NFL Trade Deadline Nov 4, 2025: Final 72 Hours Complete Guide

FINAL 72 HOURS

NFL Trade Deadline: Tuesday, November 4 @ 4:00 PM ET

All NFL trades must be completed by 4:00 PM Eastern on Tuesday. After that, rosters are locked until the offseason.

Completed Trades This Week

New England Patriots (Sellers)

Keion White (DL) → San Francisco 49ers Fantasy Impact: Minimal. Defensive line depth piece. 49ers bolster run defense for playoff push.

Kyle Dugger (S) → Pittsburgh Steelers Fantasy Impact: None for offensive fantasy. IDP leagues: Dugger gains value in Steelers defensive system.

Los Angeles Rams (Buyers)

Roger McCreary (CB) ← Tennessee Titans Fantasy Impact: Rams DST improves slightly. McCreary is the 5th CB traded this week (hot position at deadline). Trend Alert: Cornerbacks are the most-traded position this deadline cycle.

Philadelphia Eagles (Active)

Michael Carter II (CB) + 2027 7th-round pick ← NY Jets John Metchie III (WR) + 2027 6th-round pick → NY Jets Fantasy Impact: Minimal for offensive fantasy. Eagles DST slightly improves with secondary depth.

Trade Deadline Stats So Far:

• 5 trades completed in the past week
• 5 cornerbacks traded (most of any position)
• 12+ more trades expected before Tuesday 4 PM ET deadline

Hottest Trade Targets (Next 72 Hours)

Breece Hall - RB, New York Jets

🔥 HIGHEST LIKELIHOOD TO MOVE

Current Situation: Jets are reportedly making Hall available alongside defensive veterans. Hall posted a cryptic "#Free20" message on social media, fueling trade speculation.

Jets' Asking Price: High - but Jets front office is now "leery" of trading Hall after seeing his dynamic playmaking ability. Potential shift toward re-signing instead of trading.

Top 3 Landing Spots:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (FAVORITE) Why: 5-3 record, playoff contenders, lost Isiah Pacheco to MCL injury. Offense struggles with run game production. Hall would be immediate upgrade without breaking the bank. Fantasy Impact if Traded: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elite RB1 upside in Andy Reid's offense. Immediate must-start every week.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers Why: Could jump in if price drops. Strong defense needs offensive firepower. Steelers at 4-3 are wild card contenders. Fantasy Impact if Traded: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High-end RB2 with RB1 weekly upside. Volume guaranteed.

3. New England Patriots (Longshot) Why: Rebuilding team. Less likely unless Jets significantly drop asking price. Fantasy Impact if Traded: ⭐⭐ RB2/Flex. Offense limits ceiling despite volume.

Fantasy Manager Action Items:

• If you own Hall: HOLD. Value skyrockets if he goes to KC. Don't sell at current price.
• If you don't own Hall: Offer a buy-low trade NOW before Chiefs rumors heat up further.
• Backup Plan: If Hall stays with Jets, expect Jets to lean on him heavily ROS (good for fantasy).

Chris Olave - WR, New Orleans Saints

🔍 GIANTS PURSUING AGGRESSIVELY

Current Situation: Saints received calls on Olave all season but are showing more interest in extending him than trading him. This represents a late shift in their strategy.

Giants' Interest: New York was "big-game hunting" for a WR1 to help rookie QB Jaxson Dart after losing Malik Nabers for the season. Olave is their #1 target.

Trade Likelihood: 40% Saints' recent pivot toward extension talks (instead of trade talks) significantly lowers the chance Olave moves. However, if Giants offer a strong package, Saints could still be tempted.

If Olave STAYS (60% chance): WR2 value in Saints offense. Stable target share. Slightly lower ceiling due to QB play.

If Olave goes to GIANTS (40%): Instant WR1 for Jaxson Dart. Volume spike. Must-start every week. Buy immediately if traded.

Fantasy Manager Action Items:

• If you own Olave: Hold through deadline. Either outcome is positive for fantasy value.
• If you don't own Olave: Make a speculative buy offer now (before potential trade spike).
• Jaxson Dart owners: Monitor closely - Olave trade would boost Dart's value significantly.

Other Names on the Market

Kyle Pitts - TE, Atlanta Falcons 3 potential landing spots being discussed. Tight end-needy teams circling. Moderate trade likelihood (45%).

Mark Andrews - TE, Baltimore Ravens Available for contenders needing elite TE. Ravens may move on from aging veteran. Low likelihood (25%).

Alvin Kamara - RB, New Orleans Saints Saints listening to offers. Veteran RB with pass-catching upside. Trade likelihood (30%).

Trey Hendrickson - EDGE, Cincinnati Bengals Defensive target. Minimal fantasy impact unless DST leagues. Moderate likelihood (40%).

Kirk Cousins / Russell Wilson - QBs Veteran QB depth pieces available. Both could move to contending teams needing QB insurance. Low impact unless injury occurs.

Fantasy Football Trade Deadline Strategy

Before the Deadline (Now - Nov 4)

Target Buy-Low Candidates

• Breece Hall (before Chiefs trade confirmed)
• Chris Olave (speculative Giants target)
• Any player on losing teams (may get traded to better situation)

Sell High While You Can

• Players on teams SELLING (Patriots, Jets defensive players)
• Aging veterans who might lose snaps to acquired players
• Handcuffs whose starter might get traded

After the Deadline (Nov 4+)

1. Immediate Waiver Wire Pickups When a player gets traded to a high-powered offense (like Breece Hall → Chiefs), their backup becomes worthless while they become elite. React FAST on waivers.

2. Trade Value Adjustments Players traded to better teams see value spike 20-40%. Update your trade values immediately after each deal.

3. Playoff Schedule Analysis With rosters locked post-deadline, focus on Weeks 15-17 matchups for playoff acquisitions.

Track Breaking News (Verified Sources)

All data on this page is verified from these official sources:

• ESPN - NFL trade deadline tracker & analysis
• NFL.com - Official NFL trade announcements
• Yahoo Sports - Breaking trade news & rumors
• Sports Illustrated (SI) - In-depth trade analysis
• Bleacher Report - Real-time updates & player reactions

Deadline Reminder

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. After this point, no trades can be made until the offseason. Make your moves now!