NFL Teams Position Themselves for 2025 Season Amid Trade Talks

PITTSBURGH, PA — NFL teams are actively evaluating player rosters and trade opportunities as they gear up for the 2025 season. Key players like Kirk Cousins, Trey Hendrickson, and Jalen Ramsey are at the center of trade discussions as teams seek to bolster their lineups.

As the offseason progresses, Cousins, the quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, has garnered significant attention. Sources indicate the Falcons are considering trade options that could land them another quarterback while alleviating some of Cousins’ substantial salary of $27.5 million guaranteed for 2025. Cousins has also expressed a desire to be a starter and has a no-trade clause, complicating potential moves.

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are weighing their options with edge rusher Hendrickson, who leads the league in sacks. The Bengals face pressure to maximize his value, especially since he is set to enter free agency in 2026. Proposed trades have included possible exchange deals involving draft picks, as the Bengals eye rebuilding while still maintaining championship hopes.

In Miami, coach Mike McDaniel remains tight-lipped about Ramsey’s future with the Dolphins. Despite signing him in 2023, plans are reportedly in place to trade the All-Pro cornerback before the season begins. His significant guaranteed salary is a point of contention, but discussions about potential deals are ongoing.

Analysts have begun simulating trade scenarios and evaluating potential landing spots for these players. As teams aim to enhance their rosters, these discussions signal a busy offseason ahead.

The upcoming mandatory minicamp in Pittsburgh is anticipated to clarify some of these trade dynamics, particularly the finals negotiations surrounding Cousins, Hendrickson, and Ramsey.