2022 NFL trade deadline: Christian McCaffrey, Cameron Jordan among 12 big names to watch

Assessing which veterans could be available in the coming weeks

We're into Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season, which means we're one step closer to this year's trade deadline. Not a single team will admit to itself that the playoffs are out of the question at this juncture (OK, maybe the Texans), but a few more wins or losses will go a long way to shaping the postseason picture. And when the deadline actually nears, falling on Nov. 1, the Tuesday after Week 8, there will assuredly be some clubs ready to sell, and others ready to buy.

With that in mind, here's an early look at some notable names who could be available for an in-season deal: