2026 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 8

We're now less than two weeks away from the NFL's November 10 trade deadline, and fans can expect the trade activity to ramp up in the coming days.

While the Los Angeles Chargers are the only remaining winless team, several other squads have slowly slipped out of the playoff picture. This doesn't guarantee that they'll be sellers at the deadline, of course, but for teams that can't legitimately contend, selling off veterans is often logical.

Which marquee players are most likely to be available via the trade market? Who are the top options for contenders to target? That's what we're here to examine ahead of Week 8.

Here, you'll find our updated list of top 10 trade candidates, ranked according to factors like recent production, player upside, positional value, contract/cap implications, projected availability, and any relevant recent rumors.

You'll also find projected trade values based on factors such as position, player upside, player age, and any comparable deals, along with sensible potential suitors for each player.

Projected Trade Value: 2027 4th-Round Pick

The Tennessee Titans have seen glimmers of hope over the past two weeks. However, they still fell to 1-6 with Sunday's loss to the Cleveland Browns and should be looking ahead to the future.

The Titans should be interested in putting more pieces around second-year quarterback Cam Ward, and they may want to trade away some defensive pieces before November 10 to help do it. Safety Amani Hooker would be a prime candidate in that scenario.

While Hooker is signed through 2028, he may not be cemented in Tennessee's long-term plans. He's set to carry a cap hit of $13.2 million in 2027, and releasing him in the spring would save $7.4 million in cap space.

Hooker has been a solid starter for the Titans and is still only 28 years old. He's allowed an opposing passer rating of just 81.2 in coverage this season, and he would undoubtedly draw interest from teams in need of secondary help.

Potential Suitors: Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 5th-Round Pick

Defensive lineman Zach Sieler is a leader in the Miami Dolphins' young locker room, and, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus, there hasn't been any talk of Sieler getting traded yet.

"I have not had any discussion with the Dolphins or any other team about [him] being traded," Rosenhaus told WSVN (h/t David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel ). "There had been no discussions about that."

Still, Sieler would be a very logical trade chip for Miami. He's 31, and he's a potential 2027 cap casualty.

$10 million of Sieler's 2027 salary will become fully guaranteed on the third day of the new league year. Releasing him with a post-June 1 designation before then would save the Dolphins $13.2 million in cap space.

While the Dolphins did pick up their first win of the season in Week 7, they're not a playoff team. Sieler, who has 17 tackles and two sacks this season, would be a great fit for a team that can make the postseason.

Potential Suitors: Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers

8. Jauan Jennings, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 6th-Round Pick and/or Backfield Help

The Minnesota Vikings are the last remaining undefeated team, but they could still consider moving an expendable piece to address an area of need. Specifically, they might try to add a running back, as Aaron Jones continues to deal with an MCL sprain .

Jauan Jennings is a player the Vikings could try to move. Minnesota signed him to a one-year, $8 million deal in the offseason, but he has not been heavily utilized in the offense to this point.

Jennings has just four catches for 43 yards in five appearances.

ESPN's Adam Schefter told The Pat McAfee Show (beginning at the 1:35:10 mark) on Tuesday that while it doesn't sound like any trade is imminent, teams have "checked in" on Jennings ahead of the trade deadline.

If Jennings can bring backfield depth or draft capital that can be used to find it, Minnesota might be convinced to make a deal. Jennings, who had 643 yards and nine touchdowns last season, would be worth it to a receiver-needy team.

Potential Suitors: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers

Projected Trade Value: 2027 5th-Round Pick

The Indianapolis Colts are barreling toward a rebuild. They recently fired general manager Chris Ballard. On Tuesday they traded away not one, but two high-profile players.

The Colts first agreed to send standout guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-rounder. Later in the afternoon, they dealt defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.

It's unlikely that interim GM Ed Dodds is finished making moves.

Wide receiver Josh Downs would be a logical trade candidate if Indy is willing to keep parting out its roster. He has 26 catches for 307 yards this season, and he could help a contender in need of receiver depth.

However, Downs is set to be a free agent in 2027 and may not be in Indianapolis' long-term plans after it gave Alec Pierce a four-year, $114 million extension in the offseason.

Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 4th-Round Pick

There was some trade chatter involving Arizona Cardinals edge-rusher Josh Sweat during the offseason, but general manager Monti Ossenfort dismissed the idea of trading him at the time.

Of course, that was before Arizona started playing meaningful games and losing more often than not.

The Cardinals have earned a pair of upset wins in 2026, but they fell to 2-5 with Sunday's blowout loss to the Denver Broncos.

Sweat is a very logical trade chip for a team that may be looking to chase a quarterback in the 2027 draft. He has 16 tackles, two sacks, and seven quarterback pressures this season and can boost another team's pass-rushing rotation. However, he'll turn 30 in the spring and probably isn't a long-term fit for the rebuilding Cardinals.

