The 2021 NFL Trade Deadline: Everything You Need to Know
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The 2021 NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and there are a lot of rumors swirling around about who could be on the move. Here’s everything you need to know about the deadline, including the latest rumors and reports.
Introduction
The 2021 NFL Trade Deadline is October 19th at 4:00 pm EST. This is the date and time when all NFL teams must finalize their rosters for the remainder of the season. Any player who is on an active roster, practice squad, or Injured Reserve list as of this date is ineligible to be traded.
The trade deadline is typically a busy time for NFL teams as they look to improve their rosters for a playoff push. In recent years, we’ve seen some big names get moved at the deadline, such as Khalil Mack, Amari Cooper, and Emmanuel Sanders.
This year’s trade deadline looks to be just as eventful, with a number of star players rumored to be on the trading block. Some of the biggest names that have been mentioned include Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins, Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey, and Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones Jr.
With so many big names potentially on the move, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the 2021 NFL Trade Deadline.
What is the NFL Trade Deadline?
The NFL trade deadline is the last day of the NFL regular season that teams are allowed to make trades with each other. After this date, teams are not allowed to trade players or draft picks until the following year’s NFL draft. This year, the deadline is Tuesday, November 3rd.
What happens if a team doesn’t make any trades by the deadline?
If a team doesn’t make any trades by the deadline, they are not penalized in any way. They will simply be unable to make any trades until the following year’s NFL draft.
When is the NFL Trade Deadline?
The 2021 NFL Trade Deadline is eleventh weeks into the regular season, on Tuesday, November 3rd. This is the same date as the general trade deadline in Major League Baseball.
The 2021 NFL Trade Deadline is four days after Week 8 of the NFL season ends, and three days before Week 9 begins.
Who is Eligible for Trades?
All NFL players are eligible for trades, with some notable exceptions. Players on the Reserve/Injured list cannot be traded. This includes players who have been placed on Injured Reserve, as well as players who have been designated for return from IR. These players must sit out for at least six weeks before they can be traded. Players who have been placed on the Non-Football Injury list or the Physically Unable to Perform list can also not be traded.
What is the Trade Process?
October 29 is the deadline for NFL teams to make trades this season. Here’s everything you need to know about how the process works.
When two NFL teams agree to a trade, the deal is not official until it is approved by the league. This approval is handled by the NFL’s trading desk, which is staffed by officials from both the league office and member clubs.
Trades are typically approved on the same day that they are agreed to, but can sometimes take longer depending on the complexity of the deal. Once a trade is approved, the teams involved must exchange paperwork confirming the details of the transaction.
The trading desk will then notify both teams of the approved trade and provide them with instructions on how to complete the transaction. These instructions will include information on any player that needs to be moved between rosters, as well as any draft picks or other assets that are changing hands as part of the deal.
The teams have 24 hours to complete the trade after receiving notification from the league office. If all goes according to plan, both teams will receive an email confirming that the trade has been processed and is now official.
What is the Trade Deadline History?
The NFL trade deadline is the last day of the NFL regular season in which teams are allowed to trade players with each other. The deadline was established in 1993, and since then, it has been moved several times. It was originally set at the end of October, but it was later moved to the Tuesday after Week 8. In 2012, it was moved back to the Thursday after Week 8. In 2020, the deadline was moved to the Wednesday before Week 9 due to COVID-19.
The trade deadline is a relatively new addition to the NFL. Prior to 1993, trades could be made up until the Monday following Week 12 of the regular season. This allowed for some big trades to happen late in the season, such as when the San Francisco 49ers traded for quarterback Steve Young in April of 1987.
Conclusion
The 2021 NFL trade deadline is scheduled for October 19th at 4:00 p.m. EST. This is the date and time when all trades must be finalized in order for players to be eligible to compete in the playoffs. As we approach the trade deadline, there will be plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding potential moves that could be made. Stay tuned to our website for the latest news and updates on all of the biggest trades leading up to the deadline.
