NFL Week 9 Trade Block Big Board Before 2024 Trade Deadline

We're entering the final full week before the NFL's November 5 trade deadline, and the deals continue to unfold. On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs acquired pass-rusher Josh Uche from the New England Patriots.

Last week, the Chiefs acquired wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans.

On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens acquired wide receiver Diontae Johnson from the Carolina Panthers, while the Minnesota Vikings acquired offensive tackle Cam Robinson from the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Fans should expect more trades to take place in the coming days, as contenders like Kansas City are facing their last chance to improve via the trade market. Struggling teams like the Patriots and Titans, meanwhile, have a rapidly shrinking window to sell off pieces ahead of the offseason.

This is the final Bleacher Report trade board of the 2024 season. We probably won't see every player on this list moved before next Tuesday, However, these are our picks for the best players who are likely to be available based on factors such as player upside, past production, positional value, contract status and any relevant recent buzz.

As we've done throughout the season, we begin the board-building process by examining 15 players who have already been the focus of trade buzz or who would be realistic trade candidates based on contract status, roster situations and/or team records.

The Los Angeles Rams' Week 8 win, for example, put L.A. right back into contention and will likely remove wideout Cooper Kupp from the trade market.

"The Rams are only a game out in the NFC West," ESPN insider Adam Schefter told The Pat McAfee Show (h/t Jarrett Bailey of The Sporting News). "And I don't expect them to move Cooper Kupp."

Kupp is off our list, along with Johnson, Uche, Jaguars offensive tackle Walker Little and Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome II. With cornerback Denzel Ward suffering a concussion on Sunday—his second of the year and the sixth documented of his career—the Browns may be inclined to hold onto Newsome for the foreseeable future.

Little, who started in place of Robinson in Week 8, should now stay in Jacksonville's starting lineup.

Joining the list are Patriots wide receiver K.J. Osborn, New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, Rams cornerback Tre'Davious White, New York Giants offensive lineman Evan Neal and Panthers running back Miles Sanders. Osborn is on a one-year deal, while Sanders could be expandable after Carolina opened the 21-day return window for rookie Jonathon Brooks.

Trading Lattimore could provide much-needed 2025 cap relief for the Saints. The Rams have given White, who has been a healthy inactive the last three games, permission to seek a trade.

Neal, a 2022 first-round pick, has played just one offensive snap for the Giants this season.

Players were then ranked on talent, positional value and likely availability to reach our top 10. Our Week 9 honorable mentions, in no particular order, are:

• Miles Sanders, RB, Carolina Panthers
• Zach Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos
  
• Evan Neal, OT, New York Giants
  
• Daniel Brunskill, OL, Tennessee Titans
• Jack Conklin, OT, Cleveland Browns
  

The Panthers turned back to 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young in Week 8, and they may be content to give the Alabama product more chances to prove himself before the offseason. However, that won't stop offers from reaching Carolina.

With no serious contenders missing their starting quarterback due to injury, and deadline market for quarterbacks will likely focus on those of the developmental variety.

Though Young has struggled to establish himself with the Panthers, his contract—he has at least two more years on his rookie deal after this season—and untapped potential make him the best of the bunch.

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini (h/t Bleacher Report's Adam Wells) other coaches and general managers are "licking their chops" at the thought of working with Young.

The teams most interested in Young will likely be those without a defined long-term quarterback plan. The New York Jets, for example, need to find a successor to Aaron Rodgers—quite possibly before the start of next season.

The Titans could also have interest in a quarterback like Young. They've been trying to make things work with 2023 second-round pick Will Levis, but the results, to this point, have been disappointing.

A team like Tennessee could view Young as an appealing alternative to drafting another quarterback in 2025.

Potential Suitors: New York Jets, Tennessee Titans

The Rams are allowing White to explore trade opportunities because he isn't getting on the field, not because they don't value him as a player.

"Guy wants an opportunity to be able to compete, and we love him here," head coach Sean McVay said, per Stu Jackson of the team's official website. "We'd like to be able to keep him here, but if that is something that he and his agent want to be able to explore, we're obviously respectfully understanding of that."

L.A. probably won't let go of a valuable depth player unless it's for a fair return.

The two-time Pro Bowler is an intriguing option, but adding him wouldn't be without risk. Injuries have caused the 29-year-old to miss significant time over the past two seasons, and he allowed an opposing passer rating of 138.4 in four starts this year.

While White probably shouldn't be the top target for cornerback-needy teams, he might be the easiest to obtain. He would be worth a flier to a playoff contender with needs in the secondary.

