NFL Trade Deadline 2016: Date, Top Rumors and Latest Predictions

The eighth week of the 2016 NFL season is almost complete. This means that the 2016 NFL trade deadline is almost upon us.

Unlike in other sports, the trade deadline doesn’t typically lead to a flurry of significant activity in the NFL. In-season trades are comparatively rare, though they certainly do occur. For example, the Denver Broncos recently traded for tight end A.J. Derby.

Just because there aren’t a lot of blockbuster moves doesn’t mean speculation of such doesn’t exist. The rumor mill finds itself churning this time of year, and this season has brought no exceptions.

We’re going to take a look ahead to the looming trade deadline. We’ll examine some of the latest rumors that have surfaced and make our predictions as to their eventual outcomes.

2016 NFL Trade Deadline

What: Official end of the 2016 NFL trading period

When: Tuesday, November 1

Time: 4 p.m. ET

Latest Trade Rumors

Sheldon Richardson, DL, New York Jets

The New York Jets technically managed to save their season with a win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. At 3-5, however, it doesn’t seem likely the team is headed toward a significant postseason run.

This is why it could make some sense for the team to sell off some pieces before the trade deadline. One piece the team could consider moving is defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, teams have been inquiring about him:

The trade deadline is usually quiet, but teams are calling about a big-name #Jets DL: Sheldon Richardson. There were talks. Will it pick up?

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2016

Richardson is part of a talented defensive line rotation that also includes Muhammad Wilkerson and 2015 first-round pick Leonard Williams. Due to the depth on New York’s line, Richardson could be seen as expendable for the right price.

He could certainly be enticing for potential contenders looking for line help. Pro Football Focus rated him 14th overall among all 4-3 defensive ends this season.

The problem with acquiring Richardson is the risk involved. He has twice been suspended by the NFL—once for violating the personal conduct policy, and once for violating the substance-abuse policy. Any future suspensions could be quite …

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