The NFL trade deadline has come and gone, with some teams making savvy moves to bolster their rosters while others took a risk by trading away valuable assets. The Eagles made a shrewd move by acquiring defensive linemen Jaelan Phillips and Michael Carter II, strengthening their pass rush and adding depth to the secondary at minimal cost.
Meanwhile, the Ravens filled a glaring need in the pass rush by trading for Titans linebacker Dre'Mont Jones, which should help alleviate some pressure on the defense. The Jets, meanwhile, made two high-profile trades to acquire Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, giving them ample ammo to move up in the draft for their future quarterback.
The Seahawks took a bold move by acquiring former Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who will complement Sam Darnold's speed with his blazing route-running skills. The Rams also made a subtle yet effective trade by adding cornerback Roger McCreary, which will help alleviate some issues at outside corner.
However, not all teams fared well in the trade deadline market. The Cowboys took a huge risk by trading away multiple high picks for linebacker Logan Wilson, who may not be the best scheme fit for their defense. The Colts gave up two first-round picks and a top-55 pick to acquire Sauce Gardner, which could be a costly mistake if Gardner regresses or the team doesn't commit to Daniel Jones as quarterback.
The Packers surprisingly sat still, missing an opportunity to bolster their offense with the loss of tight end T.J. Hockenson for the season. The Jaguars made a questionable trade by surrendering two picks for slot receiver Jakobi Meyers, who will be a free agent after the season. Finally, the Chiefs missed an opportunity to ease the burden on Patrick Mahomes by failing to find a reliable ball carrier.
Ultimately, it's too early to tell whether these moves were the right ones for each team, but one thing is certain: some teams played it safe while others took a risk by trading away valuable assets.
Meanwhile, the Ravens filled a glaring need in the pass rush by trading for Titans linebacker Dre'Mont Jones, which should help alleviate some pressure on the defense. The Jets, meanwhile, made two high-profile trades to acquire Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, giving them ample ammo to move up in the draft for their future quarterback.
The Seahawks took a bold move by acquiring former Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who will complement Sam Darnold's speed with his blazing route-running skills. The Rams also made a subtle yet effective trade by adding cornerback Roger McCreary, which will help alleviate some issues at outside corner.
However, not all teams fared well in the trade deadline market. The Cowboys took a huge risk by trading away multiple high picks for linebacker Logan Wilson, who may not be the best scheme fit for their defense. The Colts gave up two first-round picks and a top-55 pick to acquire Sauce Gardner, which could be a costly mistake if Gardner regresses or the team doesn't commit to Daniel Jones as quarterback.
The Packers surprisingly sat still, missing an opportunity to bolster their offense with the loss of tight end T.J. Hockenson for the season. The Jaguars made a questionable trade by surrendering two picks for slot receiver Jakobi Meyers, who will be a free agent after the season. Finally, the Chiefs missed an opportunity to ease the burden on Patrick Mahomes by failing to find a reliable ball carrier.
Ultimately, it's too early to tell whether these moves were the right ones for each team, but one thing is certain: some teams played it safe while others took a risk by trading away valuable assets.
i'm still trying to process all the moves made today... the eagles are lookin' pretty good after that Jaelan Phillips and Michael Carter II haul 
but at what cost? they're basically mortgaging their future for some short-term gains. on the other hand, the ravens seem like they've finally addressed a major weakness in their pass rush 
fingers crossed dre'mont jones can make an impact.
but are they really set to move up in the draft with quinn williams on board? it's hard to say. and those cowboys took a huge risk tradin away all that pick capital 
if logan wilson doesn't fit in, boy are they gonna regret it.
you never know what's gonna happen next 
You're basically throwing away two first-round picks for a QB who might not even work out. And the Colts? Two first-round pics and a top-55 pick for another QB? That's just crazy talk 
. They're basically giving up on the offense now. And don't even get me started on the Jaguars' trade... slot receiver for TWO PICKS?! 
What were they thinking?!
... they gave up some serious draft capital and I just dont see how he fits into their system. And omg what were the Colts thinking giving up 2 first rounds and a pick for Sauce Gardner 
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. The Seahawks are high on Rashid Shaheed, but how long till he gets hurt? 
. The Cowboys were like that, giving up way too much for one player... I mean what if he doesn't pan out? 
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. Like the Eagles, they got good value for their trade 
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. The Colts gave up too much for Sauce Gardner... what if he doesnt become the quarterback they need? 
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! Like seriously, how hard is it to find a good LB? The Cowboys give up multiple high picks for Logan Wilson and he's like...meh 
. I mean, come on guys, can't you see that your offense needs some serious juice?! And the Jaguars, surrendering two picks for Jakobi Meyers who's gonna be a free agent after this season? 
. I mean, it's a good move and all, but it's just not that exciting when you don't have to make any crazy moves 
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. and what's up with the jets giving away two first-round picks for sauce gardner? that's a pretty steep price to pay 
. That's like giving away your chances at a fancy car without even trying to negotiate the price first 
. Like, why not take a chance on Sauce Gardner or Quinnen Williams? Those are like golden tickets to getting ahead in life 
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. If you're feeling stuck, just remember that even the best trade deals can go awry