The NFL trade deadline arrives Tuesday, prompting front offices to evaluate whether to buy, sell, or stand pat. CBS Sports has ranked 20 players circulating in trade rumors by their potential impact if moved.
Leading the list is Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, who has thrown for 2,124 yards with 19 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. Las Vegas holds the 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza and could deal Cousins to a contender like the Vikings, where he played from 2018 to 2023.
Other high-impact names include Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (610 rushing yards, eight touchdowns), Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, and Jets receiver Garrett Wilson (527 receiving yards, three touchdowns). Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Ravens back Derrick Henry also appear, though their teams are reportedly reluctant to trade them.
Several Eagles players feature prominently: guard Landon Dickerson, cornerback Tariq Woolen, tight end Dallas Goedert, and Barkley. Philadelphia sits 2-7 and may sell assets for draft capital. The Cardinals' Josh Sweat (12 sacks in 2025) and Budda Baker, the Chargers' Khalil Mack and Tuli Tuipulotu, and the Titans' Tony Pollard and Amani Hooker are also noted as potential difference-makers.
Teams such as the Vikings, Bills, Cowboys, and Chiefs are frequently mentioned as landing spots. The deadline passes Tuesday, after which rosters are set for the stretch run.
