Eight players made Brooks' pre-deadline watchlist, with the NFL trade window closing at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 10 and contenders still hunting proven veteran help.
Jonathan Taylor headlines the group as the most prominent name: the 27-year-old Colts back has four 1,000-yard seasons and is tied for the league lead with eight rushing touchdowns.
The list also spans premium positions, including Jaguars receiver Brian Thomas Jr., Jets edge rusher Will McDonald, Dolphins linebacker Brooks and Cardinals safety Budda Baker.
Veteran win-now options round out the field: Khalil Mack, 35, is pitched as a playoff-rental pass rusher, while Josh Downs and Tariq Woolen offer slot-receiver and cornerback upgrades.
Brooks paired each candidate with three possible landing spots, framing the market around teams such as the Bills, 49ers, Bengals and Chiefs seeking stretch-run reinforcements.
Which rumored NFL trade candidate could reshape the playoff race most before the Nov. 10 deadline: Jonathan Taylor, Khalil Mack, or Minkah Fitzpatrick?
Are the Colts truly retooling, or is trade buzz around Jonathan Taylor and Josh Downs just deadline leverage?