Five NFL trades that make too much sense: Which teams should make deals over the next month?

Seth Walder of ESPN proposes five NFL trades that could be completed before Week 1, arguing they fit each team’s needs, salary-cap situation and roster timelines. Among the suggestions: the 49ers would acquire Falcons safety Jessie Bates III in exchange for a 2027 third-round pick (San Francisco would also send a 2028 sixth), aiming to address a defense that ranked 25th in EPA allowed per dropback last season. Walder also explores other potential moves involving the Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux, Patriots-related wide receiver targets, and additional matchups tied to depth-chart gaps.