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Updated NFL Preseason Trade Block
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Updated NFL Preseason Trade Block

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co  |  By Logan Ulrich  |  Last updated Aug 22, 2025 9:50 AM ET

There have already been a flurry of trades as NFL teams polish their rosters for the upcoming 2025 season, and expect more in the coming days ahead of the deadline for roster cuts on Tuesday. 

Here’s an updated look at which players could be available around the league, sorted by position: 

Quarterback

McKee’s impressive preseason (20-25 for 252 yards and two touchdowns) is expected to pique some interest from other teams, but a quality backup quarterback is a valuable commodity and the Eagles likely won’t give McKee up with two years remaining on his rookie contract unless they’re blown away with an offer. 

There’s been some buzz around Raiders sixth-round QB Cam Miller, which could be enough to leave Las Vegas comfortable trading away O’Connell if one of several teams with unsettled backup quarterback situations comes calling. He also has two years left on his rookie deal, so the Raiders won’t just give him away. 

At this point, it seems like the Browns will keep four quarterbacks with Pickett slotting in as the primary backup behind Joe Flacco and ahead of the two rookies. But keeping that many is unconventional and of the four Pickett is the most expendable. 

White and Trubisky are competing for No. 2 duties in Buffalo. The sense recently is that Trubisky has started to pull ahead, though White has been banged up. The Bills have a crowded roster and might not have space for a third quarterback. 

Minnesota traded for Howell to give them a backup option behind first-year starting QB J.J. McCarthy but Howell has been outshined at times by rookie UDFA Max Brosmer the past four weeks. That’s both a plus for Brosmer and a minus for Howell. The Vikings could still make some drastic changes here to get a backup they feel good about. 

Detroit invested a third-round pick in Hooker two years ago with the goal of him securing the backup gig eventually. But he’s in his third season and has been outplayed by journeyman Kyle Allen for that role. The Lions still have Hooker under contract for another season but this development raises questions about his future with the team. 

I’m not sure how much interest there would be in DeVito outside of New York but he’s got a higher profile than a lot of other No. 3 quarterbacks. 

Running Back

It seems like just a matter of time before the Commanders move on from Robinson. We took a more in-depth look at why and where he could end up here.

White is in the final year of his contract and set to play second fiddle to 2024 breakout star RB Bucky Irving. He also faces pressure from Tampa Bay’s No. 3 RB Sean Tucker, which could make the team willing to accept any decent offer for White. 

In a jam-packed Broncos running back room that has legitimately six contenders for three or four spots, McLaughlin might have the combination of shakiest role and most trade value to other teams. At 5-7 and 187 pounds, he’s an explosive player but his deficiencies in pass protection made Denver leery of leaning on him full-time as a passing down back. There’s lots of other options for that role, including second-round RB RJ Harvey. As for Estime, he had a tough time cracking the field last year and the competition has only gotten more intense. 

Right now the Texans are banged up in the backfield and might need Pierce to start the season. But if Joe Mixon, Nick Chubb and rookie Woody Marks (who Houston traded a third-round pick next year to take in the fourth round this year) are all healthy, then that doesn’t leave much room for Pierce, who’s in the final year of his rookie contract. 

It’s been a quiet training camp for Johnson and speculation continues about the Bears potentially adding more to their backfield. That could push Johnson down the depth chart and possibly even off the team, though he is still on a cheap rookie contract for two more seasons. 

The Raiders have enough bodies in the backfield behind first-rounder Ashton Jeanty and veteran Raheem Mostert that they could potentially part with a back. 

Herbert has been pushed down the depth chart by fifth-round RB DJ Giddens, and veteran Tyler Goodson is a better passing-down back. 

It’s been a quiet camp for Mitchell after he was one of the first free agents Kansas City signed this offseason and he’s probably been pushed to the bubble. Carter, Demercado and Chandler are some other backs who are fighting for No. 3 roles and could end up on the move. 

