Week 7 waiver moves center on trimming dead weight and prioritizing hot backfields, with focus on the Chargers’ reshuffle (Vidal over Haskins, Hampton IR) and the shrinking upside in Ridley and Jennings due to offense and injuries. Juwan Johnson’s target share has cratered with Taysom Hill and Moreau returning. Jakobi Meyers looms as a hold for a potential Raiders move; Kyler Murray’s rushing floor keeps him in play despite injuries. Rookies like Travis Hunter offer long-term stash potential after the Week 9 bye.

Bottom line: cut Ridley and Jennings if you’re thin, hold Meyers for a likely trade, and lean into the Chargers’ backfield volatility for immediate value, while keeping Murray’s floor in mind. Week 7 is about opportunistic adds and surgical drops, not big swings—target clear paths to touches and improved offenses.

Indy enters the trade deadline with roughly $6 million in cap space and a win-now roster, aiming to upgrade cornerback depth, add pass rush, and secure veteran quarterback insurance. Potential targets range from Bradley Chubb and Arden Key to Zaven Collins, Breece Hall, Jaelan Phillips, and Case Keenum, each offering a different path to immediate impact and future flexibility.

While Ballard has rarely swung deadline trades, the Colts’ position atop the AFC and a roster built for now could push for decisive moves that strengthen the defense and depth behind Jonathan Taylor and Anthony Richardson, keeping playoff hopes alive as the stretch run approaches.