Raiders Could Trade DE Tyree Wilson?
The Raiders’ loss on Sunday dropped them to 2-6 on the year. Especially with a first-year GM-HC tandem in place, it would come as little surprise if a seller’s stance were to be adopted ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. 
Maxx Crosby remains untouchable, but Jakobi Meyers is among the receivers viewed as a strong candidate to be dealt. Regardless of what happens on that front, other Raiders could be the subject of trade calls. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated adds Tyree Wilson to that list.
Wilson entered the league with high expectations as the seventh overall pick in 2023. Questions were raised about his ceiling based on a good-not-great finish to his college career, but the Texas Tech product has been a regular on defense during his Vegas tenure. Wilson has logged a snap share between 44% and 50% during each of his three NFL seasons.
Over that span, however, he has not managed to develop as hoped in terms of pass rush production. Wilson notched 3.5 sacks as a rookie before upping that total to 4.5 the following year. So far in the current campaign, his playing time has dipped slightly compared to 2024. Wilson has amassed a pair of sacks and six QB pressures this season while sharing time with Malcolm Koonce as a complementary piece to Crosby along the edge.
Koonce was retained on a one-year deal this offseason, allowing him to rebuild his value after missing all of last season. He has only managed one sack so far in 2025, a far cry from the eight-sack showing Koonce delivered during his last healthy campaign. The Raiders could elect to move on in his case, although as a pending free agent Koonce would not generate much in the way of a return.
Wilson could be viewed as a relatively high-upside target by comparison. The 25-year-old is under contract through at least 2026, and an acquiring team could extend that by one season by exercising his fifth-year option. Even in the (likely) event that were not to take place, Wilson would represent more than a half-season rental. That could provide a slight boost to his trade price in the event the Raiders were willing to move on.
John Spytek and Pete Carroll were not in place when Wilson was drafted, a factor which could be key in determining if a trade takes place. No links to suitors have been made so far, but as Breer notes Wilson’s ability to line up on the edge and along the defensive interior could make him an attractive depth piece as contenders look to add for the stretch run.
Jets S Andre Cisco To Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
The Jets suffered a loss in the secondary in Week 8 when Andre Cisco went down. The fifth-year veteran suffered a pectoral tear, and he will be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign as a result. 
When speaking to the media on Monday, head coach Aaron Glenn said (via ESPN’s Rich Cimini) Cisco is set to undergo season-ending surgery. A lengthy recovery period is thus in store for the pending free agent. Meanwhile, the Jets will move forward without a starter on the back end.
Cisco showcased his playmaking skills while with the Jaguars from 2021-24. Over the course of his rookie pact, the former third-rounder notched eight interceptions and 24 pass deflections. That did not result in a long-term commitment during his first trip to free agency, however, as Cisco took a one-year accord to join the Jets. That contract included $7.5MM in guarantees, but matching it in 2026 will of course be challenging.
Given Cisco’s injury, he will no doubt be in line for another one-year pact on the open market next spring. The Syracuse product started each of his eight Jets appearances prior to suffering the injury; during that time, he was held without an interception and recorded only one pass breakup. Cisco’s showing in coverage also left plenty to be desired, with three touchdowns and a passer rating of 130.2 surrendered as the nearest defender.
The 25-year-old could be viewed as a buy-low candidate by outside suitors based on his age and previous production. It will be interesting to see if the Jets’ regime of Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey elects to keep him in place since this is not an instance of a player added by previous management. In the event New York prioritizes one or more changes at the safety spot this offseason, though, a change of scenery will be in store for the second straight year in Cisco’s case.
WR Wan’Dale Robinson Hopes To Remain With Giants
The Giants’ receiver core was dealt a massive blow on the injury front with Malik Nabers suffering an ACL tear. The unit could be thinned out prior to tomorrow’s trade deadline if Jalin Hyatt receives the change of scenery he is seeking. 
Especially since Nabers went down, Wan’Dale Robinson has emerged as a key figure in the passing game. The fourth-year wideout has become a favorite target of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the two could prove to be an effective tandem if they remain in New York for years to come. Robinson is a pending free agent, though, so a departure this spring could be on the table. If he has his way, that will not be the case.
“I would love to be here,” Robinson said when asked about his future beyond the coming campaign (via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post). “I love the Giants. I love the organization. But, if it comes to free agency, I’ll have to go see what my value is.”