Wide Receiver

It’s more likely the Packers hang on to their depth at receiver rather than make a trade, unless a couple shoes drop. Right now, the starting lineup would be Doubs and first-rounder Matthew Golden on the outside with Jayden Reed in the slot. Wicks, third-rounder Savion Williams and special teams ace Malik Heath likely round out the group. Former top WR Christian Watson won’t be on the active roster Week 1 as he continues his ACL recovery but his return later this season will contribute to the numbers crunch. 

That makes Hardman the most expendable of the group if another team is looking for a jolt of speed at slot receiver and kick returner. If Golden is ready to ball from the jump and the Packers like what they’re seeing from Williams and Heath, that could make them more amenable to moving on from Doubs or Wicks with the return of Watson later in the year as a safeguard for depth. It’s also worth pointing out this room was so deep and cornerback was so shallow that the Packers converted Bo Melton from receiver to corner. Melton’s on track to make the team at corner but could always change back — another variable that doesn’t bode great for Hardman. 

Carolina’s another team with a lot of depth at receiver that’s more likely to just roll with its crew into the regular season. In a room full of young players, Thielen sticks out. The Panthers wouldn’t be able to trade the veteran to just anyone at this point in his career but a reunion with the Vikings, who are reportedly poking around the receiver market, could possibly be a win-win-win situation for everyone involved. Coker is also worth mentioning since he appears to be further down the depth chart than some other players despite his promising flashes. It feels doubtful that the Panthers would give him up for just anything but at the same time, they could be tempted to move him for a really strong offer. 

The Patriots entered training camp with nine contenders for about six or seven roster spots. In the last week or so, the pecking order has been clarified. Polk is set to miss the year following shoulder surgery which allows the Patriots to stash him on injured reserve instead of cutting or trading him just a year after making him a second-round pick. It also could clear more room for Baker, who was a fourth-round pick just last year and could garner some trade interest from a team that had a good grade on him. Bourne’s salary and status as a veteran makes it far more likely he’s cut and can pick his next team. While Boutte is operating ahead of all those players on the depth chart, New England’s depth could allow it to part with him for a strong offer and be just fine. 

Buffalo has over half a dozen positions where it will need to make hard decisions on how many players to keep, and those all impact each other. For instance, if the Bills go heavy on the defensive line, it could come at the expense of the secondary or receiving corps. Samuel, Moore and Shavers are competing for spots 4-6 on the depth chart, but if the team keeps just five, someone is the odd man out. Samuel’s injury issues have continued into camp this year but he has a notable $6.91 million guaranteed base salary this year that would give other teams pause on a trade unless the Bills took on some of it. 

New Giants QB Russell Wilson has stumped for Hyatt multiple times this offseason but the former third-round pick still is looking to find his footing as a pro. With significant pressure behind him on the depth chart, including multiple impressive undrafted rookies, the Giants could decide to cut bait on Hyatt. 

The Jets have come up as a team interested in adding to their receiving corps but that doesn’t mean they won’t subtract. Corley was a third-round pick last year but has free-fallen down the depth chart with the new regime in New York. It would be more of a surprise if he made the team at this point. 

Seattle signed Valdes-Scantling to give them a speed element and downfield threat, but some other younger players have been impressing, which could push the veteran out. 

Scott was a fourth-round pick just two years ago but the battery of reinforcements the Bears brought in to his position this offseason suggests he’s on thin ice, as does his lack of impact so far in his career. 

Tampa Bay’s depth at receiver has taken a hit in recent days with the news about Jalen McMillan‘s severely sprained neck and still no sign of Chris Godwin returning to practice. Regardless, the room is deep enough that the team could part with a player like Palmer or Jarrett and still be fine, especially since neither McMillan nor Godwin are expected to miss the season. 

Ezukanma is a former fourth-round pick who has been hanging around the back end of the depth chart for a while. 

Tight End

Parkinson was probably available at different points last year but the same obstacle to a trade then is in place now. The veteran is still owed guaranteed money on the contract he signed with the Rams last year, $2.5 million of his $5.25 million 2025 salary to be exact. However, he’s an experienced option who just hasn’t been a good fit with the Rams and has been pushed down the pecking order. 

