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2025 NFL Trade Block
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2025 NFL Trade Block

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co  |  By Logan Ulrich  |  Last updated Jun 16, 2025 9:02 AM ET

There’s no official trade block in the NFL like there is in the average fantasy football league or Madden. Instead, each team keeps tabs on which players might be available across the other 31 teams. A publicly available trade block seems just like the task for a website named NFL Trade Rumors, so here’s a stab at it as we head into the dead period. 

This list was compiled by monitoring depth charts, reports from beat writers and national insiders, buzz from coaches and a healthy dose of dot connecting. Not every player on this list will be traded but we do have a strong history of identifying potential trade targets and even being a step ahead of the curve.

Quarterback

The Falcons and Cousins would both love to find a trade partner, however, both sides have had unrealistic expectations of the market for most of the offseason. Atlanta was asking teams to pay far too much of Cousins’ remaining $27.5 million guaranteed salary, while Cousins threatened to exercise his no trade clause if dealt before the draft to a team that did not promise it wouldn’t draft another young passer like the Falcons did last year. In the end, the two sides are stuck with each other barring some kind of catastrophic injury to another team’s starting quarterback. 

Cleveland will be a fascinating depth chart to monitor at quarterback as we get deeper into training camp. The Browns are probably not going to carry four quarterbacks on the regular season roster, meaning they’ll look to either cut one and sneak them to the practice squad or flip one to another team. Of the four — Sanders, Pickett, Joe Flacco and third-rounder Dillon Gabriel — I think Flacco and Gabriel have the most job security. Flacco is the current favorite to win the starting job, while Gabriel’s third-round draft capital is a notable sign of confidence by the organization. 

That leaves Pickett and Sanders as the most likely trade candidates. The two were the cheapest to acquire, each arriving in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Pickett is in the final year of his rookie contract and has three years of below-average tape. But the Browns have talked him up a lot this offseason and he was the first quarterback they targeted this offseason. 

Trading Sanders as a rookie would be unorthodox, but it’s worth noting Cleveland passed on Sanders several times in the draft, including to take another quarterback, before the value finally became too much to ignore. The Browns’ front office is value-obsessed, and Sanders is a potential buy-low/sell-high opportunity. He’s the passer the Browns could likely generate the strongest return off of if he has a solid preseason.  

The future for the Titans’ organization is clearly No. 1 overall QB Cam Ward, leaving Levis in limbo. He’s still on his rookie contract which makes him affordable for a backup but the Titans will certainly be open to flipping him for a pick to build up the rest of the roster if something comes along that makes sense. Veteran Brandon Allen can back up Ward just as well as Levis. 

O’Connell is also still on a cheap rookie contract, making him appealing as a backup, but the Raiders also used a sixth-round pick on QB Cam Miller. If they entrust the backup job to him, O’Connell becomes expendable. He’s shown potential as a quality career backup during his first two seasons and should garner trade interest. 

White is currently the third stringer in Buffalo but he would be better than some of the second-string options for some teams currently. 

Bagent was impressive in 2023 considering he was an undrafted rookie from Division II shepherd. He has potential as a backup, but the Bears’ resources will be focused on developing former No. 1 pick Caleb Williams and they have veteran QB Case Keenum as the primary backup. It’s probably more likely that Bagent is claimed by another team rather than acquired in a trade. 

Running Back

Walker is in the final year of his contract and his name has quietly circulated in trade rumors this offseason, though Seattle held onto him through the draft. He’s a talented player with 2,528 yards rushing through his first three seasons but the new offensive coaching staff in Seattle is a variable to consider. 

There’s a brand-new regime in Jacksonville as well and that has led to speculation about Etienne’s status, fueled by more concrete reports than what’s out there on Walker. Jaguars HC Liam Coen tried to pour some cold water on those reports but this is a backfield to monitor in training camp when the pads come on and running backs can be more effectively evaluated. Etienne is in the final year of his contract and the Jaguars drafted two running backs this year. 

Denver is another team with a crowded backfield that just got tighter with the addition of veteran RB J.K. Dobbins to a room that includes McLaughlin, second-rounder RJ Harvey, 2024 mid-rounder Audric Estime and a couple other dart throw types. McLaughlin is a big success story as a former undrafted free agent, but could find his change-of-pace and pass-catching role usurped by Harvey, while Dobbins is notably a better pass protector than either. 

