Jonathan Taylor Tops NFL's 25 Trade Targets — SkimNews
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- NFL's 2026 trade deadline falls Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET; the 25-player ranking prioritizes value to a new team over deal likelihood, assigns each a move estimate, and includes only players at least being discussed in trade conversations.
- Jonathan Taylor ranks No. 1 on potential value to a new team even as teams are not fully sold that Indianapolis will trade him; his 109.3 total yards per game and eight rushing TDs tied for the league lead support the case, with a 30% move estimate.
- Brian Thomas Jr. carries a 45% estimated trade probability, with Kansas City and Pittsburgh exploring receiver help as his 2026 line has fallen to nine receptions, 105 yards and one touchdown.
- Josh Sweat is rated a 40% trade chance after an NFC executive said "Sweat to Dallas makes a lot of sense"; his production fell from 12 sacks and 37 pressures last season to two sacks and 10 pressures in 2026.
- Yaya Diaby has a 35% estimated trade chance: Tampa Bay is not poised to pay his 2027 free-agent bill, second-year rusher David Walker has four sacks, and an acquiring team could receive a compensatory pick if Diaby signs a substantial deal elsewhere.
- Riq Woolen is a 35% trade candidate; his $1.26 million base salary and 2027 free-agent status could help facilitate a trade, rival teams have raised his name, and his five-season totals include 12 interceptions and 57 pass breakups.
- Budda Baker carries a 35% estimated trade chance; with seven straight Pro Bowls and 3.5 sacks this season, league sources believe Arizona should try to get something for him despite $16.2 million owed this year and $17.8 million due next year.
Why it matters: The list is a buying guide, not a deal forecast: Taylor ranks first on potential value despite a 30% move probability, below Brian Thomas Jr.'s 45%. For Philadelphia, Woolen's $1.26 million base salary helps facilitate a trade; for Arizona, Baker's $16.2 million and $17.8 million obligations underpin the case for seeking a return.
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