The Bengals had a crowded tight end room even before they signed Noah Fant to the roster. The collateral damage could be felt by both Hudson and McLachlan. The former has more experience and tape as a receiving threat but the latter is a somewhat similar player on a rookie contract, albeit coming off of a virtual redshirt year.  

If the Giants believe seventh-round TE Thomas Fidone is ready for a role, it could push out Bellinger, who’s in the final year of his contract. It would be a mild surprise if Fidone didn’t make the team, so Bellinger could also be axed if the Giants don’t want to keep more than three tight ends. 

Whyle platooned with a role last year but the addition of fourth-round TE Gunnar Helm has left his status uncertain. The 6-7, 248-pound former fifth-round pick out of Cincinnati has two more seasons left on his rookie contract. 

Ruckert is a former third-round pick by the previous Jets regime who has not done much to impress the new bosses during camp, by most reports. 

The Colts are perpetually crowded at tight end and might not end up having room for Woods, who is absurdly athletic for a player his size but also has an extensive injury history. 

Offensive Tackle

Chicago’s open left tackle competition has drawn a lot of attention during training camp, but in the last week rather than cutting down the candidates, the Bears added a fourth player to the mix in Benedet, a former Canadian UDFA. Jones should still be considered the favorite to start on the blind side given his track record the past three seasons but the promotion for Benedet is interesting. It creates a potential logjam with five roster-worthy tackles. 

Of the group, Jones, Amegadjie and Benedet are the most likely to draw interest from other squads/be players the Bears are willing to part with. Jones is in the final year of his contract and Chicago’s moves suggest he’s not viewed as a big part of the puzzle going forward. It would be surprising for the Bears to move on from Amegadjie just a year after drafting him, but if they really like Benedet, it’s possible. 

Munford has started 18 games over the past three seasons at guard and tackle, and there have been some bright spots in that span. But as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, he looks like he’s fallen out of favor in Las Vegas. He’s running behind DJ Glaze at right tackle and the Raiders double-dipped at the position in the draft this year. Teams are hesitant to trade away even below average offensive linemen because injuries can make a mess of things but the circumstances for the Raiders here could create an exception. 

The Panthers are one of just a few teams that might truly have enough offensive line depth to be able to make a trade after returning their entire top nine from last year. Nijman reworked his contract to a more affordable rate, and Carolina could lean on OT Brandon Walton as a fourth tackle to replace him. 

Lowe has taken his share of lumps in the last two years with the Patriots but with 21 starts under his belt, that’s valuable experience for another team that could be looking for depth at tackle. The new staff seems to want to explore things with different options. 

Foster was just drafted last year by the Jaguars in the fourth round but there’s a new regime in town that made a battery of additions to the line, leaving Foster’s status uncertain. With just a year under his belt, his draft capital and pre-draft assessment could spark interest from another team. 

Fisher was drafted in the second round just last year, so it would be surprising if the offensive line-needy Texans moved on so soon. However, he has not taken advantage of the wide-open opportunity in front of him to cement a role and has instead gone backward on the depth chart. 

Warren hasn’t gotten much traction in his first few seasons and seems to be operating behind other players on the depth chart. He was a former mid-round pick, though, which could garner interest. 

Curhan looks like the fifth tackle in Arizona and on the wrong side of the bubble. However, with 11 career starts, he could be semi-interesting for a team desperate for tackle depth. 

Interior Offensive Line

No team has overhauled its roster like the Patriots this offseason and the rate of change might not slow down all that much. New England is completely overhauling its offensive line, and players like Strange, Robinson, Sow and Wallace — recent starters and notable draft picks — all seem to be on shaky ground. As a former first-round pick with some flexibility to play center, Strange could be the most enticing trade chip here, and it’s possible to see how a fresh start could revive his career. But the others could draw interest as well. 

Van Lanen took a visit with the Seahawks as a restricted free agent this offseason, though the team elected not to tender an offer sheet. That’s worth keeping in mind approaching roster cuts, as Seattle or any team with an unsettled interior situation could reach back out with interest. The Jaguars liked Van Lanen enough to tender him but if they feel good about their depth, they could flip him for a pick since he’s in a contract year. 

