NFL Trade Deadline 2016: Date, End Time, Hottest Rumors, Predictions and More

While the National Football League doesn’t usually see a lot of in-season player acquisitions, such trades do occur. The Denver Broncos, for example, recently traded to pull tight end A.J. Derby from the New England Patriots.

The trades for Derby certainly isn’t a headline-grabbing one, and it’s typical of the types of in-season moves that take place in the NFL. Blockbuster trades don’t happen often, but it’s always fun to speculate on whether the current season will bring a pattern change.

With the 2016 trade deadline rapidly approaching, there have been plenty of rumors surrounding potential trade targets. We’re going to run down the latest ones today, along with our predictions for what could actually happen before the market officially closes.

   

2016 NFL Trade Deadline

What: Official end of 2016 NFL trade period

Date: Tuesday, November 1

When: 4 p.m. ET

   

Hottest Potential Trade Targets

Brandon Marshall, WR, New York Jets

The 2-5 New York Jets seem to be spinning the proverbial tires and appear on the verge of a lost season. This leaves open the possibility of trading away proven commodities in order to help build for the future.

Greg A. Bedard of SI.com recently suggested trading away wide receiver Brandon Marshall.

On one hand, it would make a bit of sense to move Marshall. He is 32 and in the second year of a three-year deal. If New York could get a high draft pick for him—a second-rounder or better—the team should be tempted.

If the Jets can’t get a high pick for Marshall, though, it makes no sense to trade him. New York appears likely to turn to a young quarterback in the near future—either one on the roster or a future draft pick. Having a proven receiver and veteran leader like Marshall for that quarterback’s development would be wise.

Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News recently spoke with a pair of unnamed NFL executives about Marshall’s trade value. One suggested a fifth-round pick at best, the other suggested a sixth-rounder. This certainly doesn’t feel like enough to warrant moving Marshall.

Prediction: Marshall stays put.

   

Joe Thomas, OT, Cleveland Browns

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Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas is frequently the subject of trade rumors. He is a nine-time Pro Bowler and plays for a team in the beginning stages of a massive rebuild.

Browns head coach Hue Jackson has stated that the Browns won’t trade Thomas, of course:

“We. Are. Not. Going. To. Trade. Joe. Thomas.” — Hue Jackson

— Cleveland Browns …

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