{"id":79098,"date":"2022-10-24T19:36:48","date_gmt":"2022-10-24T19:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscroll.com\/?p=79098"},"modified":"2024-01-31T08:31:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T08:31:26","slug":"nfl-players-who-are-trade-bait-before-the-upcoming-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.sportscroll.com\/nfl-players-who-are-trade-bait-before-the-upcoming-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Players Who Are Trade Bait Before The Upcoming Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"
As the season nears its halfway mark, the NFL trade deadline is approaching quickly and teams are scrambling to do business. Some of them are desperate to remove high earners and will do everything possible to offer them as trade bait. Others are trying to fill gaps in their rosters with last-minute moves<\/a>.<\/p>\n So today we’ll look at some of the biggest names who may be on the move before the trade deadline. Many of these athletes<\/a> are desperate for playing time or contract security. It’s also exciting for fans because of the potential arrival<\/a> of big stars to their teams, so check out the players who could be trade bait below.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Bears threw Quinn into the shop window after he failed<\/a> to recapture his 2020 Pro Bowl form. They hung onto him throughout the offseason<\/a> because they wanted to give the pass rusher another chance to prove himself. However, he isn’t lighting up Soldier Field like he used to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Quinn’s production has dropped significantly this season, with him amassing just a single sack in the first six games. Nonetheless, his experience and profile mean that some teams will see him as trade bait. It’s safe to say that the New York Giants may think that he’s worth a gamble. Quinn probably won’t be staying in Chicago for much longer (via CBS Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n A lot is certainly going on behind the scenes in the Commanders’ locker room. Several news sources reported that Jackson wants to leave Washington because he wants to play for a more suitable scheme. However, the cornerback denied this in an explosive<\/a> interview and says he’s happy in the nation’s capital.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nonetheless, Jackson is living<\/a> on borrowed time at FedEx Field because Ron Rivera doesn’t want to keep him. It’s difficult to know where he would go because of his ongoing back injury. Only time will tell where he goes, but the Commanders want to use him as trade bait (via Fansided<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s safe to say that nothing is going smoothly for Wynn in Foxborough after a rough start to the season. The Patriots benched him twice against the Browns and the Packers because he didn’t play well. He allowed sacks and committed penalties that cost his team dearly.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n That’s why Bill Belichick wants to offer him up as trade bait. Bleacher Report suggests that a move to the Rams would benefit all parties<\/a> because of the latter’s weak offensive line. Wynn is a former Super Bowl winner and could revitalize his career in California with a fresh start (via NESN<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nobody will pretend that Ogunjobi is one of the best players in the league<\/a>, but he is still a useful option. The defensive tackle enjoyed a career<\/a> year in 2021 with the Bengals. But he is struggling to assert himself in Pittsburgh despite an excellent game in Tampa. That’s why the franchise may use him as trade bait.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Ogunjobi is a good professional and an experienced athlete who brings a lot of character to the locker room. The Detroit Lions are an obvious fit because they have the worst defensive record<\/a> in the league in 2022. Ogunjobi would raise their standards and improve their chances of a better finish this season (via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some readers will scoff because they don’t think Darnold and trade bait belong in the same sentence. That’s a reasonable assessment considering his struggles. He failed to show the Jets that he was their franchise quarterback and didn’t assert himself with the Panthers (via Vikings Territory<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n But there may be somebody out there who desperately needs a quarterback and takes a punt on him. During the offseason, they mulled a possible trade with the Vikings for Kirk Cousins but that’s out of the question now. If the Panthers could move him, they would but it may be unfeasible.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n There have been suggestions that the Falcons could use Carter as trade bait if it makes sense. Atlanta is performing better than most people expected in 2022 but they’re not going to be in the postseason conversation. Carter arrived on a one-year deal and is making the most of his time in Georgia (via Atlanta Journal-Constitution<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The linebacker is a good player so there’s no reason for them to want to move him on. Nonetheless, money<\/a> does the talking in the NFL, and somebody may tempt them to part ways. Arthur Smith says that the Falcons won’t do more business after trading Deion Jones to the Browns, but who knows?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Montgomery is running hot and cold in Chicago but may not be there for much longer. The running back returned from injury but his rushing game was garbage. That’s why the Bears may want to use him as trade bait before losing him as a free agent in the spring.