The NFL trade deadline is always an exciting time of year for fans and teams alike. It’s a chance for teams to improve their roster for a playoff run or to acquire assets for the future. This year’s deadline was no different, as several big names changed teams. The most notable of these trades was the one that sent star wide receiver John Smith from the Miami Dolphins to the New York Jets in exchange for two first-round draft picks. The Dolphins felt that they could get better value for Smith now than they could if they waited until the offseason, and the Jets were willing to pay a steep price to acquire a top-flight receiver. Other notable trades included the Buffalo Bills acquiring a veteran quarterback to help their playoff push and the Philadelphia Eagles shedding salary in exchange for draft picks.
