5 NFL players with a no-trade clause ft. Derek Carr and Deshaun Watson

Five players whose current NFL contracts include a no-trade clause

#3 - Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen

The Buffalo Bills signed superstar quarterback Josh Allen to a major long-term contract. The deal is worth up to 258 million dollars over six years with 100 million dollars in guaranteed money. The way the contract is structured, the Bills would basically be unable to cut him because of the financial penalties until after the 2025 season at the earliest. The contract also includes a no-trade clause for the first half, which is good until the 2024 NFL season.

#4 - Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson

The Denver Broncos pulled off one of the biggest blockbusters of the entire 2022 NFL offseason when they acquired superstar quarterback Russell Wilson in a massive trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos sent a huge package of picks and players in return for what they believe is the future of their franchise.

Russell Wilson had a full no-trade clause in his contract while still a member of the Seahawks, which he waived to be traded to the Broncos. The no-trade clause from his previous contract still carries over to his new one with the Broncos, despite temporarily waiving it to make the deal happen.

#5 - Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson, like Russell Wilson, waived his no-trade clause during the 2022 offseason to be traded from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns. The Browns were aggressive in pursuing a new quarterback, which included giving out the biggest contract in NFL history based on guaranteed money. Watson is set to make 230 million dollars in a fully guaranteed contract that includes a full no-trade clause.