The Pittsburgh Steelers also got into the action on Tuesday by making a pair of moves that netted receiver Mike Williams from the Jets and pass rusher Preston Smith from the Packers.
There were also a handful of smaller deals in the closing minutes before the deadline, which followed some more significant trades that took place in the prior weeks.
Here's a full list of the trades that went down this season, beginning with the most recent:
49ers get DT Khalil Davis from Texans for seventh-round pick
Ravens improve secondary with CB Tre’Davious White from Rams
Steelers add D-line depth with Preston Smith from Packers
Steelers bolster WR corps with Mike Williams from Jets
Commanders send Saints three picks for CB Marshon Lattimore
Cowboys get WR Jonathan Mingo from Panthers amid pick swap
Bengals add RB Khalil Herbert for seventh-rounder from Chicago
Lions help pass rush by adding Za'Darius Smith from Browns
Cardinals add LB Baron Browning from Broncos for sixth-round pick
Vikings bolster O-line with Cam Robinson addition
Ravens acquire WR Diontae Johnson from Panthers for Day 3 pick
Chiefs trade for LB Joshua Uche, send sixth-round pick to Patriots
Chiefs trade for WR DeAndre Hopkins, send conditional fifth-rounder to Titans
Seahawks, Titans swap LBs as Ernest Jones IV goes to Seattle and Jerome Baker heads to Tennessee
Vikings acquire RB Cam Akers for conditional Day 3 pick
Browns trade WR Amari Cooper to Bills for pair of draft picks
Jets acquire Davante Adams for conditional third-round pick
Seahawks acquire DL Roy Robertson-Harris from Jaguars for sixth-round pick
The story of this deadline is also about the deals that didn't get done.
While there were rumors about 2023 No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young being dealt, the Panthers opted to stick with their quarterback. The same went for the Colts and QB Anthony Richardson, who reportedly drew interest from other teams.
The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback is heading to the Ravens for a 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
The 29-year-old White is in his eighth NFL season. He spent 2017-2023 with the Buffalo Bills before joining the Rams in the offseason. He's played four games this season and has recorded 12 total tackles and zero interceptions.
Teams not meeting Giants' price for OLB Azeez Ojulari
Ojulari, a 2021 second-round pick, has 26 tackles, 7 for loss, and six sacks through nine games. He is in the final year of his rookie contract.
Barring a significant pivot by 4p Eastern, the #Giants will retain LB Azeez Ojulari. They’d made it clear they weren’t going to give him away and held firm. Ojulari (6 sacks, two short of his career-high) now heads down the home stretch of his contract toward free agency. pic.twitter.com/lA4xrGQQXS
Yahoo Sports' Charles Robinson reported this week that some executives around the NFL thought the Panthers would be open to movie the second-year QB if the right offer came across GM Dan Morgan's desk.
The offers were apparently not there and so Young, who briefly lost his starting job this season, will remain in Carolina.
The Panthers will be keeping QB Bryce Young, per source.
Teams have called Carolina about 2023’s No. 1 pick, but ultimately, have decided not to trade him. pic.twitter.com/Kb2uDcXE0z
Panthers WR Adam Thielen may not be on the move today
Thielen has been out since Week 3 with a hamstring injury and with the Panthers looking towards the future, he is an ideal trade candidate. The wideout's contract does not feature a no-trade clause.
With just more than an hour left to go until the deadline, looking unlikely the Panthers will deal veteran WR Adam Thielen
The Green Bay perspective of the Preston Smith trade
Smith has 2.5 sacks and 2 TFL this season, and his playing time has dwindled in recent weeks. Plus, it represents some significant cap savings for the Packers in future years. Green Bay is reportedly getting a 7th-round draft pick from the Steelers in return.
Smith is owed almost $2m for the rest of this year. Scheduled to make $13.4m in 2025 and $14.1 in 2026, but not guaranteed. https://t.co/mRBcB4ooPq
Steelers stay aggressive, trading for Packers pass rusher Preston Smith
Pittsburgh is having a very active trade deadline day, adding Preston Smith after already striking a deal for WR Mike Williams earlier. The Smith trade is a bit surprising considering the Packers are 6-3 and very much in the NFC playoff picture.
Sources: The #Steelers aren’t done. They are trading for #Packers veteran pass-rusher Preston Smith.
The Patriots have told teams they’re open for business with a handful of veterans, particularly those on expiring contracts, per sources. The question is how much of a reset is worth it when they’re trying to establish momentum for 2025 when those vets will only net late picks.
Ojulari, a 2021 second-round pick, has 26 tackles, 7 for loss, and six sacks through nine games. He is in the final year of his rookie contract.
The #Giants have received several calls on pass rusher Azeez Ojulari, but the Baron Browning trade could loom large. Browning went to Arizona for a 6th, and the sense is New York values Ojulari more than that. Perhaps the Za'Darius Smith trade brings the market into focus.
Jets' Aaron Rodgers offers well-wishes to Mike Williams after trade
Mike Williams was the odd man out in the Jets wide receiver room once New York landed Davante Adams last month. It was only a matter of time before Williams got dealt, which happened Tuesday as the Jets sent him to the Steelers for a fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers had some kind words about Williams during his guest spot on "The Pat McAfee Show."
BREAKING NEWS: Mike Williams has been traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers
"He's been getting better every week and he'll be great in that Steelers locker room..
While there’s still some time on the clock, I don’t expect the Chiefs to be making any more moves before the trade deadline. They tried to make it happen with the Saints for Marshon Lattimore, but it obviously didn’t work out.
The #chiefs were interested and were in on CB Marshon Lattimore. But with the return that the #saints got, it was just too rich for KC to make the move to my understanding.
