NFL trade tracker: Every major offseason deal graded
This NFL offseason has already been crazy, and we haven’t even reached free agency. John Harbaugh is now the coach of the New York Giants, the Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel, who landed in Los Angeles as Jim Harbaugh’s offensive coordinator, and the Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott before promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to the top job. With free agency fast approaching, many player moves have already taken place.
It appears we have seen a slight uptick in trading. Perhaps this is an indicator of how leaders perceive this. free agency course — and the incoming draft class Also. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen teams trade young players for young players, and contenders make big decisions in pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy. It’s fair to say we’re not done either, as the Las Vegas Raiders star passes rusher Maxx Crosby or Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown could be next.
Although several deals have already been made, trades cannot become official until the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11.
Below, we review every trade made over the past month and verify how the CBS Sports staff scored each move.
Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to Bears
Drew Dalman surprise retirement spurred the Bears into action, and in Bradbury, they acquire a veteran center to fit in Caleb Williams. Bradbury, a first-round draft pick of the Vikings in 2019, spent his first six seasons in Minnesota before heading to New England as part of his free agency shopping spree in 2025. He will be entering the final season of his contract.
The Bears also have questions at left tackle, but coach Ben Johnson has a strong ability to bring out the best in his linemen. The Patriots, meanwhile, will move Jared Wilson back to his natural center position and look to improve the position he leaves at left guard.
Business qualities (via Zach Pereles)
Patriots trade Garrett Bradbury to Bears: Chicago replaces retired Drew Dalman, sends pick to New England
Zachary Pérels
Bears trade DJ Moore to Bills
- Invoices receive: WR DJ Moore, 2026 fifth-round pick
- The bears receive: 2026 second round pick
Joe Brady brings in veteran receiver to help Josh Allen, as Buffalo sends second-round pick to Chicago Bears in exchange for Moore and a fifth-round pick. Moore was always considered a trade candidate this offseason, but few expected the Bears to get this kind of return given the wideout’s contract.
Moore is signed through 2029. As part of the trade, the Bills will guarantee $15.5 million of his base salary for 2028, his agents told ESPN. Moore’s $23.5 million salary for 2026 is already fully guaranteed, and his salary for 2027 will be guaranteed next week.
Business qualities (via Zach Pereles)
DJ Moore trade notes: Bills are needed outside threat as Bears turn to younger weapons
Zachary Pérels
Chiefs trade Trent McDuffie to Rams
- Rams receive: WR Trent McDuffie
- Leaders receive: 2026 first-round pick (29th overall), 2026 fifth-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick, 2027 third-round pick
Star cornerback Trent McDuffie moves from from one Super Bowl contender to another. The Los Angeles Rams are sticking to their “F ’em picks” mantra, sending a 2026 first-round pick (No. 29 overall), a 2026 fifth-round pick, a 2026 sixth-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 25-year-old defensive back, who has the potential to soon become the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. McDuffie is expected to play the 2026 season with his fifth-year option.
The Rams needed to improve their secondary this offseason, while the Chiefs needed to lose some cap space. This isn’t the first time Kansas City has chosen to trade one of its top corners, as it sent L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans just a few years ago.
Business qualities (via John Breech)
Trent McDuffie trade grades: Chiefs and Rams both get high marks for massive blockbuster deal
John Culasse
Lions trade David Montgomery to Texans
Houston Texans I have a new running back after trading a fourth-round pick, a seventh-round pick and offensive lineman Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions for Montgomery, who turns 29 this summer. Montgomery has recorded the eighth-most rushing touchdowns over the past three seasons with Detroit (33), but has a career-low 158 rushing attempts and 716 rushing yards in 2025.
He now has a chance to establish himself as the RB1 in Houston, while Jahmyr Gibbs loses his “Knuckles”, his power partner in Detroit’s “Sonic and Knuckles” backfield.
Business qualities (via Tyler Sullivan)
David Montgomery trades notes: Texans get much-needed help in the backfield, Lions acquire plenty of assets
Tyler Sullivan
Texans trade Tytus Howard to Browns
All five starters on the Cleveland Browns offensive line are expected to become free agents. No team since 1970 has lost all five starters on the offensive line in the same offseason, according to CBS Sports Research.
That’s why Cleveland opted for a versatile blocker in Tytus Howard, who played every position on the offensive line except center. The Texans receive a fifth-round pick in the deal.
Business qualities (via Jordan Dajani)
Tytus Howard trades notes: Browns make big move for versatile veteran, Texans’ weakness deepens
Jordan Dajani
Titans trade T’Vondre Sweat to Jets for Jermaine Johnson II
The first trade to become official in the new league year is a rare player-to-player deal, as the Titans sent defensive tackle T’Vondre Sweat to the Jets for pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II.
Sweat is a huge man with enormous potential, while Johnson fills a big need for the Titans in passing and knows new coach Robert Saleh.
Business qualities (via Zach Pereles)
Jets-Titans trade notes: New York offers Jermaine Johnson to Tennessee for T’Vondre Sweat
Shanna McCarriston