New York has pushed Neal inside in a last-ditch attempt to spark something for the former first-round pick. It’s added to the depth the team has at guard and there might be an odd man out here. Neal is an obvious candidate for a fresh start, and it bears mentioning that barring some change, the Giants have paid a $2.9 million training camp roster bonus, meaning a new team would be responsible for just a $1.1 million base salary. Given Neal doesn’t even turn 25 for another month, it feels like New York could definitely get another team to take a flyer on him.

Ezeudu was drafted the same year as Neal in the third round and has been miscast as a tackle by the Giants. He’s a better fit at guard but might not get to show it in New York. Kubas made the team as an undrafted free agent last year, and he might be more likely to be the reason the Giants are willing to trade Neal or Ezeudu as both are in contract years. Still, the difference in investment is notable. 

Scruggs and Patterson were both drafted in 2023, the second round for Scruggs and the sixth for Patterson, and both can play center. Both appear to be running behind Jake Andrews, a waiver claim from the Patriots in April. Unless they can factor into the mix at guard, it could lead to a trade. Teams don’t like to keep three centers. 

Phillips can play both guard and tackle, and the Commanders actually are in good shape depthwise up front, especially once G Samuel Cosmi gets back from his torn ACL. 

Defensive Tackle

Atlanta has a lot to sort through in its front seven. Last year, the Falcons kept eight interior defensive linemen on the roster through cuts. While with the Jets, new DC Jeff Ulbrich never kept more than five. That will make for some tough cuts. Onyemata has been a mainstay in the starting lineup but his status is worth monitoring considering he’s due a $10 million base salary. The Falcons could try to squeeze him for a pay cut. Harrison has two years left on his rookie deal but was drafted two defensive coordinators ago, which injects some uncertainty into how he fits in. Street and Graham are role players who could conceivably draw some low-level interest. 

If the 49ers are ready to embrace the youth at defensive tackle, it could lead to them exploring the market for Elliott. He was signed just last year and is owed a little under $3 million for this season. 

Tuttle has been Carolina’s starting nose tackle for the past two years but accepted a pay cut this offseason with the prospect of a lot more competition coming in. He’s one of the most notable Panthers on the roster bubble and is experienced enough to possibly draw trade interest. 

Arizona has attacked its front seven each of the past two offseasons, investing heavily in both free agency and the draft. That should pay dividends for them on the field but it could lead to some tough decisions during roster cuts. Collier is almost definitely on the wrong side of the bubble and could be a candidate for a veteran practice squad spot, but as a former first-round pick he’s worth mentioning as trade bait. Dante Stills was mentioned in a previous trade block post but the Cardinals have him on his rookie deal for two more years and he’s developing into a solid role player.

That leaves Jones and Nichols. Both have notable guaranteed money that they’re still due after being signed in free agency in 2024, but if the Cardinals can find a taker or are willing to eat some money, either veteran could be on the move. 

Buffalo has a glut of defensive linemen right now with 12 who seem slated for legitimate roles. But for most teams, carrying 10 defensive linemen is considered a lot. The wrinkle for the Bills is that Ogunjobi and DE Michael Hoecht are each suspended the first six games of the season, necessitating the extra depth. In the case of Ogunjobi, however, it’s possible that other players have passed him and he’s failed to do enough to justify the team waiting. It would be hard to trade a player who’s expected to miss six games but it’s worth mentioning given how deep the Bills are here. 

The Jaguars gave nearly $2 million guaranteed to veteran DT Austin Johnson last week and traded for DT Khalen Saunders from the Saints this week, which speaks volumes about how unimpressed they’ve been with Lacy and Jefferson, recent draft picks who got lots of snaps with other injuries but didn’t stand out. It also could spell trouble for Hamilton, a run-stuffing specialist who occupies a similar niche as Johnson and Saunders. Half of his $6 million salary is guaranteed, which is a wrinkle to figure out in a trade if the Jaguars don’t end up cutting him, which there are signs pointing to…

Ogunjobi’s the last true starting caliber player here, the rest would be developmental or rotational options. Pickens was a third-round pick in 2023 but the Bears’ other additions to the room suggest he’s on shaky ground. Williams is ahead of him on the depth chart and is another option to potentially watch. The Jets have traded for two defensive tackles already and could send one packing in Nnadi. Martin was a third-round pick two years ago who by all appearances seems buried on the depth chart in Detroit. 

