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Simulating the trade market for four NFL players: ...

ESPN · May 27, 2026, 12:15 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Brown is expected to end up with the Patriots once we get into June, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, but who else could get moved?
  • Then we had our NFL Nation reporters pick the best deal (or pass on all of the offers), playing the role of general manager for the team they cover.
  • Could Coleman, Kmet, Richardson and Thibodeaux really get traded?

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown is expected to end up with the Patriots once we get into June, per ESPN's Adam Schefter, but who else could get moved? And how might those deals look?

We asked four ESPN NFL analysts to pitch realistic trade offers for four veterans: Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman, Bears tight end Cole Kmet, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. and Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. Then we had our NFL Nation reporters pick the best deal (or pass on all of the offers), playing the role of general manager for the team they cover.

Could Coleman, Kmet, Richardson and Thibodeaux really get traded? And if so, what would these veterans' talents warrant on the market? Here's how our trade market simulation played out, with a background on each player's situation before going into the deals.

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