The Browns double-dipped on running backs in the draft, adding Quinshon Judkins in the second and Dylan Sampson in the fourth. The latter is a direct analogue to Ford as a speedy changeup option and could leapfrog him sooner than later, with the rebuilding Browns focused on young options as opposed to Ford who’s in a contract year. The veteran has nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage the past two seasons, however, and would likely have a market if made available. 

Gibson was signed to be a complement to starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson last year, but the Patriots drafted over him this spring by adding second-round RB TreVeyon Henderson. There’s also some intrigue with UDFA RB Lan Larison, all of which could add up to make Gibson expendable. He has a 1,000-yard rushing season on his resume and is still just 27, which could tempt another team. 

The Saints just signed RB Cam Akers after a minicamp tryout, making him the eighth back on the roster and the fourth added this offseason. That’s foreboding for Miller — a former third-round pick who has not gained any traction his first two seasons, partially due to injury, partially due to getting in former HC Dennis Allen’s doghouse. 

Moss hasn’t even been a footnote in talk about Cincinnati’s backfield this offseason (hat tip to The Coachspeak Index on Twitter for pointing that out). He got guaranteed money as a part of a pay cut he accepted earlier this offseason but only a little over $300,000. That’s essentially practice squad money, showing where the team sees him in the pecking order.

Houston’s move to add veteran RB Nick Chubb to the backfield after trading a future third to take fourth-round RB Woody Marks is just added bad news for Pierce, who hasn’t been able to replicate the success he enjoyed his rookie season. He’s hurt right now which damages his trade market but a fresh start seems like the best thing for him. 

The Colts signed Herbert as a handcuff to starting RB Jonathan Taylor this offseason but then doubled back in the draft with fifth-round RB DJ Giddens. If the rookie is a fast study, that could make Herbert expendable, especially because RB Tyler Goodson and Giddens are both better pass catchers. 

The Chiefs signed Mitchell this offseason but the backfield is crowded with him, Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt and seventh-rounder Brashard Smith. If the rookie is ready to go, that could crowd out Mitchell. 

Demercado and Carter have both had their moments as passing down backs and are no higher than third on the depth chart in Arizona. Carter is a former fourth-round pick and has more consistent tape, but fell out of favor with the Jets. 

White couldn’t take advantage of a lead back role with the Raiders last year, who have since heavily augmented the backfield. New HC Pete Carroll appreciates a bruiser but both sides could prefer a fresh start if White shows enough during camp and the preseason to pique another team’s interest. 

Wide Receiver

Doubs is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has not always been content with his role in Green Bay. The Packers are reasonably deep at wide receiver, so if a player or two steps up, that could clear the way for a Doubs trade, dealing from a position of strength to patch a different weakness. 

One of the position battles I’m most excited to monitor during camp and the preseason is the Patriots’ receiver battle. New England has nine contenders for five or six roster spots, and guys like Stefon Diggs, third-rounder Kyle Williams, Demario Douglas and Mack Hollins are roster locks. Undrafted rookie WR Efton Chism has been turning heads during OTAs and could make a hard charge for another spot. That leaves Boutte, Bourne, Polk and Baker competing for the last spot. 

All four could garner some trade interest. Boutte was once a highly-touted college prospect who fell to the sixth round and worked his career back from the brink. He was the third-leading receiver for New England last year and just turned 23. Bourne is an established veteran who’s had some tough injury luck. Polk and Baker were draft picks last year who struggled mightily as rookies, but teams that had high evaluations could be willing to roll the dice for a lower pick. 

Buffalo has a deep receiving corps, including a few different players who can play slot receiver. Samuel is owed $6.9 million in guarantees and I think the Bills would be open to shedding that money if the opportunity arises. That would be a tall ask for another team considering Samuel’s injury history and lack of production recently, but perhaps if he becomes expendable, the Bills would be willing to eat part of that.

Lazard agreed to a pay cut to stay with the Jets, and his ability as a blocker is actually a solid fit for what the Jets want to do on offense. That said, the new regime in New York has no allegiances to him and could move him if the right deal comes along. 

Tennessee double-dipped at receiver in the draft this offseason, plus added promising UDFA Xavier Restrepo. Those youngsters will probably push out Burks, a former first-rounder who is still recovering from injury. Perhaps Tennessee can salvage a trade rather than having to cut Burks. 

