Three Blockbuster NFL Trades Shake Up Draft Order

Ravens, Bills, Rams, Chiefs, and Bears all make major moves ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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In a flurry of activity this week, several NFL teams executed major trades that have significantly altered the 2026 NFL Draft order. The Baltimore Ravens traded two first-round picks to the Las Vegas Raiders for All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby, the Chicago Bears sent wide receiver D.J. Moore to the Buffalo Bills, and the Los Angeles Rams acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for multiple draft picks.

Why it matters

These trades will have a major impact on the upcoming draft, with several teams moving up or down the order and acquiring or trading away valuable first-round selections. The wheeling and dealing is just getting started, as teams position themselves for the draft and the upcoming season.

The details

The Ravens' trade with the Raiders sent the No. 14 overall pick and a 2027 first-rounder to Las Vegas in exchange for Crosby. The Bears' deal with the Bills sent Moore to Buffalo for the No. 60 overall pick in 2026 and a fifth-round selection. And the Rams acquired McDuffie from the Chiefs, sending their 2026 first, fifth, and sixth-round picks, as well as a 2027 third-rounder, to Kansas City.

  • The Ravens-Raiders trade was announced on Friday, March 7, 2026.
  • The Bears-Bills trade was completed on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • The Rams-Chiefs trade was made on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Maxx Crosby

An All-Pro edge rusher who was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.

D.J. Moore

A wide receiver who was traded from the Chicago Bears to the Buffalo Bills.

Trent McDuffie

A cornerback who was traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Los Angeles Rams.

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What they’re saying

“March madness, NFL style, is here as three blockbuster trades were made this past week. And this is only the start, as many more are to come”

— Paul M. Banks, Author (yahoo.com)

What’s next

As the dust settles on these trades, teams will continue to position themselves for the 2026 NFL Draft, with more deals expected in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The flurry of trades this week has significantly shaken up the 2026 NFL Draft order, with several teams making bold moves to acquire top talent or stockpile future draft capital. These deals are just the beginning, as teams look to gain an edge ahead of the upcoming season.