Anthony Richardson, Joey Porter Jr. among potential trade candidates with NFL cutdown day looming

Here's who could be traded next before Week 1 of the NFL regular season kicks off

The top 3

  1. Most Notable Rookie QBs Traded or Cut Before Their First Season: While uncommon, some rookie quarterbacks, even high draft picks, are traded or released before playing a snap for their drafting team, often due to roster changes, underperformance, or scheme fit issues.
  2. NFL Teams Most Active in Pre-Season Roster Moves: Some NFL teams consistently engage in more pre-season trades and roster overhauls than others, strategically shaping their rosters before the regular season begins.
  3. Teams with the Most Pre-Season Trades in Last 5 Years: While specific data for 'pre-season trades' is hard to isolate, the Minnesota Vikings and New England Patriots have historically been among the most active teams in draft-day trades, often setting the stage for subsequent roster adjustments.

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