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The 2024 NFL trade deadline has arrived, marking a crucial decision day across the league.

With Tuesday's deadline looming at 4:00 p.m. ET, teams have one final opportunity to make a meaningful change in the season, whether it's making a splash on an established veteran or sending one out to bolster their draft capital or to improve their salary cap outlook. Several franchises have already benefited from this, securing contracts with big names, and more could follow in the coming hours.

USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates on the latest news, rumors and deals throughout Tuesday. So check back throughout the day for more updates.

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't done yet at the NFL trade deadline.

After securing wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets, Pittsburgh agreed to a deal to acquire edge rusher Preston Smith from the Green Bay Packers.

Smith, who turns 32 later this month, has 2 1/2 sacks this season but played in just 54% of the Packers' defensive snaps as part of a pass rusher rotation. He is under contract through 2026 and will receive a base salary of $12 million for each of the next two years. His departure could place a greater burden on 2023 first-round picks Lukas Van Ness and Kingsley Enagbare.

In Pittsburgh, he will provide depth behind one of the best pass-rushing tandems in the league with TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith. Second-year reserve Nick Herbig has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made their long-awaited move to another wide receiver.

According to multiple reports, the Steelers agreed to a deal on Tuesday to acquire Mike Williams from the New York Jets in exchange for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick.

Williams, 30, struggled to connect with Aaron Rodgers after signing with the Jets this offseason. The veteran quarterback accused the pass catcher of playing the wrong route on a play that would result in an interception in a loss to the Buffalo Bills. He had just 12 catches for 166 yards this season, his first back since a torn ACL he suffered last September.

Still, the 6-4, 218-pounder could be a valuable addition to the downfield passing attack now led by Russell Wilson. George Pickens leads the Steelers with 35 catches for 548 yards, but no other wideout has more than 14 receptions this season.

The Washington Commanders were one of the few teams at the top of the league that hadn't made a significant move by the trade deadline.

That changed on Tuesday when the team completed a deal to sign New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore. According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs were also in the picture.

The four-time Pro Bowl selection, sidelined by a hamstring injury and missing 19 games since 2022, completes one of Washington's biggest positional weaknesses. Opposing passers have a 103.9 rating so far this season against the Commanders defense, which ranks 28th in the NFL.

The 28-year-old Lattimore is out with a hamstring injury.

Amid a flood of other big-name wide receivers being traded, DK Metcalf remains.

The Seattle Seahawks will not trade the two-time Pro Bowl selection, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.

Metcalf has 35 catches for 568 yards and three touchdowns so far this season for the 4-5 Seahawks, who are just one game out of first place in the NFC West.

With three trades on the books on Tuesday, it's time to take a look at which players could still be candidates for a move.

  • Azeez Ojulari, OLB, New York Giants: He's had a strong performance with five sacks in his last four games. But if Za'Darius Smith's trade to the Detroit Lions opens up the market for pass rushers, will the potential return be enough to convince GM Joe Schoen to make a deal?
  • Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Cleveland Browns: He and fellow defensive tackle Shelby Harris would certainly make sense to be the next veterans released by a team that has clearly signaled its interest in a long-term commitment.
  • Arden Key, OLB, Tennessee Titans: Like the Browns, the Titans have made it clear they will consider moving established players who are drawing interest elsewhere. Key and defensive player Sebastian Joseph-Day could be on the radar for teams looking to strengthen their front lines.

Jerry Jones at least had a step up his sleeve.

The Dallas Cowboys agreed to acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers, sending a fourth-round pick while also receiving a seventh-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told Tyler Dragon of USA TODAY Sports. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was not yet official.

NFL Network was first to report the move.

Prior to the deal, Jones said Tuesday during an interview with 105.3 The Fan that the team would be bringing in a receiver that the team really liked during the draft process.

The 23-year-old Mingo was a 2023 second-round pick out of Mississippi. He struggled to make a name for himself amid the Panthers' larger offensive woes, catching just 43 of 85 targets in his rookie season. He has just 12 catches for 121 yards in nine games this year.

The Cowboys' takeover comes amid serious injuries to the 3-5 team's offense. Quarterback Dak Prescott will likely be placed on injured reserve and miss at least four games because of his hamstring injury, Jones said Tuesday. Top wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is also dealing with a shoulder injury.

