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Tracking every NFL trade before the deadline: Flacco headed to the Bengals

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The 2025 NFL trade deadline is on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. ET, and we have you covered on every deal until the final second. We also have the latest buzz from our team of NFL reporters on which players could be moved next and which teams might be looking to upgrade — or add extra draft picks.

Teams didn’t waste any time on making trades this season, as a handful of 2024 draft picks have already found their way to new rosters. Players like Tank Bigsby, Ja’Lynn Polk, Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Cam Robinson have already been dealt, and the Bengals made an addition at QB with Joe Flacco.

Here are all the deals leading up to the deadline. Keep checking back for updates.

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Oct. 7

The Cincinnati Bengals turned to their division rivals for a much-needed solution at quarterback, acquiring Joe Flacco in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Bengals also will receive a sixth-round draft pick while the Browns landed a fifth-round pick in the trade, sources told Schefter.

Flacco joins Cincinnati two days after Bengals coach Zac Taylor was non-committal on Jake Browning‘s status as the starting quarterback.

Sept. 29

The Cleveland Browns traded for Houston Texans offensive tackle Cam Robinson in exchange for a swap of late-round picks in 2027, the teams announced Monday.

The Browns will receive a 2027 seventh-round pick and gave the Texans a 2027 sixth-rounder in return. The Browns had a need at offensive tackle after Dawand Jones suffered a season-ending injury in Week 3. He underwent surgery last week to repair a torn LCL and hamstring avulsion.

Sept. 23

Addressing their disappointing secondary, the New York Jets traded Tuesday for cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., previously a full-time starter for the Tennessee Titans.

The Jets acquired Brownlee and a 2026 seventh-round draft pick for a 2026 sixth-round choice.

When Brownlee, 24, recovers from a recent ankle injury, he could push Brandon Stephens for the starting job opposite Sauce Gardner. If nothing else, Brownlee will give the team a backup with starting experience.

Sept. 19

Could Tyreek Hill or Kirk Cousins be on the move? Here’s our way-too-early look at who might end up getting dealt between now and the deadline, along with where they could end up.

Sept. 13

The New Orleans Saints traded for New England Patriots wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, a 2024 second-round pick on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

The Saints receive Polk and a 2028 seventh-round pick, while the Patriots get a 2027 sixth-round pick, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Polk was selected 37th after the Patriots had traded down three spots, giving up the No. 34 pick to the Los Angeles Chargers, who selected receiver Ladd McConkey.

Sept. 8

The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired running back Tank Bigsby from the Jacksonville Jaguars for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks.

The deal marks the fifth trade the Eagles have made since mid-August. The flurry of roster moves also brought receiver John Metchie III, quarterback Sam Howell and offensive lineman Fred Johnson to the defending Super Bowl champions.

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