Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season has officially arrived. Things will kick off with the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night, and a full 18 weeks of regular-season action lie ahead.

This means, of course, that real, meaningful football is back. The news wire will no longer be centered on training camp reports, roster rumors and trade speculation. It doesn't mean more player movement won't be on the horizon, though.

As the regular season gets underway, team deficiencies will become more apparent and injuries will inevitably call for reinforcements. Trades will happen, and not just at the November 5 deadline.

Running back Cam Akers was traded in September last year, while Van Jefferson, Chase Claypool and Randy Gregory were among those dealt in early October.

Here, you'll find a look at the 10 top trade targets entering Week 1, based on factors such as player upside, past production, cap situation, contract status and any relevant offseason buzz.

You'll also find a look at some logical landing spots based on team needs, cap space and early team projections.

The Selection Process

As we did last season and just before 2024 training camps, we began by examining 15 players who have already been the subject of trade speculation or who would be logical trade candidates due to contract status and/or roster situations.

Those players were then ranked based on past production, upside, positional value and their likelihood of being traded to get to our top 10.

While team trajectory will eventually play a more significant role in the selection process—some teams may be out of the playoff mix well ahead of the trade deadline—contract situations, cap space and roster depth were big factors here.

Our Week 1 honorable mentions, in no particular order, are:

• Dameon Pierce, RB, Houston Texans
• Allen Lazard, WR, New York Jets
• Miles Sanders, RB, Carolina Panthers
• Jameis Winston, QB, Cleveland Browns
• Zach Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos
  

10. Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns

Several wide receivers made our Week 1 board because one only needs to study the offseason Brandon Aiyuk situation to understand there's a clear demand for capable wideouts.

Amari Cooper is the top receiver on the board based on talent and recent production. However, the Cleveland Browns certainly won't actively shop him. He's their No. 1 target, and there's little to be gained financially by trading him.

Following the 30-year-old's offseason contract adjustment, a trade would only save Cleveland $1.2 million in 2024 cap space.

However, there are two scenarios in which Cooper could become available. In the first, the Browns fall out of contention early and look to cash in the five-time Pro Bowler before he hits the open market in 2025 free agency.

In the second, Cleveland finds an opportunity to land a difference-maker at another position. According to NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco, the Browns were willing to send Cooper to the San Francisco 49ers in a potential Aiyuk trade.

The chance to add a receiver of Aiyuk's caliber has likely passed, but Cleveland could still be tempted by another premium player.

Moving Cooper wouldn't help the offense, but Cleveland would still have a functional receiving corps in Elijah Moore, Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman Jr. and Jamari Thrash.

Cooper would be a solid get for a contender lacking a proven No. 1 receiver, like the Green Bay Packers. He'd also be a tremendous addition to a team looking to develop a young quarterback, such as the New England Patriots.

Potential Suitors: Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots

9. Treylon Burks, WR, Tennessee Titans

In a trade-market context, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks is almost the polar opposite of Cooper. The 2022 first-round pick has failed to become a consistent and reliable contributor for the team, and he could likely be had for a low, but reasonable, offer.

While Cooper has consistently shown he can be a go-to target in the NFL, Burks may struggle to even see playing time in Tennessee. DeAndre Hopkins is dealing with a knee injury that bears watching, but he, Tyler Boyd and Calvin Ridley are set to be its starting trio.

Just because the Titans haven't fully tapped into Burks' pre-draft potential—he was the 27th-ranked prospect on the Bleacher Report Scouting Department's final 2022 draft board—doesn't mean another team couldn't use him.

The Pittsburgh Steelers don't have a proven No. 2 receiver behind George Pickens and should probably be linked to just about any wideout who becomes available.

According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, the Steelers were close to acquiring Aiyuk, but things fell apart when the Denver Broncos wouldn't send Courtland Sutton to the 49ers.

The Carolina Panthers might also be willing to take a flier on Aiyuk as they retool the supporting cast around second-year quarterback Bryce Young. Panthers wide receivers coach Rob Moore held the same position in Tennessee during Burks' first two seasons.

Potential Suitors: Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers

8. Mac Jones, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars won't be actively looking to move backup quarterback Mac Jones early in the season. Teams with playoff aspirations are wise to keep a capable QB2 on the roster, and the 2021 first-round pick is the only understudy to Trevor Lawrence they currently have.

Veteran backup C.J. Beathard was released with an injury settlement during final roster cuts.

If, however, a team loses its starting quarterback and becomes desperate for a signal-caller, Jacksonville could cash in big-time. Jones was a rookie Pro Bowler for the New England Patriots, and he played extremely well for Jacksonville this preseason.

The Jaguars might not expect a massive haul for the 25-year-old since he's entering the final year of his rookie contract, but desperation could lead to a team offering up a Day 2 draft selection or a capable player for him.

