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Welcome to trade season.
At 4 p.m. AND on Oct. 30, the NFL trade deadline will arrive. If it's anything like last year's deadline, it'll be chaos. In the days leading up to the last year's deadline, we saw:
Khalil Mack, AJ McCarron, Carlos Hyde, and Teddy Bridgewater have been traded – we should expect more moves to the next. With that in mind, we've decided to put together a list of 30 players who could be on the move before the deadline.
First, a couple of notes.
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One, just because they are definitely getting traded. We are not making predictions. We're just saying that these 30 players, who are just missing out, could get a variety of reasons, from their position on the depth chart to their position in the team's spot in the standings. In reality, the vast majority of these players will not get traded. Two, we included at least one player from each position group (not including special teams). Three, just like we are not making predictions, we also are not saying these players shoulds be traded. So please do not get off if your favorite player on your favorite team. We're not arguing for a team to trade anyone. This is just a list of 30 players that we could target in the trade market.
OK, on the list.
Quarterbacks (5)
Ravens' Robert Griffin III: The Ravens already have Joe Flacco (the starter) and Lamar Jackson (the developmental rookie quarterback) on their roster. Most teams do not like it, but the Ravens kept RG3 around because they needed a more dependable option behind Flacco. If the Ravens feel like Jackson is ready to step into the backup, they could decide to give RG3 a breakthrough.
Browns' Tyrod Taylor: Taylor has made a start-caliber quarterback in his career (89.5 pass rating), but he was not a full-time quarterback in Cleveland. Now that Baker Mayfield is firmly entrenched as the Browns' starter, Taylor has no role in Cleveland. Taylor could be eyed by a contender or a starter (cough cough Jaguars cough cough) if someone goes down with an injury in the next week.
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Colts' Jacoby Brissett: Like Taylor, Brissett has proven that it is good enough to play in the NFL during his stints filling in for Tom Brady in New England and Andrew Luck in Indianapolis. His name has been rumored before, goal the Colts have maintained that they are not trying to trade him. The Colts could change their minds now that Luck appears to be fully healthy. But it still seems unlikely they will be willing to share with Brissett. They're likely to be really blown away.
Eagles' Nick Foles: Similar to the Colts' approach with Brissett, the Eagles do not appear to be eager to trade Foles unless an insane offer comes their way. And that seems especially unlikely to happen midway through the year. Still, Foles will always make it onto these kinds of lists so long as he's stuck behind Carson Wentz in Philadelphia. That being said, this year, the two of them have been hurt by the Super Bowl. Most NFL teams are well aware that Foles is best suited for a backup role.
Buccaneers' Ryan Fitzpatrick: A soon-to-be 36-year-old dayneyman who might just be the most volatile quarterback in the market. He should be able to get away with it, though, given his age and contract situation (free agent after the season). With Jameis Winston back in the fold, the Buccaneers do not need to keep Fitzpatrick around.
Running backs (5)
Steelers' Le'Veon Bell: He's the main attraction on the trade market. Bell, who got hit with the frankness tag for a second-straight offseason, has not signed his tender yet, which needs to happen if he's going to be traded. It's still not clear when he will report to the team. But if it does not stop there, the Steelers will be able to get away from it, with James Conner thriving in Bell's place – plus, they're going to lose Bell after the season anyway. They could have something in return for him. One team to keep an eye on: The Eagleswho lost Jay Ajayi for the season.
Bills' Sean McCoy: McCoy might not be the main attraction, but he's up there as a 30-year-old running back who's stuck on a team that's not in a position to compete for a spot play anytime soon. Since entering the league, he ranks first in yards from scrimmage (13,704) and second in touchdowns (81). To contender – like the Eagles McCoy midseason. McCoy will be a free agent after the 2019 season, so it does not make any sense for the Bills to hang on to him. By the time their rebuild is complete, he is likely to be past his prime and on another team.
