As we approach the 2025 NFL trade deadline, which is set for 4 PM on Tuesday, anticipation is building among fans and teams alike. This marks the last significant roster milestone of the NFL season, after which teams will continue to make roster moves, albeit on a much smaller scale. So far this season, there have already been over a dozen trades, including several involving the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns have found themselves at the center of numerous trade rumors, particularly following a less-than-stellar start to the season. Despite this, star defensive end Myles Garrett appears to be staying put, as the team is reportedly looking to be buyers at the upcoming NFL trade deadline.
Meanwhile, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has also indicated that his team is preparing to be active in the trade market. While playing on Monday Night Football, Jones hinted at a forthcoming deal, though he chose not to disclose any specifics. He confidently assured the media that an announcement would come on Tuesday.
In an interesting turn of events, Browns defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. tweeted a cryptic message just before Jones' statement, which has since been deleted. The tweet simply read “Trade…,” leading many to speculate about the implications. This timing has fueled speculation that the Browns could be the team involved in a deal with the Cowboys, potentially concerning Hall, fellow defensive tackle Shelby Harris, or safety Rayshawn Jenkins.
There are questions surrounding why Jones would announce a trade in advance without revealing the details. The lack of leaks following his statement raises eyebrows—either the Cowboys and the other team are keeping tight-lipped, or the trade is still uncertain from the other party's side. Jones has a history of believing he has a handshake agreement only to discover that the other side did not share the same understanding. A notable instance was when it cost the Cowboys the chance to secure defensive end/outside linebacker Micah Parsons.
As we near the NFL trade deadline, if a deal has indeed been unofficially made, we can expect news to break either during the conclusion of Monday Night Football or early Tuesday morning. Conversely, if no trade occurs, the longer we go without an announcement, the more doubts will arise about Jones' confidence in his negotiations.
