The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, and that will likely mean this year what it will most years. Of course, this does not mean that calls will not take place. Teams have called and will continue to call the Cleveland Browns on Myles Garrett and the Las Vegas Raiders and Maxx Crosby.

The reality, however, is that the NFL is not the NBA, Major League Baseball or the NHL.

Last year, the two biggest moves (the trade of Montez Sweat and Chase Young) were executed by the Washington Commanders, who had new ownership in Josh Harris and were on the cusp of an overhaul massive organizational structure. Two years ago, the two headlines were moving a suspended receiver (Calvin Ridley) and rivals striking a rare deal within the division (TJ Hockenson from the Detroit Lions to the Minnesota Vikings). In previous years, Amari Cooper and Jalen Ramsey have traded primes.

So yes, it happens. But there are almost always circumstances to push these deals, and I’m just not sure that exists in 2024. Entering the weekend, there were only two teams without multiple losses (Kansas City Chiefs, Lions) and two without multiple wins (Tennessee). Titans, Carolina Panthers), leaving most in a sort of no man’s land between buyer and seller. That said, there will be movement. Here’s some of what could happen.

• It would take a Herschel Walker Great-Train-Robbery type move for the Browns to move Garrett, who had three sacks Sunday. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t open for sale. This draft will be the first in which the Browns have a first-rounder since the 2022 trade for Deshaun Watson, so stocking up to move up in the draft could make sense. And the team has had some discussions about moving Za’Darius Smith and Greg Newsome.

• The Lions, Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons are among those looking for edge players, with Smith, Carolina’s Jadeveon Clowney, Denver’s Baron Browning and the New York Giants’ Azeez Ojulari among the names. Detroit and Cleveland have had discussions surrounding Smith. It appears that the price would be around a fourth round, which could put the market in this position.

• Two injured guys who could stay with their teams due to illnesses: Falcons edge rusher Lorenzo Carter and Panthers WR Adam Thielen. Thielen is an interesting player, with rumors his camp would like

to bring it to a competitor. And Carolina is open to the idea of ​​moving veterans (another Panthers receiver who could be traded would be potential draft pick Jonathan Mingo).

• The Raiders have already moved Davante Adams and told teams they’ll listen to offers, but they’re not actively shopping anyone. I’d be surprised if they moved Crosby, who is the only guy left from the locker room leadership troika (Adams and Josh Jacobs were the other two) that owner Mark Davis leaned on when he took big organizational decisions last year.

• The New England Patriots made openings at receivers and corners. Veteran KJ Osborn and third-year man Tyquan Thornton are among the players who could be on the move. Meanwhile, in the corner, Jonathan Jones is attracting interest, but they are not interested in moving him, due to his role as team leader. Marco Wilson would be a more realistic trade target for other teams at the position.

• The Giants are another potential seller. Ojulari is a name that exists. Another would be wide receiver Darius Slayton, who could be a nice downfield threat for a team looking to add a complementary weapon. New York has also received calls at cornerbacks, but is less likely to move someone to that position.

• I doubt the Los Angeles Rams will trade Cooper Kupp — they’ve told other teams it would cost more than Adams did to the New York Jets — because his value probably wouldn’t match his value merchant. And that became less likely when Puka Nacua was knocked out in training this week. But they could end up moving veteran corner Tre’Davious White.

• Some teams that aren’t necessarily looking to remove players from the roster might still do so because of their depth. The opportunity could be there, as such, at linebacker, with Miami’s Duke Riley and Minnesota’s Brian Asamoah II.

• And finally, even at a rivalry position, the Chicago Bears could trade some depth pieces, with defenseman Khalil Herbert and guard Larry Borom involved in some trade discussions.

This is all, of course, fluid, and the phone lines will certainly be active until the 4 p.m. ET deadline on Tuesday. What will happen? Probably not much.