NFL trade deadline 2025: Date, time, live buzz and every notable deal as the clock hits 4 p.m. ET

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NFL trade deadline

The NFL trade deadline arrives today, Tuesday, November 4, with all deals required to be finalized by 4 p.m. ET (9 p.m. GMT). Contenders are scrambling for pass rush, offensive line help and receiver depth, while several struggling teams are listening on veterans to add 2026 draft capital. This tracker pulls together the latest moves, rumors and needs as the window closes.

When is the NFL trade deadline and what time do deals have to be in?

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Cutoff: 4:00 p.m. ET (1:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. GMT)
After the deadline, players with four or more accrued seasons are subject to waivers for the rest of the season. Paperwork must be filed and approved by league offices before the cutoff.

Latest NFL trades today

This section reflects deals that teams have publicly confirmed or league transactions have logged. It will update as announcements roll in before the buzzer. If a move is still being finalized, it’s labeled as developing.

Confirmed/announced so far (Nov. 4, through early afternoon ET):

Jaguars acquire WR Jakobi Meyers from Raiders for 2026 mid-round draft compensation. Jacksonville prioritizes route reliability and third-down help for its young offense.
Ravens add DL Dre’Mont Jones from Seahawks for draft considerations, addressing interior rush and early-down stoutness for a playoff push.

Developing/monitoring:

Multiple teams have inquired on edge rushers as prices soften in the final hours.
Clubs with WR depth (notably several in the AFC) continue to field calls on rotational pass catchers.
Offensive tackle is an active market, but prices remain high; some teams are pivoting to swing tackles and interior linemen.

(Notes: “Developing” items reflect active talks or pending physicals; details may evolve.)

NFL trade deadline tracker: Biggest needs by contender

49ers: Depth at CB and rotational interior DL.
Eagles: Linebacker coverage help; complementary edge.
Chiefs: Field-stretching WR; interior OL depth.
Ravens: Box safety/linebacker hybrid—now mitigated by DL addition.
Lions: Cornerback with man skills; veteran guard.
Cowboys: Short-area separator at WR; RB receiving profile; swing tackle.
Dolphins: Decision point on pass-rush surplus; potential OL help if price dips.
Bills: Interior OL and boundary CB.

Buyers, sellers and a few swing teams

Buyers: Ravens, Jaguars, Lions, 49ers, Chiefs—clubs with clear postseason paths and manageable cap flexibility have been the most aggressive.
Sellers: Teams with two or fewer wins are taking calls on veterans in walk years, particularly at WR, DL and off-ball LB.
Swing teams: Squads hovering around .500 are exploring player-for-player swaps to rebalance rosters without sacrificing future premium picks.

What Jay Glazer and other insiders are signaling

Insiders have flagged Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and a handful of AFC teams as active shoppers in the final hours. Expect several “mid-tier” moves—think rotational defenders, veteran WRs, and interior OL—where prices typically fall right before the deadline.

Rumors to watch (with realistic frameworks)

Edge market: Day-2/Day-3 pick combos with play-time escalators.
WR market: Conditional 2026 picks for veterans with one year left, especially route runners who can win on third down and in the red zone.
OL market: Swing tackles and experienced guards for late-round 2026 capital; true starting tackles remain expensive.

How NFL+ fits today

If you’re following along on mobile or smart TV, NFL+ programing typically stacks deadline-day studio coverage, team pressers, and rapid transaction summaries. It’s the easiest way to bounce between announcements as teams submit paperwork.

FAQ: NFL trade deadline 2025

When is the NFL trade deadline? Today, Nov. 4, 2025, at 4 p.m. ET.
What happens after? Players with sufficient service time hit waivers; trades are closed until the 2026 league year.
Why do deals leak after 4 p.m.? Sometimes details surface a bit later, but the league only processes trades filed before the cutoff.
Are practice-squad moves affected? Teams can still sign from other practice squads, but trades are not permitted.

What to watch as the clock winds down

Final-hour discounting: Prices often dip in the last 30–45 minutes; watch for surprise veteran deals.
Cap gymnastics: Expect void years and 2026 pick structures to balance money and value.
Medical clearances: Late-day trades can hinge on quick physicals or pre-approved medical files.

This is a developing file that will be updated as teams finalize and announce transactions ahead of the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Keep this page open throughout the afternoon for the latest confirmed trades, notable rumors and team-by-team needs.