The NFL trade deadline for the 2025 season is Tuesday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. After that cutoff, teams cannot finalize trades for the 2025 campaign (though trades may be announced up to that time).
Key points to know
- Deadline time: 4:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This is the official end to in-season trades for the 2025 NFL season.
- What happens after: Any trades must be completed by the deadline to affect the 2025 season; teams often use the week leading up to the cutoff to evaluate contenders and shop assets.
- What’s tracked: Media outlets and league trackers monitor movement up to the deadline, including last-minute deals and potential “buyers” and “sellers” as teams position for the playoff push.
Context and sources
- The NFL and major outlets confirm the 4:00 p.m. ET deadline and note the waiver and signing implications that follow for players around that window.
- Pre-deadline chatter and rankings identify top trade candidates and likely targets, reflecting how teams plan around the November 4 cutoff.
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- Which teams are most active this season around the deadline
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