Edge Rusher

All three of the Eagles edge rushers are kind of similar players — smaller, lighter sub-package rushers. Philadelphia didn’t invest much in any of them, so the lowest of the three could be on the move again. Or if the Eagles don’t see a huge difference, they could trade the one that gets the most interest. 

Jennings is nakedly on the block heading into roster cuts. He’s a useful, blue-collar player who doesn’t fit the direction the defense is moving under new HC Mike Vrabel. Many trades this time of year fizzle out, but Jennings could be an under-the-radar find for another team. 

Dallas has six or seven edge rushers who have built compelling cases for roster spots and most teams keep just four or five. Assuming Micah Parsons is safe — for now — that puts Williams and Turner in the danger zone. Williams flashed as a former second-round pick his first two seasons but missed all of last year with a torn ACL and hasn’t been able to quite bounce back in camp this year. Turner is a former first-round pick of the Saints who signed a cheap deal this offseason as a lottery ticket. 

Sample has been more productive than Bengals first-round DE Myles Murphy but Cincinnati still seems determined to give Murphy every chance to pull things together. If veteran DE Trey Hendrickson ends up reporting, the room might be too crowded for Sample. 

The Packers double-dipped on edge rushers in the fourth and fifth rounds this year, adding Barryn Sorrell and Collin Oliver. That put a lot of pressure on Enagbare for his rotational role, as he’s also entering the final year of his contract. But the rookies are hurt, so Enagbare is probably safe for the time being. 

The rest of the list probably qualifies as dart throw options who are more likely to be cut and claimed than traded for, but you never know. Robinson and Hardy seem to be competing for the last edge rusher spot in Chicago and both are interesting athletes. Johnson is a former third-round pick who hasn’t made a mark in Carolina and has been drafted over. Thomas was a fifth-round pick just last year but Arizona’s offseason reinforcements at edge rusher could squeeze him out. Malone has a role on special teams but that might not be enough to save him if he’s the sixth edge rusher for the Falcons. Beal and Horton have dealt with injuries, though in Horton’s case it was lymphoma, which he’s now recovered from. 

Linebacker

Andersen is a former second-round pick who is an outstanding athlete. However, he’s been unable to stay healthy over the course of his first three seasons, and as he enters the final year of his rookie deal, it looks like the Falcons are starting to think about turning the page. Free agent signing Divine Deablo has been operating ahead of Andersen through camp so far. Atlanta has enough depth at linebacker that if a solid offer comes through, they almost have to think about it. 

Tavai and Mapu are good examples of the types of players prioritized by former Patriots HC Bill Belichick and the other coaches on the defensive staff who remained last year, but are on the outs with the shift. Tavai is a big-bodied, throwback run stuffer, while Mapu is a college safety convert. Both are probably available for not much more than a song considering the team’s other moves this offseason. Mapu is a dart throw but Tavai has some legitimate experience and could be a starter in the right system. 

Muma was a third-round pick in 2022 who was passed by other options on the depth chart even before the GM who drafted him was fired. Another linebacker-needy team might be willing to roll the dice that a change of scenery is what he needs to get his career on track. Abdullah is a more recent draft pick who might not fit the defense anymore. 

Like Muma, Tindall was a third-round pick in 2022 who hasn’t lived up to expectations. He’s in the final year of his rookie contract, so the Dolphins might be willing to move on. 

The Bills have spoken highly of Thompson, who knows multiple coaches on the staff from his time in Carolina as well as GM Brandon Beane. Ulofoshio was a mid-round pick just last year, however, and has youth on his side. The Bills could also keep both but there are some hard decisions at other spots and linebacker is a position they could justify going with just five instead of six. 

Robinson hasn’t made much of an impact outside of special teams but his occasional flashes might have caught the eye of another team and he’s pretty buried in Pittsburgh. 

