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1 Player Each NFL Team Should Put on the 2024 Trade Block This Preseason

Ryan Fowler

As NFL teams gear up for the 2024 campaign, the buzz around potential trades only grows as the summer days wear on.

While some players have secured their roster spots, others find themselves on the bubble, and for various reasons, could be valuable trade assets. Whether it's due to a crowded position group, an expiring contract or a need for a change of scenery, late summer is the time for teams to maximize their rosters by exploring the trade market.

Below, we'll dive into the list of one player from each organization who could be a prime candidate for the trade block as the new season approaches.

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Arizona Cardinals: OT Kelvin Beachum

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With new additions made at either tackle spot the last few offseasons, Kelvin Beachum could find himself on the way out in Arizona.

While Beachum brings experience and stability to Arizona's offensive line, the Cardinals remain in a transitional phase in year two under Jonathon Gannon. With the focus set on 2023 first-rounder Paris Johnson and offseason addition Jonah Williams, sending Beachum off in return for draft capital would provide the Cardinals with added ammo heading into next year's draft.

At 35 years old, a starting spot looks far-fetched for Beachum. However, while his role in Arizona remains minimal at this point in time, Beachum could find a home with a team that suffers injury at the position during the preseason slate, carving a path for snaps.

Atlanta Falcons: QB Taylor Heinicke

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The value of a backup quarterback seemingly increases each year. Injuries occur, expectations adjust, and players who operate on a "one snap away" basis are looked upon to keep an offense on-track.

A former starter in Washington, Taylor Heinicke took a pay cut to stay with the Atlanta Falcons following the free-agent signing of Kirk Cousins. His cap hit of $4.5 million isn't egregious for a backup QB, though he may not even fill that role in 2024.

A little more than a month after Cousins was signed, Atlanta used the eighth overall pick on quarterback Michael Penix Jr, who led Washington to national-title berth last winter.

Penix may be the future, but there's no question as to how the depth chart will align, with Cousins at the top.

Looking at teams around the league with questions under center, Heinicke has the skill set and experience (29 career starts) to not only compete but also produce.

It comes with context as the former UDFA out of Old Dominion has a cap on his performance ceiling, but he's gritty, has a knack for making the big play and has proven capable of keeping a team in contention when under center.

Baltimore Ravens: IOL Ben Cleveland

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The arrival of tackle Roger Rosengarten (second round pick) has forced a bit of a musical chairs act along the Baltimore front five.

A former tackle at Minnesota, 6'8" Daniel Faalele has bumped to right guard to allow room for Rosengarten, leaving Ben Cleveland outside the starting five.

Cleveland, a former third-round pick, has shown flashes in his first three campaigns. However, he's struggled with consistency and avoiding injury which have limited his ability to secure a starting role.

With the rapid emergence of center Tyler Linderbaum (2023 Pro Bowler), and intrigue surrounding Andrew Vorhees, Cleveland sits at the foot of a steep climb up towards legitimate playing time.

Entering the last year of his rookie deal, trading Cleveland wouldn't be a move to free up cap space. Rather, presenting the former top 100 pick with an opportunity to compete elsewhere would, in turn, see Baltimore add capital in the draft where they've consistently succeeded in adding talent, no matter the round.

Buffalo Bills: CB Kaiir Elam

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The impact of Kaiir Elam thus far in Buffalo has remained minimal.

A first round selection out of Florida in 2022, Elam has accrued just nine starts in first two seasons of work. Last fall, Elam appeared in just three games after a torn ligament in his foot kept him on the shelf the majority of the campaign.

Despite his tools and traits at the position, Elam has struggled to secure a consistent starting role, and has been simply outperformed by teammates Christian Benford and Dane Jackson. Elam's lack of production and minimal availability have raised concerns towards his overall fit within the Bills' defensive architecture.

With the Bills annually in a win-now mode, the leash on Elam remains short from HC Sean McDermott. Although Buffalo is extremely thin at corner as it is, a trade could bring additional draft capital, or a fresh face if the trust towards Elam has completely faded.

Carolina Panthers: OT Brady Christensen

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The Panthers remain in the midst of a rebuilding phase.

After selecting Bryce Young with the top overall pick last spring, new HC Dave Canales enters this year to get Carolina back on the tracks.

GM Dan Morgan is also a new face, and with zero ties to any players drafted or signed prior to this offseason, he could see an opportunity to gain draft capital or other assets by moving players.