How did the Cowboys fare in our trade classes? Look away, Dallas fans.

The Cincinnati Bengals have added depth in the backfield as they prepare for a potential late-season run.

The Bengals are acquiring running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick, the Bears announced.

The Bengals' prospects at running back Chase Brown were uncertain after Zack Moss was sidelined indefinitely with a neck injury that kept him out of Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Moss 74 has rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns so far this season.

Herbert, 26, has been a healthy player in the last two games for the Bears. He has just eight carries for 16 yards this season as starter D'Andre Swift and backup Roschon Johnson have done the bulk of the work. However, last season he managed 611 yards, averaging 4.6 yards per carry.

The Detroit Lions finally have their fill-in pass rusher.

The team acquired Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that Smith and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick are headed to the Lions, who in turn will receive a 2025 fifth-round draft pick and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

Lions coach Dan Campbell had admitted for weeks that the team was looking for a defensive replacement for Pro Bowl selection Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a broken tibia and fibula against the Dallas Cowboys.

“I don’t think it’s just us,” Campbell said Monday. “I can tell you we're trying, (Lions general manager) Brad (Holmes) is trying, and we've really looked at everything. We made a lot of calls and he kept going, so we're going to do it.” See. We still have a bit of time here, so we'll see what happens.

Smith has five sacks in nine games so far this season.

Although the talent pool has become significantly smaller in recent weeks, there are still some interesting players at the top of our rankings:

  • 1. Azeez Ojulari, OLB, New York Giants
  • 2. Za'Darius Smith, DE, Cleveland Browns
  • 3. Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots
  • 4. Arden Key, OLB, Tennessee Titans
  • 5. Chase Young, DE, New Orleans Saints

Here's our complete rundown of the best players still on the market.

Here's a look at all the deals made since the start of the season.

Broncos trade OLB Baron Browning to Cardinals (November 4)

Cardinals receive: OLB Baron Browning

Broncos received: 2025 sixth-round draft pick

Grades: How did the Cardinals and Broncos fare in the deal?

Jaguars trade OT Cam Robinson to Vikings (Oct. 30)

Vikings receive: OT Cam Robinson, 2026 conditional seventh-round draft pick

Jaguars receive: Conditional 2026 fifth-round draft pick

Grades:How did the Vikings and Jaguars fare in the deal?

Panthers trade WR Diontae Johnson to Ravens (Oct. 29)

Ravens receive: WR Diontae Johnson, 2025 sixth-round draft pick

Panthers receive: 2025 fifth-round draft pick

Grades:How did the Ravens and Panthers fare in the deal?

Patriots trade LB Joshua Uche to Chiefs (Oct. 28)

Chieftains receive: LB Joshua Uche

Patriots receive: 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Titans trade WR DeAndre Hopkins to Chiefs (Oct. 24)

Chieftains receive: WR DeAndre Hopkins

Titans get: Conditional 2025 fifth-round draft pick

Grades: How did the Chiefs and Titans fare in the deal?

Titans trade LB Ernest Jones IV to Seahawks (Oct. 23)

Seahawks receive: LB Ernest Jones IV

Titans get: LB Jerome Baker, 2025 fourth-round draft pick

Texans trade RB Cam Akers to Vikings (Oct. 15)

Vikings receive: RB Cam Akers, 2026 conditional seventh-round draft pick

Texans receive: Conditional sixth-round draft pick in 2026

Browns trade WR Amari Cooper to Bills (Oct. 15)

Receive invoices: WR Amari Cooper, 2025 sixth-round draft pick

Browns received: 2025 third-round draft pick, 2026 seventh-round draft pick

Grades:How did the Bills and Browns fare in the deal?

Raiders trade WR Davante Adams to Jets (Oct. 15)

Jets received: WR Davante Adams

Raiders receive: Conditional 2025 third-round draft pick

Jaguars trade DT Roy Robertson-Harris to Seahawks

Seahawks receive: DT Roy Robertson Harris

Jaguars receive: 2026 sixth-round draft pick

The 2024 NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET.

The deadline comes midseason because NFL owners voted in March to push the season back a week from its traditional spot on the league calendar. After Tuesday, teams cannot make official deals until the start of the new league year in March, but they can unofficially agree to deals after the season.

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