Beathard is expected to be eligible to rejoin Jacksonville seven weeks after being released. Hypothetically, this would give the Jags a window in which to move Jones before the trade deadline.

Finding potential suitors with all 32 starters healthy is tricky, but a couple of teams do make sense.

The Las Vegas Raiders could consider adding Jones if the Gardner Minshew II experiment doesn't work and the team doesn't love the long-term prospects of Aidan O'Connell.

The New York Giants might be willing to take a flier on Jones if Daniel Jones flops in what is possibly his last audition to be the team's long-term starter.

Potential Suitors: Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants

7. Jonathan Jones, CB, New England Patriots

New England is rebuilding with a new head coach in Jerod Mayo and a new quarterback of the future in third overall pick Drake Maye.

However, the Patriots aren't ready to turn the keys over to Maye just yet and will start the season with journeyman Jacoby Brissett under center. That seems to have a lot more to do with their lack of talent than it does with Maye's ability to be an effective rookie starter.

"Drake has outplayed Jacoby," Mayo told WEEI's The Greg Hill Show (h/t ESPN's Mike Reiss). "Now in saying that, we have to take in the full body of work, going all the way back to the spring and beginning of training camp."

The reality is that the Patriots don't have a strong offensive supporting cast, and it's likely to be a very long season. New England will let Brissett take the early lumps, and it can't expect to do much winning. At some point, it may look to sell off capable defensive pieces who won't directly impact Maye's development, like cornerback Jonathan Jones.

The Patriots already traded pass-rusher Matthew Judon, and while Jones didn't enter a trade request as Judon did, the 30-year-old is an impending 2025 free agent.

Virtually any team in need of a proven starting corner would probably have some interest in Jones, but the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are both playoff hopefuls who could be eager to swing a deal.

The Rams have already lost cornerback Derion Kendrick to a torn ACL, while the Bucs ranked just 29th in passing yards allowed last season and traded Carlton Davis this offseason.

Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

6. Robert Woods, WR, Houston Texans

The Houston Texans' decision to keep 32-year-old receiver Robert Woods instead of the younger Noah Brown was one of the bigger surprises of cut week.

However, Woods' spot on the initial 53-man roster doesn't guarantee that he'll stick with the team all season.

The Texans have a fairly loaded receiving corps, headlined by Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell. With John Metchie III also beginning to show potential in 2023, Woods could largely fall out of the offensive game plan.

And while the USC product did fill a valuable leadership role last season, he wasn't exactly a big-time contributor. He appeared in 14 games with 11 starts but caught only 40 passes for 426 yards and a touchdown.

The Texans could save $6.5 million in cap space by moving Woods, an option they may consider if he sees the field only sporadically.

The Minnesota Vikings might have some interest in Woods, depending on how well/quickly second-year receiver Jordan Addison recovers from his ankle injury. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was Woods' offensive coordinator for two seasons with the Rams.

The Atlanta Falcons should also have interest in Woods if he becomes available. They're ready to make a run with veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins, but their receiver group behind Drake London and Darnell Mooney is underwhelming.

Falcons offensive coordinator Zac Robinson spent three seasons alongside Woods as a coaching assistant.

Potential Suitors: Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams

5. Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants

Like the Patriots, the Giants aren't expected to be particularly good this season. This could eventually lead to New York selling off pieces who will hit the open market next spring.

In the case of veteran receiver Darius Slayton, though, there's more at play. He made the 53-player roster because he's been New York's most consistent receiver over the past few seasons, but he may not see significant playing time in 2024.

The Giants used the sixth pick in April's draft on LSU wideout Malik Nabers. He, Wan'Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt are expected to form the nucleus of New York's young, new-look receiving corps.

Trading Slayton would save the Giants $3.6 million in cap space, so if the right offer comes along, they will probably listen.

While the 27-year-old isn't a No. 1 receiver, he's been a fairly consistent producer in New York. He's topped 700 receiving yards in four of his five seasons, and he could still be a long-term ancillary target for another franchise.

As mentioned, the Steelers lack a proven No. 2 receiver. Slayton could help fill out a receiver group that consists of Van Jefferson, Scotty Miller, Calvin Austin III and rookie Roman Wilson behind Pickens.

Tennessee might also be interested in Slayton as a depth player, especially if it decides to move on from Burks. Titans receivers coach Tyke Tolbert held the same position in New York during the Auburn product's first three NFL seasons.

Potential Suitors: Tennessee Titans, Pittsburgh Steelers

4. Azeez Ojulari, Edge, New York Giants

Even if the Giants manage to surprise and stay relevant in the NFC East this season, they could end up taking calls on pass-rusher Azeez Ojulari.

The 2021 second-round pick has flashed some potential at the NFL level. He had eight sacks as a rookie and another 5.5 sacks in 2022 despite only playing in seven games that season.

Over the past three years, Ojulari has tallied 56 quarterback pressures in 35 games.

