2023 NFL trade deadline
Pass rushers headline a seller's market
Chicago added Montez Sweat, San Francisco acquired Chase Young and Seattle landed Leonard Williams as contenders reinforced their fronts.
Why this window matters
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Sweat signed long term and helped alter Chicago's defensive trajectory, while Young contributed to San Francisco's Super Bowl run.
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 23 · Trade
Philadelphia acquires Kevin Byard
The Eagles added the former All-Pro safety from Tennessee for a player and late-round picks.
October 30 · Trade
Leonard Williams joins Seattle
The Seahawks sent second- and fifth-round picks to the Giants for the veteran defensive lineman.
October 31 · Trade
Chicago lands Montez Sweat
The Bears paid a second-round pick and quickly made Sweat a long-term defensive cornerstone.
October 31 · Deadline day
San Francisco adds Chase Young
The 49ers acquired Young from Washington for a compensatory third-round pick before their Super Bowl run.