NFL Trade Rumors Heat Up
Offseason trade buzz includes Maxx Crosby demanding out from Raiders, Tua Tagovailoa potentially moving from Dolphins, and Eagles' AJ Brown on the block. The Cardinals may shop Kyler Murray while Jerry Jones eyes Laremy Tunsil. AFC chatter involves Patrick Mahomes, Broncos, and Chiefs moves ahead of Combine week and franchise tags.
- The high price of moving on from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is a major factor for the Dolphins; releasing him would incur a record-setting $99.2 million in dead cap money. Because Miami is on the hook for his $54 million in guaranteed money, other teams believe he may be cut, allowing a new team to sign him for as little as the veteran's minimum of $1.5 million. - Maxx Crosby's trade demand stems from not wanting to be part of another franchise rebuild. Trading the defensive end, who is on a three-year, $106.5 million contract, could save the Raiders more than $30 million in cap space. - Kyler Murray's large contract significantly lowers his trade value, with Arizona due to pay him over $78 million combined for 2026 and 2027. As a result, trade compensation for the former No. 1 pick might be as low as a fourth-round draft pick. - A pre-June 1 trade of wide receiver A.J. Brown would come with a hefty penalty for the Eagles, costing them over $40 million in dead cap charges. An acquiring team would take on his $23.4 million cap hit for the 2026 season. - While the Cowboys may be interested, offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil was traded to the Washington Commanders in March 2025 and has one year remaining on the three-year, $75 million deal he signed in 2023. - The Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with the least salary cap space in the league, projected to be more than $54 million over the limit. This financial strain makes it unlikely they will use the franchise tag on potential free agents like cornerback Jaylen Watson, which would cost an estimated $21.4 million.
