The Patriots are among teams that have been linked to different positions at the trade deadline, notably running back.

Coach Mike Vrabel said the team is continuing "to do their diligence" ahead of the deadline, per MassLive's Mark Daniels, and he met with team personnel to discuss it more.

“What happens is personnel staff makes calls and they all have conversations as this thing leads up to it,” Vrabel said. “I’d just say continue to do our diligence about what those may be and what they look like, and then make a decision that we think is best for us. That’s what I hope that we do. Until I hear otherwise, we’ll have conversations this afternoon. Nothing new to report.”

Deadlines make deals.

Will that cliche apply to the Giants?

If so, will they be buyers or sellers in the agreement?

Tuesday is the NFL trade deadline, and there are a surprising number of ways the Giants (2-7) could pivot. Here is your primer:

Buyers?

The traditional way of thinking — future-minded teams without playoff hopes trade players to contenders for draft picks — is outdated. For example, the hapless Bears traded for Montez Sweat in October 2023 and used the jump start on negotiating rights to sign him to an extension before free agency.

Indications are the Giants will not trade for any pending free agents. But consideration is being given to acquiring a player — specifically a receiver — under the right circumstances, including a contract in place for 2026.

General manager Joe Schoen has nothing to lose.

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The Titans are sending edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones to the Ravens for a fifth-round pick that could become a fourth-rounder, per multiple reports.

The Cowboys made a trade, according to Jerry Jones, but don't ask him for details -- the Dallas honcho isn't telling.

"A lot of action going on right now in terms of trading, we certainly have made a trade and we may make a couple more trades before that deadline," Jones said during a Sirius XM Radio interview with Stephen A. Smith. "We've made one. We possibly could make two more, and I'm going to wait and let you read about that when we send the papers in tomorrow."

The man himself said the deal will "address some of the things that have been our shortcomings," which would point to the defense, which is allowing 31.3 points per game, second-worst in the NFL.

With the Cowboys set to face the Cardinals on "Monday Night Football," Jones joined the pregame show and continued to play coy.

"The details are tomorrow," Jones said. "There's a good chance that we'll have some things to talk about tomorrow."

With bated breath, we are all left to await our Tuesday Cowboys news.

One of the biggest trade deadline adds may not come via trade.

Cornerback Asante Samuel was reportedly cleared to play after having a spinal procedure during the offseason, making the free agent an intriguing add -- with visits seemingly scheduled for this week.

Josh Simmons has returned to the team after missing the past four games due to a personal matter.

For the second year in a row, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has handed off play-calling responsibilities. This time Tommy Rees will call plays.

Tight end Tucker Kraft was having a breakout season for Green Bay but ore his ACL in Sunday's loss to the Panthers.

It sounds like the Dolphins are open for business on safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

After trading Jaelan Phillips to Philadelphia Monday morning, there might be more trade activity to follow.

If you want an elite pass rusher, it sounds like it'll cost teams a first-round pick.

The Athletic's Dianna Russini is reporting that Cincinnati's asking price for Trey Hendrickson is still a first-round pick.

Eagles DC Vic Fangio may have had some input in Philadelphia acquiring 26-year-old pass rusher Jaelan Phillips.

Fangio coached Phillips in Miami and could help him return to his rookie form where he had 8.5 sacks.