1:12 Hall of Fame nominee Takeo Spikes reflects on the experience of being traded from Buffalo to Philadelphia during his NFL career
However, he returned to the field in Week Five and has managed just 112 yards rushing on 44 carries (averaging 2.5 yards) as the offense has performed so badly in recent weeks that they fired offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt. Will Gordon be around to learn the new offense or will the team try and move on?
If a team does go after him, they will only be getting a half-season ‘rental’ unless they are willing to offer a up a new contract for the 26-year-old alongside the trade price.
A.J. Green, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati Bengals
Green is a 31-year-old, seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver playing on an 0-8 team with no hope for this year and one that might take some time to compete again. Surely, it is time for Cincinnati to move on?
1:08 Takeo Spikes says wide receiver AJ Green is the most valuable player the Cincinnati Bengals could part ways with before Tuesday’s trade deadline
He has missed all of the season so far with an ankle injury, but as he prepares to return in the next couple of weeks, teams needing outside help could make a last-ditch bid for Green – despite the team saying they want to keep hold of him.
Robby Anderson, Wide Receiver, New York Jets
You will already sense the theme here – playmakers on bad teams are hot commodities at the trade deadline as contenders look to push themselves over the top.
0:41 Watch Anderson’s 92-yard touchdown against the Cowboys
Anderson, 26, has established himself as an excellent deep threat since joining the Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016, and could be a target for any team seeking a field-stretcher.
O.J. Howard, Tight End, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Howard has been heavily linked with the New England Patriots as their tight end struggles have been clear to see since Rob Gronkowski’s retirement.
Their enquiry was reportedly shot down, but if the Bucs fall to 2-5 on Sunday and receive a tempting enough offer, could they depart with their 2017 first-round pick?
Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle, Washington Redskins
Williams, who has made the Pro Bowl in seven straight seasons, is not happy with the way Washington handled a medical issue a couple of months ago. He wants out.
With the Redskins sitting at 1-7, will they find a suitable offer and let Williams go? With just two years left on his contract, the NFL Network reported on Monday that Washington are considering offers for the 31-year-old but the price may be high.
Vic Beasley, Outside Linebacker, Atlanta Falcons
ESPN sources reported the Falcons put pass-rusher Beasley on the trade block, and after losing six straight games and generating a league-worst seven sacks all season, we may well see a fire sale in Atlanta.
Sanu gave the Falcons a second-rounder, and 27-year-old Beasley should be an attractive option too – in 2016, he managed 15.5 sacks. However, he has a weak trade market with teams worried that those stats have steeply declined since.
Patrick Peterson, Cornerback, Arizona Cardinals
This one is a long shot. Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said just a couple of weeks ago: “We are not trading Patrick Peterson”. The eight-time Pro Bowler played extremely well on his return from suspension last week, but at 3-4-1 and a with rookie QB, does it really make sense for them to hold him?
Shad Khan said the Jaguars wouldn’t trade Jalen Ramsey, and then he was offered two first-round picks. It would take a huge bid and would be a shock to the league, but don’t be surprised if plenty of teams make the call.
Chris Harris, Cornerback, Denver Broncos
If a team needs corner help, Denver’s Harris could be a more viable option, especially after the Broncos let Sanders go. At 2-6, their season all but over and more veterans – like Harris – could be heading out the door.
The 30-year old is one of the best cover corners in the league, and might be cheaper than expected considering his age.
Josh Norman, Cornerback, Washington Redskins
Unlike Williams, where they are holding on for as long as possible, Washington are actively looking for a buyer for Josh Norman, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
However, it is a lot harder to sell a 31-year-old corner who is no longer performing at his best than a solid left tackle. While we shouldn’t be surprised that Washington are looking to move him, it is hard to imagine they are able to recoup anything of value in return.
Sourse: skysports.com
