to Buffalo, that could reshape team rosters ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

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