2019 NFL trade deadline
Ramsey, Sanders and an NFC escalation
The Rams paid a premium for Jalen Ramsey, the 49ers added Emmanuel Sanders and New England acquired Mohamed Sanu as contenders filled specific needs.
Why this window matters
#5 in the Sportsboxd NFL trade deadlines ranking
Ramsey became central to the Rams' eventual championship defense, while Sanders helped San Francisco reach the Super Bowl that season.
In the order it happened
The transaction timeline
Major signings, trades and roster decisions are ordered by announcement or completion date. Open linked trades for the original package and every downstream asset.
October 15 · Trade
The Rams acquire Jalen Ramsey
Los Angeles sent two first-round picks and a fourth to Jacksonville for the star cornerback.
October 22 · Trade
Emmanuel Sanders joins undefeated San Francisco
The 49ers added a polished route runner who became central to their run through the NFC.
October 22 · Trade
New England acquires Mohamed Sanu
The Patriots sent a second-round pick to Atlanta in search of another reliable receiver.
October 28 · Trade
Kenyan Drake reaches Arizona
Miami continued selling veterans while the Cardinals found a runner who immediately fit their spread offense.