The 2026 NFL season will be here before you know it, as hard as that is to believe.
Could we see some training camp or preseason trades? Of course! Personnel transactions always bubble up this time of year, as teams look at their rosters and assess the strengths and weaknesses of their position groups.
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We've gone through all 32 NFL teams and identified 20 players we could see being on the move this summer. While none of these players could be traded, they all at least seem somewhat possible as candidates. Let's assess.
We've got everyone from true-blue superstars to intriguing draft misses with potential to spare.
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby
Crosby is obviously the biggest fish in the trade pond after
his Baltimore Ravens deal fell apart earlier in the year. If Las Vegas gets an offer it can't refuse, we could see Crosby playing elsewhere to start the season.
Buccaneers NT Vita Vea
Vea has requested a trade over a contract dispute, which could send the elite run-stuffing defensive tackle elsewhere. Any number of contenders could benefit from Vea on the defensive line.
Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr.
Richardson probably won't ever be the starting quarterback for the Colts, so a fresh start has always made sense. We could see a training camp deal come together if Indy gets an offer it likes. He's got oodles of untapped potential.
Titans QB Will Levis
Levis is a borderline-level starter with raw tools that intrigue, even if the flaws are evident. We could see a QB-savvy team taking a flier on Levis and training him for a year to see if they can help his development.
Cardinals OLB Josh Sweat
Sweat would be a slam-dunk add for any team needing a pass-rusher; the Cardinals just have to want to talk.
Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier
Allgeier got a raw deal when Arizona drafted Jeremiyah Love as its de-facto starter at running back. With James Conner also on the roster, you could see Allgeier being traded elsewhere for a team needing a starter.
Bills WR Keon Coleman
Coleman has been an unfortunate miss for Buffalo so far, and we could see him reigniting his career elsewhere if he falls behind on the Bills depth chart through training camp under new coach Joe Brady.
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte
Boutte is an exciting deep threat who has been productive for New England. The team loaded up at wideout in the offseason, however. If Boutte wants more snaps and the Pats are comfortable trading him, he'd be an exciting add.
Bengals DT Kris Jenkins Jr.
Jenkins, the former second-round selection, hasn't broken into the Bengals' starting lineup. We could see Jenkins getting a fresh start elsewhere as Cincinnati has loaded up with veteran talent at defensive tackle.
Browns WR Cedric Tillman
Could Tillman follow former Cleveland coach Kevin Stefanski to Atlanta with the Falcons? Atlanta needs depth at wide receiver, and Tillman hasn't quite panned out as hoped in the Land.
Browns QB Dillon Gabriel
Gabriel has started games, but his future in Cleveland doesn't look strong. Any team with quarterback concerns might throw a late-round pick at the Browns and add Gabriel into a competition for a roster spot.
Steelers QB Will Howard
Like Gabriel, Howard doesn't look long for Pittsburgh. He has a strong Ohio State career to lean on as a possible boost to a quarterback depth chart for a team lacking.
Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson
Johnson hasn't lived up to the hype of his third-round selection; he could be a prime candidate who just needs a refresh to find his Iowa excellence again.
Texans WR Tank Dell
Dell could be a hot name via trade for teams needing speed at wide receiver in the slot. Houston's busy depth chart could make him expendable, particularly since he hasn't played since 2024.
Falcons CB Mike Hughes
The Falcons drafting A.J. Terrell's younger brother Avieon might make Hughes expendable. His contract is bigger, but any team with a gap at cornerback might be willing to eat the cap hit to add Hughes to the room.
Chiefs DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Anudike-Uzomah is probably just a rotational player at this point, but we wouldn't be shocked to see Kansas City pull off a trade with the former first-round selection. He could use a fresh start, too.
Chiefs CB Kristian Fulton
Fulton is a starting-caliber cornerback who may not start with the Chiefs this season. Any team with cornerback concerns should ask if he's available.
Giants OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
Thibodeaux might not be on the move this season, but we're curious if the right offer could convince New York to pull off the blockbuster trade.
Giants G/T Evan Neal
Neal is another former Giants first-round selection who could see himself playing elsewhere this fall if he's unable to win a spot on the 53-man roster. He's still got some potential.
Giants CB Deonte Banks
Like Thibodeaux and Neal, Banks is another former New York first rounder who might be a good trade candidate.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 20 NFL trade candidates (Maxx Crosby!) for 2026 training camp
