NFL trade deadline 2023

The clock is ticking for the NFL teams to make their final moves before the trade deadline, which is set for today, October 31st, at 4 p.m. E.T. Some teams are looking to add a missing piece to their playoff puzzle, while others are looking to unload some contracts and stock up on draft picks for the future. Here are some of the latest news, rumors, and deals that are happening around the league as the deadline approaches.

Cowboys trade for Kirk Cousins

The Dallas Cowboys have pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick. The Cowboys, who are leading the NFC East with a 6-1 record, were in need of a reliable signal-caller after Dak Prescott suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 7. Cousins, who has thrown for 2,038 yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions this season, will join forces with Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, and CeeDee Lamb to form a potent offense in Dallas.

Bills land Derrick Henry

The Buffalo Bills have made a splash in the trade market, landing star running back Derrick Henry from the Tennessee Titans for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick. The Bills, who are atop the AFC East with a 5-2 record, were looking to upgrade their rushing attack, which ranks 28th in the league with 89.9 yards per game. Henry, who leads the NFL with 869 rushing yards and ten touchdowns, will give the Bills a dominant force in the backfield and take some pressure off Josh Allen.

The Bengals sent Joe Mixon to the Jets

The Cincinnati Bengals have traded running back Joe Mixon to the New York Jets for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. The Bengals, who are in rebuild mode with a 1-6 record, decided to part ways with Mixon, who has been hampered by injuries and inconsistency this season. Mixon has rushed for 428 yards and three touchdowns in seven games. The Jets, who are winless at 0-7, were desperate for some offensive help after losing Le’Veon Bell to the Chiefs earlier this month.

Rams vs Cowboys: A potential NFC Championship preview?

One of the most intriguing matchups of Week 8 is the showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Both teams are coming off impressive wins in Week 7 and have bolstered their rosters with big trades ahead of the deadline. The Rams, who are second in the NFC West with a 5-2 record, added defensive end Leonard Williams from the Giants for a 2024 fourth-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick. Williams will join Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey to form a fearsome defense in L.A. The Cowboys, who are first in the NFC East with a 6-1 record, acquired quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Vikings for a 2024 first-round pick and a 2025 second-round pick. Cousins will lead a loaded offense that features Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper, and CeeDee Lamb. This game could be a preview of a potential NFC Championship clash between two of the best teams in the conference.

Other notable trades and rumors

The Chicago Bulls have traded forward Lauri Markkanen to the Washington Wizards for guard Bradley Beal and a 2024 second-round pick. The Bulls, who are looking to rebuild around Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams, decided to move on from Markkanen, who has struggled with injuries and fit issues this season. Markkanen has averaged 14.6 points and 6.3 rebounds in seven games. The Wizards, who are hoping to contend in the Eastern Conference with Russell Westbrook and Davis Bertans, added Beal, who is one of the best scorers in the NBA. Beal has averaged 31.2 points and 4.8 assists in six games.

The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Carson Wentz to the San Antonio Commanders for quarterback Will Levis and a 2024 first-round pick. The Eagles, who are third in the NFC East with a 3-4-1 record, decided to end their tumultuous relationship with Wentz, who has regressed significantly this season. Wentz has thrown for 1,713 yards, nine touchdowns, and an NFL-high 12 interceptions this season. The Commanders, who are second in the USFL West with a 5-2 record, were looking for an upgrade at quarterback after Levis suffered a concussion in Week 7. Levis has thrown for 1,542 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions this season.

The New York Giants have traded wide receiver Davante Adams to the Green Bay Packers for wide receiver Sterling Shepard and a 2024 second-round pick. The Giants, who are last in the NFC East with a 1-6 record, decided to trade Adams, who was unhappy with his contract situation and demanded a trade earlier this month. Adams has caught 34 passes for 377 yards and two touchdowns in six games. The Packers, who are first in the NFC North with a 5-1 record, reunited Adams with his former teammate and friend Aaron Rodgers. Adams and Rodgers formed one of the best quarterback-receiver duos in the league from 2014 to 2019 before Adams signed with the Giants as a free agent last year.

The Carolina Panthers have traded running back Christian McCaffrey to the Detroit Lions for running back D’Andre Swift and a 2024 first-round pick. The Panthers, who are fourth in the NFC South with a 3-4 record, decided to trade McCaffrey, who has missed five games this season with an ankle injury. McCaffrey has rushed for 156 yards and four touchdowns in two games. The Lions, who are third in the NFC North with a 3-3 record, were looking for a star running back to pair with Matthew Stafford and Kenny Golladay. Swift has rushed for 357 yards and four touchdowns in seven games.

NFL Week 8 schedule and predictions

Here are the games and predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season:

• Thursday Night Football: Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (Panthers win 27-24)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills (Bills win 31-17)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals (Titans win 34-20)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns (Raiders win 28-26)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions (Lions win 24-21)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (Packers win 35-23)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs (Chiefs win 42-10)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins (Rams win 30-16)
• Sunday 1 p.m. E.T.: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (Ravens win 27-24)
• Sunday 4:05 p.m. E.T.: Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (Chargers win 23-20)
• Sunday 4:25 p.m. E.T.: New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears (Saints win 28-17)
• Sunday 4:25 p.m. E.T.: San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks (Seahawks win 31-28)
• Sunday Night Football: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles (Cowboys win 33-27)
• Monday Night Football: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants (Buccaneers win 38-13)

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the NFL trade deadline unfolds.