10 NFL trade targets: Who the Cowboys, Steelers and others could add before the 2025 deadline

The NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4, 4 p.m. ET) is less than a week away.
Here are 10 players who could be on the move — and where they might land.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Arnold Ebiketie

Trade destination: Baltimore Ravens | After trading outside linebacker Odafe Oweh to the Los Angeles Chargers earlier this season, the Ravens — who are No. 29 in pressure rate (15.5 percent) and tied for No. 31 in sacks (nine) — must address their pass-rush to go on a second-half run. Ebiketie, a 2022 second-round pick, has played a minor role in the Falcons defense under first-year coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. He’d be a solid rental for Baltimore and give Atlanta a chance to recoup value from a player unlikely to factor into its long-term plans.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Devin Bush

Trade destination: Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Bush is playing on a one-year, $3.25 million contract and could be expendable with rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger quickly becoming an every-down defender. Cleveland would be better off getting something for Bush than allowing him to walk in free agency this offseason.

He'd make a difference on playoff-caliber teams, perhaps nowhere as much as in Tampa Bay. Bucs linebacker SirVocea Dennis is a liability in coverage, allowing 32 receptions for 410 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets. Among 63 linebackers with at least 100 coverage snaps, Bush has produced the league's fifth-highest hawk rate, defined as targets when a defender is credited with a pass defensed or interception (h/t NFL Pro).

Browns tight end David Njoku

Trade destination: Carolina Panthers | Njoku has been outplayed by rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr. Like Bush, Njoku is on an expiring deal, increasing his value as a low-risk veteran addition. He has 27 receptions for 260 yards and two touchdowns this season, and he could be an enticing option for the 4-4 Panthers, whose top two tight ends — Tommy Tremble and Ja'Tavion Sanders — have combined for 32 receptions, 241 yards and one touchdown.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers

Trade destination: Jacksonville Jaguars | Meyers' offseason trade request was unsuccessful, but he could be easier to move with Las Vegas already out of the playoff picture. The sure-handed receiver has one drop this season, and his stability would be welcomed in Jacksonville, which leads the NFL in drops (25) and drop rate (9.7 percent).

Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Benito Jones

Trade destination: Buffalo Bills | The 6-foot-1, 335-pound lineman might be exactly what Buffalo needs to improve a rush defense that ranks No. 31 in yards allowed (150.3) and yards per carry (5.5). Per NFL Pro, Jones, playing on a one-year, $2M contract, has played 71 run-defense snaps.

Dolphins outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips

Trade destination: Dallas Cowboys | The Dolphins should be among the most active sellers. Phillips, a fifth-year pro and 2021 first-round pick, is set to become an unrestricted free agent following the season and might be more valuable on the trade block.

The Cowboys have arguably the league's worst defense and need all the help they can get. And not only could Phillips, 26, assist Dallas in its effort to make the playoffs this season, he's young enough to be part of its future plans if things go well.

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed

Trade destination: Pittsburgh Steelers | The speedy wideout is one of the New Orleans' top playmakers, but for a team that is (at least) a couple of years away from even thinking about being a playoff team, it makes more sense for the Saints to sell high on Shaheed. For his career, the deep threat has averaged 14.9 yards per reception, including 16.6 yards per catch from 2022-24. The Steelers rank last in intended air yards (1,269), and Shaheed could unlock a deep passing game.

New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson

Trade destination: Minnesota Vikings | The Vikings added John Wofford to their practice squad on Wednesday after placing Carson Wentz (shoulder) on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week, but Minnesota needs more at QB. Second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy is set to make just his third career start in Week 9, and the Vikings could improve their depth at the position (undrafted free agent Max Brosmer is the only other quarterback on the roster) by acquiring 14-year veteran Wilson. While well beyond his prime, Wilson likely offers higher upside than either of Minnesota's current backups should McCarthy miss more time.

New York Jets running back Breece Hall

Trade destination: Chicago Bears | Hall, who has 117 carries, 581 rushing yards and two touchdowns, has been floated in trade rumors for weeks, and the fourth-year back's expiring deal could lead New York to trade him rather than give him a lucrative extension.  Bears head coach Ben Johnson found success with two backs as Detroit Lions offensive coordinator, and adding Hall would allow Chicago to emphasize the run game, taking pressure off struggling second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

Jets linebacker Quincy Williams

Trade destination: Los Angeles Chargers | Williams returned in Week 8 after missing four games with a shoulder injury and had seven tackles and two passes defensed in a 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He'd be an upgrade in Los Angeles over Troy Dye, who has allowed 149 yards and a touchdown on 10 completions (11 targets) as the nearest coverage defender this season. Per NFL Pro, Williams, who recently told reporters, "I want to be a Jet" amid trade chatter, has allowed a completion rate of 58.3 percent (7-of-12) — 4.7 percentage points worse than expected — for 60 yards and a touchdown in 89 coverage snaps.

With several playoff hopefuls looking to shore up weak spots, this year’s trade deadline could be busier — and more consequential — than usual.