Texans' Lamar Miller: The Texans are 4-3, but they do not look like a contender. They've got too many holes – most notably on the offensive line, which is getting Deshaun Watson slaughtered every week – to keep pace with the AFC's top teams. If the Texans evaluate their short-term future honestly, they'll recognize that they should be more of a buyer than a buyer. He averaged just over 1,000 yards from scrimmage per season from 2012-16.
Lions' Ameer Abdullah: The Lions have gotten to get rid of them in the second round back in 2015. They are hardly even using him. He has played in two games this season, as Kerryon Johnson has taken command of the Lions' backfield. Abdullah does not have a role in Detroit and his contract expires after the season, so the Lions might want to get something to look for.
Lions' LeGarrette Blount: Blount is the perfect example of a veteran player who can be useful for a team in the playoffs, but he has no value on a playoff-less team. Blount, while being used more frequently than Abdullah, is also stuck behind Johnson in the Lions' backfield. He's 31 years old. He's a free agent after the season. Blount's won two straight Super Bowl with the Patriots and Eagles, and he's the kind of short-yardage, goal-line back who will not put up sexy numbers, but holds value when the winter comes. The Lions, however, may not be as good as they are alive in the NFC North. Even still, they have so many running backs that they can afford to sell either Blount or Abdullah.
Receivers (9)
Raiders' Amari Cooper: Our Jason The Canfora confirms that the Raiders have dealt with Cooper to the Cowboys for a first-round pick. Cooper, a first-round pick in 2015, has been remarkably inconsistent on a game-to-game basis, but he's still a talented player who can thrive in the right situation. Right now, long-term assets are more important to the Raiders than players who can contribute right now. This team is ready to undergo a rebuild under Jon Gruden.
Broncos' Demaryius Thomas: The Broncos probably should have traded Thomas at some point over the past two years before his value plummeted. The Broncos are not in contention. Thomas will turn 31 in December. It seems likely the team will move on from him after the season. The Broncos can save $ 14 million by cutting him in the offseason. Why not move him now? According to The Canfora, "even before the season, there were strong rumblings of the Broncos trading a veteran receiver"like Thomas or Sanders.
Broncos' Emmanuel Sanders: Speaking of Sanders, he is probably the most likely receiver to depart from Denver at the time when he is still relatively productive. He's on pace to clear the 1,000-yard mark this season. The Canfora reported that "several teams have interest in Sanders, who is much more productive and has a much lower contract; The Broncos can save $ 10 million by cutting ties. "They'll probably try to get younger at the position.
Bills' Kelvin Benjamin: It's not clear if anyone would even want Benjamin, who has caught 15 passes in seven games with the Bills. It is clear that Benjamin is not helping the Bills, a team in need of as many draft picks as possible. It's possible to have a buyer in Benjamin's history (2,641 yards and 19 touchdowns from 2014-17) and offers a low pick.
Dolphins' DeVante Parker: Parker's never cashed in his potential, but he's got a high enough pedigree to be turned into trade bait. According to the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have already talked to multiple teams about a potential trade. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Dolphins want a third-round pick. If that is indeed the Dolphins' asking price, they might not be able to move Parker's 744 yards and four touchdowns.
Patriots' Chris Hogan: Hogan's value has faded this year while the Patriots have traded for Josh Gordon, gotten Julian Edelman back from suspension, and shown a willingness to use Phillip Dorsett. It would not be entirely shocking for Bill Belichick to trade Hogan, who is a free agent after the season, for some help defensively. Then again, with Gronk dealing with a back injury, the Patriots could also think about it. The Patriots probably will not dump Hogan unless they're upgrading somewhere else.
Falcons' Mohamed Sanu: Injuries have ruined the Falcons' season, likely turning them over to sellers than buyers. Sanu is a 29-year-old receiver who is able to help a playoff-caliber team. Since arriving in Atlanta in 2016, he's caught 148 passes for 1,659 yards and 12 touchdowns. With rookie Calvin Ridley emerging as a viable playmaker, Sanu is expendable for a team that is likely to not playoff bound this year.
