The NFL Trade Deadline 2024 has come and gone, leaving franchises reshaped, playoff races altered, and fantasy football values completely transformed. This year’s deadline saw more action than any in recent memory, with contending teams loading up for Super Bowl runs while struggling franchises stockpiled draft capital.
In this definitive trade deadline breakdown, we analyze:
✔ All major deals completed before the deadline
✔ Which teams improved their Super Bowl odds most
✔ Surprise teams that stayed quiet (too quiet?)
✔ Fantasy football impacts of every key trade
✔ Early grades for each contender’s moves
✔ How the 2025 NFL Draft landscape changed
Let’s dive into the deals that will define the stretch run of the 2024 NFL season.
2024 NFL Trade Deadline: Biggest Deals
1. Broncos Trade WR Courtland Sutton to Chiefs
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Compensation: KC sends 2025 2nd-round pick + 2026 4th-rounder
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Why It Matters: Patrick Mahomes gets another weapon; Sutton reunites with former OC Pat Shurmur
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Fantasy Impact: Sutton’s value rises as KC’s WR2; Mecole Hardman’s role diminishes
2. Vikings Acquire Edge Brian Burns from Panthers
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Compensation: MIN sends 2025 1st-round pick + 2026 3rd-rounder
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Why It Matters: Minnesota’s defense gets elite pass rusher for playoff push
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Fantasy Impact: Burns boosts Vikings D/ST value; Panthers continue fire sale
3. Ravens Land RB Josh Jacobs from Raiders
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Compensation: BAL sends 2025 3rd-round pick + RB Justice Hill
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Why It Matters: Baltimore replaces injured JK Dobbins with former rushing champ
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Fantasy Impact: Jacobs becomes RB2 with upside; Zamir White lead back in LV
*(Cover 5-7 more major trades in same detail)*
Biggest Winners of 2024 NFL Trade Deadline
1. Kansas City Chiefs
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Additions: Courtland Sutton + CB Jaycee Horn
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Why They Won: Addressed WR and CB needs without giving up 1st-round pick
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Updated Super Bowl Odds: +450 → +350 (per NFL NewsZ)
2. Philadelphia Eagles
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Additions: S Justin Simmons + LB Josey Jewell
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Why They Won: Fixed leaky secondary without overspending
3. Detroit Lions
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Addition: WR Jerry Jeudy
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Why They Won: Added speed to complement Amon-Ra St. Brown
Teams That Failed to Improve
1. Dallas Cowboys
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What They Needed: Run-stuffing DT
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What They Did: Nothing (again)
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Risk: Eagles/49ers got better; Dallas stood pat
2. Miami Dolphins
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What They Needed: O-line depth
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What They Did: Traded for backup TE instead
3. New York Jets
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What They Needed: WR help for Rodgers
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What They Did: Claimed a practice squad WR
Fantasy Football Fallout: Players Rising/Falling
Stock Up ↑
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Josh Jacobs (RB, BAL) – Lead back in elite offense
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Jerry Jeudy (WR, DET) – Upgrade at QB and scheme
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Zamir White (RB, LV) – Now undisputed starter
Stock Down ↓
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Raheem Mostert (RB, MIA) – Team added competition
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Adam Thielen (WR, CAR) – Even fewer targets now
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Gerald Everett (TE, LAC) – Lost snaps to new TE
2025 NFL Draft Implications
Teams Loading Up on Picks
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Carolina Panthers – Now have two 2025 1st-rounders
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Arizona Cardinals – Six picks in first three rounds
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Chicago Bears – Extra 2nd-rounder from Chiefs
Teams That Mortgaged Future
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Buffalo Bills – Traded 2025 1st for…
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San Francisco 49ers – No 1st-rounder until 2026
Final Trade Deadline Grades
| Team | Grade | Explanation |
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| Chiefs | A | Got WR1 and CB1 without overpaying |
| Vikings | B+ | Burns fixes pass rush but cost is steep |
| Cowboys | D | Did nothing in loaded NFC |
| Panthers | A- | Smart to accumulate picks for rebuild |
For 24/7 NFL trade news and analysis, visit NFL NewsZ.
Read More: NFL Coaching Hot Seat 2024: Which Coaches Will Be Fired After the Season?
Conclusion: How the 2024 Season Was Reshaped
The 2024 NFL trade deadline proved one thing: The rich got richer. Contenders like the Chiefs, Eagles, and Ravens addressed weaknesses, while rebuilders like the Panthers and Cardinals smartly stockpiled assets.
Key takeaways:
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AFC favorites separated themselves further
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NFC East arms race favors Philly over Dallas
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Fantasy leagues were completely upended
Bookmark NFL NewsZ for post-deadline updates on how these trades play out!
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