As NFL roster deadline nears, several teams make trades
Summary
Several NFL teams made trades as they work to reduce their rosters from 90 to 53 players before the league deadline on Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT. Key players like quarterback Kyle McCord, tight end Hunter Long, and offensive lineman Broderick Jones were traded, and teams continue to finalize their lineups ahead of the season.Key Facts
- NFL teams must cut their rosters from 90 to 53 players by Sunday at 6 p.m. EDT.
- Quarterbacks Kyle McCord and Quinn Ewers were traded on the weekend.
- Other traded players include offensive tackle Broderick Jones, tight end Hunter Long, and center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger.
- J.J. McCarthy and Anthony Richardson are quarterbacks who may also be traded.
- Odell Beckham Jr., a three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, is trying to make a comeback with the New York Giants.
- Coach John Harbaugh said Beckham has performed well and likely will make an NFL roster.
- The Minnesota Vikings traded McCarthy after he lost the starting quarterback job.
- The Miami Dolphins acquired Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers to be their backup quarterback.
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