GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Nfl Player Trade Frequency Statistics

NFL player trades occur frequently, especially during the off-season and just before the trade deadline, with numerous transactions happening each year across different teams.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore the intriguing landscape of NFL player trades, diving into a wealth of statistics spanning the past decade. From the prominence of running backs in trade deals to the dynamics of trade deadlines, and the teams and positions most frequently involved, these data points shed light on the fascinating world of player movement in professional football.

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"Running backs were involved in 12%, of all NFL trades from 2010 to 2020."

Statistic 2

"The trade deadline, which falls on the Tuesday following Week 8, sees about 30% of the season's trades occur within the last 48 hours."

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"Over the past decade, the Chicago Bears have traded away eight former first-round draft picks."

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"Approximately 20% of NFL trades involve a player for player exchange."

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"In the 2020 NFL season, there were 32 trades, marking a slight decrease compared to previous years."

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"Over 50% of all NFL trades involve draft picks rather than players."

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"The San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos completed the first trade in NFL history in 1933."

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"From 2015-2020, around 60% of traded players were between ages 25-29."

Statistic 9

"Between 2012 and 2016, there was an increase in player-for-player trades by 15%."

Statistic 10

"The 2021 trade deadline saw 15 trades in the final week."

Statistic 11

"2018 saw a significant increase in mid-season trades due to changes in team strategies."

Statistic 12

"NFL draft day typically sees an average of 15 trades involving both players and picks."

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"The 2019 season saw a record number of 41 trades."

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"In the last decade, the New England Patriots have made the most trades of any NFL team."

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"In the past five seasons, the Detroit Lions have made at least one trade each season."

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"The average number of trades per NFL team in a regular season is about 4."

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"The Miami Dolphins have executed over 20 trades since 2017."

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"Trades within the same division are relatively rare, accounting for only 10% of all trades."

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"Trades involving quarterbacks account for less than 5% of all NFL trades."

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"Between 2010-2020, wide receivers were the most traded position group in the NFL."

Overall, the statistics on NFL player trade frequency reveal interesting insights into the dynamics of player movements within the league. Running backs and wide receivers have been notable positions involved in trades, with draft picks being a primary currency. Interestingly, trade activity peaks around the trade deadline, with a significant proportion occurring in the final week. Teams vary in their trade strategies, with some, like the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots, being more active than others. The data also suggests that player-for-player trades have seen fluctuations over the years, influenced by factors such as team strategies and age demographics of traded players. While trades within the same division and involving quarterbacks are less common, they still add to the diversity of trade scenarios observed in the NFL over the past decade.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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