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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 7

Jonathan Taylor Emerges as Top NFL Trade Target as High Prices Stall Deadline Deals

Updated

Updated · The New York Times · Nov 7

Jonathan Taylor Emerges as Top NFL Trade Target as High Prices Stall Deadline Deals

Q: With Lamar Jackson sidelined, is the Ravens' refusal to trade Derrick Henry a sign of loyalty or a strategic misstep?

It looks more like loyalty with a strategic rationale than a clear misstep. Baltimore’s position is consistent across multiple reports: the Ravens have told Derrick Henry he is not available, and they see trading him while Lamar Jackson is hurt as the wrong message to send. The key factor is not just 2026 wins and losses, but preserving trust with Jackson. League sources say the Ravens want to show they are still committed to competing around him rather than signaling a soft teardown. There is also a football case for keeping Henry. Jackson has reportedly told teammates he hopes to return this season, and Baltimore has traded for Jacoby Brissett to stabilize the position in the meantime. If the Ravens believe they can “stay alive” in the playoff race through a softer stretch of schedule, Henry remains their best offensive support for any quarterback. Even with his efficiency down, he is still a proven volume back and central to the offense. The argument for calling it a misstep is understandable. Baltimore is 4-5, has lost heavily in recent weeks, and Henry is 32. His value may never be higher, and a contender might have paid meaningful draft capital. If the Ravens miss the playoffs anyway, critics will say they passed up a chance to convert an aging asset into future help. Still, based on the reporting, Baltimore is making a deliberate culture-and-competitiveness decision, not an emotional one. Given Jackson’s importance to the franchise, that is defensible.

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Jonathan Taylor is the likeliest marquee player to move before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, with the Vikings and Giants seen as favorites and the Seahawks, Packers and Broncos also in the mix.
High asking prices have slowed the market after a month of major moves, with buyers balking at costs and sellers arguing offers remain too low; only Jacoby Brissett changed teams this week.
Brian Thomas Jr. is also widely expected to be dealt, while the Chiefs are still hunting a wide receiver and the Bills are seeking defensive backfield help.
Several rumored names now look less available: the Jets are not expected to move Garrett Wilson or Breece Hall, the Ravens are unlikely to trade Derrick Henry, and the Chargers are resisting offers even at 0-7.
The standoff underscores a deadline shaped less by lack of interest than by valuation gaps, with contenders still probing for upgrades as sellers weigh whether to hold out for better returns.