One of the biggest days in American football, the NFL trade deadline, is almost here.

As teams finalize their rosters for 2024, they are beginning to understand if their strategies are successful or not. The trade deadline serves as a critical moment to either strengthen a playoff contender, assist a struggling team, or set a new direction for a franchise.

This deadline marks a pivotal moment where teams decide their identity for the current season and the future. While the NFL’s trade deadline might not always be as explosive as those in other leagues, surprises can still happen.

Here’s what you need to know regarding the timing of the trades in 2024 and which players might be changing teams.

When is the NFL trade deadline?

• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 5
• Time: 4 p.m. ET

All trade negotiations will cease at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 5. After this time, teams will be locked into the rosters they have assembled.

While teams can still sign players afterward, no trades will occur until at least March. The new league year commences on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET, which is when trading can resume.

NFL Trade Deadline Candidates

Although many prominent players have already switched teams, several others could still be on the move by Tuesday afternoon. Most of these potential trades involve role players rather than big names, but there’s always a possibility for a major deal. As we wait to see which players may be added to teams, here are some notable names that might be traded.

• Mike Williams, Jets WR
• Za’Darius Smith, Browns DE
• Darius Slayton, Giants WR
• Adam Thielen, Panthers WR
• Azeez Ojulari, Giants LB
• Tre’Davious White, Rams CB

NFL Trades Completed So Far

• Houston Texans trade RB Cam Akers to Minnesota Vikings
• Las Vegas Raiders trade WR Davante Adams to New York Jets
• Cleveland Browns trade WR Amari Cooper to Buffalo Bills
• Tennessee Titans trade WR DeAndre Hopkins to Kansas City Chiefs
• Seattle Seahawks trade LB Jerome Baker to Tennessee Titans for LB Ernest Jones IV
• New England Patriots trade LB Josh Uche to Kansas City Chiefs
• Carolina Panthers trade WR Diontae Johnson to Baltimore Ravens