With the 2021 NFL Trade Deadline officially surpassed we take a look at the biggest trade deadline winners and the biggest trade deadline losers. It wasn't the most exciting week, but some teams clearly won and lost.

These trades could change the outcome of the playoff race. A couple of contenders attempted to improve their roster, while some teams acquired draft capital for the future. The most notable moves are between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos, as well as the trade between the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots.

At the end of the day, there are three teams that stand out as the biggest trade deadline winners. Meanwhile, there are three teams who look to be the biggest trade deadline losers. With that said, here is our evaluation of the 2021 NFL trade deadline.

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Biggest Trade Deadline Winners

Denver Broncos
The Broncos might be aware they have a slim chance of winning the Super Bowl, let alone making the NFL playoffs. For that reason, the front office decided to ship off veteran superstar Von Miller away to the Los Angeles Rams. This trade is a win, as Denver acquires valuable draft picks to help improve the roster for the future.
Carolina Panthers
This team has been aggressive lately, which is necessary for the Carolina Panthers to take the next step. They're still a bit inconsistent, but the roster has the tools necessary to eventually become an NFL playoff contender. The acquisition of Stephon Gilmore is a difference-maker. He should be able to help develop the young secondary while playing at an elite level.
Los Angeles Rams
Sure, the LA Rams have nearly no draft picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, but their roster is stacked. After acquiring Von Miller from the Denver Broncos, the Rams boosted their defense even more in their attempt to chase after a Super Bowl title. We'll see if it works out for them, as this was a brilliant move by the front office.

Biggest Trade Deadline Losers

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are in new territory as they've had their way the last 20 years. Maybe their luck is running out, but the deal to ship Stephon Gilmore for a sixth-round pick is just terrible value. Gilmore isn't the player he used to be, but it's insane to see the Patriots send him off for such a late NFL draft pick.

Kansas City Chiefs

Considering the issues surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs, it's odd to see them trade away an offensive lineman. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif isn't a big-name player that stands out. However, he's a fantastic depth piece that brought a ton of value to a struggling Chiefs team. The New York Jets acquired much-needed depth, while Kansas City acquired Dan Brown, an NFL tight end they don't necessarily need.

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans make the list for a couple of reasons. For starters, trading away Mark Ingram for a seventh-round pick just doesn't make a ton of sense. Let alone, the draft pick is in 2024. Houston mainly made the move as a kind gesture to Mark Ingram, as they allowed him to rejoin the New Orleans Saints to finish off his NFL career.

On the other hand, NFL rumors say the Texans were in agreement to send away superstar Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins. For whatever reason, a deal never came to fruition. There are murmurs the Texans caught wind that Watson was about to settle his lawsuits to make the trade official. Houston decided to up the asking price for the superstar quarterback. Killing the deal immediately.

Of course, those are just rumors, so that information needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Even so, the Texans are stuck rostering a disgruntled player as he eats into their salary cap and takes a roster spot that could be used elsewhere. This franchise is just a messy NFL team right now.