Saints, Commanders, Cowboys Navigate Key NFL Trades Ahead 2025 Season

As the 2025 NFL preseason nears its end, teams like the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints are considering trades to bolster key positions ahead of the regular season. The Titans, facing injury concerns with running back Tyjae Spears, are advised to pursue a trade for Washington Commanders' Brian Robinson Jr. to strengthen their backfield alongside Tony Pollard. The Commanders have agreed to part ways with Robinson, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal and has drawn interest from teams like the Dallas Cowboys seeking to enhance their running back depth. Meanwhile, the Saints remain undecided on their Week 1 starting quarterback, weighing options between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, and might improve the position by trading a 2026 fifth-round pick to acquire veteran Kirk Cousins from the Atlanta Falcons, despite his hefty contract. Additionally, the Saints have recently acquired a big-bodied wide receiver, Devaughn Vele, from the Denver Broncos to address their need for size in the receiving corps after an injury to Bub Means. There is also speculation about the Saints potentially trading for Brian Robinson Jr. to reinforce their running backs, highlighting their urgency to strengthen both their passing and ground game.