Bradley LockerOct 7, 2026
Ahead of the Nov. 10, 2026 trade deadline, they name 15 players they expect could be dealt, including Marvin Harrison Jr., Titans veterans Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley, and a deep group of defensive linemen such as Tuli Tuipulotu, Yaya Diaby and Daron Payne.
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A change of scenery seems likely for the 24-year-old Harrison, and teams around the league would figure to have immense interest.
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Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade and Signing Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| All | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
How each call scored
16 checkable claims — 16 trade and signing calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 16 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.
Each call is scored 0 to 100 against what happened, on its own, by the published methodology. The naive guess is what knowing nothing would have scored on the same calls; the gap, weighted by how hard the call was, is the skill.
Trade and Signing Calls16 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
Joshua Uche to move — “may add another team to his ledger soon; possible fits 49ers, Bears, Cowboys, Eagles”
“That means the former Patriot, Chief and Eagle may add another team to his ledger soon.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Calvin Ridley to move — “may be dealt as the Titans look to shed payroll; possible fits Giants, Raiders, Packers”
“Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley may both be dealt as the Titans look to shed payroll. ... The Titans have a young and deep receiver room, which makes the 31-year-old Ridley expendable.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Quentin Johnston to move — “wouldn't be surprising if the Chargers moved on; possible fits Giants, Raiders, Packers”
“it wouldn't be surprising whatsoever if the Chargers moved on already, and teams will assuredly be drawn to his alluring size and speed”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tony Pollard to move — “could finally be on the move; possible fits Packers, Seahawks, Broncos, Vikings”
“The Titans look like one of few surefire sellers, and Pollard could finally be on the move in the final year of his contract.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marvin Harrison Jr. to move — “a change of scenery seems likely; possible fits Chiefs, Giants, Texans, Raiders, 49ers, Packers”
“A change of scenery seems likely for the 24-year-old Harrison, and teams around the league would figure to have immense interest.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Yaya Diaby to move — “could be a sneaky trade target; possible fits Bears, 49ers, Cowboys, Eagles”
“Diaby could be a sneaky trade target as a soon-to-be free agent.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Khalil Mack to move — “could also be on the market alongside Tuipulotu”
“the best available edge defender on the market — possibly joined by teammate Khalil Mack”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
A'Shawn Robinson to move — “likely to be dealt; possible fits 49ers, Bears, Patriots, Raiders”
“Robinson may not be the flashiest name on this list, but he's likely to be dealt given his work on the ground”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Brandon Stephens to move — “a trade may not be that implausible; possible fits Steelers, Lions, Bears, Bengals, Bills”
“Given that Stephens is a 2028 free agent and the team drafted D'Angelo Ponds in the second round, a trade may not be that implausible.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tuli Tuipulotu to move — “could be traded at the deadline; possible fits 49ers, Bears, Cowboys, Ravens”
“The 0-4 Chargers are rapidly appearing to be sellers at the deadline, and the 24-year-old Tuipulotu looks like the best available edge defender on the market”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zyon McCollum to move — “another defender the Buccaneers could look to shed; possible fits Steelers, Lions, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Raiders”
“In the first year of a three-year, $48 million extension, McCollum is another defender the Buccaneers could look to shed.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Dylan Cook to move — “teams could offer non-trivial capital in a trade; possible fits Eagles, Packers, Texans, Saints”
“Pittsburgh very well may elect to retain Cook after trading Broderick Jones before the year, but teams could offer non-trivial capital for a possible starter at either tackle spot.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zach Sieler to move — “could be traded by Miami; possible destinations Minnesota, Green Bay, Jacksonville”
“Dolphins brass has been keen on trading older players on large deals, and the 31-year-old Sieler definitely qualifies.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will McDonald IV to move — “trade candidate out of New York; possible fits Bears, 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys”
“The 27-year-old on a one-year deal should draw eyes for teams looking to better pursue the quarterback.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Daron Payne to move — “could soon wear another uniform; possible fits 49ers, Bears, Patriots, Raiders”
“With the Commanders already 1-3 and owning only 11% playoff odds, the pending free agent Payne could soon wear another uniform.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Zaven Collins to move — “trade candidate; possible fits Cowboys, Eagles, Bears, 49ers”
“Possible Fits: Cowboys, Eagles, Bears, 49ers ... Cowboys edge defenders currently own the worst PFF run-defense grade, and Jerry Jones is always wont to add more defensive talent.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
Joshua Uche, Calvin Ridley, Quentin Johnston, Tony Pollard, Marvin Harrison Jr., Yaya Diaby, Khalil Mack, A'Shawn Robinson, Brandon Stephens, Tuli Tuipulotu, Zyon McCollum, Dylan Cook, Zach Sieler, Will McDonald IV, Daron Payne, Zaven Collins
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