The numbers game for the Texans’ receiving corps will probably push out a few notable players, as there are eight players gunning for about six spots, five of whom were added this offseason. Metchie had the start to his career sidetracked by cancer and hasn’t been able to find his groove. However, his status as a former second-round pick and starter at Alabama should draw interest from other teams. 

Palmer had some flashes as a deep threat as rookie and could be pushed out in a deep Tampa Bay receiving corps. The Bucs drafted two rookies this year and returned their top four wideouts from last year. 

Scott is another player who should draw interest because of his speed, even if his production has been minimal. Chicago also made several additions at receiver, putting Scott on notice. 

Moore is a former second-round pick on his last legs in Kansas City. His draft capital could earn him some interest elsewhere.  

Tight End

Pitts’ name has circulated in trade rumors in recent weeks. His salary and Atlanta’s asking price are major obstacles to a deal currently but it’s worth noting. There are a lot of reasons it would make sense for the Falcons to trade Pitts and move on. 

There hasn’t been much trade buzz around Njoku for the Browns, potentially because he’s slated to be one of the team’s top targets in 2025. However, he’s an under-the-radar candidate I think is worth watching after the team drafted TE Harold Fannin in the third round. While Browns HC Kevin Stefanski loves to use multiple tight ends and can utilize both Njoku and Fannin, that does give Cleveland a young option for the future. Njoku is in the final year of his contract and the rebuilding Browns could see an opportunity to flip Njoku for a pick if the opportunity presents itself. 

Seattle drafted TE Elijah Arroyo in the second round and thinks highly of last year’s fourth-round TE A.J. Barner. Those young options could make Fant expendable, and Seattle undoubtedly would like to shed the $9 million he’s due if he’s not going to play a major role in 2025. Finding another team willing to take that would be problematic, which might end up making the Seahawks cut Fant in the end. 

Okonkwo was drafted by the last regime and has been Tennessee’s top tight end since his rookie year, though always as a part of a committee. The Titans drafted fourth-round TE Gunnar Helm and Okonkwo is in the last year of his contract, though, so it would make sense for the team to be open to a trade. 

While the Rams signed Parkinson to a fairly substantial deal as a free agent last year, he saw his snaps decline significantly as the season wore on. With the addition of second-round TE Terrance Ferguson, Parkinson’s role will almost certainly decline more. He has $2.5 million in guarantees, which the Rams would likely be happy to unload. 

The Colts were deep at tight end all of last year and had players who were a fixture on this list. That should continue after the addition of first-round TE Tyler Warren, which will almost certainly lead to Indianapolis consolidating its options. Woods is an athletic freak and a former third-round pick who hasn’t been able to stay healthy. He hits the sweet spot of potential availability and potential value to merit a trade. 

The Jets have some depth at tight end and a brand new regime that didn’t invest in Ruckert. They signed veteran TE Stone Smartt and he might be the favorite for the No. 2 tight end job ahead of Ruckert. 

Offensive Tackle

Most teams have fewer tackles than they need. The Bears might be a rare exception, with three contenders for the left tackle job in Jones, second-rounder Ozzy Trapilo and 2024 third-rounder Kiran Amegadjie. Jones is in the final year of his contract and has been a solid starter, far exceeding the normal return for a fifth-round pick. But if Trapilo is the future and the future ends up starting in 2025, trading Jones could be an opportunity to net a solid pick. 

Munford has had some moments as a starter at both right tackle and right guard, but there’s a new regime that has added significant competition at both spots. Munford is also in a contract year, which tends to prompt trade interest from other teams and more of a willingness by original teams to explore trade options. 

Carolina remarkably returned all of their key starters and backups from last year’s offensive line which was the strength of the team. That includes OL Brady Christensen who can play all five spots up front, and they also have OT Brandon Walton who has experience with the coaching staff. That could allow the team to deal Nijman, who agreed to a pay cut this offseason and has 25 games of starting experience. 

Interior Offensive Line

Strange is still in the mix to start at guard for the Patriots this year, but there is a crowded competition with three or four other options. If he falls behind, the team declined his fifth-year option which sends a clear signal that he’s not necessarily part of the future. While Strange was widely viewed as a reach when he was taken in the first round, that draft capital could earn him some interest if the Patriots end up shopping him. 

