The 2024 NFL trade deadline ends on Tuesday at 4pm ET, and we can expect to see more deals before then.

The in-season trade market got off to a hot start with receivers Davante Adams and Amari Cooper being dealt on the same day. Since then, we’ve seen names like Cam Akers, Josh Uche, DeAndre Hopkins, and Diontae Johnson make trades.

There may be activity over the next 24 hours, due in part to the timing of the trading deadline. This year, the NFL pushed the deadline back a week to the actual half of the season.

While one week may not seem important, teams will have a clearer idea than last Tuesday of whether they can compete this season.

Take the New York Jets for example. A week ago, New York was 2-6 and looking for answers. They are now 3-6, coming off a convincing win over the Houston Texans and facing a positive schedule in the second half. One week changed the story dramatically for the Jets.

There’s been no shortage of rumors as the deadline approaches – we’ll get to that, too – but almost any major move will depend on both teams’ ability to make it work financially. The effects of the cap are a major factor in any trade, and some teams are in a much better position than others.

Let’s take a look at each team’s available cap space the day before the trade deadline:

• San Francisco 49ers $52.5 million
• Cleveland Browns: $44.6 million
• Las Vegas Raiders: $36 million
• New England Patriots: $35.4 million
• Detroit Lions: $26.9 million
• Washington Commanders: $25.7 million
• Dallas Cowboys: $23.3 million
• Arizona Cardinals: $21 million
• Miami Dolphins: $20.9 million
• Tennessee Titans: $18.5 million
• Jacksonville Jaguars: $18.3 million
• Green Bay Packers: $14.6 million
• Pittsburgh Steelers: $12.1 million
• Indianapolis Colts: $11.5 million
• Minnesota Vikings: $11.4 million
• Philadelphia Eagles: $10.2 million
• Tampa Bay Pirates: $9.5 million
• Seattle Seahawks: $9.2 million
• Cincinnati Bengals: $9.1 million
• Atlanta Falcons: $7.9 million
• Chicago Bears: $6.9 million
• Los Angeles Chargers: $6.9 million
• Houston Texans: $6.2 million
• Denver Broncos: $4.9 million
• New Orleans Saints: $3.6 million
• Carolina Panthers: $3.5 million
• New York Jets: $3 million
• Buffalo Bills: $2.5 million
• Kansas City Chiefs: $2.5 million
• Los Angeles Rams: $2.3 million
• New York Giants: $2.2 million
• Baltimore Ravens: -$186,925

While there is a clear line between teams with excess cap space and those without, we will not see a market where teams with excess cap space are looking to buy and teams without cap space are selling. It’s not that simple.

For example, the Cleveland Browns have more than $44 million on hand. But they are more likely to sell rather than buy due to next year’s emissions cap situation. Cleveland is projected to be $40 million over the cap space next year and will look to clear cap space in 2024 to help compensate.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Browns have already acquired Cooper and may look to pass rusher Za’Drius Smith next.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are right in the middle of the salary cap table, but they are trying to add a veteran player, according to Schefter:

“This isn’t the Bengals’ style, but they have strong belief in this team and plan to at least get back to the AFC Championship game,” The Athletic said. Dianna Russini He wrote on Saturday.

The Kansas City Chiefs are at the bottom of the league in terms of cap space, but after acquiring both Uche and Hopkins via trade, the trade may not be done.

“Some sources around the league believe Kansas City could push to make another move, whether it be (New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon) Lattimore or another player.” Schefter wrote.

Accordingly Schefter The Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons will try to add players at the deadline. New York Giants offensive lineman Azeez Ojulari, the best player in the Bleacher Report finale trading block big board– Expected to be targeted by Arizona, according to Schefter.

The New England Patriots are near the top of the league in terms of cap space, but could continue to sell at the deadline for reasons completely different from Cleveland’s.

The Patriots are expected to lead the league in cap space with $137.3 million in 2025, but they also want to add rookie quarterback Drake Maye long-term. Turning around veteran players for draft picks appears to be a big part of that strategy.

New England has already traded Matthew Judon and Uche, and more players could be transferred, according to Russini.

“New England defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is available… The Patriots are also open to offensive tackle Tyquan Thornton and Kendrick Bourne, as well as safety Kyle Dugger,” Russini wrote.

The Bengals, Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers are in the market for defensive help, according to Russini.

While there could be a significant increase in rushers and cornerbacks before Tuesday’s deadline, we will see continued interest in wide receivers.

According to NFL Network Ian RapoportJets wide receiver Mike Williams, Giants receiver Darius Slayton and Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen “all garnered attention,” along with Thornton and Bourne.

One player who likely won’t be transferred is Panthers’ second-year quarterback Bryce Young. The 2023 first overall pick was benched for two weeks this season but returned to the starting lineup due to Andy Dalton’s thumb injury.

“NFL executives around the league believe that if Carolina decides to trade him, they will get a better deal by waiting until the end of the season anyway.” Russini wrote.

Could the right offer still lure Young away from Carolina? Of course, but it doesn’t seem likely.

What’s much more certain is that many NFL rosters and cap situations will look a little different Wednesday morning.