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.

  1. October 15 · Trade

    The Rams acquire Jalen Ramsey

    Los Angeles sent two first-round picks and a fourth to Jacksonville for the star cornerback.

  2. 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.

  3. October 22 · Trade

    New England acquires Mohamed Sanu

    The Patriots sent a second-round pick to Atlanta in search of another reliable receiver.

  4. October 28 · Trade

    Kenyan Drake reaches Arizona

    Miami continued selling veterans while the Cardinals found a runner who immediately fit their spread offense.