The NBA is known for shocking the senses with their rather insane trade deadline with many big names being involved. In the beginning of the early hours of Sunday morning, the NBA pulled off their biggest trade in recent history between the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks.
The Lakers and Mavericks exchanged superstar players, what would happen if NFL teams decided to do this?
We wanted to explore the possibilities of the NFL deciding to turn things on its head with superstar loaded trades. While we don’t go into too much detail on the packaging, we thought of 11 trades that could be fun to explore. We make these knowing that they will likely have 0% of happening but it doesn’t mean our minds can’t enjoy some simulated chaos, right?
Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) celebrates after the Browns beat the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
Dec 5, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts on the sidelines against the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 20-19. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his broken up pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (2) during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass in the third quarter of the NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct 29, 2023.
Sep 24, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) drops back to pass against the Minnesota Vikings in the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) looks for running room in the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Oct. 16, 2022.
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Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) rallies the crowd during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) signs autographs after the game of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Dec 17, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) and defensive end Nick Bosa (97) sack Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports