
NFL 2026 Offseason Trade Grades: Who Won and Who Lost
Kevin Patra grades five notable 2026 offseason trades across running back, wide receiver, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback: David Montgomery to the Houston Texans (Texans grade A-; Lions receive Juice Scruggs and picks), DJ Moore to the Buffalo Bills (Bills grade B-; Bears receive a 2026 second-round pick, Bears grade A-), Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns (grade B), Jermaine Johnson II–T'Vondre Sweat swap (Jets receive Sweat; Titans receive Johnson II, grade C+), and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams (Rams receive McDuffie; Chiefs acquire a No. 29 pick plus additional picks; grade B). The grades weigh each move’s fit for team needs, cap impact and future draft capital as 2026 unfolds.






