All articles tagged with #trade rumors
Connor Hellebuyck has formally requested a trade from the Winnipeg Jets, sparking speculation about eight potential destinations (Buffalo, New Jersey, Edmonton, Detroit, Vegas, Florida, San Jose, Chicago). With an $8.5 million cap hit for five more seasons, Winnipeg may need to lower its asking price as teams weigh assets and cap constraints, navigating no-move clauses and roster needs in a possible blockbuster goaltending deal.
With Joey Porter Jr. entering a contract year and Pittsburgh not negotiating in-season, trade chatter heats up as teams weigh premium draft capital and top corner money; if no deal by Week 1 the Steelers could use the franchise tag, and potential fits include the Cowboys, Giants and Saints—making a pre-season move possible but not guaranteed.
Porter Jr. is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has missed time with a back injury, prompting talk that the Steelers could trade him. With the team's policy of not negotiating during the regular season, Bleacher Report outlines four potential packages and landing spots: Bears (Steelers receive 2027 2nd and 6th), Packers (Steelers receive 2027 2nd and 5th), Dolphins (Steelers receive 2027 3rd and 4th), and Giants (Steelers receive 2027 2nd and 6th). Each scenario envisions Porter stepping into a starting role on a contender and potentially securing a long-term extension after the move.
Porter Jr. remains at an impasse with Pittsburgh, not practicing while seeking a new contract; CBS Sports outlines several potential landing spots if a move happens, with the Dallas Cowboys viewed as the most logical fit due to cap space and need, and Chicago, Carolina, New York Giants, New Orleans, and Green Bay also considered plausible destinations as teams weigh upgrades in their secondaries.
An NFL insider floated the idea that Minnesota could field trade calls for J.J. McCarthy as he competes for a backup role behind Kyler Murray, with Carson Wentz pushing him to QB3. McCarthy’s preseason reportedly hasn’t shown clear progress, prompting questions about his development and whether Minnesota can recoup value on draft capital if he ends up behind Wentz.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he’s open to a substantive defensive trade if a right opportunity arises, even after signing veteran edge rusher Von Miller, signaling the team believes it’s close to a championship run and would move future assets to help.
In the Vikings’ 10-3 preseason win over the Giants, JJ McCarthy saw the bulk of first-half action after Kyler Murray started, as rumors persist that McCarthy wants out of Minnesota with insiders suggesting a trade could come by season’s end. Several teams (Giants, Dolphins, Eagles) are floated as potential destinations if he becomes available, though his current trade value is reportedly low. The saga continues amid questions about his progression and maturity as Minnesota weighs options for a quicker rebuild or a fresh start for the quarterback.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson says he isn’t sure what’s going on with any offseason trade request and wants to help the team as he competes for the No. 2 quarterback job in the preseason; the Colts have said they don’t intend to trade him, and Richardson hasn’t recently discussed trade status.
With Kyler Murray arriving on a one-year deal and J.J. McCarthy having just 10 NFL starts after a knee injury, Minnesota appears poised to name Murray as the 2026 starter, making a rapid departure for McCarthy plausible and fueling trade-talk rather than a long audition, per observers comparing him to prior top-15 picks who didn’t get lengthy chances.
Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht said there are no plans to trade defensive tackle Vita Vea, despite his agent signaling a possible deal. Licht said the team has engaged with Vea’s representatives, Vea hasn’t practiced due to a back tweak, and there is no timetable for his return as the contract dispute remains unresolved.
The Braves added Lane Thomas in a trade with Kansas City, but pitching depth is under pressure after Reynaldo López landed on the 15-day IL with left knee inflammation. JR Ritchie was recalled to start, and Martín Pérez delivered a solid effort in López’s absence, while López’s MRI results are awaited. Spencer Strider remains sidelined for the season, increasing urgency to add a starter at the trade deadline (with Casey Mize or Freddy Peralta among connected names). On offense, Ha-Seong Kim has completed rehab and will be activated, but Jim Jarvis has taken the bulk of shortstop duties for now, leaving Kim in a backup role as the club weighs further moves.
With the MLB trade deadline looming, Tarik Skubal remains the focal point of Tigers chatter as Detroit has reportedly not moved aggressively to trade him, even as multiple teams show interest and DraftKings lists the Dodgers as the favorite to land him; surrounding notes include Freddy Peralta’s scratch by the Mets and Casey Mize being held back from his start as Detroit weighs its options in a busy deadline week.
The Mets and White Sox reportedly discussed a Freddy Peralta trade that would send him to Chicago, with George Wolkow and Boston Smith among potential returns, though talks have cooled as New York explores other options. Peralta, 30, has been a disappointment in 22 Mets starts (4.99 ERA, 83 ERA+ in 113.2 innings) and was scratched from his latest start, signaling a likely imminent deal. Wolkow is viewed as a top White Sox prospect and Smith was highlighted for July performance, underscoring the value at stake in the potential swap.
Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte addressed trade rumors, stating he’s focused on being here today as he enters a contract year, while New England’s deep receiver group could prompt roster moves; Boutte has flashed in camp and could be a trade asset or a bigger factor in September as defenses assess the Patriots’ WR depth.
The Cubs are weighing a trade for Tarik Skubal to bolster their rotation, viewing him as a marquee rental who could significantly boost playoff odds; Detroit would command a sizable package, and Chicago is weighing this option amid a crowded market, with their rotation in flux after DFAing Jameson Taillon and awaiting returns from other pitchers.