2026 NFL trade deadline: Experts propose eight deals - ESPN

The NFL trade deadline is three days away, and we've already seen a handful of major moves from teams. The Colts traded away cornerstones on both sides of the ball, with guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers. And the Bears dealt a package that included two first-round picks to land Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. Two quarterbacks have also switched teams, with J.J. McCarthy going to the Giants and Jacoby Brissett joining the Ravens.

But what other big deals could be on the horizon? Ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET deadline, we asked eight experts from ESPN and NFL Network to pitch realistic trade offers that they would love to see get done. They laid out the compensation for each team and then explained why the deals would make sense for both parties involved.

Here are the trades they are proposing, starting with the running back on everyone's mind ahead of the deadline.

Jump to a deal for a player:
Bates | Brown | Downs | Ojomo
Pollard | Suamataia | Taylor | Woolen

Minnesota Vikings get: RB Jonathan Taylor
Indianapolis Colts get: 2027 second-round pick, 2027 third-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick, 2027 fifth-round pick (acquired from NYG)

Why this deal makes sense for both sides: It's a haul (similar to one that sent RB Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers in 2022), but the Vikings need Taylor's home run threat to pair with QB Kyler Murray's explosive rushing ability. Up until this point of the season, their offense has been largely stagnant despite the presence of receivers Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

The Vikings have arguably the best defense in the league, but they'll need to score points for a deep playoff run. The Colts, engaged in a fire sale and