New York has a Nabers extension to budget for in the future. No deal on that front can be signed until after the 2026 season, but it will presumably make the former No. 6 pick one of the league’s top earners amongst receivers. The Giants also elected to keep Darius Slayton in the fold by inking him to a three-year, $36MM pact this spring. Those factors will need to be weighed as the team considers a Robinson investment.
The 24-year-old said his agent and the organization have held “preliminary” contract talks. No firm offers have been made to date, however, and it would come as no surprise if that remained the case until after the season came to an end. By that point, a regime no longer featuring at least one of general manager Joe Schoen or head coach Brian Daboll could be in place given the team’s continued struggles in 2025.
In any event, a second Robinson pact will include a notable raise compared to his rookie deal. The former third-rounder has increased his production with each passing season and is currently on pace to surpass 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. That, coupled with his age and versatility, could lead to significant investment on the part of the Giants or an outside suitor on the open market. Robinson’s performances down the stretch and any resulting updates on the status of his chances of remaining in New York will be worth monitoring.
Packers TE Tucker Kraft Suffers ACL Tear
NOVEMBER 3: Testing on Monday confirmed Kraft did indeed tear his ACL, per Demovsky’s colleague Jeremy Fowler. His season is over, and Green Bay’s offense will be without an impactful contributor the rest of the way.
NOVEMBER 2: Tucker Kraft‘s standout campaign may have come to an abrupt end. The third-year Packers tight end exited today’s game with a knee injury which could prove to be season-ending. 
Kraft was carted off the field and taken to the locker room upon going down during Sunday’s loss to the Panthers. When speaking to reporters, head coach Matt LaFleur said (via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky) Kraft’s injury “does not look good.” Comments like that typically result in significant missed time.
Indeed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports Green Bay’s fear is currently that Kraft tore his ACL. Further testing will be required to arrive at a diagnosis. That will include an MRI taking place in the near future. Provided it confirms the team’s fears, however, Kraft will be out for the remainder of the campaign.
That would deal a serious blow to the Packers’ offense. Kraft – who will turn 25 tomorrow – played every game during his first two campaigns and the early portion of 2025 saw him post new career highs in yards per reception (15.6) and yards per game (67) heading into today. A continuation of that strong production was expected to continue, but the former third-rounder’s attention will turn to a lengthy recovery process presuming his injury proves to be season-ending.
Green Bay has fellow 2023 draftee Luke Musgrave in the fold, although his playing time has fallen off over the past two years compared to his rookie campaign. Musgrave has played a role in the run game as a blocker, but in seven healthy games last season he made only seven catches. That figure stood at six entering today’s contest. An uptick in usage could be needed, while the Packers could also find themselves in the market for a tight end trade addition over the coming days if one is deemed necessary.
Kraft’s rookie contract runs through 2026, and he will be counted on to reprise his role as a key factor on offense upon returning to full health. An extension could be worked out by team and player in this case as early as January, but this ailment could give the Packers pause regarding a long-term investment. For now, Kraft will look to begin the rehab process and Green Bay (5-2-1 on the campaign) will aim to rebound from an upset loss with a shorthanded skill position unit.
Titans Could Trade WR Calvin Ridley
The Titans have undergone multiple regime changes in recent years, and an interim head coach (Mike McCoy) is in place for the remainder of the year. A seller’s stance at the trade deadline should be expected, and multiple players could soon be dealt. 
Jeffery Simmons is among the veterans considered untouchable, but the same is not true of Calvin Ridley. The latter has already been linked to trade interest on the part of the Steelers, and a market including other suitors could exist in his case. Ridley is available “for the right price,” Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Meanwhile, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio goes as far as to state Tennessee is “trying to” move the eighth-year receiver.
It would come as no surprise if the Titans were to deal away one or more notable players over the coming days, but it remains to be seen if Ridley will be among them. ESPN’s Turron Davenport clarifies the team is not actively shopping Ridley, though he adds Tennessee has indeed received calls about the 30-year-old. Many of the players on the block are pending free agents, but that is not the case for Ridley.
The former first-rounder signed a four-year, $92MM pact last offseason to serve as the focal point of Tennessee’s passing game. Ridley posted the third overall and second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign of his career in 2024, but he has not been as productive this year. Struggles on offense with rookie quarterback Cam Ward helped contribute to head coach Brian Callahan‘s dismissal and explain (at least to a degree) the downturn in Ridley’s 2025 output.