However, the 24-year-old has also landed on injured reserve in each of the past two seasons and is likely looking at limited playing time in 2024. The Giants have their starting pass-rushers in Kayvon Thibodeaux and offseason trade acquisition Brian Burns.

Another team could be eager to take a chance on Ojulari, though, and with the player set to be a free agent in 2025, the Giants may be willing to deal.

The Arizona Cardinals should probably be at the top of the list of teams in need of pass-rushing help. They recorded just 33 sacks as a team last season and are already dealing with edge injuries.

Rookie second-round pick Darius Robinson is expected to miss "multiple weeks" with a calf injury, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, while B.J. Ojulari is out for the year with a torn ACL.

The Detroit Lions, who have justifiable Super Bowl aspirations, should also have interest if Ojulari becomes available. Detroit has lacked a high-end edge opposite Aidan Hutchinson, and it did little to address the need this offseason aside from adding Marcus Davenport.

Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions

3. Kaiir Elam, CB, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam certainly isn't among the most accomplished players on our board, but his availability could be high.

The 2022 first-round pick appeared in 13 games as a rookie but only appeared in three games last season.

Elam dealt with a foot injury early in the season, didn't play particularly well when given the chance and eventually landed on injured reserve. He did appear in both playoff games last season, but he's likely facing a reserve role once again in 2024.

Cornerbacks Raul Douglas, Taron Johnson and Christian Benford look to form Buffalo's starting trio this season. The Bills probably aren't eager to give up on the Florida product just yet, but Elam is a sensible trade chip if Buffalo gets an opportunity to add a more frequent contributor.

Given the 23-year-old's limited resume, his market will likely be headlined by rebuilding teams looking to bet on his upside—he was the 14th-ranked prospect on the B/R Scouting Department's 2022 board.

The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders would both provide logical landing spots.

Washington is starting a new era with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and could desperately use secondary help. No team allowed more passing yards last season.

The Bears are hoping to contend with rookie QB Caleb Williams sooner than later. While their defensive needs aren't as great, it's worth noting that defensive coordinator Eric Washington was a senior defensive assistant in Buffalo the year Elam was drafted.

Potential Suitors: Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders

2. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals safety Budda Baker requested a trade during the 2023 offseason, but he withdrew that request after Arizona provided a pay bump over the final two years of his contract.

That contract will come to an end this year, and while the 28-year-old may not want out, the Cardinals may be willing to move him. There's no guarantee he will want to return in 2025, and he would undoubtedly bring a huge return in a deal.

The six-time Pro Bowler only appeared in 12 games last season but still recorded 87 tackles and five tackles for loss. Trading him would save the Cardinals $15.1 million in cap space.

While Arizona won't be eager to move Baker early in the season, that could change if it doesn't get off to a fast start. There would be no shortage of teams interested in adding him for the stretch run.

Presumably, though, any trade agreement would include a contract extension—since money was at the root of Baker's initial trade request. This could limit his market to playoff contenders with enough cap flexibility to do a long-term deal.

Detroit is a sensible option since it has $31.8 million in cap space available. The Lions have a promising young strong safety in Brian Branch but could afford to add a playmaker like Baker to their secondary rotation.

The Cincinnati Bengals have $10.8 million in cap space and should take a long look at Baker if he's available. They brought back Vonn Bell on a one-year deal this offseason, but Baker would provide a long-term upgrade.

Potential Suitors: Cincinnati Bengals, Detroit Lions

1. Haason Reddick, Edge, New York Jets

The New York Jets didn't secure an extension with pass-rusher Haason Reddick when they acquired him in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. This has led to a notable standoff between the two parties.

The 29-year-old wants a new deal, never reported to training camp and has requested a trade. The Jets haven't been willing to acquiesce to his demands, though they're hopeful that he'll eventually show up and play.

"He still has plenty of time," Jets coach Robert Saleh said last week.

The Jets are rapidly running out of time, and Reddick is the most obvious trade candidate on our board. Unlike Ja'Marr Chase and Trent Williams, he's a holdout who has never played a down with his current team.

He's also an accomplished pass-rusher who could help practically any defense—except, perhaps, New York's.

Reddick notched double-digit sacks in each of the last four seasons and tallied 27 sacks and 49 quarterback pressures over the last two.

Pretty much any team needing pass-rushing help should be interested, though his desire for a raise could become a big factor. It shouldn't be an issue for the Cardinals, who have $25.7 million in cap space available.

The 49ers might also want to kick the tires on Reddick. San Francisco could face major cap issues in 2025, when quarterback Brock Purdy will be extension-eligible, but it has $46.4 million in cap space available now.

San Francisco is also firmly in its Super Bowl window and may need more depth in its pass-rushing rotation. Offseason acquisitions Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos have both been dealing with knee injuries.

Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers

*Cap and contract information via Spotrac. Advanced statistics from Pro Football Reference.