NFL trade deadline: 5 players we'd like to see get a change of scenery, including Jonathan Taylor

A CBS Sports article published Oct. 21, 2026, by Jordan Dajani highlights five NFL players it would like to see receive a change of scenery: Jonathan Taylor, Jeffery Simmons, Justin Herbert, Budda Baker and Maxx Crosby.

Jonathan Taylor

NFL.com lists Taylor with Indianapolis for six games in the 2026 season. The same listing credits him with 492 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 15 receptions and 163 receiving yards.

CBS Sports identifies Seattle, New England and Minnesota as possible destinations for Taylor.

Jeffery Simmons

Simmons is another player featured in the CBS Sports article. Chicago and New England are listed as possible destinations.

Justin Herbert

The article also includes Herbert among its five featured players. Minnesota, the New York Jets and Philadelphia are identified as possible landing spots.

Budda Baker

Baker is the fourth player named in the piece. CBS Sports lists Buffalo, Cincinnati and Jacksonville as possible destinations for the veteran safety.

Maxx Crosby

Crosby rounds out the list. Chicago and Detroit are identified as possible destinations in the article.

Crosby's trade situation also includes a documented transaction that did not go through. NFL.com reported that Baltimore withdrew from a planned acquisition of Crosby after a physical evaluation. The proposed deal would have sent two first-round selections to Las Vegas.

The Baltimore Ravens also published notice that the trade with Las Vegas was canceled and said the proposed package included Baltimore's 2026 and 2027 first-round selections.