With a focus on developing a new core from the ground up, the team could prioritize flexibility in future drafts to address multiple needs. Additionally, the presence of other offensive linemen, particularly as veterans, could make Brady Christensen more expendable.

If the former third-rounder in Christensen is not seen as a long-term fit in the team's evolving offensive scheme, trading him now, while his value is still tangible, could be seen as a prudent move to maximize a return on investment.

Chicago Bears: OT Larry Borom

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All in all, Larry Borom has done a nice job in his first three seasons of action.

A former fifth-rounder out of Missouri, while Borom was drafted as a rotational piece that could play in a pinch, he's started in 23 games since 2021. However, with new additions at either tackle spot the last few years in starters Darnell Wright and Braxton Jones, along with 2024 third-rounder Kiran Amegadjie, the path to snaps currently looks muddy for the 25-year old Borom.

While Borom's versatility has showcased a player that can operate on both sides of the line, his consistency struggles have ultimately placed a performance ceiling towards his game. With such heavy assets allocated to younger, starting pieces up front, Borom's youth and experience could attract teams in need of fresh legs at the position.

Cincinnati Bengals: OL Jackson Carman

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A second-round pick just a few years ago, Jackson Carman hasn't lived up to expectations with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Bengals have worked over the last few seasons to get Carman reps at guard and tackle, but the Clemson product has failed to adjust at varying positions, leaving minimal options for Bengals coaches.

Considering his lack of snaps (12 in 2023), it would be wise of Cincinnati to open phone lines for any teams in need of depth up front. Waiting and cutting the 24-year-old would be the worst-case scenario.

While the 2024 campaign marks Year 4 for Carman in the NFL, he remains a developmental player whose potential could intrigue teams.

Cleveland Browns: IOL Luke Wypler

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With an immense amount of starting pop and quality depth in place, the Cleveland Browns could move Luke Wypler.

An offensive line that remains one of the most talented in the sport, Wypler, who earned 57 snaps last fall, could be viewed as a valuable trade asset rather than a necessity for the current roster.

If GM Andrew Berry believes Cleveland can address other needs, or acquire future draft capital by moving him, Wypler's tenure could end in the AFC North before it ever really begins. Considering starting center Ethan Pocic is still just 29 years old, and guards Wyatt Teller and Joel Bitonio remain two of the best in the league at their positions, snaps look hard to come by for Wypler.

If another team lacks interior depth, or injuries arise late in the preseason, Wypler's potential and versatility could make him an attractive trade piece for a prospective franchise.

Dallas Cowboys: S Israel Mukuamu

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A corner-turned-safety, Israel Mukuamu remains buried on the Dallas depth chart despite his potential and exciting athletic traits.

A 6'4" with 33-plus-inch arms and over 200 pounds, Mukuamu looks the part. However, the 24-year-old hasn't been able to put it all together in between hashes.

While the departure of Jayron Kearse initially looked like an opportunity for Mukuamu to work into more snaps, he projects to enter the year behind a long list of Cowboys secondary defenders. Each of Markquese Bell, Malik Hooker, Donovan Wilson and Juanyeh Thomas remain higher on the depth chart than the South Carolina product in Mukuamu.

A change of scenery could work wonders for Mukuamu, while a return of a Day 3 pick in next year's draft for Dallas could spark movement.

Denver Broncos: RB Javonte Williams

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Javonte Williams is a talented young player with a bright future. However, a look down the depth chart in Denver could allow the Broncos to explore outside opportunities.

While Williams, a second-round selection out of North Carolina remains RB1 in Denver, the talent behind him has become overwhelmingly obvious. And when teams continue to add talent at position that was initially looked at as set for the future, it raises eyebrows.

Williams is still just 24 years old, but the emergence of Jaleel McLaughlin and selection of Audric Estime (fifth round in 2024) could make Williams an expendable asset. Veteran Samaje Perine and 2024 UDFA Blake Watson also remain on the roster as notable names.

With generally shorter career spans and a position that has remained more susceptible to injuries, as Williams himself experienced with his knee injury in 2022, trading him while his value remains could allow the Broncos to avoid the risk of a potential decline in performance or another injury.

Detroit Lions: RB Craig Reynolds

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A small-school standout out of Kutztown, Craig Reynolds has been a great story since he entered the league.

However, the current depth chart of running back talent in Detroit could work against his role ever increasing for head coach Dan Campbell.

