Trey Hendrickson, Alvin Kamara headline 8 notable NFL trade candidates ahead of Nov. 4 deadline

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There is less than a month remaining for NFL teams to make trades this season, with the deadline looming at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Last year, there were 18 trades — involving seven former Pro Bowlers — between the first day of the regular season and the trade deadline. The 2025 campaign has seen seven trades thus far, including three juicy ones this week, with the Chargers and Ravens swapping defenders, the Browns and Jaguars swapping cornerbacks, and Joe Flacco continuing his tour around the AFC North.

Now is the opportunity for contenders to make a splash and rebuilding teams to build draft capital. With that in mind, here are eight notable trade candidates who could be on the move in the coming weeks.

The Bengals just traded for a new quarterback in Flacco, essentially telling the rest of the NFL they have no intention of rolling over in 2025. That doesn’t mean they won’t consider shipping out Hendrickson, who’s playing the season on a revised one-year, $29 million contract. Just like in years past, he’s been the best player on Cincinnati’s defensive line this season, leading the team with four sacks. But even with the four-time Pro Bowler, the Bengals defense ranks 30th in both points per game allowed (31.2) and total yards per game allowed (391.2). A playoff berth doesn’t feel promising, and it’s clear Hendrickson isn’t part of the team’s long-term plan. Why not get some capital for a great player who’ll hit free agency in the offseason. Playoff contenders like Detroit, New England, Dallas and San Francisco (which lost      Nick Bosa      for the season) need pass rush help and could swing a deal.

Kamara leads the Saints with 283 rush yards and 360 scrimmage yards. He’s everything for this offense and honestly has been since he stepped foot in New Orleans in 2017. He’s played his entire nine-year career with the franchise, and when signing his most recent extension in 2024, he said, “I want to be a Saint. I want to retire here.” I agree. It’d be weird to see him in another uniform, but he wouldn’t be the first or last great player to suit up with a different team. New Orleans would make due for this season with third-year pro   Kendre Miller   and sixth-round rookie   Devin Neal   , and it needs to start getting rid some veteran contracts —   Cameron Jordan   ,   Demario Davis   and   Taysom Hill   come to mind. Moving Kamara could be an opportunity to get some money off the books for 2026. Plus, with all of the recent injuries to running backs, Kamara should be at the top of the list for multiple teams.

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