Bryan DeArdo#4 of 87 NFL pundits · Aug 26, 2026
A CBS Sports piece lists veterans it expects could be traded before the 53-man roster deadline, including quarterbacks Anthony Richardson (with Buffalo floated as a landing spot), J.J. McCarthy and Will Howard, plus Jerry Jeudy, Joey Porter Jr., Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kayvon Thibodeaux, Josh Sweat, Kristian Fulton and Marist Liufau. It also says Mason Rudolph's and Drew Allar's roster spots in Pittsburgh are secure.
Published in writing · CBS SportsRead the original
What Bryan DeArdo said
Below is a rundown of the possible NFL veterans who might be traded before Sunday's deadline.
- Where it was published
- CBS Sports
- The piece
- Anthony Richardson, Joey Porter Jr. among potential trade candidates with NFL cutdown day looming
- The original
- Read the original
- Read it wrong?
- Tell us and we will look
- SaidAug 26
- GradedSep 25–Oct 8
Box score, by kind
HitCloseMissWaiting| Group | Hits | Close | Misses | Waiting | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade and Signing Calls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | |
| Roster Spot Calls | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Depth Chart Calls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| All | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
How each call scored
14 checkable claims — 11 trade and signing calls, 2 roster spot calls and 1 depth chart call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing call.
It names 21 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
4 of 14 have settled so far, averaging 100 out of 100, against 25 for a naive guess at the same calls.
Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.
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 Calls2 hits · 9 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
J.J. McCarthy to move to Minnesota Vikings
“McCarthy's overall potential might be enough to compel a team to make an offer to the Vikings for his services, more than likely as a backup.”
100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- J.J. McCarthy
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- MIN
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- reported:
- traded → NYG (from MIN)
- how he left:
- traded
- mechanism:
- traded
- settled by:
- a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Joey Porter Jr. to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“Khan could do so now with Porter if a team is willing to give the Steelers some considerable capital in exchange for one of the NFL's top young cornerbacks.”
100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Joey Porter Jr.
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he leaves
- was with:
- PIT
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- reported:
- traded → DAL (from PIT)
- how he left:
- traded
- mechanism:
- traded
- settled by:
- a confirmed report from the crawl (reported outcomes)
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he stays where he is
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks left when called:
- 18
Josh Sweat to move to Arizona Cardinals
“rest assured that there would be a large market for Sweat if the Cardinals decided to put him on the market.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. to move to New York Giants
“his success in the NFL so far would likely lead to multiple teams giving the Giants some considerable return in exchange for him.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Anthony Richardson to move to Buffalo Bills
“Richardson could be a good addition for a team that needs to strengthen its quarterback depth. The Bills could be a potential trade option, where Richardson would get to play behind and learn from former league MVP Josh Allen.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Cedric Tillman to move to Cleveland Browns
“Jeudy and veteran Browns receiver Cedric Tillman are potential trade options given the young depth Cleveland has developed at receiver.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kayvon Thibodeaux to move to New York Giants
“It may also help compel a team to make a run at acquiring him before Week 1.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Kristian Fulton to move to Kansas City Chiefs
“At this point, Fulton appears to be more of a cut than trade candidate.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Marist Liufau to move to Dallas Cowboys
“With Miller now in tow, the Cowboys may now be inclined to trade Liufau to a team that would use him at his natural position.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Will Howard to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
“That's why, if the Steelers don't see Howard in their long-term plans, they may consider trading him while essentially guaranteeing him a chance to be on another team's active roster.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Jerry Jeudy to move to Cleveland Browns
“Jeudy and veteran Browns receiver Cedric Tillman are potential trade options given the young depth Cleveland has developed at receiver.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Roster Spot Calls2 hitsShow ▸Hide ▾
Mason Rudolph to make the roster
“it appears -- based on McCarthy's recent comments --- that his spot on Pittsburgh's 53-man roster is secure.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 100 naive = 0 × 2 difficulty = 0 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PIT
- skill:
- 0
- player:
- Mason Rudolph
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 100
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Drew Allar to make the roster
“Rookie Drew Allar hasn't thoroughly outplayed Howard, but he's nonetheless done enough to seal his spot on the 53-man roster.”
3 weeks on a 53100Hit100 − 0 naive = 100 × 2 difficulty = +200 skill
Think this is wrong?How this was scored
- club:
- PIT
- skill:
- 200
- player:
- Drew Allar
- season:
- 2026
- claimed:
- he makes the 53
- accuracy:
- 100
- baseline:
- 0
- difficulty:
- 2
- the naive guess:
- he was on somebody's 53 last season, so he makes one again
- weeks in the season:
- 18
- weeks on the53:
- 3
- weeks left when called:
- 18
- first week on the53:
- 1
- weeks on the practice squad:
- 0
Depth Chart Calls1 waitingShow ▸Hide ▾
J.J. McCarthy to be 2nd on the depth chart
“McCarthy is slated to enter his third NFL season as a backup after losing his position battle with Kyler Murray.”
—WaitingNot settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Who this take is about
J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings, Joey Porter Jr., Pittsburgh Steelers, Mason Rudolph, Drew Allar, Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals, Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants, Anthony Richardson, Buffalo Bills, Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Kristian Fulton, Kansas City Chiefs, Marist Liufau, Dallas Cowboys, Will Howard, Jerry Jeudy
Others on the same people
Chris Clark · Trade and Signing Calls · Nikko Remigio · Miss 0
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Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich.Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game.Jared Dubin · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Close 43
Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score.Pete Prisco · Score Predictions · New York Giants · Miss 36
Prisco picked the Giants to beat the Commanders at home in the Thursday night Week 10 game, 23-14, citing New York's dominant front seven containing Jayden Daniels.
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Smith suggests the Colts are likely to grant Josh Downs' trade request given their contract situation and their recent sell-off, and that they could also try to trade Keenan Allen.Noah Compton · Trade and Signing Calls · Josh Downs · Hit 100
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Fanelli suggested Keenan Allen may be dealt away from Indianapolis, with Week 9 potentially their final appearance for the Colts.Adam Schefter · Trade and Signing Calls · Josh Downs · Hit 100
Schefter, as relayed on the show, said they expect Josh Downs to be traded.