With David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs fully entrenched as the starters, and rookie fourth-rounder Sione Vaki now in the mix for carries, Reynolds' role looks to be minimal this fall.

Moving Reynolds could open up roster spots for younger players at other positions. He also could return a sneaky amount of value with teams consistently looking for versatile depth pieces at the running back position.

Green Bay Packers: RB AJ Dillon

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With two additions surrounding him on the depth chart, running back AJ Dillon faces a questionable future in Green Bay.

Josh Jacobs replaces Aaron Jones as the starter, and third-rounder MarShawn Lloyd is a player who'll be hard to keep off the field due to his blend of speed and power—ultimately leaving Dillon as the third back in the rotation for carries.

Dillon signed a one-year deal to return to Green Bay for 2024. While the team could very well play out the year with him and part ways following the campaign without any contractual ties, exploring the market for teams in need of a veteran ball-carrier could see the Packers steal a draft pick in return.

Behind Dillon, young players in Jarveon Howard and Emmanuel Wilson project as players who could handle a deep rotational role.

Houston Texans: RB Dameon Pierce

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It's been a roller coaster of a career thus far for Dameon Pierce.

A hulking presence at the running back spot, while Pierce has shown promise as a physical, downhill ball-carrier with the potential to be a key offensive contributor, Houston's addition of Joe Mixon in the spring along with sixth-round playmaker Jawhar Jordan have raised questions towards Pierce's future with the Texans.

Trading Pierce could yield valuable draft capital or players that align more acutely with their long-term vision. Given the volatility of running backs' careers and the relative ease of finding productive backs later in the draft (which Jordan could be), Houston GM Nick Caserio could find it more advantageous to allocate resources elsewhere.

Pierce is a talented player, and his game would surely draw interest from a long list of teams in search of more pop in the backfield.

Indianapolis Colts: WR Alec Pierce

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While Alec Pierce has shown flashes of potential, his inconsistency has remained a part of his evaluation thus far for Indianapolis.

His development has not been as rapid or impactful as the Colts might have hoped as a former second round selection, ultimately limiting his ability to contribute significantly to the team's success in the short term. However, with Anthony Richardson at the helm, Pierce's potential for a high target share and success remains a high possibility.

Away from Pierce, the Colts' wide receiver room has several other promising options, including a recently extended Michael Pittman Jr., who remains the team's go-to target, Josh Downs (despite injury) in the slot and rookie Adonai Mitchell. Given the talent around him, Pierce may find difficulty in carving out a significant role.

Pierce's trade value is likely still relatively high due to his age, physical traits, and potential. A trade could allow the Colts to maximize his value before it diminishes if he continues to underperform or struggles to adapt to the offensive structure. In a league where roster flexibility and capitalizing on player value are crucial for long-term success, moving on from Pierce in exchange for assets could be a prudent decision.

Jacksonville Jaguars: IDL Roy Robertson-Harris

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While Roy Robertson-Harris has established himself as a leader along the Jacksonville defensive line, a youth movement could make him a valuable trade asset.

Jaguars GM Trent Baalke made a splash bringing in former 49ers standout Arik Armstead to boost the group, but also added Maason Smith and Jordan Jefferson in April's draft. Two young impact players that tout the twitch and physicality to make plays early and often this fall.

If HC Doug Pederson eyes snaps for his youth-infused additions in Smith and Jefferson, players like Robertson-Harris could find themselves on the sideline more often than not. Which, in turn, could spark trade talks.

His value could attract a trade package that may include draft capital or a player who fills a more pressing need for the Jaguars. While the 31-year old Robertson-Harris is a valuable contributor, the Jaguars could use the freed-up cap to retain key players who are critical to the team's future.

Additionally, considering the amount of talent currently present along the defensive line in Jacksonville, the team could comfortably absorb the loss of Robertson-Harris without a significant drop-off in performance.

Kansas City Chiefs: OT Lucas Niang

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A third-rounder in 2020, Lucas Niang hasn't been able to find his footing in Kansas City.

Injuries have rattled the early portions of his career, which has limited his availability and consistency when called into action. Niang missed the entirety of the 2020 season after opting out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chiefs GM Brett Veach has also continued to invest heavily in his offensive line in recent years, drafting Creed Humphrey, Trey Smith, Wanya Morris and 2024 second-round tackle Kingsley Suamataia. Veach also added Joe Thuney in years past to boost the left guard spot.