The Ravens, who have the league's 32nd-ranked pass defense, are one such possibility. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who rank 29th in passing yards allowed, are another.

Potential Suitors: Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Titans aren't winning anything this year, and they know it. They dealt both Hopkins and linebacker Ernest Jones IV last week, and they could cash in more assets ahead of the trade deadline.

Defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day could potentially bring a strong return. He plays a premium position well and is only on a one-year deal. The 29-year-old has recorded 19 tackles, two sacks, three tackles for loss and four quarterback pressures this season.

Joseph-Day may want no part of whatever rebuild the Titans are eyeing next season.

The San Francisco 49ers are the most logical landing spot for Joseph-Day, largely because he played in San Francisco last season. He signed with San Francisco in December and appeared in all three playoff games for the 49ers, including Super Bowl LVIII.

The 49ers could use depth along the defensive line after losing Javon Hargrave to a triceps injury.

The Buffalo Bills may also want to take a look at Joseph-Day. Buffalo appears poised to make a serious run in the AFC, but it has had issues stopping the run (4.8 yards per carry allowed).

The Bills also recently placed rookie defensive lineman and third-round pick DeWayne Carter on injured reserve with a wrist injury. The Duke product appeared in the first seven games of the season, with two starts, and recorded nine tackles and four tackles for loss in his last four appearances.

Potential Suitors: Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers

It now feels unlikely that the Arizona Cardinals will actively shop standout safety Budda Baker before the deadline. Back-to-back wins have put Arizona in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.

Even if the Cardinals aren't legitimate title contenders, a division title would provide a tremendous boost to the job security of both head coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort.

Viewed through that lens, keeping Baker for the rest of the season would be a good idea.

Still, Baker is set to be a free agent in the spring. He also hasn't been particularly efficient in coverage in Gannon's defense—the 28-year-old has allowed an opposing passer rating of 136.2 this season.

Arizona could be prompted to part with Baker for a profitable price.

The Ravens should take a long look at Baker, given the struggles of their 32nd-ranked pass defense. Baltimore lost safety Geno Stone in free agency and pulled Marcus Williams from the starting lineup this past week.

The Houston Texans may also want to consider Baker. Houston has been far more effective against the pass than Baltimore (third in passing yards allowed) but has been missing safety Jimmie Ward because of a groin injury.

The 6-2 Texans are primed to be AFC contenders. Adding Baker for the second half of the season could help keep them in contention for the No. 1 seed.

Potential Suitors: Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans

The Patriots are building for the future with rookie quarterback Drake Maye, and they're willing to part with veterans now to meet that goal. New England dealt Matthew Judon before the start of the season, and Uche may not be the last player whom the Patriots flip.

Wide receiver K.J. Osborn would be a logical trade candidate. He's playing on a one-year deal and has seen a minor role in New England's offense. In six appearances, he's caught just seven passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.

Last year with the Minnesota Vikings, however, Osborn caught 48 passes for 540 yards and three touchdowns. He could be a fine complementary target for a receiver-needy team over the second half of the season.

With Diontae Johnson becoming the latest receiver off the trade market, Osborn should draw interest.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have questionable receiver depth but are otherwise set to make a run, could be in the market for Osborn. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Steelers had a "strong interest" in Davante Adams before he was traded to the Jets.

The Los Angeles Chargers could also use a receiver like Osborn. Injuries and a lack of depth at the receiver position have led to a lackluster offense in L.A. With more punch in the passing game, the 4-3 Chargers could be ready to make some noise in the playoff race.

Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland's Week 8 upset of the Baltimore Ravens probably won't save the Browns' season. However, the impressive win engineered by backup quarterback Jameis Winston did show that the Browns are a better team without Deshaun Watson.

Watson suffered a season-ending Achilles tear in Week 7 and is under contract for two more seasons on a fully guaranteed deal. Cleveland has to pay him, but it doesn't have to play him.

The Browns should already be eyeing the 2025 quarterback class. Trading pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith could give Cleveland a bit more draft capital with which to chase a signal-caller in the spring.

Pass-rushers are in demand, and Smith has already tallied five sacks through eight games. "Several teams" have inquired about Smith, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

The Detroit Lions remain the most sensible suitor for a pass-rusher because of Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury. The Lions have become the team to beat in the NFC, but they could use a difference-maker along their defensive front.

Schefter reported on October 19 that Hutchinson could potentially return if Detroit reaches the Super Bowl. However, he's unlikely to return before then.

The Philadelphia Eagles could also make sense for Smith. The Eagles are back on a playoff path after winning three straight, and they've recorded a respectable 20 sacks as a team. However, no player on Philadelphia's roster has more than three quarterback takedowns through seven games.

Potential Suitors: Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles

New Orleans' willingness to move Lattimore probably hinges on its willingness to admit that a full-blown rebuild is in order. That's probably not likely, seeing as how coach Dennis Allen and general manager Mickey Loomis, presumably, would prefer to keep their jobs.

However, the 2-6 Saints are reeling and are facing a dire cap situation in 2025. Next offseason, New Orleans is slated to be $72.6 million over the salary cap. Trading Lattimore now would save $10.8 million in 2025 cap space while netting the Saints some valuable draft capital.

Lattimore is dealing with a hamstring injury but has allowed an opposing passer rating of only 68.5 in coverage this season. He's a premium player at a critical position and should bring a premium return.

If the Chiefs aren't done making moves, they should strongly consider making a play for Lattimore. Kansas City is now a defense-first team, and it lost cornerback Jaylen Watson to a fractured ankle in Week 7.

The Ravens should also be eager to land a corner of Lattimore's caliber. Baltimore's secondary has been its biggest liability, and injuries are beginning to mount on the perimeter.

Cornerbacks Marlon Humphrey (knee) and Nate Wiggins (shoulder) both missed the Week 8 loss in Cleveland.

Potential Suitors: Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs

While Lattimore should be the top target for cornerback-needy teams, New England's Jonathan Jones should be more readily available. The Patriots have already admitted that they're in selling mode, and Jones will be a free agent in the spring.

Jones hasn't been great for the Patriots this season—he's allowed an opposing passer rating of 114.4 in coverage—but he's still an experienced starter and a defensive leader.

The 31-year-old told WEEI that he addressed his teammates following their 32-16 loss to the Jaguars in London.

"We're in the middle of adversity. So I was just challenging guys to look themselves in the mirror and continue to move forward," Jones said (h/t Karen Guregian of MassLive).

Jones would be a sensible target for the Ravens, who desperately need whatever secondary help they can muster. Until/unless Baltimore addresses its defense, it will remain vulnerable, as evidenced by losses to Cleveland and the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Washington Commanders would also provide a very intriguing landing spot.

The 6-2 Commanders are playoff contenders, but their pass defense remains inconsistent (22nd in net yards per pass attempt allowed). Washington also made a point to bring in veteran leaders like Bobby Wagner and Austin Ekeler during the offseason. Adding Jones to the mix would follow the Commanders' blueprint.

Potential Suitors: Baltimore Ravens, Washington Commanders

We've already discussed New Orleans' looming financial situation. Trading pass-rusher Chase Young, who is on a one-year contract, would provide the Saints with no 2025 cap relief. However, it could bring back some valuable draft capital.

Given the financial outlook, the Saints may have no choice but to reload with rookie contracts in the offseason.

There's a good chance that the Uche deal will jump-start the pass-rusher market as the Adams trade did for receivers. If so, the demand for Young could be fairly high. The 2020 second-overall pick hasn't been a Pro Bowler since his rookie season, but he's been quietly impactful for New Orleans.

Though he has just two sacks this season, Young has four tackles for loss and 14 quarterback pressures.

We've already mentioned the Lions' need for pass-rushing help. The rival Green Bay Packers could also be interested in adding a pressure man like Young as they look to chase Detroit in the NFC North.

Green Bay has tallied 21 sacks through its first eight games, but it hasn't gotten steady production off the edge. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt leads the team with just three sacks. Starting edge defenders Rashan Gary and Preston Smith have combined for only four.

Potential Suitors: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers

The New York Giants have pulled off a couple of surprising wins this season, but they're highly unlikely to make a serious postseason push. New York will continue rebuilding in 2025, possibly without quarterback Daniel Jones.

Selling off veterans now would make a ton of sense for New York, and pass-rusher Azeez Ojulari remains its top trade candidate. The 24-year-old has fared extremely well during Kayvon Thibodeaux's absence, but Thibodeaux will be eligible to come off injured reserve in Week 10.

Ojulari will be a free agent in the spring.

The Lions could (and should) make a strong push for Ojulari before the trade deadline. He isn't on Hutchinson's level, but he'd provide an edge presence that opponents can't simply ignore.

The Lions, it should be noted, also lost pass-rusher Marcus Davenport to a season-ending triceps tear.

The Atlanta Falcons should also have a ton of interest in Ojulari. The Falcons have recorded a league-low six sacks through eight games and lost a starting outside linebacker when they placed Lorenzo Carter on injured reserve with a concussion.

Ojulari has recorded more sacks this season than any two Falcons defenders combined.

Potential Suitors: Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions

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