Trade and Signing Calls
Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.
- Takes logged
- 1,053
- Graded
- 174
- Average accuracy
- 52.3
- Pundits
- 257
17% settled
out of 100
have made one
How these calls land
Takes in each band
Settled or waiting
174 / 1,053
graded
879 still pending
By season
- 20228 of 17 graded
- 20236 of 15 graded
- 202420 of 57 graded
- 202587 of 360 graded
- 202653 of 604 graded
Who is good at trade and signing calls
- Bryan DeArdo100 accuracy · 3 graded+200.0
- Bucky Brooks100 accuracy · 3 graded+200.0
- Tom Pelissero100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Kevin Wildes100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Bradley Locker100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Greg Auman100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Shannon Sharpe100 accuracy · 2 graded+200.0
- Scott Bogman100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- David Droegemeier100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- nthony Darelle "Booger" McFarland100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Ian Rapoport100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Bo Wolf100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- David Harrison100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- John Maakaron100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jacob Westendorf100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Derek Brown100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Noah Strackbein100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Adam Carlson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Joe Marino100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Steven Ruiz100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Patricia Traina100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Diante Lee100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Kyle Brandt100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Albert Breer100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mike Renner100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Steve Kubitza100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Matthew Coller100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jonathan Jones100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Carmen Vitali100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Jeremy White100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Gerry Dulac100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Mina Kimes100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Will Blackmon100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Yogi Roth100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Dharya Sharma100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Andrew Erickson100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Garrett Podell100 accuracy · 1 graded+200.0
- Devon Platana100 accuracy · 1 graded+194.0
- Rich Eisen83 accuracy · 6 graded+166.7
- Chris Brockman75 accuracy · 7 graded+133.3
- Nick Wright80 accuracy · 5 graded+110.0
- Jake Ciely50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Peter Schrager50 accuracy · 2 graded+100.0
- Brandon Carney44 accuracy · 5 graded+88.9
- Richard Sherman25 accuracy · 4 graded+50.0
- Bobby Skinner25 accuracy · 8 graded+0.0
- Tom Strachan0 accuracy · 2 graded+0.0
- Mike Tannenbaum0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Seth Walder0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Fox Sports0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Mary Kay Cabot0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Fernando Alfaro-Donis0 accuracy · 1 graded+0.0
- Jason McIntyre50 accuracy · 2 graded-5.5
- Chad Ochocinco Johnson33 accuracy · 6 graded-13.8
- Gregg Rosenthal43 accuracy · 10 graded-22.3
- Colin Cowherd29 accuracy · 8 graded-37.3
- Dalton Feely13 accuracy · 8 graded-50.0
- Justin Penik0 accuracy · 6 graded-100.0
- Danny Parkins0 accuracy · 2 graded-100.0
- Chris Rose0 accuracy · 11 graded-109.1
- John Middlekauff20 accuracy · 5 graded-120.0
- Nick Shook0 accuracy · 1 graded-156.0
- Brady Quinn0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Steve Weisch0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Marcus Mosher0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Mike Moraitis0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Manti Te'o0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Daniel Jeremiah0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
- Joel Corry0 accuracy · 1 graded-200.0
provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.
By publisher
- Fox Sports Radio (podcast)100.0 · 4 graded
- Pushing the Pile (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Pro Football Focus100.0 · 2 graded
- Locked On Bills (podcast)100.0 · 2 graded
- Locked On Commanders (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Chargers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- Locked On Packers (podcast)100.0 · 1 graded
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)90.0 · 11 graded
- First Things First (podcast)83.3 · 4 graded
- Sports Illustrated80.0 · 10 graded
- NFL Live (podcast)66.7 · 4 graded
- Fox Sports66.7 · 3 graded
- Overreaction Monday (podcast)70.0 · 6 graded
- CBS Sports80.0 · 5 graded
- Bran Coverage with BenchwarmerBran (podcast)44.4 · 5 graded
- The Dan Patrick Show (podcast)54.7 · 34 graded
- Move the Sticks (podcast)57.1 · 9 graded
- The Herd with Colin Cowherd (podcast)47.7 · 29 graded
- NBC Sports0.0 · 1 graded
- The 33rd Team47.2 · 15 graded
- Nightcap (podcast)33.3 · 8 graded
- Around the NFL (podcast)37.5 · 11 graded
- The Colin Cowherd Podcast (podcast)0.0 · 2 graded
- 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe (podcast)0.0 · 1 graded
Every trade and signing calls take
326–350 of 1,053
Joe Alt to move to Los Angeles Chargers
If offensive tackle Joe Alt joins Herbert as the only Chargers first-round pick with an early extension, he will probably become the NFL's highest-paid offensive lineman.
