NFLTR Insider: Trade Deadline, Wentz, Meyers, Surtain, Oliver, Schwesinger, Tua

October 28, 2025

Trade Deadline

NFLTR’s Ethan Woodie offers up six notable players who will not be traded before next week’s deadline.
Six Players Who Won't Be Traded Before Deadline

Vikings QB Carson Wentz is undergoing season-ending surgery on his left shoulder. (NFLTR)
Wentz reportedly first injured his shoulder a few weeks ago in the team's London game but had been playing through the issue.

Multiple teams have reportedly shown interest in trading for Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers. (NFLTR)
The Raiders are looking for a day-two pick in return from Meyers if they’re gonna trade him before the deadline.

Jaguars HC on Brian Thomas Jr. trade rumors: ‘We have no plans to move him.’ (NFLTR)
Patrick Surtain II suffered pectoral injury, expected to miss 4-6 weeks. (NFLTR)
Steelers S DeShon Elliott likely done for season. (NFLTR)
Bills fear DT Ed Oliver suffered torn biceps. (NFLTR)
Bears second-round DL Shemar Turner suffers torn ACL. (NFLTR)
Steelers lose DL Daniel Ekuale for season with torn ACL. (NFLTR)
Dolphins CB Storm Duck suffered season-ending knee injury. (NFLTR)
Bengals LB Shaka Heyward expected to miss around four weeks with fibula fracture. (NFLTR)
Tests confirm high-ankle sprain for Browns LB Carson Schwesinger. (NFLTR)
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa played through a swollen-shut eye treated with antibiotics and said it may have been a stye or allergic reaction. (NFLTR)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he’s open to trades if they help the team but isn’t currently shopping players. (NFLTR)
Bears HC Ben Johnson said the team must clean up penalties and red-zone issues after their loss to Baltimore, noting they “fell short” in all phases. (NFLTR)
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said QB Dillon Gabriel remains the starter after the bye. (NFLTR)
Saints HC Kellen Moore said QB Tyler Shough may remain the starter after replacing Spencer Rattler. (NFLTR)