Kansas City could feel comfortable moving on from Niang, especially if the organization believes right tackle Jawaan Taylor (still just 26 years old) can continue to improve since heading over from Jacksonville.

Niang's trade value, despite his limited snaps, could be at its peak right now given his youth and potential.

Teams that are able to ignore his injury history could take a flier on the 25-year-old Niang, banking on his upside and the possibility that he could develop into a solid starter, should he stay healthy.

Las Vegas Raiders: DL Tyree Wilson

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The seventh pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Tyree Wilson has failed to meet expectations in Vegas.

Despite Wilson's size, length and potential coiled up in his 6'6" frame, his rookie season was plagued by injuries and inconsistent performance, raising concerns about his durability and ability to live up to his draft status. The Raiders, a team historically that has issues in building and sustaining a winning culture, may not have the luxury of waiting for Wilson to progress.

Despite his struggles and current spot on the depth chart, teams may still see Wilson as a raw but promising edge-rusher with upside worth taking a chance on. Trading him now could allow the Raiders to acquire proven talent or additional draft capital, which could be used to address other pressing needs, such as offensive line depth or secondary help.

Given the competitive nature of the AFC West, the Raiders could benefit more from immediate-impact players rather than waiting on Wilson's unpredictable developmental arc.

Los Angeles Chargers: RB Isaiah Spiller

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An early day three pick in 2022, Isaiah Spiller remains on the outside looking in for carries in Los Angeles.

In what is a crowded backfield led by J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards, Spiller has sat as low as 'RB5' on HC Jim Harbaugh's pecking order. who is one of the most versatile and productive running backs in the NFL.

The ever present depth, including 2024 sixth-rounder Kimani Vidal, has made Spiller somewhat expendable as his skill set overlaps with other ball-carriers on the roster.

Given his youth, and the fact that the Chargers spent a fourth-round pick on him, Spiller could have suitors elsewhere. Teams in need of a young running back with fresh legs could find Spiller appealing, especially if they operate behind a downhill, vertical running attack that suits his skillset.

Los Angeles Rams: WR Tutu Atwell

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Tutu Atwell's skill set provides the type of electricity teams covet in today's offensively tailored game.

With speed to burn and creativity after the catch to churn chunk plays, Atwell could draw interest from a long list of teams.

However, there are concerns. His small stature (5'9", 165 lbs) limits his ability to be effective in the shallow areas, as well as in contested catch situations against longer, more physical defenders. Despite being a second-round pick in 2021, his impact has remained minimal for the Rams where inconsistent production and limited snaps have placed a cap on his performance.

The fight for targets has been a battle for Atwell, specifically with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua serving as the integral weapons for the overall success of L.A.'s aerial attack. The presence of other talent has reduced the opportunities available for Atwell, making it difficult to showcase his ability on a larger scale.

By trading the former Louisville standout, the Rams can recoup some value, whether through draft picks or a player who better fits their needs.

Atwell's speed is undeniably a weapon, but if it is not being maximized within the current system, it would be pragmatic for the Rams to explore the market.

Miami Dolphins: WR Erik Ezukanma

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When you think of the Miami Dolphins, you think of two players: Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. With two electric skill sets at the wide receiver position, the Dolphins haven't needed much more out wide.

For Erik Ezukanma, his first two seasons in Miami have seen him total just two targets in 19 total snaps. With such top-tier talent commanding the bulk of the targets, opportunities for Ezukanma to make a significant impact on the field are limited.

In such a crowded environment, his development has become stagnant, which has been detrimental both to his career and the team's ability to maximize roster potential beyond its evident starpower.

Ezukanma's value on the trade market, especially as a young player with potential upside, could bring in a player or draft capital that better suits the team's immediate needs. Moreover, by moving him now, the Dolphins could capitalize on his value before it potentially diminishes due to lack of playing time or the emergence of other receivers who could outperform him in camp or early-season games.

Minnesota Vikings: S Lewis Cine

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A first-round pick in 2022 out of what was a historic Georgia Bulldogs defense, Lewis Cine has failed to work into the role many projected him to have in Minnesota.

While injuries have limited his availability and development, when healthy, the cogs have failed to mesh for Cine within a youth-infused Vikings secondary. And similarly to the recent trade of Andrew Booth to the Dallas Cowboys, Cine could be the next former highly drafted Vikings secondary defender to find himself in new surroundings.

