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The NFL trade deadline is today at 1:30pm Arizona time.
Could the Arizona Cardinals make a deal?
Here are three trades that could make sense.
(Editor’s Note: There were four and then the San Francisco 49ers traded for Jimmy G)
Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals
PHI gets:
T Jared Veldheer
AZ Gets:
TE Trey Burton
2018 6th Round pick (*could become 5th rounder if Veldheer starts in playoffs)
Why PHI makes trade:
- Lost LT Jason Peters to IR
- Hala Vaitai struggled vs. SF as Peters’ replacement
- Veldheer’s been playing well the past few weeks
Why AZ makes trade:
- Veldheer might retire after this season
- Would likely be released in 2018—get value now
Buffalo Bills and Cardinals
BUF Gets:
WR John Brown
AZ Gets:
2018 6th Round pick (*could become 5th rounder if Bills make playoffs and Brown plays)
Why BUF makes trade:
- They are 5-2, but are weak at WR
- Brown gives them a home run threat
Why AZ makes trade:
- Brown is a UFA in 2018 and would likely get a better deal elsewhere—get value now
Baltimore Ravens and Cards
BAL Gets:
CB Justin Bethel
AZ Gets:
CB Tavon Young
Why BAL makes trade:
- To bolster their STs (Harbaugh’s specialty)
- Is highly recommended to Harbaugh by Tony Jefferson
- Bethel still one of best gunners, kick blockers from edge
Why AZ makes trade:
- Bethel is not returning in 2018 (UFA)—get value now
- Tavon Young tore his ACL in June, but played well as a rookie in 2016 and started 11 games
- Young is reunited with fellow Temple Owl Haason Reddick
- Young has 2 years remaining on rookie contract and should be ready for TC in 2018.