Nov. 4 NFL Trade Deadline Could Reshape Playoffs

With the NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline looming (4 p.m. ET cutoff), teams are making late calls to upgrade for the stretch run or to auction pieces ahead of rebuilds as Week 9 separates buyers from sellers. Contenders such as the Los Angeles Chargers and the Indianapolis Colts are being linked to short‑term fixes — the Chargers for running‑back depth and the Colts for a disruptive edge rusher — while multiple veterans from running backs to aging pass rushers and receivers are viewed as tradeable. The Miami Dolphins, after a 2–6 start, are increasingly being treated as deadline sellers, with Jaylen Waddle among players who have drawn trade inquiries. Rebuilding clubs like the Giants are expected to consider moving young assets such as Kayvon Thibodeaux, who has several plausible landing spots including the Bears. Financial considerations, contract situations and team needs are driving talks, and outlets expect a handful of deadline deals as buyers chase immediate upgrades and sellers seek draft capital.