Six teams plan to submit a proposal to the league that will push the NFL trade deadline from Week 8 to Week 10.

The Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers are set to propose a later trade deadline that would, in effect, lead to an increase in trades.

It's unclear if the proposal would be approved by owners at next month's annual league meetings in Florida.

The New York Jets have granted Zach Wilson's agent permission to speak with other teams about a trade.

Wilson's fate with the Jets was sealed at the end of the season, when the team made it clear they would be in the market for a veteran backup to play behind Aaron Rodgers. That sentiment was reinforced recently by owner Woody Johnson, who said, "We need a backup quarterback. We didn't have one last year."

Joe Douglas didn't say whether Wilson requested a trade, although it's no secret that he's looking for a change of scenery. The team told him during the season that it would be willing to accommodate him, sources said.

The Minnesota Vikings are throwing cold water on rumors that they could trade Justin Jefferson.

"That is not something that has ever crossed my mind," Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said.

Kevin O'Connell was also asked about potentially trading away his best player, a possibility he railed against. 

"I can tell you we have no intent to trade Justin Jefferson," O'Connell said. "We have had zero discussions, dialogue about that either internally, externally, on this planet or another planet. I feel very strongly that Justin is best in his position in football. Any time you're trying to reset the receiver market -- we know who he is, we know what Justin's earned through his first four years in this league -- you know how hard it is. ... It was never gonna be something that was just be easy to get done, but the intent was there. The intent is still stronger than ever to get something done with Justin."

Cincinnati Bengals executive Duke Tobin says the team is much better with Tee Higgins on the roster.

However, unlike last offseason when he emphatically shot down the notion that Higgins could be traded, the Bengals director of player personnel left the door somewhat ajar on Tuesday.

"In terms of our intentions going forward and answering hypotheticals of what could and couldn't come about, I won't get into that, but we feel like we're a better team with him," Tobin said. "The reason we franchised him is because we would like to have him. He's not under contract and it's hard for me to predict all the different scenarios that could happen."

The Bengals officially placed the franchise tag on Higgins on Monday. That guarantees Cincinnati the right to sign Higgins to a one-year deal worth $21.8 million for the upcoming season.

Tom Telesco said the Las Vegas Raiders will not entertain a trade of Davante Adams this offseason.

"He's a Raider," said Telesco when asked about Adams.

Adams is a six-time Pro Bowler at wide receiver. 

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to use the franchise tag on L'Jarius Sneed and are open to a trade if no long-term deal is reached.

Sneed is agreeable to the scenario, which gives him a chance to talk with other teams while the Chiefs remain in play for his services for the 2024 season. 

The Chiefs are expected to use the nonexclusive franchise tag, which would cost about $19 million for the 2024 season.

Sneed had his best season ever in 2023 as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.

The Chicago Bears hope to move "as quickly as possible" on whether they will draft a quarterback or go in another direction while keeping Justin Fields.

The Bears own the No. 1 pick in the draft for the second straight season. Last year, the Bears traded the pick to the Carolina Panthers, which led to the No. 1 pick this year.

"It just depends on what opportunities pop up," GM Ryan Poles said. "I will say this, I think you guys know me well enough now, if we go down that road, I want to do right by Justin as well. No one wants to live in gray, I know that's uncomfortable. I wouldn't want to be in that situation either. So, we will gather the information -- we will move as quickly as possible, [but] we are not going to be in a rush -- and see what presents itself and what's best for the organization."

Caleb Williams is widely considered the presumptive No. 1 pick in the draft.

D.J. Moore remains steadfast in his belief that Justin Fields is the best option at quarterback for the Chicago Bears.

The Bears will take in the pool of quarterback prospects available in this year's draft at the NFL Scouting Combine this week.

"I still don't think they compare to Justin right now," Moore said.

There are a number of teams interested in Sam Howell, according to reports.

The Washington Commanders have five picks in the first three rounds of this year's NFL Draft, which gives them multiple options at the quarterback position. Washington also has an estimated $73.6 million in cap space.

A fifth-round pick in 2022, Howell started all 17 games last season and posted a 63.4 completion percentage, 3,946 yards, 21 touchdowns and 21 interceptions.

Washington could also lose veteran Jacoby Brissett in free agency.  

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown called into a sports radio show Friday afternoon to address rumors about his future with the team.

"I have no problem. I want to be here, it's as simple as that," Brown told Philadelphia radio station 94WIP. "I love where I'm at, it's as simple as that. Next question."

He also called rumors of friction between himself and quarterback Jalen Hurts "total B.S."