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From Sunday...
We're hoping for a jam-packed trade deadline week!
@danielrpopper gives his final prediction on whether some of the buzziest names in the NFL will be traded or stay home.
What moves do you want to see?
We have a hit from the Mock Trade Deadline, where @JoeBuscaglia (representing the Bills) made a deal for Amani Hooker in our simulated negotiations.
Our deal was a 3rd for Hooker and a 7th.
Bills end up sending a 2nd for Hooker and a 5th, per @jjones9
nytimes.com/athletic/7754446…
Spent the last week simulating negotiations for trade candidates. Our awesome beat writers @TheAthletic represented the teams they cover. I facilitated the exchange of offers until we ended up at deal or no deal.
The result: Mock Trade Deadline.
nytimes.com/athletic/7754446…
One week until the trade deadline, and we have refreshed our list of 50 candidates.
Trade Deadline Big Board 2.0 is live.
Big Board 1.0 had Jeffery Simmons at No. 1, Quenton Nelson at No. 3 and DeForest Buckner at No. 4.
Who will be traded next?
nytimes.com/athletic/7728392…
Fun chat with Robert. Recorded this yesterday and discussed a potential Jeffery Simmons trade...
Who's next? Colts, Chargers, Cardinals in sell-off mode 👀
@robertmays is joined by @danielrpopper on this episode of TAFS to look back at the trades that have happened, and ahead to what might be coming.
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Jeffery Simmons trade grades for Titans and Bears:
nytimes.com/athletic/7735899…
Yes, the NFL trade deadline has gotten more active in recent seasons. We saw another high-profile trade this morning with Jeffery Simmons headed to the Bears for two firsts.
Dove into the data with @SandoNFL to diagnose trends and quantify the chaos:
nytimes.com/athletic/7732565…
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With the Jeffery Simmons deal, three of the top four players on my trade deadline big board have been traded:
nytimes.com/athletic/7664102…
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DeForest Buckner trade grades for Colts and 49ers:
nytimes.com/athletic/7730577…
Two of the top 4 players on my trade deadline big board — Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner — have now been moved:
nytimes.com/athletic/7664102…
Quenton Nelson trade grades for Seahawks and Colts:
nytimes.com/athletic/7729801…
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2026 Trade Deadline Big Board
From dream swings to more realistic options, I ranked 50 players who could be available on the trade market.
Projected cap hits, best fits, analysis and more:
nytimes.com/athletic/7664102…
I wrote about Justin Herbert:
nytimes.com/athletic/7693602…
Going live on @TheAthleticLIVE with @MaxBrowne4 at 5 pm PT!
Talking Eagles with @ZBerm, Chargers with @bynoahfurtado and Rams with @NateAtkins_.
Come hang:
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