5 NFL Players Who Could Be Traded During 2026 NFL Draft, Landing Spots

As the NFL Draft nears, the primary focus centers on the new wave of talent that will be making its way into the National Football League. However, as we see every year at this time, plenty of veteran players and recent top picks who need a change of scenery can also find new homes. Let’s dive into our list of players who could be dealt during the three days of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Of note, we’ve excluded De’Von Achane and A. J. Brown from this list because it’s highly improbably either are moved this month.

Spencer Rattler, QB, New Orleans Saints Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images Tyler Shough demonstrated more than enough as a rookie to be the New Orleans Saints starting quarterback in 2026. The team also brought in former top pick Zach Wilson this offseason, who at least seems to be a viable option as the backup in Kellen Moore’s offense if Shough goes down. Spencer Rattler becomes expendable, especially if New Orleans can net an even stronger return than its original investment (a fifth-round pick in 2024).

Rattler—2,903 passing yards, 12-10 TD-INT, and a 62. 7% completion rate in 16 career games—could be a viable No. 2 quarterback and potential long-term starter in the right system.