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The NFL trade deadline is over a month away, and there’s plenty of history to suggest that there will be very limited action in the days leading up to Nov. 4. However, there have already been a number of NFL rumors in September hinting at marquee players who could generate interest on the market.
As a new month of the season closes in, we’re highlighting a few potential NFL trades that we’d love to see between teams in October.
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Many will immediately point to the Kansas City Chiefs as the top fit for a Tyreek Hill trade. However, with Xavier Worthy back on the field and Rashee Rice’s suspension more than halfway over, the need for a receiver isn’t as pressing for Kansas City. Instead, there’s a different position the Chiefs’ front office should target.
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Among the other potential fits for Hill, we see a risk worth taking for the Washington Commanders. The Terry McLaurin injury is only keeping him sidelined for Week 4 right now, but the fact that he’s received a second opinion on his quad/hip injury and surgery is only off the table for now feels like a reason for concern. Deebo Samuel is fine working underneath, but Jayden Daniels needs a deep threat and HIll is perfect for that role.
Given Hill’s history of causing some issues within the locker room, including him quitting on the team mid-game in Week 18 last season, and the NFL’s ongoing inquiry into domestic violence allegations against Hill, any return for the Miami Dolphins will be limited. Washington could send a conditional 2027 fourth-round pick, which becomes a third if Hill plays in every game after the trade and the Commanders reach the NFC Championship Game.
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For all of the focus put on the Chiefs’ receiving corps being a big part of the team’s offensive issues this season, it’s the lack of an efficient and explosive ground game that is far more problematic. Entering Week 4, Kansas City ranked 17th in Rush EPA (-0.084) and they have just one run of 20-plus yards on 21 attempts, courtesy of Patrick Mahomes.
For the Jacksonville Jaguars, running back Travis Etienne is expendable. Rookie Bhayshul Tuten has already demonstrated that he’s ready to be the featured runner in Liam Coen’s offense. As for passing downs, Jacksonville has fellow rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. In exchange for just over half a season of Etienne, Kanas City gives up a 2026 fifth-round pick and Jacksonville gets to take a flier on corner Joshua Williams.
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