Improving the offensive line was a major priority for the Commanders this offseason, and those renovations could ultimately push Wylie to the bench after he started 14 games last year. A lot will depend on the status of G Samuel Cosmi as he comes back from a torn ACL in the playoffs, and that rehab could bleed into the season. If Cosmi heals faster than expected, it could make Wylie expendable. 

I’ve written different versions of this article for a few years and Cleveland has been regularly featured. Yet he’s managed to hang on to his roster spot in Baltimore despite underperforming his draft status, and he has a chance to win the starting guard job this year. If he fails, however, the Ravens have a ton of other young players who should take priority for depth roles, which could lead to the team finally moving on from Cleveland. 

Volson has been demoted after starting the past three seasons, with the Bengals adding outside help and getting Volson to agree to a pay cut as well. That makes him a potential trade asset but it’s worth noting the Bengals are as stubborn to deal with in trade talks as they are in contract negotiations. They rarely make trades for a reason. 

Neal has one last chance to change the narrative of him as a giga-bust and is competing for a role at guard this year. However, the Giants have a ton of options and most have done or shown more than Neal at this point in his career. He’s a candidate for a fresh start later this summer. 

The Lions have a lot of turnover at interior offensive line and will have some intense competition for starting jobs and depth roles with a deep group. A couple of those players could shake free and draw interest from other teams looking to get a little slice of Detroit’s OL success, though in the case of Sorsdal and Awosika it’s more likely to be as waiver claims rather than trades. 

The new regime in Jacksonville made the offensive line a priority, signing four free agents and adding two draft picks to a group that included a few other notable investments. That could push some players out. Fortner is a former Day 2 pick who couldn’t hold onto the starting center job, while Van Lanen drew interest from other teams after being tendered as a restricted free agent this offseason. 

Defensive Tackle

I was a little surprised the cash-needy Falcons didn’t cut Onyemata this offseason, as it would have cleared up $7.5 million in cap space and freed them from owing $10 million in base salary. It’s possible the Falcons are waiting to try and leverage Onyemata into a pay cut, or to see how their younger options develop. If guys like Ruke Orhorhoro, Zach Davidson and Brandon Dorlus are ready for big roles, Onyemata could be cut or traded. 

The Panthers went hard at addressing their front seven after an abysmal showing on defense last year, including surrendering more than five yards per carry. Those additions could end up pushing out players who previously played notable roles like Tuttle. The veteran agreed to a pay cut this offseason that only guaranteed him $450,000, opening the door to keep him around in a rotational role if necessary. The Panthers would like to have better depth for sure. However, if another team need an experienced DT and comes calling, the Panthers have the bodies to part with him. 

Both the 49ers and Jets have a host of young players who could prove to be ready for more snaps. To clear the way, that could make players like Shepherd and Elliott expendable. Both are more run stuffers at this stage in their career. 

Arizona is another team that has been heavily augmenting its defensive line. Last year they added Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols and 2024 first-rounder Darius Robinson. This year, they added Calais Campbell, Dalvin Tomlinson and first-rounder Walter Nolen, effectively pushing last year’s second stringers like Stills and Collier to third string. Stills has eight sacks in two seasons which could garner interest, while Collier is a former first-round pick. 

The Bears took Pickens in the third round two years ago but he’s failed to make much of an impact. He’s a fresh start candidate for a team that had a high draft grade on him. Martin was also a third-round pick two years ago and has done even less than Pickens, playing just five games. The Lions were clearly higher than any other team on Martin, so he might not fetch much interest, but the draft capital makes him worth highlighting. 

Lacy was a fourth-round pick by the last regime who could be on the outs with new management in town. Fotu is part of a crowded Raiders defensive tackle group and could draw some interest as a run defense specialist.

Edge Rusher

Hendrickson has to be listed here because of his contract dispute, but if the Bengals didn’t like the offers they had to trade him before now, they almost certainly are not going to like any offers that come in the near future. The two sides have reportedly restarted talks, so there’s at least a sliver of positive momentum toward a resolution. 

Everyone in New York is talking up the possibilities of getting Thibodeaux on the field along with OLB Brian Burns and the No. 3 pick Abdul Carter. It’s an easy thing to hype up during OTAs. The practical reality will be much more difficult. Honestly it might be easier for the Giants to build packages to get DE Chauncey Golston on the field with Burns and Carter than Thibodeaux. If the losses start piling up and Thibodeaux’s snaps and impact are spotty, it will lead to trade buzz resuming, even though the Giants exercised his fifth-year option. 

