Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Time is slowly ticking away for NFL clubs to make their final trades of the season.
The 2023 NFL trade deadline is near, as teams are gear up for a second-half push. Through the first eight weeks, we have seen defending conference champions remain on top of the league, new contenders entering the conversation and a few disappointing squads who already look unlikely to make the postseason.
The trade deadline presents an intriguing opportunity for teams to either acquire pieces for a contending squad, or for struggling clubs to send off disgruntled players/pending free agents for a return.
A number of moves were made ahead of Tuesday's deadline, including cornerback J.C. Jackson returning to New England, edge rusher Randy Gregory joining the stout San Francisco defense and Philadelphia adding safety Kevin Byard to its secondary. However, there are plenty of big names still available that could be on the move.
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Here is what fans need to know about Tuesday's NFL trade deadline.
What time is the NFL trade deadline today?
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
The NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. ET.
The biggest deal in 2022 came a couple of weeks before the trade deadline, as the Panthers moved star running back Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers. On the actual trade deadline day, two of the bigger moves were the Dolphins acquiring linebacker Bradley Chubb from the Broncos, and the Vikings landing tight end T.J. Hockenson from the Lions.
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Can NFL teams trade after the deadline?
NFL teams cannot trade after the trade deadline. Some trades may not be announced until after the deadline, but as long as the deal has been agreed to and filed to the league office before 4 p.m. ET, then the trade can go through.
After today, teams won't be able to complete deals until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on March 13, 2024.
However, teams can agree to trades in principle before the league year opens. It's rare, but that has happened on a few occasions during the offseason. Fans saw it in 2021 with the Rams' trade for Matthew Stafford, and in 2018 with Washington's trade for Alex Smith.
NFL trade news 2023
— Oct. 23: The Eagles add to an already top-level defense by acquiring Kevin Byard from the Titans. Philadelphia brings in the safety for two 2024 draft picks and a safety Terrell Edmunds.
— Oct. 18: Mecole Hardman is coming back to Kansas City. The Chiefs send a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Jets for the wide receiver and a 2025 seventh-round pick.
— Oct. 7: Van Jefferson heads to Atlanta, as the Falcons bring in the wide receiver in a deal with the Rams. Los Angeles receives a 2025 sixth-round pick and also send a 2025 seventh-round pick to Atlanta with Jefferson.
— Oct. 6: The Dolphins add to their elite wide receiver group, trading for Chase Claypool from the Bears. Miami and Chicago swap late-round picks in 2025.
— Oct. 6: The 49ers trade for linebacker Randy Gregory from the Broncos. The edge rusher was expected to be waived before the deal was made. The two sides swap late-round 2024 picks.
— Oct. 5: The Patriots trade for cornerback J.C. Jackson, bringing back the secondary member to New England after he signed a monster deal in free agency in 2022 with the Chargers. The Pats also received a 2025 seventh-round pick, while sending L.A. a 2025 sixth-round pick.
— Sept. 20: The Rams found a new home for Cam Akers, as the Vikings boosted their backfield by acquiring the running back and a 2026 conditional seventh-round pick.
