NFL Teams Bolster Rosters with Deadline Trades

The NFL trade deadline saw significant moves as the Washington Commanders acquired Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the New Orleans Saints, bolstering their defense. The Detroit Lions addressed their defensive woes by trading for Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns, following Aidan Hutchinson's season-ending injury. The Lions sent a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2026 sixth-round pick to the Browns in exchange for Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick. Smith's arrival is crucial for the Lions, who are aiming for the Super Bowl with a 7-1 record. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys traded with the Carolina Panthers to acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, despite quarterback Dak Prescott's hamstring injury, which will sideline him for several games. These trades reflect strategic efforts by teams to strengthen their rosters as they aim for playoff success.