Which teams will be buyers, sellers?

in 2025 NFL trade deadline is November 4th at 4pm ET. Some teams that seem to do well every year get promoted again, while other teams come out of nowhere to put together a solid record. Other teams struggled, either predictably or by virtue of being one of them The NFL’s biggest disappointments. Because of this, there will be plenty of teams active at the trade deadline, but who will be the buyers and who will be the sellers?

2025 NFL Trade Deadline Sellers

Miami Dolphins

In recent years, the Miami Dolphins have used the trade market to add superstar talent. Bradley Chubb, Jaylen Ramsey and Tyreek Hill are some of the big players the team has traded for in the not-so-distant past. The Dolphins will take the opposite approach this year.

Their struggles mean that Mike McDaniel and Tua Tagovailoa are on the hot seat. Said struggles will also likely lead to the team being sold at the trade deadline.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the biggest disappointments of the NFL season, and therefore could end up as sellers at the trade deadline. With Lamar Jackson leading the franchise, they still have an extended championship window. However, this season seems like a lost cause.

The Ravens should trade players who aren’t part of their long-term prospects at the deadline in an effort to fill up for next season. Derrick Henry is a name to watch. It would be shocking if a running back were to react, but given his age and the state of the Ravens, it’s not out of the question.

New York Jets

The New York Jets are the most obvious sellers at the trade deadline given that they are the NFL’s lone winless team. The problem with them being so bad is that the Jets don’t have many players that teams want to add to their rosters. Their best players, Garrett Wilson, Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, are likely off the table, and the rest of the roster is pretty bare.

The Jets are so bad that maybe they should consider a full rebuild where they add a ton of capital and assets for their superstars. Any of the players listed above would make a huge return via trade. That being said, the Jets have the most pressing need at quarterback going forward Justin Fields was already on the bench and looks to be coming off his third NFL stop.

The Jets should do their best to ensure they can select a quarterback at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft, and that will include some tanks.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns, despite their poor record, actually have really talented defense. It is their insult and the fact that they are on theirs 41st starting quarterback this century that is holding them back. Teams will be interested in Browns defensive linemen.

In fact, the Browns already traded away one of their best trade chips when they sent Greg Newsome to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Joe Flacco has also already been traded. The cornerback and quarterback likely won’t be the only Browns players to end the season with a new team. Cleveland promised Myles Garrett he would compete sooner rather than later when they give him a point record dealbut that doesn’t seem likely as the list is currently compiled.

Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders made one of the biggest trades of the offseason when they sent The Seattle Seahawks make a third-round trade for Geno Smith. They then denied Jacoby Myers’ preseason trade request. Those decisions are coming back to bite them in the ass now that they are one of the most struggling teams in the NFL. Smith, in particular, was terrible. One would have to imagine that it was The Raiders will put Meyers back on the trading block.

Max Crosby has also had and will always attract trade interest, although it seems unlikely that he will be parted from defensive end. The Raiders have plenty of talented players on their roster, but offensive line and quarterback issues are holding them back and forcing them into a position to sell at the trade deadline.

New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints entered the season expected to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. Despite Spencer Rattler playing better than expected, the Saints didn’t do much to prove the skeptics wrong. There isn’t much hope for the future, so it’s time to abandon the ship that is the current roster and embrace a full rebuild that starts with a sale at the trade deadline.

A trade at the deadline should start with the move of Alvin Kamara. The running back has had quite the career with the Saints, but he’s trending in the wrong direction. The Saints should get something back for Kamara while he still has value. Trading Kamara and other veterans would provide more opportunities for youngsters.

Arizona Cardinals

After giving fans a brief glimmer of hope with two wins to start the season, the Arizona Cardinals have since lost five straight games. At this rate, they will certainly be trade deadline sellers. With each passing week, it looks more and more likely that Kyler Murray’s days under center in Arizona are coming to an end.

A selloff at the trade deadline would confirm this belief. Perhaps the Cardinals will find newfound life upon Murray’s return from injury that will save the team’s season and the quarterback’s future, but for now, the Cardinals have to be viewed as short sellers at the trade deadline.

Buyers in the 2025 NFL trade deadline

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have been the NFL’s most pleasant surprise this year. The team is 6-1 and poised to make a run in the postseason. They’ve proven they’re for real with Daniel Jones under center, but they should still add talent at the trade deadline.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are off to a hot start with four straight wins. They’ve lost two straight since then, and it may take a trade deadline move to get back on track. Josh Allen has had to carry a heavy load for the Bills for a long time, and Buffalo would be smart to bring in some talent to help him. If they don’t, they might not make it to the Super Bowl again.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Recent reports suggest that it is The Jacksonville Jaguars are making trade calls for Brian Thomas Jr. The second-year receiver has struggled after playing as one of the best pass catchers in football as a rookie. A trade involving Thomas would be a shock and could be considered jumping the gun.

The Jaguars are more likely to add talent at the trade deadline rather than trade it. The team has until a week before the trade deadline to figure out what direction they want to go.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots were the biggest spenders of free agents in the offseason. Since their strategy of adding talent has paid off so far, they should continue to accumulate talent by being trade deadline buyers. Stefon Diggs, Harold Landry, Robert Spillane, Milton Williams, Morgan Moses and Carlton Davis were some of their big offseason successes, but there are still areas New England can improve on.

Los Angeles Rams

Les Snead loves trades and hates draft picks. At least that’s how he acted as general manager of the Los Angeles Rams. When Snead has draft capital to trade for superstar talent, he does it. The Rams are on the rise this season and look poised to make another blockbuster deal.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been one of the best teams in the NFL this season despite being riddled with injuries. Tristan Wirfs missed time, Calijah Kancei is out for the year, and the entire receiving corps is injured. Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka and Jalen McMillan could form the best receiving corps in the NFL, but all were sidelined at various points.

The bottom line is that the Buccaneers may need some reinforcements if they want to keep winning. They can only defy the odds for so long, so they should add talent at the trade deadline.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears have added tons of offensive weapons over the past two years. They also prioritized improving the offensive line in the offseason. If they continue to add, it will likely be in the form of adding defensive talent at the trade deadline. The NFC North is stacked, so the Bears will have to get better if they want to keep up with the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings.

Philadelphia Eagles

Howie Roseman, general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, is known for making big moves at the right time, often in the form of smearing his trade partners. After winning the Super Bowl and losing a fair amount of talent in free agency, Roseman has done a good job of filling out the roster, but he shouldn’t be done preparing to repeat just yet. If the Eagles do become buyers at the trade deadline, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they come out on top of a big trade.