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  1. NFLRavens acquire center Ryan Neuzil from the Falcons for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick.
  2. NFLRavens release tight end Nick Vannett and waive guard Kyle Hergel after trading Andrew Vorhees to Atlanta.
  3. NFLChiefs reportedly agree to acquire receiver Josh Downs from the Colts for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.
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No. 1 in the 30-second version

Ravens acquire center Ryan Neuzil from the Falcons for guard Andrew Vorhees and a 2028 sixth-round pick.

Fan sites Baltimore Beatdown and The Falcoholic, citing Jonathan Jones of The Athletic, reported the deal, and ProFootballTalk said it was completed before the 4 p.m. ET deadline. Neuzil has started all nine of Atlanta's games this season and is in the final year of his contract. He will reunite with Dwayne Ledford, his former Falcons offensive line coach, and Baltimore's interior line has been ailing all season.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · Baltimore Beatdown · The Falcoholic

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Ravens release tight end Nick Vannett and waive guard Kyle Hergel after trading Andrew Vorhees to Atlanta.

Baltimore added center Ryan Neuzil in the Vorhees trade and made no other signings. Vannett played in the Ravens' last five games with three starts, mainly as a blocker, and caught no passes. Hergel appeared in one game and played two special teams snaps.

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Chiefs reportedly agree to acquire receiver Josh Downs from the Colts for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round picks.

Downs had requested a trade from Indianapolis and has 33 catches for 354 yards with one interception this season, according to ProFootballTalk. Kansas City lost receiver Tyquan Thornton to an ankle injury earlier this season, according to Behind the Steel Curtain. Kansas City will also send a 2027 seventh-round pick to Indianapolis.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Niners Nation

NFC South standings

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Panthers350.375
Saints350.375
Buccaneers360.333
Falcons360.333

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Vikings acquire quarterback Kirk Cousins from the Raiders for a 2027 third-round pick.

The Seattle Seahawks haven’t made any trade deadline day moves as of yet, but their Week 10 opponent just made a significant move at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins is reuniting with the Minnesota Vikings, with the Vikings sending a 2027 third-rounder to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sources: The Guardian · CBS Sports · Silver And Black Pride · Daily Norseman

Kirk Cousins will receive checks from the Vikings, Raiders and Falcons this season, per the NY Post.

According to the NY Post, the Falcons owe Cousins $8.7 million this season under a clause in his contract, while the Raiders had opened the year owing him $1.3 million. The Vikings will pay him about $650,000 for their final nine regular-season games. Pats Pulpit, a fan blog, notes Minnesota visits New England in Week 14.

Sources: NY Post Sports · CBS Sports · ProFootballTalk · Silver And Black Pride

Eagles trade defensive tackle Jordan Davis to the Jaguars for a 2027 first-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick.

NBC Sports Philadelphia says Davis signed a $78 million, three-year extension eight months ago and had a disappointing season, with half a sack through eight weeks. The move clears the way for the Eagles to keep Moro Ojomo, and Philadelphia is now 2-7 after a seven-game losing streak. Bleeding Green Nation, citing ESPN, reports Jacksonville also acquired safety Jessie Bates III in a separate deal.

Sources: NBC Sports Philadelphia · CBS Sports · Bleeding Green Nation · Big Blue View

Bills trade a second-round pick to the Titans for safety Amani Hooker, who comes with a fifth-round pick.

ESPN reported the deal, which came just before the NFL trade deadline. A Buffalo Rumblings analysis says Hooker is signed through the 2028 season and has five interceptions this year. Fans on both sides viewed the trade as the Bills filling a clear need in the secondary.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Buffalo Rumblings · Music City Miracles

Vikings trade for Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, sending their own third-round pick to Las Vegas.

ProFootballTalk reports Cousins was Minnesota's first choice after an offensive struggle in a Monday loss to Buffalo, and the Vikings also explored other options, including Daniel Jones. Cousins had 25 regular-season games under coach Kevin O'Connell and played four seasons with Justin Jefferson. If he plays every remaining game, he would be the first quarterback to play 18 regular-season games, since he has started nine for Las Vegas.

Sources: ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk

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