NFL trade deadline: playoff-chasing Lions and Commanders bolster defenses | NFL

The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a transfer to assist them keep in first place, the Detroit Lions bought their edge rusher and the injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys in addition to the Pittsburgh Steelers added receivers.

Hours earlier than the NFL’s commerce deadline at 4pm EST on Tuesday, the Commanders (7-2) bought four-time Professional Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling New Orleans Saints (2-7).

Lattimore bolsters a protection that’s already No 5 in opposition to the cross. The Saints are getting a third-round decide, a fourth-rounder and their very own sixth that they beforehand despatched to Washington. The Commanders additionally obtain a fifth together with Lattimore.

The NFC North-leading Lions (7-1) kicked off deadline day by buying defensive finish Za’Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. The three-time Professional Bowl edge rusher helps fill the void created by the lack of star Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a leg harm in October. The two-7 Browns, already trying to rebuild in a disappointing season, are sending Smith and a seventh-round decide in 2026 to Detroit for a fifth-round decide in 2025 and a sixth-round decide in 2026.

The Steelers (6-2) bought broad receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets for a fifth-round decide in subsequent 12 months’s draft. Williams, who signed with New York within the offseason as a free agent, had 12 catches for 166 yards in 9 video games with the Jets. He goes from catching passes from Aaron Rodgers to taking part in with Russell Wilson. The Steelers have been looking for a large receiver for the reason that offseason.

The Cowboys (3-5) agreed on a cope with Carolina (2-7) to accumulate broad receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round decide in 2025 for a fourth-round decide subsequent 12 months. Mingo, a second-round decide final 12 months, solely has 12 receptions for 121 yards in 9 video games. He received’t be catching passes from Dak Prescott for some time. Prescott is predicted to overlook a number of video games with a hamstring harm.

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) added depth at operating again following an harm to Zack Moss, getting Khalil Herbert from Chicago (4-4) for a 2025 seventh-round draft decide. Herbert had simply eight carries for 16 yards and one landing for the Bears. He’ll be part of main rusher Chase Brown to provide the Bengals an alternative choice within the backfield.

The Chiefs (8-0), Payments (7-2), Ravens (6-3) and Jets (3-6) have already added playmakers, buying broad receivers over the previous month. The Vikings (6-2) crammed a giant want on the offensive line final week and the Cardinals (5-4) bought defensive assistance on Monday.

Two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champion Kansas Metropolis have been a prime purchaser. The Chiefs already added three-time All-Professional receiver D’Andre Hopkins and edge rusher Josh Esche. Hopkins made his presence felt in Monday night time’s 30-24 time beyond regulation victory over Tampa Bay. He caught eight passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns in his second sport with Patrick Mahomes.

The Jets acquired three-time All-Professional Davante Adams three weeks in the past. He caught seven passes for 91 yards and one TD in New York’s 21-13 win over Houston final Thursday.

Amari Cooper had a TD reception in his first sport with Buffalo two weeks in the past. Diontae Johnson performed 17 snaps in his debut with Baltimore, a 41-10 win over Denver.

Left sort out Cam Robinson had a strong first begin in Minnesota’s 21-13 victory in opposition to Indianapolis. Arizona picked up exterior linebacker Baron Browning from Denver for a sixth-round decide, a day after taking on first place within the NFC West.

The NFL pushed the commerce deadline again an additional week this 12 months, giving groups extra time to enhance their rosters.