Which NFL teams should make trades before the deadline? What Barnwell expects for 18 contenders

With the NFL trade deadline approaching, ESPN's Bill Barnwell breaks down which teams should be buyers and which should be sellers, with expectations for 18 contenders. The analysis weighs each contender's roster needs, salary-cap room, and playoff chances to judge who should make a move and who should stand pat. For teams in the hunt, a well-timed trade can fill a gap before the stretch run; for others, selling now can stockpile picks for the future. The piece offers a team-by-team guide to the deadline's biggest decisions. Source: ESPN, November 5, 2026.

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