All eyes are on the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots as they gear up for Super Bowl LX, however let’s bear in mind that there are 30 different NFL franchises. They should not competing for a Lombardi Trophy and are already onerous at work making ready for the 2026 marketing campaign, aiming to achieve the huge recreation this time next yr.
To do that, some entrance places of work will look to enhance their rosters by way of commerce, and historical past has proven that blockbusters can come down in the shadow of Super Bowl week. In January 2018, the week earlier than Super Bowl LII, the Kansas City Chiefs traded then-starting quarterback Alex Smith to Washington. In 2021, the Los Angeles Rams acquired Matthew Stafford from the Detroit Lions on the doorstep of Super Bowl LV.
With that historical past in thoughts, it is necessary for us to maintain our heads on a swivel as a blockbuster commerce could be dropped onto our laps at any second over the next week. Below, we’ll spotlight some notable names that could be traded earlier than Super Bowl LX (or at any level this offseason), and what they might value.
A.J. Brown, WR
Brown has persistently been linked to commerce rumors over the previous couple of years. The tumultuous relationship between the wideout and the Eagles is well-documented. During Philadelphia’s playoff loss to the 49ers, Brown was seen in a sideline altercation with coach Nick Sirianni, additional suggesting this tenure might have run its course. For Brown, he didn’t appear thrilled together with his position in the offense this season, and, from Philadelphia’s standpoint, it could make sense to maneuver on from a soon-to-be 29-year-old receiver who’s due $29 million in assured wage in 2026.
What could it value: Third-round decide and fifth-round decide
When Philadelphia acquired Brown from the Titans in 2022, the Eagles despatched the No. 18 total decide in that yr’s draft to Tennessee. Getting a primary (or possibly even a second) at this stage of Brown’s profession appears just a little too far-fetched, significantly together with his age and contract scenario (signed via 2029 and due $29 million in ensures next season). Brown additionally appeared to lose a step in 2025, notably dropping some key balls in that playoff defeat to San Francisco. That may make some potential groups a bit skittish about buying and selling blue-chip draft capital for him.
Teams who could be : Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders
Kyler Murray, QB
Kyler Murray’s days in Arizona seem to be coming to an finish. The former No. 1 total decide was shut down with a foot damage this season, however then-head coach Jonathan Gannon acknowledged that Murray would’ve been benched instead of veteran Jacoby Brissett. With Gannon fired and a brand new regime incoming, it looks like now’s the time for a full organizational reset, headlined by a Murray commerce.
What could it value: Second spherical decide
As CBS Sports’ Joel Corry notes, Murray’s scenario might want to come to a head earlier than March fifteenth (the fifth day of the 2026 league yr), as that’s when his $19.7 million base wage for 2027 turns into totally assured. With that in thoughts, this potential commerce could come collectively early in the offseason. Another issue that could drive a Murray commerce is that the quarterback class at the 2026 NFL Draft is not significantly robust, so groups might be extra inclined to focus on a veteran like Murray. As for a attainable return, the Seahawks secured a third-round decide in trade for Geno Smith a yr in the past. When wholesome, Murray is a way more proficient quarterback, so the Cardinals ought to be an earlier Day 2 decide in the type of a second-rounder.
Teams who could be : New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins
Maxx Crosby, EDGE
The Las Vegas Raiders are coming into a brand new chapter with the probably addition of Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 total decide at the 2026 NFL Draft. That timeline does not precisely mesh with the place Crosby is at this stage of his profession, which could arrange a attainable commerce. Moreover, Crosby’s relationship with the franchise might be fractured a bit after he was shut down over the ultimate two weeks regardless of his need to maintain taking part in. While that was underneath a earlier teaching regime led by Pete Carroll, it is honest to marvel if that bitter ending could spring a commerce.
What could it value: First spherical decide and second spherical decide
Crosby is considered one of the greatest move rushers in the NFL, and we have seen that most of these elite skills can fetch fairly a haul. Green Bay despatched two first-round picks and defensive sort out Kenny Clark in trade for star move rusher Micah Parsons final summer time. Parsons was 26 at the time of the commerce, and Crosby will be coming into his age-29 season in 2026, so a attainable return might are available in slightly below what Dallas acquired. It’s price noting that Crosby is signed via 2029, however solely has $30 million left in ensures remaining, which is available in 2026. That means an extension could additionally be on the horizon for groups trying to purchase him.
Teams who could be : Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions
Mac Jones, QB
Brock Purdy is San Francisco’s franchise quarterback, however Mac Jones did endear himself when filling in as the Niners starter with Purdy injured. Jones went 5-3 as the starter and accomplished 69.6% of his passes with a 97.4 passer score. As we famous with Murray above, this yr’s rookie QB class is not significantly robust, which can create a sturdy marketplace for veterans like Jones. On high of that, Jones does match the profile of a former first-round QB turned castoff, who’s ripe for a profession resurgence.
What could it value: Third spherical decide
Jones remains to be solely 27 years previous and has a cap hit of simply over $3 million in 2026. That creates important worth for potential groups to judge Jones as a potential next veteran to revitalize his profession and propel their franchise to playoff competition.
Teams who could be : Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins.
Tyreek Hill, WR
The Dolphins are coming into a full rebuild. A brand new teaching employees and entrance workplace have been put in, and the group is prone to transfer on from Tua Tagovailoa in some capability this offseason. With this reset unfolding, Hill does not match Miami’s timeline, so a commerce to a contender (or outright launch) makes the most sense for either side. Hill will probably search a contract extension this offseason, as he has no assured cash remaining and just one yr left on his deal. Given the place the Dolphins are, a Hill extension is not precisely a logical step.
What could it value: Conditional Day 3 decide
As we famous, Hill nearly definitely would require a brand new take care of whichever crew he is traded to, which could alter the price ticket. While he has no assured cash remaining on his deal, Hill at the moment has a bloated $29.9 million base wage and a $51.1 million cap hit, so there might want to be some form of adjustment.
Further diluting his worth, the veteran is about to enter his age-32 season and is coming off a 2025 season the place he was restricted to 4 video games because of a ugly left knee damage that included a torn ACL he suffered in Week 4. Teams might want to get prognosis on Hill’s restoration earlier than buying and selling for him, so a deal revolving round him would probably have to characteristic conditional draft decide compensation linked to taking part in time/manufacturing. If he is in a position to come near his former self, nonetheless, he is a dynamic weapon.
Teams who could be : Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos
