NFL Trade Deadline 2024: Updates and Deals
First Moves of the Day
Amari Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins may have already changed jerseys, but that doesn’t mean there’s going to be a shortage of players on the move ahead of the 2024 NFL trade deadline Tuesday afternoon.
Detroit Lions Acquire Za’Darius Smith
The Detroit Lions, looking to bolster their pass rush after losing standout DE Aidan Hutchinson last month, have taken the first bite out of the deadline day apple by completing a deal with the Browns for pass rusher Za’Darius Smith.
The three-time Pro Bowler heads to Motown in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In addition to Smith, the Lions are taking back a seventh-round selection in the 2026 draft.
Chicago Bears Make a Move
The Lions weren’t the only NFC North team making a move Tuesday morning. The Bears traded away backup running back Khalil Herbert to the Bengals for a seventh-round pick in 2025.
Cincinnati will be without Week 1 starter Zach Moss for the foreseeable future as the back deals with a neck injury.
Dallas Cowboys Get in on the Action
The Cowboys have gotten in on the deadline sweepstakes, as well, bolstering its injured receiver room by acquiring former Ole Miss standout Jonathan Mingo from the Carolina Panthers, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Conclusion
As the trade deadline approaches, it’s clear that teams are making moves to bolster their rosters. With more deals likely to be announced throughout the day, stay tuned for updates as they develop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What time is the 2024 NFL trade deadline?
A: The 2024 NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday afternoon.
Q: Which teams have made moves so far?
A: The Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys have all made trades so far.
Q: Who did the Detroit Lions acquire in their first deadline day deal?
A: The Lions acquired pass rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Browns in exchange for a fifth-round pick and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, as well as a seventh-round selection in the 2026 draft.
