Deshaun Watson, Jonathan Taylor and Sam LaPorta headline pre-deadline NFL evaluations

Multiple clubs eye Taylor before the Nov. 10 deadline.

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From Cleveland's surprising start to potential moves before the trade deadline, there's plenty to get into around the NF Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: The Athletic's Jonathan Jones detailed league-wide discussions covering Deshaun Watson's outlook amid Cleveland's surprising start, Jonathan Taylor's trade market, and Sam LaPorta's upcoming contract negotiations. Taylor remains under an August contract extension while drawing trade inquiries from multiple clubs, per NBC Sports.

Why it matters: Cleveland emerged as a potential trade fit for Taylor on Oct. 23, per Yahoo NFL, as front offices weigh backfield upgrades. At quarterback, Watson drew scrutiny over his pocket time in a 17-12 loss on Oct. 12 after claiming the starting job in late August.

By the numbers: Cleveland averages 3.6 yards per carry under coordinator Todd Monken in 2026, per Yahoo NFL.

What to watch: Front offices have until the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline to convert exploratory interest in Taylor into formal trade offers.

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