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Another option is to allow his contract to expire before re-signing him but that doesn’t make sense with a running back. Instead, a team like the Ravens may likely trade a fifth-round pick for the player. The Bears must deflate their bloated cap too so it wouldn’t be shocking (via Yardbreaker<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rudolph is in no man’s land at the moment because the Steelers don’t want him. He’s their third-string quarterback right now behind Kenny Pickett and Mitchell Trubisky. It may seem excessive to describe him as trade bait but it makes sense for the franchise to move him on (via Heavy<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Everybody knows that Rudolph won’t lead a franchise but he’s a decent backup option. That’s why the Patriots may swoop for the former Oklahoma State star<\/a>. They’re worried about Mac Jones’ injury and the lack of depth behind him. It may make sense to trade for Rudolph because he’ll add experience<\/a> to their quarterback room.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Henderson is another member of a bloated Panthers’ roster who may be potential trade bait. The former first-round pick didn’t live up<\/a> to expectations with the Jaguars. He hoped<\/a> to enjoy more game time in Charlotte but this hasn’t materialized. The team may try to trade him if they can find a willing suitor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The cornerback is still on his rookie contract so it wouldn’t be too expensive to obtain his services. However, the Panthers will appreciate any dent they can make in their overinflated salary<\/a> cap. They want to rebuild and this means shifting a combination of dead weight and stars (via The Athletic<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It won’t be a surprise if Jones is traded before the deadline closes. That’s because the Seahawks have already made him available and are willing to negotiate with other franchises. They’re happy to use him as trade bait because he fell behind their other three corners (via Sports Illustrated<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In an ideal world, Seattle would keep Jones because he brings experience to the table. But it’s unrealistic and he wants more game time than Pete Carroll can give him right now. Tariq Woolen is the main man for the Seahawks in this department right now but Jones can potentially bring a lot to another team.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bush and the Steelers are having a horrible season so it may be time for the two parties to sever ties. Pittsburgh traded up for the linebacker in 2019 but history isn’t kind to this decision<\/a>. Injuries took their toll on their young man so he hasn’t been able to assert himself properly (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s difficult to know where the linebacker goes but he may leave at the end of the season anyway. Perhaps that’s more likely than trade at this point but never say never. Pittsburgh is in freefall mode with a rebuild on the horizon. Bush isn’t the best trade bait yet they may try to get something for him.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s fair to say that Akers isn’t enjoying 2022 very much. The Rams rushed him back from an Achilles injury and he failed to have the impact that he and the team both wanted. Now it appears that a change of scenery could be on the horizon. They may use him as trade bait because it isn’t working out (via FanNation<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FanNation hypothesized that the Seahawks will swoop for the back because Pete Carroll loves a good run game. Akers would fit into the veteran head coach’s preferred system and could be the difference between making the postseason. Seattle is overperforming in 2022 but Akers could help them to the next level.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It’s difficult to find quality players at this late stage of the trade window but Gesicki fits this category. The tight end is a superb pass-catcher but he doesn’t fit well with the Dolphins’ current scheme. That’s why Miami is happy to use him as trade bait.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Sportsnaut suggests that Gesicki would be a good fit for Tampa Bay. Tom Brady<\/a> is missing Rob Gronkowski in 2022 but Gesicki would offer a good replacement. Alternatively, he could be a useful weapon for Russell Wilson<\/a> and the Broncos. It would be nice to see him prosper and find the right move (via Sportsnaut<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Numerous sources are linking the L.A. Rams with Johnson because of their terrible<\/a> running game. He’s one of the least-glamorous options on their list but it’s easy to overlook him. That’s because he’s sitting behind Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt in Cleveland so it’s not a shock (via USA Today Sports<\/a>).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Nonetheless, Johnson is a decent player and is capable of fitting into an expansive scheme. Meanwhile, the Rams wouldn’t have to sacrifice a serious chunk of their cap space on the running back. This may make him more attractive to the Super Bowl<\/a> incumbents because they can save money.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Golladay experiment has failed for the Giants and now they want to cut their losses. Unfortunately, his ridiculous salary mean that they’ll have to include some cash or draft picks<\/a> if they want to shift him. Golladay should have some suitors because he was excellent for the Lions.<\/p>\nRobert Quinn<\/h3>\n
William Jackson III<\/h3>\n
Isaiah Wynn<\/h3>\n
Larry Ogunjobi<\/h3>\n
Sam Darnold<\/h3>\n
Lorenzo Carter<\/h3>\n
David Montgomery<\/h3>\n
Mason Rudolph<\/h3>\n
C.J. Henderson<\/h3>\n
Sidney Jones<\/h3>\n
Devin Bush<\/h3>\n
Cam Akers<\/h3>\n
Mike Gesicki<\/h3>\n
D’Ernest Johnson<\/h3>\n
Kenny Golladay<\/h3>\n