NFL Teams Target Trade Candidates Before 2026 Deadline

NFL teams are preparing for the 2026 trade deadline as contenders and struggling clubs evaluate possible roster moves before Nov. 10. The Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars and other teams have players drawing interest from potential buyers.

According to CBS Sports and PFF, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is among the most discussed names after a slow start to the season. Harrison has five catches for 85 yards and one touchdown through four games, while his PFF receiving grade has fallen to 51.9.

Arizona has not indicated it wants to move Harrison, who was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. NFL sources told Fox Sports teams believe several receivers could become available.

"There are a lot of receivers with size, talent, speed that, for whatever reason, don’t seem to be in their team’s plans anymore," a team executive told Fox Sports.

The executive said teams may prioritize talent evaluations when considering trades. Harrison, Brian Thomas Jr., Chris Godwin, Quentin Johnston and Jerry Jeudy were identified by Fox Sports sources as possible receiver targets.

"Sometimes we look at talent more than production when it comes to trades," an assistant general manager told Fox Sports.

Harrison remains viewed as a player with significant upside despite his production decline. A league executive told Fox Sports that Arizona may prefer to keep him as part of its future plans.

"He seems like something the Cards would want to hold onto to build around," the executive told Fox Sports.

The Chargers are another team drawing attention after an 0-4 start. CBS Sports and Fox Sports identified veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack as a possible trade candidate after he recorded three sacks in four games on an expiring contract.

Other potential defensive targets include Josh Sweat of the Cardinals and Tuli Tuipulotu of the Chargers. PFF reported Tuipulotu entered the season with an 80.9 overall grade and ranked among the top edge defenders.

The Tennessee Titans could also become sellers, with Tony Pollard among players mentioned as a possible move. PFF reported Pollard averaged 55.3 rushing yards per game and ranked 11th among qualifying running backs in rushing grade.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht was also discussed as a possible seller after an 0-4 opening. Pewter Report reported the team could consider moves to create future financial flexibility and collect draft assets.