Overview
- The league’s in-season trade window closes Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET, and coverage notes only minor deals have occurred so far.
- NFL insider Ari Meirov points to the 49ers, Seahawks and Rams as candidates for a significant move, citing divisional standings and recent deadline swings.
- Needs shaping speculation include San Francisco seeking pass-rush and linebacker help after injuries, Los Angeles targeting secondary help with Akhello Witherspoon sidelined, and Seattle weighing offensive line or wide receiver additions.
- USA TODAY outlines five trade ideas for contenders, proposing moves such as Trey Hendrickson to the Eagles, Chris Olave to the Bills, Breece Hall to the Chiefs, Jakobi Meyers to the Buccaneers and Rashid Shaheed to the Patriots.
- Team-specific chatter for the 49ers features edge and linebacker options, with interest in Hendrickson tempered by Bengals signals he’s not available, Dolphins coach pushback on Jaelen Phillips rumors, and potential avenues like Bengals LB Logan Wilson or Titans EDGE Arden Key.