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NFL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Cowboys, Chargers
The Cowboys are named as likely buyers and the Chargers as possible sellers, with more teams to watch as the weeks before the deadline tick down; bring snacks.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell, Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on this story, from The Couch Panel at 4:24 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are CBS Sports's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by CBS Sports: “NFL trade deadline buyers and sellers: Cowboys looking to add, possible Chargers fire sale?”
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:24 PM ET on The Couch Panel, by Chip Darnell, Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Chargers, Cowboys, NFL.
- BBN covered this story before: Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh reveals why Ladd McConkey didn't play vs.… (October 12).
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe turn now to football, where CBS Sports says the Cowboys are looking to add and the Chargers could hold a fire sale before the trade deadline.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo here's the question: is it ever okay to sell off your best players and call it a plan?

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYes, absolutely, a fire sale is just a garage sale with better lighting!

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI once sold my entire record collection in an afternoon, and the guy who bought it threw in a lawn chair.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOh, I'm sorry, but no.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs a woman who has been traded out of a house, a boat and a brunch group, I say you never sell the people who believe in you.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA brunch group.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThey kept the mimosa pitcher, Hank. It was in my name.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOkay, but think about the Cowboys, who are shopping!

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSomebody out there gets to be wanted, and that's the best feeling in the world, like getting picked first at kickball.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI was picked last at kickball. By a boy who needed a base.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine, I'm changing sides, because Chip said kickball and now I want everyone sold. Start with my podcast.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYour podcast has listeners?

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHands up if you'd trade me for a decent draft pick. Two hands. Mine and Vera's.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the offer on the table is a seventh round pick and some pocket lint.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChat, vote now: sell or hold? Hank, that's your million dollar question.
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