While Sweat is signed through 2028, the Cardinals can release him with a post-June 1 designation in the spring and save $18.1 million in 2027 cap space.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers

Projected Trade Value: 2027 3rd-Round Pick

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has traditionally been a buyer at the trade deadline. However, the Eagles face a very different situation this season than they've faced in the past.

Philly fell to 2-5 on Monday night, has lost quarterback Jalen Hurts for the season , and has a host of injuries at other key positions. At this point, it's becoming difficult to believe that the Eagles can get back in the NFC East race.

Roseman has already dealt center Cam Jurgens, and if the Eagles do believe their season is done, more moves could be on the horizon. Defensive tackle Moro Ojomo would be a valuable trade chip if this is the case.

Ojomo left Monday night's game with an apparent injury, so his status will bear watching. However, he would be a very appealing target for most teams.

The 25-year-old has 18 tackles, two tackles for loss, and nine quarterback pressures this season as a rotational player. He's set to be a free agent in 2027, and the Eagles appear unlikely to re-sign him after extending both Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter this past offseason.

Potential Suitors: Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars

4. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

Projected Trade Value: Conditional 2027 2nd-Round Pick

Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday (beginning at the 1:24:18 mark) that his "understanding" is that Colts ownership doesn't want to trade star running back Jonathan Taylor.

However, the trades of both Nelson and Buckner would seem to signal that Indianapolis is open for business.

Taylor won't come cheaply. He remains one of the league's top dual-threat running backs, and he's an excellent support piece for the Colts' quarterback—whether they stick with Daniel Jones beyond this season or not. Additionally, moving Taylor will cost the Colts $10 million in dead cap next season.

Taylor might be viewed by some teams as a short-term option because, while this year's $7 million base salary is reasonable, that figure will jump to $15 million next year.

Still, Taylor is a legitimate difference-maker, and he could potentially put a team that is in the playoff conversation into the Super Bowl picture.

Potential Suitors: Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants

3. Landon Dickerson, G, Philadelphia Eagles

Schefter reported earlier this month that guard Landon Dickerson is a player that teams will be eyeing if the Eagles do decide to be deadline sellers.

"It would not surprise those in the league if teams start calling on Eagles guard Landon Dickerson when he is healthy enough to return from injured reserve," Schefter wrote on October 11.

Dickerson was on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he returned in Week 7 and appeared to be healthy. He played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in Monday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

A three-time Pro Bowler who is still only 28 years old, Dickerson would bring a strong return to Philadelphia.

Roseman won't want to completely tear down this Eagles roster. After seeing the Colts get third- and fifth-round picks for the 30-year-old Nelson, however, he could decide that now is the time to flip Dickerson for future draft capital.

2. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

Projected Trade Value: 2027 2nd- and 6th-Round Picks

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to publicly assert their belief in third-year wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., even though he has slipped down their offensive pecking order and was effectively benched for the second half of their last game.

"He's gonna be able to help us make plays this week," head coach Liam Coen told reporters on Monday. "I bet it, I know it. We're gonna continue to support him, throw our arm around him and continue to do what we gotta do to make plays on Sunday."

While Jacksonville may be publicly backing Thomas, though, it can't ignore the fact that now is a prime opportunity to get something in return for a player who may never get a second contract with the team. Some around the league also seem to believe that the Jags' public stance is a bit disingenuous.

"There are a lot of people around the league who believe Thomas could have a new home by the trade deadline," ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote last week.

Thomas was a big-play Pro Bowl receiver as a rookie, and he should interest top-tier contenders in need of receiving help.

Potential Suitors: Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers

1. Khalil Mack, Edge, Los Angeles Chargers

Even with the league's worst record, Los Angeles has yet to enter sell-off mode. According to Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport , the Chargers "insist they are trying to win games" and have given "no indication" that they're willing to deal.

At some point, though, the Chargers have to face the reality that they're not going to salvage their season. They should reach that conclusion before November 10, and once they do, trading Khalil Mack should be their top priority.

Mack is still a terrific pass-rusher. He has started all six games this season and has recorded 19 tackles, three sacks, five tackles for loss, and 11 quarterback pressures. He can help L.A. win games this season. However, he's playing on a one-year deal and probably won't be around beyond 2026.

Given how quickly things have spiraled out of control this season, why would Mack want to be back in Los Angeles?

According to the collective bargaining agreement —specifically, Appendix V, Paragraph 4—the Chargers could receive no higher than a fifth-round compensatory pick if Mack departed as a qualifying free agent, because he has at least 10 accrued seasons.

Anything more than a late fifth-round pick might be enough to pry Mack out of Los Angeles.

Potential Suitors: Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers

*Contract and cap information via Spotrac . Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference .