Predicted Surprises and Major Buyers Ahead of 2023 NFL Trade Deadline

Major NFL trades discussed include Kyler Murray to Atlanta, Patrick Surtain II leaving Denver, and Michael Gallup leaving Dallas; eleven teams identified as motivated buyers.

• The Denver Broncos are considering a major retooling strategy and are rumored to be considering a trade with cornerback Patrick Surtain II in a bid to acquire more high-value draft picks, despite his name not frequently appearing in trade discussions.
• San Francisco 49ers, plagued by injury troubles in their offense, may be targeting offensive linemen Ezra Cleveland from the Minnesota Vikings or Cody Whitehair from the Chicago Bears to bolster their lineup, exposed badly after the injury to Trent Williams.
• Arizona Cardinals' quarterback Kyler Murray, recovering from an ACL tear, may be on the move to Atlanta Falcons, considering Falcons' struggle with their current quarterback Desmond Ridder. This move could help the financially-strapped Cardinals to acquire more draft picks.
• Dallas Cowboys might consider using wide receiver Michael Gallup as a trade pawn due to his declining performance and seemingly redundant role in the team, possibly favoring the emerging talent of Jalen Tolbert. Tennessee Titans could be potential partners in this deal.
• Detroit Lions are open to another intra-division trade, possibly looking for an experienced edge-rusher. The likes of Danielle Hunter from Minnesota Vikings, Preston Smith from Green Bay Packers, or Jaylon Johnson from Chicago Bears could potentially join the Lions' lineup.
• Eleven teams, including Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Jacksonville Jaguars are identified as most motivated buyers ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

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