We're only two weeks into the 2024 NFL season, and we're already seeing some big needs developing on rosters across the league.

Injuries, of course, have played a role. Notable names like Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Christian McCaffrey, Isiah Pacheco and Derrick Brown have already landed on injured reserve or are expected to miss extended playing time.

Meanwhile, some teams are learning that they simply didn't begin the season with enough depth at key positions.

Teams can and often do look to the trade market to fill needs in-season. That will remain an option up until the November 5 trade deadline.

Here, you'll find our 10 top trade targets entering Week 3, based on factors such as player upside, past production, positional value, contract status and any relevant trade-related buzz.

The Selection Process

Each week, we begin the board-building process by examining 15 players who have already been the focus of trade speculation or who would be logical trade candidates due to contract status, roster situations and/or team trajectory.

It's still early, but we're beginning to get an idea of which teams could logically look to move trade chips at the deadline.

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

New to the list this week are Carolina Panthers receiver Diontae Johnson, Denver Broncos defensive tackle D.J. Jones and Indianapolis Colts linebacker E.J. Speed—a trio of impending 2025 free agents playing for winless teams.

To make room, we've removed Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce, New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones and Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback Mac Jones.

Our Week 3 honorable mentions, in no particular order, are:

• Amari Cooper, WR, Cleveland Browns
• Treylon Burks, WR, Tennessee Titans
• Emmanuel Forbes Jr., CB, Washington Commanders
• D.J. Jones, DT, Denver Broncos
• Kaiir Elam, CB, Buffalo Bills
  

10. Diontae Johnson, WR, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers acquired Diontae Johnson in the offseason with a plan to make him their new No. 1 receiver. Through two weeks, however, Johnson has caught just five passes for 34 yards.

Carolina's offense, as a whole, has struggled, and the team recently decided to bench 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young in favor of veteran backup Andy Dalton. The Panthers will likely see how Johnson fares with an experienced quarterback in Dave Canales' offense before entertaining any trade thoughts.

Still, the 28-year-old will be a free agent next offseason and could be a valuable trade chip if Carolina continues to flounder.

Receiver-needy teams could use Johnson, who caught 51 passes for 717 yards and five touchdowns as the Pittsburgh Steelers' No. 2 receiver last year. The Los Angeles Rams, who now have both Kupp (ankle) and Nacua (knee) on the injury list, could be at the forefront of interested teams.

The New England Patriots may also want to consider pursuing Johnson. New England still lacks reliable receiver depth, but after a 1-1 start—and the Week 2 loss coming in overtime—the Patriots are more competitive than most expected.

Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots

9. Miles Sanders, RB, Carolina Panthers

If the Panthers are willing to part with players ahead of the deadline, running back Miles Sanders would be a logical trade option.

Carolina signed the 2022 Pro Bowler to a four-year, $25.4 million deal last offseason and has not gotten a strong return on investment. Sanders was pulled from the starting lineup after five games last season and remains the backup to Chuba Hubbard.

Trading Sanders would save $4.2 million in cap space.

While Sanders' contract leaves him with little trade value, the rebuilding Panthers could use all the draft capital they can get. With injuries already impacting the running back landscape in 2024, there could be a market.

Sanders has flopped in Carolina, but he was a productive dual-threat in four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.

While Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon appeared to avoid a serious ankle injury on Sunday, the Texans could be in the market for additional depth. Backup Dameon Pierce was inactive for Week 2 with a hamstring injury.

Potential Suitors: Houston Texans

8. Harrison Bryant, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

While the Panthers could already be close to packing it in, the Las Vegas Raiders clearly are not. Their upset win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday showed that the Raiders can and will be competitive in 2024.

If Las Vegas continues to trend upward, it could be a buyer ahead of the deadline. Tight end Harrison Bryant is one of its most logical trade chips.

Rookie tight end Brock Bowers continues to look like an instant star, and the Raiders have a stellar No. 2 tight end in 2023 second-round pick Michael Mayer. This makes Bryant somewhat expendable, even though he's a capable receiving threat.

Bryant, who had 791 yards and 10 touchdowns in four seasons with the Cleveland Browns, would draw some interest if available.

A reunion with Cleveland continues to make the most sense for Bryant. Cleveland's starting tight end, David Njoku, is currently sidelined with an ankle sprain.

Bryant could also make sense for the Patriots, whose leading receivers right now are tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper. While tight end isn't a major need for New England, the Patriots need receiving threats, plain and simple.

Adding Bryant could give New England another option for subpackages and red-zone situations. It would also reunite him with offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt, who previously coached Bryant in Cleveland.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots

7. E.J. Speed, LB, Indianapolis Colts

The Colts are sitting at 0-2, and while they shouldn't be giving up on the season this early, they may eventually reach that point. If it happens before the trade deadline, linebacker E.J. Speed could be moved.

Speed, who had a breakout 102-tackle campaign last season, is set to be a free agent in 2025. He's a fast, physical, do-it-all linebacker who should draw trade interest even if Indianapolis isn't necessarily selling.

Already this season, Speed has recorded 21 tackles and a quarterback hit. He's also allowed an opposing passer rating of just 56.2 in coverage.

The Buffalo Bills might want to consider Speed after losing linebacker Terrel Bernard to a pectoral injury in Week 2. His absence is expected to be an extended one.

"Unfortunately, [Bernard's] gonna be out multiple weeks," Bills head coach Sean McDermott said, per ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg.

The Eagles should also try snagging Speed because of his ability to defend all areas of the field, attack the run and defend the pass. Philadelphia put a lot of effort into reloading its defense this offseason, but it continues to await a turnaround.

Philly failed to contain the run in Monday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, and its pass defense collapsed just in time for Atlanta to mount a late go-ahead touchdown drive.

Potential Suitors: Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles

6. Budda Baker, S, Arizona Cardinals

The more the Arizona Cardinals play like a potential competitor, the less likely they'll be to entertain trade offers for safety Budda Baker. Sunday's 41-10 drubbing of the Rams might be reason enough for the Cardinals to be buyers and not sellers ahead of the deadline—depending on how the next few weeks go, of course.

Still, Baker looms as Arizona's top realistic trade chip. He's a six-time Pro Bowler who remains an elite playmaker at 28 years old. He's also set to be a free agent in 2025.

The Cardinals should expect to receive trade calls if they slide at all before November 5. Even if they're not eager to move him, doing so would certainly yield a substantial draft haul.

Few teams couldn't use Baker on the back end of their defense. The caveat for interested teams is that acquiring him would likely necessitate a contract extension. Baker has been the subject of trade speculation ever since he requested a new deal or a trade last offseason—though he ultimately agreed to a pay bump over his final two years instead.

Given their ongoing issues in the secondary, the Eagles should be very interested in trying to pry Baker away from Arizona. Philly has a solid safety tandem in C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Reed Blankenship, but Baker is a versatile defender who could thrive in Vic Fangio's disguised-coverage schemes.

The Browns, who haven't exactly been shy about trading for talent, might also consider Baker as a complement to safety Grant Delpit. Cleveland recently placed safety Juan Thornhill on injured reserve with a calf injury.

Potential Suitors: Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles

5. Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants

Veteran receiver Darius Slayton continues to be a bit player in the New York Giants offense. The 27-year-old has made one start this season but has caught just six passes for 59 yards. With young receivers like Malik Nabers, Jalin Hyatt and Wan'Dale Robinson serving as New York's future, Slayton could be nearing the end of his Giants career.

Slayton is scheduled to be a free agent in 2025. If New York's 0-2 record turns into 0-3 or 0-4, it might consider moving on from its longest-tenured receiver well before the spring.

While Slayton never quite filled New York's need for a true No. 1 receiver, he has topped 700 receiving yards in four of the past five seasons. He'd be a fine complementary option in another offense, and his experience could allow him to contribute early.

The San Francisco 49ers might want to kick the tires on Slayton now that they're set to be without receiver Deebo Samuel for the immediate future.

"Probably miss a couple of weeks," 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner.

Slayton could help San Francisco navigate an upcoming stretch that includes games against the Rams, Patriots, Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks.

The Steelers could also have interest in the veteran pass-catcher. Pittsburgh has jumped out to a 2-0 start, but its offense has been average at best. Justin Fields has been serviceable at quarterback, but receiver depth is still an issue.

Van Jefferson ranks second among Pittsburgh wideouts with a mere 15 receiving yards through Week 2.

Potential Suitors: Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers

4. Zach Wilson, QB, Denver Broncos

The Broncos have gotten barely serviceable play out of rookie quarterback Bo Nix so far this season. However, they're probably not going to turn to third-string quarterback Zach Wilson at any point in the near future.

Head coach Sean Payton has tied his job security to Nix, and if the rookie somehow misses time, Jarrett Stidham is the top alternative.

This makes Wilson—another impending 2025 free agent—a prime trade asset for the Broncos. The 2021 first-round pick didn't pan out for the New York Jets, but he still possesses upside and has 33 starts on his resume.