It's difficult to project where Cine's snaps will come from this fall. With Harrison Smith, Camryn Bynum, and emerging talent Josh Metellus all presumptively locked into contributing roles as multi-level defenders, Cine's snaps could solely come on special teams. The team also drafted Jay Ward (LSU) in 2023, and recently agreed to terms with veteran Bobby McCain for added depth.

Cine still has value on the market, however, particularly for teams that entered the draft process with high marks on his game. There's always teams that believe they can pull the best out of players that failed at their first NFL home, unlocking potential that failed to showcase in prior years.

New England Patriots: QB Bailey Zappe

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Cut during last year's preseason, quarterback Bailey Zappe has had an uphill battle in New England.

While he went unclaimed on the waiver wire, landing him back with the Patriots, Zappe sits in a tough spot with veteran Jacoby Brissett and 2024 No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye firmly ahead of him on the depth chart. The team also drafted Joe Milton in the sixth round this spring.

Still, the Western Kentucky product has proved he deserves a chance at competing for a starting role. He's still only 25 years old with eight career starts under his belt, and a look at past starters will quickly silence doubters who believe Zappe simply isn't good enough to play at the NFL level.

While most of the 32 teams currently sit with a plan in hopes that their projected starter will remain healthy for 17 (or more) games, that doesn't always happen in the NFL.

For Zappe, while his future with the Patriots remains muddy, a team in desperate need of depth could come calling as injuries take their toll.

New Orleans Saints: EDGE Payton Turner

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Unfortunate for Payton Turner, but it speaks volumes when a fifth-year option is declined on a player.

A first-rounder back in 2021, Turner has consistently remained a player that has lived under a "two years away from being two years away" label. His skill set hasn't bloomed for New Orleans, and a change of scenery could do him well at 25 years old.

After missing all but two games in 2023 due to a toe injury, 2024 remains a massive campaign towards Turner's long term future. Whether it's with the Saints, or not.

There isn't a team in football that ever stops searching for pass-rushing help. For Turner, that's a positive in what has been an underwhelming start to his career.

New York Giants: WR Darius Slayton

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While longtime New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton has remained a friendly face in the passing attack, he seems to be on the outside looking in as camp kicks into full gear.

After he skipped part of the offseason in search of a new contract, Slayton's missed time has put him behind the eight ball. And now, he's fighting for rotational snaps with Jalin Hyatt, a top-100 selection from 2023 in search of a larger role.

The Giants used a first-round pick on Malik Nabers, added Allen Robinson II in free agency and have other forms of young talent present with Wan'Dale Robinson working into year three.

If head coach Brian Daboll wants to put the onus on his young core to produce, Slayton could become a hot name on the trading block as the season approaches.

New York Jets: ED Haason Reddick

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At this point, it's as if the Jets never traded a conditional third-round draft pick to acquire Haason Reddick back in the spring.

A dynamic pass rusher who was initially looked upon to add juice to the Jets' defensive front, he has failed to appear, in any fashion, throughout the offseason. His holdout has continued into training camp and Reddick has officially requested a trade out of New York, per reports.

GM Joe Douglas made the trade with Philadelphia knowing Reddick was on the final year of his contract, but has failed to come to agreement to a long-term deal. Preseason action is now underway, yet Reddick remains away from the team and in search of another new home.

According to Douglas, the Jets "will not trade" Reddick, who turns 30 in September. However, the team would be wise to explore the market as Reddick projects as nothing more than a roster placeholder at this point in time.

Philadelphia Eagles: DB James Bradberry

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One of Philadelphia's top corners last fall, James Bradberry was nearly unplayable during the final third of the Eagles' campaign.

His postseason wasn't pretty, either, as he allowed five catches on six targets for 108 yards and a touchdown in Philadelphia's wild-card loss to Tampa Bay.

With an influx of young talent in the building following the selections of hybrid defender Sydney Brown in 2023 and corners Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean in this year's draft, Bradberry has earned time at safety during offseason work.

The move shows the Eagles believe there is a spot for the 31-year-old to contribute, but with his lack of experience at the position and a moveable contract that has two years left, GM Howie Roseman could begin making calls to teams in need of veteran legs in their secondary.

Pittsburgh Steelers: DL DeMarvin Leal

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The snaps simply haven't been there for DeMarvin Leal as a Steeler.

