I have a confession, and I don’t care who hears it: I love the NFL trade deadline.
I love gossip. I love hearing which teams called which other teams for who. I like to react to discussions before I know anything about compensation or salary ramifications. I love quoting Adam Schefter on Twitter with “Super Bowl,” which I couldn’t even do this year because no one did anything that cool on Tuesday.
Overall, the biggest business dominoes fell a few weeks ago. Davante Adams became Jet and Amari Cooper became Bill on October 15; DeAndre Hopkins became Chief on October 25. The early, active movement of wide receivers is the most unique feature of this trade deadline, and while I’m always hesitant to react to small samples, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a sign of things to come. come.
The biggest splash Tuesday was made by the Commanders, who acquired Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore just one deadline after trading two quality edge rushers in Montez Sweat and Chase Young. That’s how quickly things can change in the NFL: from a directionless team unloading players in 2023 to Super Bowl hopes in 2024. All thanks to the magic of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
I have eight winners or losers for the 2024 trade deadline as the dust settles from all the deals made:
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