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A new look for the NFL Trade Deadline in 2024
Now, some of you may be wondering “why does it feel like the NFL trade deadline is later this year?” That’s because you’re right! They did change the deadline very slightly this season.
Before the season began, back during the March annual meetings, the league decided to move the deadline back one week – to Week 9 rather than Week 8.
What that does is help teams who may feel like they’re still in the race for the playoffs (and beyond) with more time to make decisions on pieces to their puzzle. It also aligns with other leagues (the NBA and NHL specifically) whose deadlines are closer to when their seasons end.
Now, all that remains is if the new NFL Trade Deadline provides the same level of excitement as the NBA and NHL ones do.
For more analysis on the Za’Darius Smith trade, read here
Trade analysis: Khalil Herbert to the Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati running back room looked very different this season as compared to the one prior.
Out went star Joe Mixon and reliable backup Samaje Perine, in came rookie Chase Brown and Zack Moss – who is currently injured.
Herbert has over 1,700 career rushing yards and has played in Chicago his entire career after playing college ball at Kansas, then Virginia Tech.
TRADE ALERT: Khalil Herbert to the Cincinnati Bengals
TRADE: The Chicago Bears send running back Khalil Herbert to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick, as confirmed by the team.
To read more about the injury that led to the deal for Smith, click here
Analysis: Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions
Ever since losing Aiden Hutchinson to a season ending leg fracture, the Detroit Lions have been looking for a pass rusher.
Enter Za’Darius Smith from the struggling Cleveland Browns.He’s already got five sacks this season and will compliment James Houston by playing on the right side of the defensive line.
At a return of just a fifth and a sixth rounder (Smith’s deal expires at the end of this season) this is a great rental piece for a Lions team with Super Bowl aspirations.
TRADE ALERT: Za’Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions
TRADE: Cleveland Browns send Za’Darius Smith and a 2026 7th round pick to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2025 5th round pick, as confirmed by DailyMail.com. The Lions will take on the remaining $605,000 in his contract.
and a 2026 6th round pick
Hello and Welcome to DailyMail.com’s coverage of NFL Trade Deadline Day
It might be the second most important thing going on in the United States today, but it’s certainly worth covering.
Be sure to stay tuned for all the latest news surrounding your favorite teams as they shore up their reserves for a run at glory – or look to add draft capital as they rebuild.
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