A week ago, we pegged the Green Bay Packers as a potential suitor, but they got surprisingly efficient play out of backup Malik Willis on Sunday. With Jordan Love (MCL sprain) possibly close to a return, the Packers are probably out of the quarterback market.

The Miami Dolphins, however, may not be. They lost Tua Tagovailoa to a concussion last Thursday. While Miami recently signed Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens practice squad, it might want additional depth if Skylar Thompson proves incapable of bridging the gap to Tagovailoa's return.

The Panthers may also want to consider Wilson now that they've turned to Andy Dalton. No matter what happens the rest of the way this season, going back to Young will be difficult. The second-year quarterback's confidence is undoubtedly shattered.

Acquiring Wilson wouldn't mark the first time Carolina has tried to make it work with a former first-round pick. Before drafting Young, the Panthers tried running with both Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield.

Potential Suitors: Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins

3. Robert Woods, WR, Houston Texans

The Houston Texans are 2-0, but if they don't move receiver Robert Woods ahead of the trade deadline it would be a mild surprise.

Woods has appeared in both games this season but has failed to record a reception. He hasn't even been targeted and has played just 21 offensive snaps. He can serve as a valuable bit of veteran depth, but Houston should find even more value in a trade.

Trading Woods, who had 40 catches for 426 yards and a touchdown last season, would save $6.5 million in 2024 cap space.

The Rams are the most logical landing spot for Woods for a couple of reasons. For one, they're without their top two receivers and could be for some time. According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Nacua could be out until Week 9. Kupp is expected to miss extended time.

Secondly, Los Angeles is familiar with Woods, who previously spent five seasons with the franchise.

If the Jets are eager to put more talent around quarterback Aaron Rodgers, they might also consider acquiring Woods. He's a proven veteran with some ties to New York's coaching staff.

Jets passing game coordinator Todd Downing previously served as Woods' offensive coordinator during the receiver's lone season with the Tennessee Titans.

Potential Suitors: Los Angeles Rams, New York Jets

2. Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, New York Giants

Though they ultimately fell to the Washington Commanders, the Giants did show signs of life in Week 2. That could be enough to stave off a fire sale for the immediate future.

Even so, New York would likely entertain offers for impending 2025 free agent Azeez Ojulari. With Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns now leading the pass rush, Ojulari simply doesn't have a critical role in the defensive game plan.

Ojulari has played just 36 percent of the defensive snaps through two weeks this season.

However, Ojulari does have trade value. The 2021 second-round pick had eight sacks as a rookie and another 5.5 sacks in 2022. Plus, he recorded 56 quarterback pressures in 35 games before becoming an afterthought this year.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be interested in adding an edge-rusher like Ojulari if the opportunity is there. Tampa's bend-but-don't-break style of defense has helped deliver a 2-0 record, but its pass rush has been underwhelming.

The Buccaneers are tied with the Commanders and Panthers with a league-low two sacks through two games.

The Raiders should also consider eyeing Ojulari, as Malcolm Koonce remains on injured reserve. Despite having a star sack artist in Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas has notched just three sacks through two games.

Raiders defensive coordinator Patrick Graham previously served as the Giants defensive coordinator during Ojulari's rookie season.

Potential Suitors: Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1, Haason Reddick, EDGE, New York Jets

Pass-rusher Haason Reddick remains in our top spot because, well, if the Jets receive a reasonable offer, they may be quick to take it.

New York and Reddick do not appear to be close on a contract agreement, and, according to SNY's Connor Hughes, "people that know him well" believe the pass-rusher could be willing to sit out the entire season.

While Reddick would likely demand a new contract before agreeing to any trade, he should still have value if made available. The 29-year-old recorded double-digit sacks in each of the past four seasons and amassed 27 sacks and 49 quarterback pressures over the past two.

The Cardinals, who have recorded seven sacks through two weeks, may not be desperate for pass-rushing help. However, a reunion with their 2017 first-round pick could still make sense.

Arizona head coach Jonathan Gannon was Reddick's defensive coordinator with the Eagles during his first Pro Bowl campaign in 2022.

With $23.6 million in cap space, the Cardinals could afford to offer Reddick the pay increase that New York won't.

While the Buccaneers only have $12.3 million in cap space available, pursuing Reddick would be a sensible move. Tampa appears to be on the verge of being a legitimate NFC threat, and adding a premier pass-rusher could help spark a deep postseason run.

Potential Suitors: Arizona Cardinals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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