With the Nov. 4 trade deadline just days away, is your team’s front office handing out treats? This is what our insider is hearing.

The Cincinnati Bengals reportedly had interest in Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer, before the team traded for Joe Flacco. Breer reported that the Bengals had put ...

After a Week 5 loss to the Lions, their third straight lopsided defeat under backup signal-caller Jake Browning, the Bengals aggressively began searching for a different Joe Burrow fill-in. Led by director of player personnel Duke Tobin, the Bengals put together an extensive list of potential upgrades over Browning, Albert Breer of SI.com details.

McCarthy’s Slow Return: Head Coach Kevin O’Connell confirmed McCarthy will likely return for the Week 9 clash against the Lions, but given his history of injuries and lack of confidence displayed in the opening weeks, throwing him into a high-pressure division game might be reckless.

The NFL trade deadline historically hasn't been as frenzied as NBA or MLB. But it's grown in activity and interest over the past decade, and major deals predate even then.