USA TODAY columnist Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz analyzes the upcoming NFL trade deadline, focusing on teams that could become sellers by moving veteran players. The article, published on October 29, 2026, identifies five franchises that may look to offload experienced talent in exchange for draft capital or younger assets.
The piece examines each team's roster situation, contract considerations, and playoff prospects to determine which organizations are most likely to pursue trades before the deadline.



