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Trade Deadline

What does Trade Deadline mean?

The cutoff date after which trades between managers are no longer allowed. Usually falls around Week 10 or 11 of the NFL season. Buyers and sellers should settle their stance well before the deadline rather than scrambling on the last day.

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