NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, two more Colts and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates

Despite the Eagles and Colts being viewed as offseason builders, CBS Sports listed four Philadelphia players, two Indianapolis athletes and two starting quarterbacks among the 25 most tradable assets for the 2026 NFL trade deadline, a lineup that clashes with the expectation that stable teams won’t offload talent before the deadline. The presence of two active quarterbacks—normally core pieces—heightens the paradox, suggesting that even franchise leaders are being shop‑tested. Yahoo Sports singled out running backs Saquon Barkley and Jonathan Taylor as prime deals, noting their contract situations and recent production.

ESPN complemented the list with a full ranking of candidates and suggested specific team fits based on scheme needs. FanSided contributed eight speculative trades that could energize clubs such as the Chiefs and Bears, while Bleacher Report examined the trade assets of the league’s lowest‑performing teams after Week 7, underscoring how poor records are inflating perceived value. The deadline approaches, and front offices are weighing the listed options against roster needs, recent weekly performances, and salary‑cap constraints.

The next wave of reporting will monitor which of the highlighted players actually change teams as the league closes the trade window, and whether the speculative scenarios outlined by the outlets materialize.