NFL teams are now in a better position to understand their roster needs and moves they must make, with the trade market being the best option to explore ahead of training camp
12:08 ET, 07 May 2026Updated 12:08 ET, 07 May 2026
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Spencer Rattler could be moved this offseason(Image: Getty Images)
The NFL Draft is now in the rear-view mirror, with teams having a clear understanding of their rosters and trade talks likely to begin over the next few weeks.
Some deals have already been strongly rumored, with AJ Brown likely moving to the New England Patriots after June 1. That date is important for such deals, as teams can spread out the dead salary cap they incur for trading away a player.
Brown is not the only player likely to be traded after this date, with a number of stars potentially on the move. Trades are now the only real way teams can improve their rosters, with free agency and the draft passing. However, some teams may be more hesitant to make deals due to the strength of the 2027 NFL Draft class.
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Mirror U.S. Sports has listed five players who likely are on the trading block, and the teams they could join.
AJ Brown
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown looking on from the sidelines
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Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he can't guarantee AJ Brown will be on the team next season(Image: Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Brown is all but confirmed to be leaving the Eagles for the Patriots on June 1. The wide receiver has been key for the team over the last few years, helping them win a Super Bowl, but has seemingly fallen out with quarterback Jalen Hurts and head coach Nick Sirianni.
The Eagles will hope to land at least a second-round pick for Brown, with the Patriots seeing him replace Stefon Diggs as their go-to receiver for Drake Maye.
Landing spots: New England Patriots
Brandon Aiyuk
Aiyuk has wanted out of San Francisco for a year, while not playing throughout the 2025 season in a year when the team could have needed him.
When he's available, Aiyuk is a superstar receiver - capable of playing across the formation while being a great route-runner and dominant in the air. Whether the team is ever to get any assets for him is another story.
Landing spots: Washington Commanders, Minnesota Vikings
Kayvon Thibodeaux
A former top-10 overall pick just a few years ago, Thibodeaux has proven to be an explosive and exciting pass-rusher off the edge while being capable of racking up sacks.
His issue in New York in that he's in an absolutely loaded room of players at the same position, with Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and now Arvell Reese.
Landing spots: Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys
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Kayvon Thibodeaux could become available
Kenny Moore
An underrated cornerback who performs at a high level every year, Moore wants away from the Colts, who are reportedly looking to give their younger players a bigger role.
Moore is 31 and may not have long left as a starting-caliber player, but he'd still be a significant upgrade at an important position for a number of Super Bowl-contending teams.
Landing spots: Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens
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Spencer Rattler
A former five-star recruit who has shown glimpses of excellent play, Rattler was somewhat harshly benched last season after the Saints needed to see what they had in second-round pick Tyler Shough.
Rattler has shown he's capable of being a starting quarterback, and could be a good option for a number of teams who need an upgrade at the position.
Landing spots: Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals