43 trades had been completed by teams over the three-day NFL draft weekend ending on Saturday night; a new league record. The previous record of 40 trades has been standing since 2019.
The Houston Texans were quick to act, becoming the first team to complete a trade just 30 minutes into the draft. Having just selected Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud with the Number 2 overall pick, the Texans moved back into the Number 3 spot to select Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. In order to make the move, Houston sent their other first-round pick at number 12 and their number 33 pick along with a first- and third-rounder in the 2024 draft to the Arizona Cardinals.
Yet again, it was the Texans at the forefront when the record-breaking 41st trade was made. They completed a deal with the Buffalo Bills to move up to the 205th spot to select Iowa State wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson in the sixth round.
The Arizona Cardinals proved to be the biggest movers on the weekend, securing a potential 11 picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.