Buccaneers' Desean Jackson: Like the Falcons, the Buccaneers are not heading to the playoffs. They may be able to get something of value for their 31-year-old deep-seated who's been productive this year. A contender should absolutely want Jackson. His contract expires after next season.
Cardinals' Larry Fitzgerald: At a future Hall of Famer, Fitzgerald should not be forced to spend more time than before on a playoff spot. According to CBS NFL Sports Insider Jason La Canfora, Fitzgerald is one receiver that contending teams are eyeing. That being said, it will not be surprising if Fitzgerald chooses to end up with the Cardinals even though they are not close to contending.
Tight ends (1)
Raiders' Jared Cook: Again, the Raiders are sellers. And Cook does not have a long-term future with the Raiders. Put it this way, it will not be there when the Raiders are really trying to win in Las Vegas. He might have some value on the trade market. He's on pace to set up a career-high in receiving yards. At this point in his career, Cook is what he is: an inconsistent tight end. But he's good enough to help a contender.
Offensive linemen (1)
BengalsCedric Ogbuehi: This could be a player in need of depth upfront targets. He started 25 games from 2016-17, but – stuck behind starting tackles Cordy Glenn and Bobby Hart – he's still making an appearance this season. The first-round pick of 2015 is a free agent after the season.
Pass rushers (3)
jaguars' Dante Fowler: The Jaguars will not work because they need to help them get back to work. But it's worth noting that they did not pick up Fowler's fifth-year option, which means he could be a goner after the year. And that turns him into a target. Player-for-player trades are rare, but what if the Jaguars could be upgraded to Fowler? After an eight-sack 2017 season, it's been held to only two this year.
Broncos' Shane Ray: Like Fowler, Ray did not get his fifth-year option picked up. Unlike Fowler, Ray does not play for a playoff contender. The Broncos is going down the road for the next year. He has only one sack this year and 14 since becoming a first-round pick in 2015.
Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin: It's difficult to imagine the Raiders selling Irvin Khalil Mack, but if they're tanking, Irvin would likely command the most value in the trade. He has 18 sacks since the beginning of the 2016 season and he's under contract through next season. So he would not be a half-season rental.
Cornerbacks (4)
Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley: Again, the Raiders are sellers. And Conley has struggled since joining the Raiders as a first-round pick last year. Gruden did not draft him. If they decide they can develop Conley, why would the Raiders feel the need to hang onto him? Would not Gruden get a pick and pick a player of his choosing? The Canfora listed Conley as a player that teams believe could get moved.
Buccaneers cornerback Brent Grimes: Grimes has remained productive for his age, but the Buccaneers do not have a 35-year-old cornerback. A contender might. He's notched 20 picks since the beginning of the 2013 season.
Cardinals Patrick Peterson: According to The Canfora, the Cardinals are open to Peterson trading, who remains a very good player. If the Cardinals feel like overhauling their roster in the midst of a one-win season, they should be able to get something in for Peterson, who is only 28. The counterpart is that the Cardinals need to go with Josh Rosen while he's on his rookie deal, and Peterson's trading would make their team worse right now. That being said, if it needs help in the secondary, go get it.
Giants' Eli Apple: The Giants reportedly shipped Apple to New Orleans for a 2019 fourth round and 2020 seventh round pick.
Safeties (2)
Raiders safety Karl Joseph: I'll say it again. The Raiders should be selling all of their players who do not fit long term. Joseph, according to Fox's Jay Glazer, could be one of those players. The first-round pick of 2016 could be attractive on the trade market. Again, Gruden has no loyalty to high draft picks he had no hand in picking. He wants to shape his team for Vegas.
Cardinals safety Deone Bucannon: As La Canfora reported, "the Cardinals are also seeking a trade For safety / linebacker Deone Bucannon, a first-round pick who has not done so in their new defensive scheme. "At 1-6, the Cardinals are not anywhere close to playoff bound. might be in total sell as they try to build around Rosen.
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