Top 25 NFL Trade Deadline Candidates Ranked for 2026

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor leads a list of 25 players who could move before the Nov. 10 deadline at 4 p.m. ET.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor is the top-ranked player potentially available for the Tuesday, Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Taylor is currently averaging 109.3 total yards per game and is tied for the league lead with eight rushing touchdowns. Despite heavy interest from other teams, ESPN reports a 30% predicted chance of a trade, as Taylor remains signed to a long-term contract.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. follows as the second-ranked candidate with a 45% estimated chance of being dealt. Thomas recorded 87 receptions and 10 touchdowns as a rookie in 2024, but his production has slowed to nine catches for 105 yards and one score so far in 2026. Kansas City and Pittsburgh are reportedly exploring receiver help as Thomas's playing time in Jacksonville has declined.

Defensive targets include Arizona Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat, who recorded 12 sacks last season but has only two sacks and 10 pressures in 2026. He is currently in the second year of a four-year, $76 million contract. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay's Yaya Diaby is cited as a potential mover with a 35% trade probability following a three-sack performance against Carolina in Week 7.

Other notable veterans on the list include Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy, who has 16 receptions this season, and Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack. Mack’s current one-year deal includes an $8 million salary, with the Chargers having already paid a $10 million signing bonus in March. In the secondary, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen is identified as a high-upside trade option carrying a $1.26 million base salary.