π Early look at NFL trade deadline: 10 candidates to move, predictions β SkimNews
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- Marvin Harrison Jr. is on the trade block as a candidate after a rough start β the 2024 No. 4 pick is tied for fifth on the Cardinals in targets with nine (same as backup RB Tyler Allgeier) and has just 4 catches for 73 yards in 3 games, a steep drop from his 41-608-4 line in 2025.
- Khalil Mack could be available if the 0-3 Chargers fall out of contention β an acquiring team would owe only the remaining $8 million of his salary after a $10M signing bonus already paid, and the veteran edge rusher has 2 sacks through 3 games.
- Maxx Crosby remains on these lists despite the Raiders' 3-0 start β a March trade to the Ravens for two first-round picks fell apart over concerns about his physical, and the author doubts Las Vegas deals him unless 'blown away' again.
- Josh Sweat could be on the move if the Cardinals stumble, with the Super Bowl champion having reportedly requested a trade during the offseason and two non-guaranteed years left on his contract; he has zero sacks in 2026 after 12 last season.
- Tony Pollard has rushed for 173 yards at 4.6 per carry for the Titans, but the team already drafted Penn State's Nicholas Singleton in the fifth round β making the 29-year-old on an expiring $6.74M deal a logical rental candidate.
- Mason Rudolph is the next likely veteran QB to move after the Vikings dealt J.J. McCarthy to the Giants earlier this week β the Steelers have four QBs behind 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers and could get an offer that moves the longtime backup.
- Bears GM Ryan Poles and Eagles GM Howie Roseman are flagged as likely buyers, with the 2-1 Bears needing defensive back and pass-rush help while QB Caleb Williams is injured, and the 2-1 Eagles already showing cracks on the offensive line and defense.
Why it matters: Two of the 10 candidates (Harrison Jr. and Sweat) are Cardinals β that's a roster-altering scenario if Arizona tumbles, not a tweak. With four edge rushers on the list (Mack, Sweat, Uche, Crosby) and the Raiders' Crosby likely staying put, contenders shopping for pass-rush help will find the deepest supply at the position. Contract economics make several names cheap fliers: Mack's remaining $8M, Nixon's $4.3M prorated, Uche's minimum contract.
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