Brock Bowers to move to Las Vegas Raiders
A major reset of the tight end market could come from the Raiders next year, thanks to Brock Bowers.
Caleb Williams to move — “contract extension in 2027; one of the three should reset the quarterback market”
At least one of the three should reset the quarterback market.
Jayden Daniels to move — “contract extension eligibility in 2027; at least one of Daniels, Maye or Williams should reset the quarterback market”
The quarterback market could dramatically escalate as 2024 draft picks, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye and Caleb Williams, will be eligible for contract extensions. At least one of the three should reset the quarterback market.
Drake Maye to move — “contract extension in 2027; one of the three should reset the quarterback market”
At least one of the three should reset the quarterback market.
Quinyon Mitchell to move to Philadelphia Eagles
Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, as the league's first $35 million defensive back, wouldn't be surprising given that the Eagles have a history of being proactive in locking up core players early with new deals.
Terrion Arnold to move to Seattle Seahawks
ESPN is reporting that Arnold is still expected to sign with Seattle.
- PendingMatt ZenitzTrade and Signing Calls2026 season
Trevon Diggs to move to Seattle Seahawks
CBS Sports senior reporter Matt Zenitz reports Diggs is expected to sign with Seattle on Wednesday after he tried out for the team on Tuesday. It's a one-year deal, according to ESPN.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 Terrion Arnold to move to Detroit Lions
Unless the Lions have tried to void his guaranteed pay for 2026 and 2027 — and if Arnold loses the inevitable grievance — Arnold will be paid by Detroit.
- PendingHenry ChealTrade and Signing Calls2026 season
Dre Greenlaw to move to San Francisco 49ers
Greenlaw has more to prove, but even if he is close to his pre-injury level, the 49ers will likely give him an extension to his one-year prove it deal.
Dre GreenlawSan Francisco 49ers
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026 Austin Corbett to move to Los Angeles Chargers
He is an obvious trade candidate for the Bolts, a team that is in need of a veteran calming presence across the interior offensive line. Cost Estimation: 2028 7th Round Selection
Jarrett Patterson to move to Los Angeles Chargers
With all of these other individuals having a role on this roster, the Texans could look to extract value from Patterson and send him to the Chargers. Cost Estimation: 2028 6th Round Selection
Mason Rudolph to move to Pittsburgh Steelers
"Mason Rudolph's a free agent," Dulac said. "Now I would expect them to re-sign him." ... he'd "expect" the Steelers to explore re-signing Rudolph once he reaches free agency next offseason
Marte Mapu to move — “signs with the Astros”
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Chris Godwin Jr. to move to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
barring a miraculous turnaround in his age-30 season, Godwin won't be playing out the final year of his deal in 2027 when Tampa Bay can save $13.7 million by releasing him.
Aaron Donald to move to Los Angeles Rams
Donald, who has not played in the NFL since 2023, would appear to be leaning toward a return. Otherwise, it's unlikely he would not continue to work out at the team facility.
Krys Barnes to move to Washington Commanders
the team is expected to sign linebacker Krys Barnes after working him out earlier in the day
Za'Darius Smith to move to Atlanta Falcons
Kevin Stefanski may steal Za'Darius Smith away from the Browns ... Smith is technically coming back from retirement and will want to go to the best spot for him. The Falcons may simply present a more stable option right now.
T.J. Tampa to move to Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have let it be known that they think Tampa has real trade value, and he probably does carry some.
- PendingMatt ZenitzTrade and Signing Calls2026 season
Marcus Davenport to move to Chicago Bears
CBS Sports senior reporter Matt Zenitz reported that the Bears are expected to sign Marcus Davenport, who actually visited with the team on Sunday.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 17, 2026 Von Miller to move to Dallas Cowboys
Eight-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Von Miller is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Cowboys, according to ESPN, which makes the NFC East contenders the destination for one of the top remaining free agents on the market.
Najee Harris to move to San Francisco 49ers
Najee Harris, Antonio Gibson, Nick Chubb, Raheem Mostert, Kareem Hunt, Miles Sanders, Alex Mattison, and Cam Akers are some of the best names available.
Za'Darius Smith to move to Cleveland Browns
Smith worked out for the team earlier this week and Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com reports that he is expected to sign with the team as early as Sunday.
Harrison Smith to move to Minnesota Vikings
a sense lingered that veteran safety Harrison Smith could return to Minnesota for a fifteenth season. Now that Adams is likely lost for the year, the Vikings could make an effort to get Smith back in the fold.
- PendingSteve KrebsTrade and Signing Calls2026 season
Aaron Donald to move to Los Angeles Rams
They also added serious depth to their defense with in Myles Garrett and a very probable Aaron Donald return.
Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 16, 2026
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