Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season is here, and the 2025 NFL trade deadline is past us. Insiders jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have been making calls to sources around the league for the latest news and buzz on key situations and the biggest deals.

Here is everything they are hearing on the Jets’ big deadline day and the draft-pick haul they received for Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams. jeremy and Dan also hit on other intriguing deadline moves and share intel on players who didn’t get dealt despite some buzz around their names.

It’s all here, as our national reporters answer big questions and empty their notebooks coming out of the deadline and heading into Week 10.

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Fallout from the Jets’ deadline day trades
More trades receiving leaguewide buzz
Noteworthy players who weren’t traded

What are people around the NFL saying about the Jets’ wild deadline day dealings?

Graziano: It wasn’t long ago that the Jets’ defense was viewed as a top-five unit.That is obviously no longer the case after they traded Gardner and Williams — their two best defensive players — on the same day. So, the Jets are going to be viewed as a desirable opponent for the rest of this season. But the return is the key here.

New York’s deadline deals leave it with two first-round picks and two second-round picks in the 2026 draft and three first-round picks in 2027. The way this is being perceived by people I’ve talked to is that the Jets are determined to do whatever it takes to resolve their long-term quarterback situation in one of the next two drafts. Having five first-round picks in the next two years will enable the Jets to trade up if that is what’s needed to finally find their franchise QB.

Fowler: Yeah, it’s hard to argue with the Jets’ compensation in both cases. They received significant value, and the league believes they positioned themselves well for a quarterback overhaul. The feeling is that they are willing to be aggressive and aren’t afraid to mortgage parts of their defense for a potential franchise quarterback.

Which other deadline moves are getting the most buzz around the league?

Fowler: Seattle acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the Saints for fourth- and fifth-round picks generated plenty of talk. Several teams were looking for a wideout, which likely drew up the price.New Orleans wanted a third-round pick and instead got a similar value with two early Day 3 picks. Sitting at 6-2, Seattle easily could have stood pat with its current roster. But the Seahawks knew that Cooper Kupp is injury-prone (he missed Week 9) and that rookie Tory Horton, though thriving, had battled injuries at Colorado State and is on the slender side. Shaheed gives Seattle more depth for the stretch run — and a burner to complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Graziano: The Seahawks believe Shaheed can definitely help them in a variety of ways. Yes, he has the elite downfield speed; he is from a track family and received more track offers than football offers out of high school. But they also like his skills on other routes, including in the screen game. And he helps them as a kick and punt returner.So, Shaheed is an all-around useful player to add to an already strong roster.

The jaguars landing Jakobi Meyers was intriguing. I think most believe it says a lot about where they are with their wide receiver room. Travis Hunter is on injured reserve. Brian Thomas Jr. is banged up. And the room was incredibly young to begin with. A reliable veteran such as Meyers would be a good addition for the Jaguars even if everyone was healthy. They continue to work on getting quarterback Trevor Lawrence right, and all the drops they’ve had aren’t helping.The Jaguars lead the league with 19 drops. Meyers doesn’t drop many passes, with only 11 drops in his seven-year career and a total of two since the start of the 2024 campaign.

Fowler: Meyers is a steady posession receiver who should be a pleasant target for Lawrence. But I’m more interested in the teams that didn’t acquire him — Pittsburgh, Buffalo and others were in the receiver market. Meyers had enough of a market that Las Vegas knew it could get real compensation, netting a similar package to what the Saints got for Shaheed.

Dolphins’ Post-Grier Strategy: A Confusing Pivot?

The recent firing of Miami dolphins General Manager Chris Grier, after 25 years with the organization, has left observers questioning the team’s direction. While the move signaled a desire for a new vision, the subsequent actions – or lack thereof – have created an impression of a team stuck in an awkward transition.

A Signal for Change, But What Kind?

Firing Grier, who had learned from three previous Dolphins GMs, strongly suggested ownership wanted a complete overhaul of the team’s organizational philosophy. The expectation was that this change would extend to other key positions, perhaps including the head coach and even the starting quarterback. Many anticipated a strategic shift towards accumulating draft capital to build for the future.

Limited Moves Raise Questions

Though, the Dolphins only traded edge rusher Jaelan Phillips. This limited action contrasts sharply with the anticipated widespread changes. The team appears committed to competing this season, despite a 2-7 record, while trailing the 7-2 Patriots and 6-2 Bills. This approach is notably puzzling given the Dolphins’ slim chances of winning their division.

The Contrast with Cincinnati

The Dolphins’ situation is markedly different from that of the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have a clear path to contention,while Miami’s prospects appear less certain. This disparity raises concerns about whether the Dolphins will regret not maximizing their opportunities to rebuild through trades and draft picks.

Edge Rusher Market Stalls

Tuesday was expected to be a busy day for trades involving edge rushers, but teams ultimately chose to retain their pass rushers. This unexpected market stability further complicates the Dolphins’ strategy, as opportunities to acquire additional assets through trades were limited.

Looking Ahead

The Dolphins find themselves in a precarious position. They’ve signaled a desire for change but haven’t fully committed to a rebuild. The coming offseason will be critical in determining whether this strategy proves to be a calculated risk or a missed opportunity. The team must clearly define its vision and execute a plan that aligns with its long-term goals.