[NFL] NFL Trade Deadline Becomes Must-Watch Event as In-Season Deals Surge

[Mickey the Mouth]

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The NFL trade deadline has transformed from a quiet afterthought into a frenzy of activity. In 2025, a record 22 in-season trades were completed, with 12 players and 14 picks moved on deadline day alone. The shift stems from a later deadline date, new front-office philosophies valuing immediate impact over draft picks, and more teams clearly knowing their playoff status by midseason.

Source: CBS Sports - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.