When Is The Trade Deadline Nfl 2021?
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The 2021 NFL trade deadline is October 19. Here’s everything to know about the deadline, including key dates, rumors and more.
Introduction
The 2021 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and there are a few potential blockbuster moves that could go down. The most notable names on the trade block are Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Houston Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
Brown has been the subject of trade rumors for weeks, and it seems like only a matter of time before he is dealt. The Steelers are reportedly looking for a first-round pick in return for the Pro Bowl receiver.
Clowney has also been linked to a few different teams, but the Texans are reportedly asking for a first-round pick and more in return for the former No. 1 overall pick.
Other notable players who could be on the move before the deadline include Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, and New York Jets edge rusher Leonard Williams.
What is the NFL Trade Deadline?
The NFL trade deadline is the date by which all NFL teams must finalize their rosters for the remainder of the season. After this date, no trades are permitted between teams. This year, the deadline falls on Tuesday, November 3rd.
In recent years, the trade deadline has become one of the most exciting days of the NFL calendar, as teams scramble to make last-minute deals to solidify their rosters for a playoff push. We can expect to see plenty of activity again this year, as teams look to add that missing piece to their puzzle.
When is the 2021 NFL Trade Deadline?
The 2021 NFL trade deadline is scheduled for October 19th. This is the date by which all trades must be completed in order to be eligible for the playoffs. teams will have until 4:00 p.m. ET to complete any trades.
What Happens if a Player is Traded After the Deadline?
Players who are on the roster prior to the trade deadline are not eligible to be traded for the remainder of the season. However, players who are placed on waivers after the trade deadline are eligible to be claimed by another team and subsequently traded.
What is the NFL Trade Process?
In order to make a trade during the NFL season, teams must follow a specific process that includes getting approval from the league office. Once a trade is agreed upon by both teams, the following steps must be completed:
1. The clubs must have identical proposals in writing to the league office;
2. The clubs must notify the league office of the terms of the proposed trade;
3. Both clubs must have notified their players, coaches and other personnel of the proposed trade;
4. Clubs are not allowed to announce trades until they have been approved by the league office; and
5. After approval by the league office, trades are considered final.
How do Teams Make Trades?
In the NFL, trades are conducted differently than in other leagues. Unlike baseball, NBA, and NHL trades that can happen at any time during the season, NFL trades are only allowed during specific periods. The NFL trade deadline is typically toward the end of October. After that date, teams are not allowed to make anymore trades until the offseason.
To make a trade in the NFL, both teams involved must agree to the trade and notify the league office. The trade is then reviewed by the NFL’s staff to ensure that it complies with the league’s rules. If it does, the trade is approved and each team must then submit their new rosters to the league office by 4:00 p.m. EST on the day of the trade.
What are the Trade Rules?
In order to be eligible for the playoffs, a player must be on his team’s active/inactive list or practice squad by 4 p.m. ET on the Tuesday following the 10th week of the regular season. For 2021, that date is November 16. Players who are on a team’s Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform or Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Reserve/COVID-19 list at that deadline are eligible to be activated at any time during the season and do not count against their team’s 53-man roster limit, but they are not eligible to play until after six weeks have elapsed from the date they were placed on that list.
Who are the Most Likely Candidates to be Traded?
The NFL Trade Deadline is Nov. 3 at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Most Likely Candidates to be Traded:
1. Texans WR Will Fuller: Fuller will be a free agent after the season, and with the Texans struggling, they could look to get something for him instead of losing him for nothing.
2. Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo: Garoppolo is set to count $26 million against the salary cap next season and the Patriots could look to unload his salary if they feel comfortable with Cam Newton as their starter going forward.
3. Bengals DE Carl Lawson: Lawson is in the final year of his rookie contract and with the Bengals struggling, they could look to get something for him instead of letting him walk in free agency.
4. Redskins LT Trent Williams: Williams has been holding out all season and it doesn’t seem like he’s going to return to the team anytime soon. The Redskins could look to trade him before the deadline rather than lose him for nothing in free agency next year.
Conclusion
The NFL trade deadline is typically in October, but it can vary from year to year. For the 2021 season, the deadline is October 29th.
