The NFL trade deadline is just over a month away, November 10th at 4 p.m. ET, and the rumor mill is already buzzing with some seriously surprising names that could shake up the league. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped some intel, listing Jerry Jeudy, Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, Jermaine Johnson II, and Will McDonald IV as the key guys receiving trade buzz after just four weeks of the regular season. This early chatter means teams are already looking to make a move, and some of these situations are wild.
The Chargers Are 0-4, But Khalil Mack Is Still a Monster
Forget what you think you know about older players slowing down, because Khalil Mack is straight up defying logic. The Los Angeles Chargers are absolutely falling apart with an 0-4 start, a total disaster of a season. Yet, Mack, a nine-time Pro Bowler at 35 years old, is still lighting it up. He’s stacked up five tackles for loss, five quarterback hits, and three sacks in just four games. Think about that: his team is winless, but he’s playing like a man possessed. He’s set to become a free agent at the end of this season, which makes him the most obvious trade candidate if the Chargers decide to punt on 2026 and get something for him. Who wouldn’t want that kind of production for a playoff push?
The Browns’ Jeudy Dilemma and the Cardinals’ Sweat Problem
Then you’ve got the Cleveland Browns, who are off to a hot 3-1 start, but wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is an interesting case. While the Browns have plenty of pass-catching options in Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, and tight end Harold Fannin Jr., and their offensive system heavily relies on three-receiver sets (their 64.2 percent rate of running 11 personnel is the eighth-highest in the NFL right now), Jeudy’s personal stats are… well, they’re not great. He’s only got five catches for 62 yards so far in 2026. He’s also owed a hefty $13.5 million next season. Would the Browns really subtract a key player from a winning roster, even with those numbers? It’s a tough call.
Over in Arizona, the Cardinals are in a tough spot with Josh Sweat. General Manager Monti Ossenfort was saying as recently as August that they had no plans to trade him, but a 1-3 start to the season might change their tune. Sweat’s contract runs through 2028, with big cap hits of $23.6 million in both 2027 and 2028, though there’s no guaranteed money left on his deal after 2026. He bagged 12 sacks during the 2025 season, but only has one through four games this year. Do the Cardinals hold onto a struggling player with a big future contract, or do they try to move him now before it’s too late?
With the deadline coming fast, these next few weeks are gonna be wild. Who’s gonna make the big move that changes their season? We’re about to find out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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