Per schefter twitter:
The NFL has pushed the trading deadline back to the Tuesday after the eighth week of the season.
It's a much-needed change. Previously, the deadline was the Tuesday following Week 6, not giving teams enough time to decide if they're buyers or sellers. The extra two weeks has the potential to generate more trades.
Good rule change by the league. With more parity every year teams need longer to decide what they want to do with certain players...peddle them for picks/players or keep them.
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Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member
Love this change, now if they'd adjust the IR rules, like they talked about, I'll be a happier camper... -
Larryfinfan 17-0...Priceless Club Member
Cool...maybe I should just read twitter instead of rely on you guys...thanks D...do appreciate info...
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I could easily see this allowing us to deal a Reggie Bush to a RB starved team before he hits FA and getting like a 3 or 4 in return if we are like 2-6 or something at that point. I can see other teams using it to do similar deals.
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NFL Live just reported they did. Teams can bring back 1 player from IR after week 6.
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These two new rules are a great direction for the league and modern NFL to move in. Great job all around for them to be suggested and passed.