2024 NFL Trade Block Big Board Entering Week 8

The NFL's November 5 trade deadline is approaching, with significant activity already underway, including recent trades of wide receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper, running back Cam Akers, and the Kansas City Chiefs' agreement to acquire wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans. More trades are anticipated as teams assess their realistic playoff chances for 2024, with struggling teams like the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, and Cleveland Browns potentially becoming sellers.

Teams focused on the future may trade expensive contracts or impending free agents, with buyer demand shaping the market. An updated trade board ranks players based on upside, production, positional value, contract status, and trade buzz. The board process starts by examining 15 players involved in trade speculation or deemed realistic candidates due to contract, roster, or team record, then ranks the top 10 based on talent, positional value, and availability.

This week's board sees significant changes following the trades of Adams, Cooper, and Hopkins, and the removal of New York Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick, who ended his holdout. Five new players were added: Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith, Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin, New Orleans Saints edge-rusher Chase Young, New England Patriots pass-rusher Josh Uche, and Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day, all playing for non-contenders at valuable positions. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was also added, with reports indicating the Rams are open to trading him and paying some salary.

Players removed include Houston Texans receiver Robert Woods, Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks, and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant, whose value has slipped. New York Jets receiver Mike Williams was also removed, as trade talks with the Pittsburgh Steelers were tabled until after their Sunday game. Week 7 honorable mentions were noted without specific names.

The Cleveland Browns, having already traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills, are expected to focus fully on building for the future after quarterback Deshaun Watson's season-ending Achilles injury effectively ended their 2024 campaign.