The Ravens rolled the dice on Ojabo in the second round in 2022 after he slipped due to a torn ACL during the pre-draft process. It hasn’t panned out, as he played just five games his first two seasons and hasn’t been able to find his stride in the NFL so far. He has one more chance in 2025 but the Ravens’ edge rushing room is crowded. Some other team might be willing to roll the dice if it looks like Ojabo won’t make the team. 

Teams typically carry four edge rushers, sometimes five if it’s a really deep room. Dallas has six players who would be roster locks on the average team. Williams and Turner would be in the last two slots on the pecking order today. Turner is a former first-round pick who flamed out in New Orleans, while Williams missed last season with a torn ACL after flashing as a rotational pass rusher in his first two seasons. Camp likely will go a long way toward sorting this out but the Cowboys could end up with a trade chip via either player. 

Improving the pass rush was a big priority for the Falcons, leading them to add first-round OLBs Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. plus veteran OLB Leonard Floyd. Add in 2024 third-round OLB Bralen Trice who missed all of last year with an injury, and the front office has some clear guys they’ve invested big in. Ebiketie and Malone are former Day 2 picks who could draw interest in rotational roles, and Ebiketie does have 12 sacks over the past two seasons. 

Anudike-Uzomah has three sacks in two seasons as a former first-round pick, and the Chiefs have a bit of a logjam at defensive end. It’s tough to give up on a former first-rounder at a premium position when he’s still just 23 years old but Anudike-Uzomah has not given the team a lot to hang its hat on so far. 

Like at defensive tackle, Arizona’s additions to its edge group this offseason have pushed former starters into ancillary roles. With Collins, Ojulari, Josh Sweat, third-rounder Jordan Burch, Baron Browning and Xavier Thomas, the Cardinals have six players for four or five spots. Of the group, Collins has the least investment by the current regime, though his flexibility to play off-ball linebacker could help. Ojulari is a former second-round pick who had four sacks as a rookie, but missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Still, that’s notable enough draft capital to potentially give him the edge over Browning or Thomas if he looks good in camp. 

Any Browns player without a clear investment or path to long-term value should be considered potentially available this year, as Cleveland is engaging in one of the more obvious rebuilds since the Dolphins faced tanking accusations. Wright was starting to come on before an injury last year and is in a contract year. Okoronkwo is an established rotational rusher who can help fill out a room as a third-down specialist. He’s also in a contract year. 

The Packers have some depth at edge rusher after double-dipping in the middle rounds on the position. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst hates cutting rookie picks, so someone else could become expendable. Enagbare is entering the last year of his rookie deal and could fetch some interest elsewhere as a rotational piece. He’s been a solid rotational player the last three years and has 9.5 sacks in that span. 

Jennings rebounded from a slow start to his career to carve out a niche role on New England’s defense. But the regime change puts his future in doubt, and he could be the latest Patriots player jettisoned because they don’t fit the new scheme. 

Nelson has returned to the Buccaneers on three consecutive one-year deals and has established himself as one of the roster glue guys. But the room has gotten a little crowded with additions over the past two seasons, and if Tampa Bay elects to keep just four edge rushers, Nelson is the logical odd man out. 

Clemons has seen notable snaps the past three years but his role on HC Aaron Glenn and DC Steve Wilks’ new defense is unclear. He’s also in the final year of his contract. 

Johnson is a former third-round pick in 2023, but the fact that the Panthers double-dipped at his position on Day 2 in April should tell you how his first two years have gone. He has half a sack in two years. However, if another team had a solid grade on him as a prospect, Carolina could recoup a late pick or a swap. 

Horton is another Texans player who has successfully battled cancer, though he has still been able to suit up for 23 games in his first two seasons. Houston’s depth at defensive end could push out the former fourth-round pick, however. 

Linebacker

The Jaguars declined Lloyd’s fifth-year option this offseason, then double-dipped at the position during the draft, albeit on Day 3. That’s a clear sign that the new regime doesn’t necessarily see Lloyd or Muma, who both are in contract years after being drafted in 2022, as part of the long-term future. 

It’s notable that the Falcons went after LB Divine Deablo this offseason, as they had limited money to spend and linebacker might have been their strongest position on defense. They signed him to a deal that would be steep if he were the No. 3 linebacker playing only in subpackages, and Andersen is the player most likely to lose snaps as a result. The former second-rounder is an athletic marvel who hasn’t been able to stay healthy. If Atlanta has a hunch they won’t re-sign him after his rookie contract expires following this season, it could make some sense to try and trade him. 

The Patriots have moved on from a ton of players this offseason because they don’t fit the new schemes HC Mike Vrabel is installing on both sides of the ball. More casualties could be coming. Both Tavai and Mapu were singled out by the Patriots as fits for former HC Bill Belichick’s defense. In Tavai’s case, he turned around his career after arriving in New England. Mapu was a college safety that the team had designs on deploying in a hybrid role. Both will get a shot to show they fit the new scheme as well but face a bit of an uphill battle. 

Sanders has battled injuries and a few position switches to start his career. His athletic gifts are undeniable and will earn him another shot in Denver but he’s running out of chances and could be flipped to another team if he can’t stand out in a linebacking group that’s looking for players to solidify roles. 

Tindall and Asamoah are former third-round picks who tested well athletically but have failed to make much of a mark in their first three years. Both are on expiring deals and both were starters for big-time college programs — Georgia for Tindall and Oklahoma for Asamoah. 

Cornerback

We’ve written plenty about Ramsey here at NFL Trade Rumors, so we won’t take up too much space on the subject here. Check out the links for more on potential landing spots and the trade timeline. 

Newsome is entering the final year of his contract and will make $13.377 million on the fifth-year option. He’s come up as a potential trade candidate for the Browns, though the deal would be a pure salary dump and at this stage likely require Cleveland to eat some money. The former first-round pick could still be in the team’s plans depending on how this season goes, or he could be a fresh start candidate. 

The Colts got surprisingly decent play from Jones and Womack last year. Jones was a seventh-round pick in 2023, while Womack was claimed off waivers from the 49ers. However, the team added CB Charvarius Ward in free agency and drafted third-round CB Justin Walley, although he might factor in more as a long-term slot replacement for Kenny Moore. Former second-round CB JuJu Brents also is still on the roster, making for a crowded room. Either Jones or Womack could end up a trade chip to another corner-needy team. 

Mathis flashed as a rookie but wasn’t able to build on those moments and is still looking for his first career interception while the Broncos have diligently added competition and replacements for him at corner. Now in the final year of his rookie deal, he’s firmly on the roster bubble, which means he’s also firmly on the trade block. 

Continuing a theme with the Cardinals, the team’s aggressive additions have both made past investments obsolete and pushed former key players into depth roles. Arizona has spent four Day 2 picks in the past three drafts on corners, plus a fifth on Denzel Burke this year. In the case of Jones, Arizona used a third-round pick on him last year but he didn’t play at all as a rookie, making him a complete unknown. Thomas and Clark don’t have the same pedigree but have played notable snaps the last two years. 

Phillips has got some run for the Falcons at nickel corner but the team added a ton of competition for that role this offseason, which could push him out. 

Safety

Mathieu and the Saints worked out a new contract to bring him back to New Orleans for another season. However, this has the look of a rebuilding year for the Saints who have some other younger options at safety. The new deal actually makes Mathieu more compelling as a trade asset since it’s cheaper and could help the Saints recoup a pick as they continue their transition to whatever the next phase is for the franchise. 

The Jaguars double-dipped at safety in the draft this year, including a third-rounder on Caleb Ransaw. They also signed veteran S Eric Murray to a notable deal, giving him three years for $19.5 million. That could push out previous key figures, namely Savage whose salary for this year was already guaranteed after signing as a free agent last year. The structure makes it possible for the Jaguars to move on, though, and for another team to take on his deal. Wingard is another name to watch, as the team could prefer younger options in depth roles. 

The Patriots are deep at safety and Hawkins has some previous starting experience that could get him noticed by teams looking for help at safety. 

Adams is a former UDFA who has started 26 games the past two seasons. However, he was already losing his grip on his role last year and the regime change might not help matters. The Jets added Andre Cisco in free agency and fourth-rounder Malachi Moore in the draft, so there’s a lot of competition. 

The Panthers brought Scott back but still have more work to do at safety, with multiple signings not only possible but arguably necessary to prevent a major weakness in the revamped defense. Once those signings come in, they could make Scott expendable, although how much trade interest he’ll garner is questionable.

This article first appeared on NFLTradeRumors.co and was syndicated with permission.

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