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Some player-team fits in the NFL seem too perfect to be true, but a lot of these fits can’t be made a reality without a trade. Luckily, the NFL trade deadline is right around the corner. Teams are already wheeling and dealing, but the action will only pick up in the days and hours leading up to 4 p.m. ET on November 4. Check out the gallery here to see five trade proposals that would make too much sense for both hypothetical parties involved.
New England Patriots receive: Jakobi Meyers
Las Vegas Raiders receive: 2026 third-round pick
Jakobi Meyers went undrafted in 2019 and landed with the New England Patriots. Originally just a complementary piece, Meyers showed the potential to be a significant contributor as his Patriots’ tenure went on, and he has proven himself as a key player with the Las Vegas Raiders. However, his time in Las Vegas could be coming to a close.
Meyers requested a trade during the offseason. Although the Raiders denied that request, they are now seemingly open to moving the receiver now that their season hasn’t gone as planned. Reports suggest it will take a big package to get Meyers, especially because the Raiders would be okay receiving a compensatory draft pick if he were to leave in free agency. A third-rounder from the Patriots could get a deal done, though.
The Patriots would welcome a reunion with Meyers because they’ve burst onto the scene as championship contenders this year. Even after a huge spending spree in the offseason, the Patriots shouldn’t be done adding to the roster, especially when it comes to giving Drake Maye weapons.
Maye has had an MVP-caliber season despite the fact that his receiving corps is quite underwhelming. Meyers would come in and immediately be the top dog in the receiver room, which would open up the Patriots’ offense even more.
Indianapolis Colts receive: Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals receive: 2026 second-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick
Trey Hendrickson led the NFL in sacks with 17.5 last season. He almost immediately became a trade candidate because the Cincinnati Bengals showed little desire to give him a new contract. Hendrickson was allowed to pursue a trade in the offseason, but nothing came to fruition.
His presence on the Bengals’ defense hasn’t prevented that unit from being one of the worst in the NFL this season. With Joe Burrow missing extended time and the Bengals’ defense continuously costing the team games, the Bengals may look harder into a trade, especially because they never show much desire to pay their players. Hendrickson is a free agent at season’s end.
The Indianapolis Colts, meanwhile, have been the most pleasant surprise in the NFL this season. Daniel Jones has been revitalised, Jonathan Taylor is playing like an MVP, and the defense is all around impressive. The Colts could use a boost in the pass rush as they...