A promising young talent within a veteran Pittsburgh front seven, Leal accrued just 206 snaps last fall in a rotational role up front.

Given that Leal's skill set remains a work in progress, which has in turn limited playing time, moving him could create more flexibility along the line for players like Logan Lee (sixth-rounder in 2024) for more snaps.

Given his age (23) and potential performance ceiling, the Steelers could leverage his upside to acquire valuable draft picks or a more immediate contributor at the position if they seem fit. The move would align with HC Mike Tomlin's long-term strategy of staying competitive in the always competitive AFC North by continually reloading talent from a variety of avenues.

San Francisco 49ers: WR Brandon Aiyuk

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It's only a matter of time until clarification is provided regarding the immediate future of Brandon Aiyuk.

From officially requesting a trade, to recent developments surrounding the framework of a deal, Aiyuk remains the hottest name atop the NFL trade block.

Wherever he may land, the 26-year-old receiver is expected to make an immediate impact. While the Commanders and Patriots' initial interest has since seen them each, reportedly, fall out of the running to add the No. 1 target, the Pittsburgh Steelers look to be the front-runners.

Acquiring Aiyuk may require a hefty amount of draft capital, along with a massive extension to follow, but his dynamic skill set combined with his youth will remain highly intriguing to the 31 other clubs looking to add talent.

Seattle Seahawks: WR Dee Eskridge

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In a crowded room for targets and on loaded offense with only one ball to go around, Dee Eskridge could find himself on the way out in Seattle.

Despite his fundamental skill set as a small school standout (Western Michigan) with big time potential, Eskridge has not yet lived up to the expectations set when he was drafted (second round pick in 2021), leading to a diminished role in the offense.

Continued additions around him, primarily in the form of first-rounder Jaxon Smith-Njigba, has muddied Eskridge's potential impact and target share.

A talented wideout whose route running and explosiveness showcase a player that can serve a multi-phase role elsewhere, by moving Eskridge now, the Seahawks could capitalize on any value he still holds, rather than risking further depreciation as he sits behind Smith-Njigba, D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Chase Edmonds

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Sometimes it's as simple as taking a peek at a depth chart, and the projection of players inside an offensive structure.

For Chase Edmonds, he finds himself behind a pair of young and explosive ball-carriers that are expected to lead the way in Tampa Bay for years to come.

While Edmonds remains a versatile player with experience as both a runner inside the tackles and split out wide at receiver, the Buccaneers' evident depth at the running back position could force Edmonds onto the trade block.

With Rachaad White showing promise as the lead back, the addition of rookie Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker still in the building, Edmonds could be seen as an expendable asset.

A veteran in the league with six years of experience under his belt, Edmonds' skill set could prove invaluable to a team with a less crowded backfield in search of a change of pace type of ballplayer.

Tennessee Titans: QB Malik Willis

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It's been a youth movement under center in Tennessee, but it's Will Levis, not Malik Willis, who projects as the leader under center for the Titans.

While longtime starter Ryan Tannehill is gone, Willis remains QB3 in Tennessee behind Levis and offseason addition Mason Rudolph.

With such limited opportunity to showcase his skill set, trading Willis could allow the Titans to recoup some of the draft capital they invested in him (third round pick), potentially acquiring assets that could address other needs on either side of the ball.

Willis has struggled with consistency and decision-making during his limited time on the field, raising questions about his readiness to take on a starting role in the NFL. Although he possesses immense physical tools headlined by dynamic arm talent and dual-threat ability to make plays with his legs, GM Ran Carthon could feel that Willis' development is better suited in a different environment where he could have a much clearer path to playing time.

Washington Commanders: WR Dyami Brown

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A former Day 2 pick out of North Carolina, Dyami Brown has failed to find his footing in the nation's capital when it matters most.

Away from a two-touchdown outing against the Titans in 2022, Brown has remained uninvolved in a rather underwhelming passing attack. While the team has consistently searched high and low for consistent production at the position away from Terry McLaurin, Brown has found himself on the outside looking in as the season approaches.

While an uptick in production was expected for Brown last fall with Sam Howell under center, his former teammate at UNC, Brown totaled 12 catches and reached the end zone just once.

Signs have been positive from Brown during the offseason, and in the Commanders' first preseason game against the Jets. However, after drafting Luke McCaffrey in the third round and signing Olamide Zaccheaus, it wouldn't surprise if new Commanders GM Adam Peters were to entertain calls focused on Brown.

   

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