The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to stay in first place, the Detroit Lions got their edge rusher and the injury-plagued Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers added receivers.

Just hours before Tuesday's NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. EST, the Commanders (7-2) acquired four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore from the struggling New Orleans Saints (2-7).

Lattimore bolsters a defense that is already No. 5 against the pass. The Saints receive a third-round pick, a fourth-round pick and their own sixth-round pick that they previously sent to Washington. The commanders, along with Lattimore, also receive a fifth.

The NFC North-leading Lions (7-1) opened deadline day by acquiring defensive end Za'Darius Smith from the Cleveland Browns. The three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher helps fill the void left by the loss of star Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a leg injury in October. The 2-7 Browns, already looking for a fresh start in a disappointing season, are sending Smith and a seventh-round pick in 2026 to Detroit for a fifth-round pick in 2025 and a sixth-round pick in 2026.

The Steelers (6-2) acquired wide receiver Mike Williams from the New York Jets with a fifth-round pick in next year's draft. Williams, who signed with New York as a free agent in the offseason, had 12 catches for 166 yards in nine games with the Jets. He catches passes from Aaron Rodgers and plays with Russell Wilson. The Steelers have been looking for a wide receiver since the offseason.

The Cowboys (3-5) agreed to a deal with Carolina (2-7) to acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo and a seventh-round pick in 2025 for a fourth-round pick next year. Mingo, a second-round pick last year, has just 12 receptions for 121 yards in nine games. He won't be able to catch passes from Dak Prescott for a while. Prescott is expected to miss several games with a hamstring injury.

The Cincinnati Bengals (4-5) gained depth at running back after an injury to Zack Moss, acquiring Khalil Herbert from Chicago (4-4) for a 2025 seventh-round draft pick. Herbert had just eight carries for 16 yards and a touchdown for the Bears. He will join leading rusher Chase Brown to give the Bengals another option in the backfield.

The Chiefs (8-0), Bills (7-2), Ravens (6-3) and Jets (3-6) have already added playmakers and added wide receivers in the last month. The Vikings (6-2) filled a big need on the offensive line last week and the Cardinals (5-4) got help on defense Monday.

Two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City was a top buyer. The Chiefs have already added three-time All-Pro receiver D'Andre Hopkins and edge rusher Josh Esche. Hopkins made his presence felt in Monday night's 30-24 overtime win over Tampa Bay. In his second game with Patrick Mahomes, he caught eight passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns.

The Jets acquired three-time All-Pro Davante Adams three weeks ago. He caught seven passes for 91 yards and a touchdown in New York's 21-13 win over Houston last Thursday.

Amari Cooper had a TD reception in his first game with Buffalo two weeks ago. Diontae Johnson played 17 snaps in his debut with Baltimore, a 41-10 win over Denver.

Left tackle Cam Robinson had a solid first start in Minnesota's 21-13 win over Indianapolis. Arizona acquired outside linebacker Baron Browning from Denver for a sixth-round pick, a day after taking first place in the NFC West.

The NFL pushed back the trade deadline another week this year to give teams more time to improve their rosters.