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2026 NFL trade deadline: Ranking the top 25 candidates to move, plus team fits

The 2026 NFL trade deadline is heating up as 25 players, led by Pollard and Mack, become prime targets for blockbuster moves.

By · Published October 28, 2026  16:41 UTC · Updated October 28, 2026  18:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: The 2026 NFL trade deadline is heating up as 25 players, led by Pollard and Mack, become prime targets for blockbuster moves.
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FTN spotlights running back Alexander Pollard and defensive end Myles Mack as prime movers, while theScore unveils eight trade scenarios it hopes to see and Spotrac flags five ‘not‑so‑crazy’ blockbuster possibilities. ESPN rounds out the analysis by ranking the full slate of 25 candidates and mapping each to likely destination teams.

The projected moves could reshape offensive backfields and defensive lines for contenders and rebuilders alike.

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Which players are highlighted as top trade candidates?

Running back Alexander Pollard and defensive end Myles Mack are highlighted as prime movers.

How many trade scenarios does theScore propose?

TheScore outlines eight trade scenarios it hopes to see before the deadline.

What does Spotrac describe as potential blockbusters?

Spotrac lists five ‘not‑so‑crazy’ trade deadline blockbusters.

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