4:12 p.m.: The Buffalo Bills reportedly have made a significant acquisition as they make a push for the playoffs.
Panthers WR Kelvin Benjamin traded to Buffalo, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2017
3:53 p.m.: The Jets have reportedly made a trade.
Source: The #Jets are trading for #49ers CB Rashard Robinson.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2017
3:45 p.m.: Nothing doing on the Colts’ front, it appears.
With all the calls and chatter, it would be a surprise if the #Colts make a move in the next 18 minutes. But still, tick tock.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2017
3:19 p.m.: We’re under an hour to go now, and it doesn’t sound like much is happening. In fact, names keep dropping off the board, not because they’re being traded but because teams are thinking better of dealing said players. The latest example of that? Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry.
“Zero chance” Dolphins trade WR Jarvis Landry today, per league source. Not happening.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2017
There also were very unsubstantiated rumors about Larry Fitzgerald … but he’s at practice, for now at least.
Fitz is here.
For all those asking. pic.twitter.com/Npieb5Puj9
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) October 31, 2017
2:33 p.m.: There’s been no shortage of Martavis Bryant talk over the last week or two, and the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver wants out of the Steel City. It’s unlikely he gets his wish, however, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
#Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is expected to report for practice Wednesday & PIT is not trading him, I’m told. Teams called, they said no
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2017
1:50 p.m.: Things have quieted down some in the last couple of hours, but it certainly would be interesting (and admittedly surprising) if the Cleveland Browns swing a Josh Gordon trade before the 4 p.m. ET deadline.
Browns WR Josh Gordon spotted in NYC today and league source confirmed he will meet with NFL on Tues. Browns could look to trade his rights.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2017
With Josh Gordon’s possible reinstatement near, it’s possible Browns could look to trade his right’s by today’s 4 pm deadline, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 31, 2017
12:25 p.m.: Derrick Henry has established himself as the premier back in Tennessee, which seems like it might make DeMarco Murray expendable.
#Titans RB DeMarco Murray has "heard rumblings" he could be traded. Led NFL in rushing for #Cowboys in 2014. Zeke suspended. Hmmm.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) October 31, 2017
11:40 a.m.: With Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension back on, at least for now, it seems as if the Dallas Cowboys are in the market for running back depth.
#Cowboys are taking calls on RBs. While they seem like they want to stand pat, I wonder if they’d make a call on old friend Demarco Murray 🤔
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2017
11:05 a.m.: If the Miami Dolphins aren’t done shipping out skilled players, Odell Beckham Jr. would like it if Jarvis Landry could join him in New York.
AYYYYYYEEEE OVER HERE OVER HERE !!! Gimme my brother back https://t.co/8T9Q2JhIm5
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) October 31, 2017
However, it sounds like an LSU reunion isn’t in the cards and Landry ultimately will stay put.
Source: I'm told #Dolphins WR Jarvis Landry was informed this morning the team said they are not trading him. Hopefully word still matters.
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 31, 2017
11 a.m.: It should surprise no one that the Indianapolis Colts figure to be one of the busiest teams on deadline day.
In addition to Vontae Davis and T.Y. Hilton, the #Colts have had trade talks about Donte Moncrief, per sources. Getting calls and listening.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 31, 2017
9:35 a.m: Something to keep an eye on with Jay Ajayi.
Something to keep in mind about Ajayi trade: Dolphins don’t believe he has much left in his knees. Longer-term play. Something to watch for.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) October 31, 2017
9:20 a.m.: The Miami Dolphins have made the day’s first big splash, reportedly sending running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dolphins are trading Jay Ajayi to the Eagles for a forth round draft pick.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 31, 2017
7:55 a.m.: It could be a busy day within the AFC East; the Miami Dolphins, coming off an embarrassing Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens, could be poised for a shake-up.
https://twitter.com/mortreport/status/925329189053583360
7:45 a.m. ET: Bill Belichick has long been a fan of Halloween, so perhaps it’s fitting he did his biggest wheeling and dealing before the NFL’s Oct. 31 trade deadline.
The New England Patriots shocked the football world Monday night when they reportedly traded backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a 2018 second-round pick. The blockbuster deal came roughly 20 hours before the Tuesday afternoon deadline, potentially setting the stage for a wild day in the league.
The NFL trade deadline usually is much ado about nothing, but it does feel like there are more big names being tossed around in rumors. Will the Seattle Seahawks — who already acquired Duane Brown from the Houston Texans — look to move Jimmy Graham? What about the Indianapolis Colts? With their season circling the drain and Andrew Luck still out, might they go full tank and trade away a marquee player like T.Y. Hilton?
If past years are any indication, the answer to those questions probably are “No,” but the Garoppolo and Brown deals came out of nowhere; might there be more on the way?
We’ll have all the latest news and rumors leading up to the 4 p.m. ET deadline, so keep it here all day.
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