The Chiefs have been pretty aggressive in looking for corner help. Pricetag for Marshon Lattimore was simply too rich. Whether they can find someone at the right price, who's an upgrade over what they already have, remains to be seen. Tight cap situation does complicate it.
The eight-year NFL veteran was in his first season with the Jets after seven years with the Los Angeles Chargers. Through nine games in New York, Williams has 166 receiving yards on 12 catches with zero touchdowns.
According to Adam Schefter, the Steelers will assume the remainder of the wideout's contract and Williams will become a free agent after the season.
Another trade: Pittsburgh is trading a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Jets for WR Mike Williams, per source. pic.twitter.com/mXIHElxYrQ
Trade: New Orleans is sending four-time Pro-Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore to the Washington Commanders, per sources.
Saints had multiple teams interested in the 28-year-old CB who still is recovering from a hamstring injury. Commanders’ push is on. pic.twitter.com/IRPCVEAyAG
Minutes after Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hinted that the team would be adding a receiver they "really liked" during the draft process, Tom Pelissero reported Dallas traded for WR Jonathan Mingo from the Panthers.
Jerry Jones drops hints about Cowboys deadline moves
Jerry Jones said the Cowboys will more than likely add a receiver today in the trade deadline. Said the player was someone they really liked during the draft process when the player came out.
The Cincinnati Bengals trade with the Bears to get running back Khalil Herbert, and I was told they’re not done. Cincinnati continues to look around the league for an addition on defense.
Trade! The #Bears are sending RB Khalil Herbert to the #Bengals, per sources.
Agents Samantha Sankovich and Chris Cabott of @EquitySports facilitated the trade, which bolsters Cincinnati’s backfield after Zack Moss’ neck injury. pic.twitter.com/xdf9pw2Kr0
The Lions have been looking for a new pass-rusher ever since they lost Aidan Hutchinson to a broken leg in Week 6, and Tuesday they found one in Za'Darius Smith.
Smith was among the top pass-rushers in demand at the NFL trade deadline and is under contract through the 2025 season, reflecting what the Lions had to trade to get him.
Smith has five sacks in nine games with the Browns this season with 23 tackles, five tackles for loss and six quarterback hits. During his NFL career, Smith has compiled 65 sacks in 181 games (88 starts) over 10 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Browns.
Christian McCaffrey is back at practice, could play Sunday vs. Bucs
After missing the first half of the season, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey might finally be coming back.
McCaffrey, who has been out since the start of the season with Achilles tendinitis and calf tightness, returned to San Francisco's practice on Monday after nearly two months on injured reserve. The 49ers officially opened the reserve practice window for McCaffrey on Monday.
The 49ers have opened the practice window for Christian McCaffrey, who is tracking to play Sunday vs. Tampa Bay, per @AdamSchefter. pic.twitter.com/VdzG05L4L8
If the Cowboys are trading to help a 2024 roster that has sustained injuries to its two top players on offense and three top players on defense, the decision seems short-sighted. At 3-5, the Cowboys have a 4 percent chance of making the playoffs, per The Athletic’s playoff predictor. Competing against the 7-2 Washington Commanders and 6-2 Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys’ chance of winning the NFC East is less than 1 percent. This franchise has reached the playoffs each of the past three years. A mere playoff berth, that Dallas looks unlikely to win, does not support the development cost.
Yahoo Sports Staff
Reports: Saints have received calls on CB Marshon Lattimore
While the #Saints fired Dennis Allen after a seven-game losing streak, it doesn't sound like it'll be a firesale before tomorrow's trade deadline. They have gotten calls and could move the likes of CB Marshon Lattimore. But a widespread selloff seems unlikely.
With New Orleans firing Dennis Allen, questions remain about what the Saints will do before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, as the team holds a 2-7 record. Pro Bowl CB Marshon Lattimore is among the players teams have inquired about. https://t.co/HlfspDo8s0
Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen after 2-7 start
After falling to a 2-7 record, the New Orleans Saints are making some big moves ahead of the trade deadline — on the coaching staff.
The Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen on Monday after three seasons. New Orleans started off well, going 2-0 to start the season, but have lost their last seven, including games against mediocre opponents (Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers) that could — or perhaps should — have been easy wins.
With Allen out, special teams coach Darren Rizzi will take over as interim head coach.
Jerry Jones hints at potential trade deadline activity
The 3-5 Dallas Cowboys have been falling short of expectations, capped by a loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. As the team struggles with the run game, red zone defense and other key areas on the field, owner Jerry Jones should be looking to make a few moves before the deadline.
“We’ll probably do a couple things this week,” Jones told reporters outside the postgame locker room, per Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein. “If things work out for us the way we’d like for them to.”
With the season on the line — plus Dak Prescott being questionable with an injury — Cowboys will have to figure how to treat these trades, and whether to go for long-term or short-term success.
Seven NFL teams that should make a play for Bryce Young
One big trade target for this deadline is Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young. The 23-year-old play-caller has struggled to gain his footing at Carolina, but has made steps forward in recent weeks. With the Panthers tepid about Young's future with the team, there are a number of teams who could use a young talent like Young.
Read more about the seven teams that should be giving Carolina a call here.
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Report: Lions close to deal for Browns' Za'Darius Smith
Everyone knew the Detroit Lions were in the market for a defensive lineman after star Aidan Hutchinson suffered a season-ending leg injury on Oct. 13. Could that remedy be the Cleveland Browns' Za'Darius Smith?
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the current expectation is that Smith will be traded to Detroit tonight [Sundayor tomorrow.
Smith, 32, has played for the Ravens, Packers, and Vikings. He has said he'd welcome a trade to Detroit, since it would allow him to compete directly with two of his former teams.
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I think the Panthers are keeping a door slightly ajar on Young’s availability going into the Tuesday deadline — followed by a potential trade situation into the offseason.