The former Falcon and Jaguar would be a useful addition to any contending team, but finances will be an issue in working out a deal. Ridley is attached to a $22.49MM base salary for this season, and absorbing the prorated remainder of that figure would be challenging without Tennessee retaining a notable portion. The Titans would take on dead money charges this season and next thanks to the remaining guarantees on Ridley’s pact, which contains notable cap figures in 2026 and ’27.
There are plenty of unanswered questions with respect to the receiver trade market at this point. One or more rentals could easily be on the move shortly, but Ridley is also worth watching in advance of Tuesday afternoon’s deadline.
Giants’ Evan Neal Addresses Potential Trade
Midseason trades involving offensive linemen are rare given the importance of healthy depth at the position. It would not entirely come as a surprise if Evan Neal were to be on the move, though. 
The fourth-year Giant has yet to play this season. Neal was unable to earn a starting spot at the right guard position during training camp, another underwhelming development in his NFL career. The former No. 7 pick has struggled when on the field as a tackle and falling out of the team’s plans could result in a parting of ways via trade. It appears a change of scenery is something Neal would be on board with.
“I haven’t really heard much internally, but that’s something that’s out of my control,” he said when speaking about a potential trade (via Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic). “So whatever happens, happens… At this point, whatever happens come the deadline, I welcome it.”
Neal’s desire for clarity on his future is understandable. The Giants declined his fifth-year option this past spring, meaning he is a pending free agent. The Alabama product’s trade value as a rental would be very limited of course, but the Giants’ loss on Sunday dropped them to 2-7. As such, a seller’s stance should be in store with respect to the team’s approach on the trade front.
Any number of contenders could be interested in Neal as depth for the stretch run. The Seahawks are in the market for an interior O-line move, so they could be a suitor. Other teams seeking an inexpensive addition could touch base with New York as well, and the team’s approach would be interesting to monitor in that case. Taking on the remainder of Neal’s 2025 salary ($1.1MM) would not be an issue for any acquiring team.
Cowboys Open To Trading DT Mazi Smith?
If the Cowboys are to make a trade, it would come as no surprise if a defensive addition were to be made. Dallas could also subtract on that side of the ball. 
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The Cowboys “appear to be open to” dealing away Mazi Smith, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The former first-rounder’s inability to develop into a regular contributor has been a key element of Dallas’ struggles along the defensive line since his arrival in the NFL. Smith has been inactive three times in 2025, his third campaign in the league.
As a rookie, the Michigan product logged a rotational role. A significant uptick in usage took place the following year, but Smith was unable to take a step forward in terms of production against the pass. His performances as a run defender also left plenty to be desired, and as such it came as no surprise upgrading along the defensive interior was a central factor in the Cowboys’ considerations with respect to the Micah Parsons trade.
Kenny Clark is in the fold thanks to that blockbuster deal, and his contract runs through 2027. Dallas also has Osa Odighizuwa in place for years to come after he inked a four-year, $80MM deal to remain with the team this past offseason. Especially with Smith failing to find his footing in new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus‘ scheme, a fresh start could be sought out. Smith’s rookie contract runs through 2026, and any acquiring team would presumably decline his fifth-year option this spring.
It would be surprising to see a strong market for Smith given the way his career has begun. At the age of 24, though, interested teams could view him as a buy-low target with upside. As the Cowboys look into adding along the front seven (among other spots), a shake-up of a different nature will be something to watch for.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud Suffers Concussion
The Texans will need to play at least the remainder of Week 9 without their starting quarterback. C.J. Stroud has been ruled out of today’s game due to a concussion. 
After being tackled by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, Stroud’s head hit the turf. He remained down on the field for several minutes before walking off the field under his own power. Stroud spent time in the medical tent before being taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
The 24-year-old has since been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. As a result, backup QB Davis Mills will be tasked with leading the offense the rest of the way. At the time the Texans announced the update on Stroud, they were leading Denver 12-7.
The team’s elite defense will be leaned on to maintain its current advantage. Houston entered Sunday ranked first in the NFL in both points and yards allowed, and another strong showing would help those statistics and give the Texans an opportunity to improve to 4-4 on the year. Even if that takes place, of course, Stroud’s recovery timeline will be a major storyline moving forward.
