2022 NFL trade deadline
Contenders discover the deadline
Christian McCaffrey reached San Francisco, Roquan Smith joined Baltimore, T.J. Hockenson crossed the NFC North and Miami added Bradley Chubb.
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McCaffrey and Smith became immediate All-Pros, confirming that major in-season trades could strengthen already-serious contenders.
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 17 · Trade
Arizona acquires Robbie Anderson
The receiver's move opened a deadline stretch in which recognizable starters changed teams almost daily.
October 20 · Trade
Christian McCaffrey joins San Francisco
The 49ers sent four draft picks to Carolina for a positionless offensive centerpiece.
October 31 · Trade
Baltimore acquires Roquan Smith
The Ravens paid second- and fifth-round picks for the linebacker who soon signed a long-term extension.
November 1 · Deadline day
Hockenson, Chubb and Ridley headline a record day
Minnesota, Miami and Jacksonville made major additions as the NFL embraced an active modern deadline.