NFL Trade Deadline: Each year, the National Football League trade deadline creates one of the most frenetic periods in the league calendar—clubs scrambling to bolster their rosters for a playoff run or off-load assets before the window snaps shut. For 2025, the deadline arrives on Tuesday, November 4, at 4 p.m. ET.

This article breaks down exactly what the trade deadline means, how the process works, the key rules teams must follow, and the strategic implications for buyers and sellers.

What Is The NFL Trade Deadline?

The trade deadline is the final moment in the season when NFL clubs may complete trades involving players and draft picks. After the deadline passes, no further trades are allowed until the following league year begins. It serves to freeze rosters as the postseason approac

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