The third-year passer has only missed two games in his career. During his rookie campaign, though, Stroud suffered a concussion. This latest injury could lead to an absence spanning at least Week 10, since players very rarely clear concussion protocol in time to suit up one week after suffering one. Mills may be counted on beyond the remainder of today’s game as a result.
Stroud has not managed to duplicate the success of his Offensive Rookie of the Year-winning campaign in 2022. He nevertheless helped lead Houston to the divisional round of the postseason again last year. In spite of the Texans’ early struggles during the current campaign, a playoff berth could certainly still be in store. Much of the team’s outlook moving forward will depend on Stroud’s health, however. His situation will thus be worth watching closely over the coming days.
No Trades Imminent For Saints WRs Rashid Shaheed, Chris Olave
Entering today’s action at 1-7, the Saints could stand to sell at the upcoming trade deadline. It remains to be seen if they will do so, but for now it does not appear as though any major moves are forthcoming. 
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New Orleans’ receiver tandem of Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed has drawn significant interest recently, and the latter represents a logical candidate to be dealt. New Orleans is open to moving on from Shaheed, a pending free agent, but a drop in asking price would likely be needed for that to take place. The team has already reportedly requested a third-round pick from an AFC suitor.
No movement on the Shaheed front has taken place, while an Olave extension remains a possbility. Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com confirms the trade markets in both cases have been “tepid” up to this point. It would come as a surprise if a buyer were to part with a Day 2 selection for a rental, although there is of course precedent in that regard. In any event, Duncan predicts there will not be any substantial deals finalized over the next few days.
There are several other Saints players who could be on the radar of contending teams ahead of the deadline. According to Duncan, though, there has been “little interest” shown in New Orleans’ veterans. A swap involving the likes of running back Alvin Kamara or defensive end Cameron Jordan would be surprising, but Brandin Cooks represents an experienced option who would be affordable. No stranger to being dealt, Cooks is attached to a 2025 salary of just $1.26MM and with a small portion of his scheduled compensation for next guaranteed he could easily be cut after the campaign by any acquiring team.
It will be interesting to see if teams which bow out of the Shaheed sweepstakes turn their attention to Cooks as a fallback WR option prior to Tuesday afternoon’s deadline. Failing a move along those lines, it could very well prove to be a quiet deadline for the Saints.
Dolphins Willing To Entertain Trade Offers On Jaylen Waddle?
11:07pm: ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirms a Waddle trade is “highly unlikely.” He adds Miami would ask for a first-round pick and more in any package from an acquiring team. It would be particularly surprising if a contender were to pay that price in the middle of a season.
6:52pm: Jaylen Waddle‘s name has been mentioned in the build-up to the upcoming trade deadline despite his value to the Dolphins. Yesterday’s front office shake-up is not expected to result in a fire sale in terms of Miami roster pieces being dealt, but it appears as though the team’s stance on Waddle has shifted. 
Now-former general manager Chris Grier was adamant Waddle would not be traded. Given the Dolphins’ decision to move on and replace Grier with interim Champ Kelly, though, the door could now be open to a different approach ahead of the November 4 deadline. Kelly and the Dolphins “would at least consider” a Waddle trade at this point, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
As Rapoport cautions, Miami’s preference would still be to keep the former first-rounder in the fold. Waddle, 26, is under contract through 2028. His base salary for this season (just $1.17MM) would make a trade easy to absorb for any acquiring team. Nevertheless, Waddle’s pact contains future vesting dates for guarantees and a major jump in cap hit beginning in 2027.
Of course, the Alabama product’s value to the Dolphins now and in the future makes him a logical candidate to retain past the deadline and beyond. Waddle has operated as the team’s No. 1 option in the passing game since Tyreek Hill‘s season-ending injury and he has posted at least 82 yards in four of the past five games. With Hill’s future very much in doubt for 2026, Waddle could easily find himself as a focal point on offense for many years to come.
It would certainly come as a surprise if a trade were to materialize especially in the coming days on this front. As Rapoport writes, though, organization is viewed as being “far more open” to swinging trades following the shift to Kelly for at least the remainder of 2025. At least one Miami trade can be expected as a result, per Rapoport.
Much of the pre-deadline chatter on the trade front has concerned the Dolphins’ pass rush duo of Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb. Those two are certainly among the more attractive EDGE options this year, and one or both could be on the move shortly. The same could now be true in Waddle’s case with a different decision-maker in place.