Cornerback

A tall, long-armed corner entering the final year of his rookie contract, Williams has been a valuable role player for the Chiefs in his first three seasons, playing between 30 and 40 percent of the snaps each year. But in 2025, he’s found himself stuck in a reserve role and possibly on the wrong side of the bubble. Corners with his level of experience typically draw interest during cutdowns. If the Chiefs were able to get a pick for WR Skyy Moore, previously listed on the block, they should be able to get something for Williams. 

Mathis started 11 games as a rookie in 2022 as a fourth-round pick and looked respectable. Then his starts dipped to six in 2023 and just one last year. Denver’s secondary is deep and talented but Mathis is good enough to be on another team’s 53, it’s just a matter of whether teams wait the Broncos out to cut him or flip a pick. 

Predicting that Bishop would win the starting nickel job as a rookie was one of the highlights of our 2024 UDFAs To Watch piece last summer. He made plenty of splash plays, picking off four passes and knocking down seven more, but the Steelers felt the need to upgrade and added significant competition in the secondary. Recent comments by Pittsburgh’s defensive coaching staff have made it clear Bishop is on the bubble. 

Taylor has racked up almost 900 snaps in the past two seasons for the Chargers on defense as a rotational nickel. There’s more competition for that role this year, however, and that could squeeze him out. 

Working in Armour-Davis’ favor is his status as a former fourth-round pick of the Ravens and the organization’s trauma from running out of cornerbacks in the past, leading them to make sure they go borderline overkill to have enough. Working against him is his injury history, the fact he’s in a contract year and how much depth Baltimore already has at corner. If the Ravens keep five cornerbacks, Armour-Davis might be on the outs. 

Jones is in a weird spot because he was a third-round pick last year, which is significant draft capital, the kind teams don’t want to waste. But he didn’t play as a rookie and is behind the team’s other additions this offseason. Clark is on shakier ground despite playing significant snaps, as so far he’s profiling more like a replaceable nickel than a key depth player. 

Buffalo’s depth across the roster could force out some interesting players at cornerback. Jackson has the most starting experience of the group here but was a liability for Carolina last year. Hardy and Ingram are young and untested, while Lewis might be more of a special teams contributor. 

Kendrick was let go earlier this summer in a procedural pay cut move but not snapped up by another team. With some tape from camp and preseason after he missed last year with a torn ACL, maybe that changes. 

Phillips was an option for the Falcons at slot corner but might be on the wrong side of the bubble. Prince was a fifth-round pick just last year but new regime. 

Safety

Dugger might be one of the most notable names on this list and was an impact starter as recently as 2023, earning a major contract extension for his efforts. Last year was rough, though. Dugger dealt with an ankle injury for most of the season and there was a drastic reduction in splash plays. It appears that injury has lingered into 2025. Vrabel and the staff have demoted Dugger to the second and third team defense, well behind the other options on the roster. At this point, if the Patriots don’t find a team interested in paying at least a small portion of his guaranteed $9.75 million salary, it feels like they might just swallow their losses and cut Dugger. He was an older prospect and is already 29, which doesn’t help his trade value. 

The Jaguars have a pretty intense competition for starting jobs and playing time at safety, and the latest report from Jaguars beat reporter John Shipley has indicated free agent signing Eric Murray and veteran Andrew Wingard currently look like the two starters. That leaves Savage, Johnson and Thomas fighting with third and sixth-round rookies Caleb Ransaw and Rayuan Lane for roster spots and roles. One or two of these players could be jettisoned. Savage has enough starting experience to garner interest if teams are fine with the remaining $2.25 million guaranteed on his deal. Johnson is on a rookie contract and flashed as a rookie in a hybrid slot defender role. Thomas is primarily a special teamer/strong safety type. 

The Bills are still looking for a player to step up at safety, which means there’s a chance for Forrest to make an impression. It also means they’re probably underwhelmed with what he’s done so far after signing in free agency this offseason, though he also contributes on special teams. 

Dallas, Green Bay and Denver all have some extra depth on the end of the roster at safety that they could part with if they find interest. All of these players are more likely to be waiver claims than trade targets, however. 

This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.

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