NFL Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz on Joe Thomas, Tony Romo and More

We don’t see a lot of in-season trading in the NFL, but it does happen—especially when teams believe they’re a piece or two short of true contention. Last year, the Denver Broncos traded for tight end Vernon Davis and nearly acquired Pro Bowl offensive tackle Joe Thomas just before the deadline.

Will we see a potential playoff team scoop up talent before this year’s deadline? With teams like the 0-6 Cleveland Browns and 1-5 San Francisco 49ers holding quality players and no postseason hopes, maybe.

Rebuilding franchises might not be the only ones looking to sell, as teams like the Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers—who both suffered unexpected losses this week—could look to strengthen their rosters down the stretch.

This year’s trade deadline comes on November 1 at 4 p.m. ET. This means we have two more weeks of games before the market officially closes. With Week 6 almost at an end, let’s take a look at some of the latest trade rumors, talks and speculation.

Joe Thomas

If things had taken a different course last season, Thomas might have finished the year with the Broncos and with a Super Bowl ring. Instead, he remains with the Browns and is looking for his first win of the 2016 season.

Thomas’ name is sure to be popular with teams looking to make midseason deals. The Wisconsin product has been to the Pro Bowl in every one of his NFL seasons, and Pro Football Focus ranks him eighth overall among offensive tackles.

Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole reported last week that teams are expected to inquire about Thomas and cornerback Joe Haden as the deadline approaches.

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If the Browns do decide to move Thomas, though, it won’t be at the tackle’s request. Thomas has repeatedly made it clear that he has no desire to leave Cleveland.

“Since I got here, it’s been my goal to turn the Browns into a winner, and I think Hue [Jackson] is just the guy to do that,” Thomas said during the offseason, per Pat McManamon of ESPN.com.

McManamon reported earlier this week that Thomas’ stance remains the same, per a source. Per McManamon, the …

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