3 Blockbuster NFL trades that could still happen for AFC teams before the trade deadline

Teams will start to make their possibly frantic calls to trade available players around the league to find out if any top talent is up for grabs.

The NFL trade deadline is on Nov 4th, at 2 pm EST. Once the deadline has passed, teams will no longer be able to acquire players through means of trade. They will have to seek roster changes via waiver wire and free agents.

The AFC has plenty of teams in need of help to save their would-be disastrous seasons.

Here are three blockbuster trades that can happen in the AFC before the deadline.

What AFC trade would make the most sense?

#3 - A trade of Michael Thomas to the New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints v Baltimore Ravens

Michael Thomas is currently rehabilitating post-surgery but could very well see the field at some point in 2021. The New England Patriots are in need of an elite wide receiver. Mac Jones' passing hasn't been terrible, nor has it been stellar, but that could be because he only has Nelson Agholor as a somewhat proven commodity at receiver.

The Patriots are in desperate need of playmakers and there are few better than Michael Thomas. The wide receiver is slated to play during Week 6, but that is when the Saints will have their bye week, leaving the likelihood of Thomas playing in Week 7 very high.

The rift between Thomas and the New Orleans Saints owner might be a massive cause for concern in his return, so the Saints would do well to see if someone like the Patriots would pay for his services.

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#2 - A trade of JuJu Smith Schuster to the Las Vegas Raiders

Pittsburgh Steelers v Philadelphia Eagles

Juju Smith-Schuster is one of the most capable wide receivers in the league, and a trade to the Las Vegas Raiders could make a lot of sense. Especially with the growing frustration that is seemingly unhappy within the team.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a rocky 1-3 start, and that has a lot to do with the fact that Ben Roethlisberger no longer has what it takes to play at an elite level. He is 39 years old and multiple injuries as of late have likely been affecting the veteran.

It may be time for Juju to take his talent to a place where it might be better utilized. Although the Raiders have Henry Ruggs and Darren Waller at their disposal, they don't have another weapon that has stepped up to complement these two all-stars.

The Raiders were recently beaten by the Los Angeles Chargers, who may run away with the AFC West title if something is not done. Adding another massive weapon to their arsenal would be their sure ticket to the playoffs and quite possibly the AFC championship game.

#1 - A trade of Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins

Cincinnati Bengals v Houston Texans

It is now time for the Miami Dolphins to trade for Deshaun Watson. Their season appears to get worse by the week, and few teams have as much draft capital as the Dolphins do.

It is clear that the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins have been connected via rumors and speculation since the 2020 season about a Watson trade and that time has finally come to fruition.

Watson has stated several times that his #1 destination is to play for the Dolphins. The Texans have also reportedly softened their asking price for the former starting Texans quarterback.

Several factors could keep this trade from going smoothly, but it should be explored at every level. Even though Watson is currently under investigation for sexual misconduct, he is still able to play.

The Dolphins would do well to ship away some of their draft capital for a proven quarterback that could possibly elevate them to playoff status.