DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Tennessee Titans

At 1-4, the Titans will likely look to acquire draft capital in exchange for their top talent as they look toward the draft for a franchise quarterback.

Last Sunday, wide receiver Calvin Ridley expressed his frustration with the Titans offense, but the club signed him to a four-year, $92 million deal this past offseason.

On an expiring contract, Hopkins could be a feasible trade target for receiver-needy teams that want an offensive spark in the second half of the season. He leads Tennessee in receiving yards (175).

Marshon Lattimore, CB, New Orleans Saints

Saints fans are probably tired of hearing about Lattimore trade buzz, but the team has dropped four consecutive games, and quarterback Derek Carr might miss a few more outings.

The Saints should be sellers before the deadline because their playoff hopes are quickly fading after a 2-0 start.

By the way, New Orleans has Lattimore’s potential replacement in rookie second-rounder Kool-Aid McKinstry.

Between 2022 and 2023, Lattimore missed 17 games, battling injuries. The Saints should consider trading him while he’s healthy as they drop in the standings.

Haason Reddick, Edge, New York Jets

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Jets have granted Reddick permission to seek a trade.

Since the offseason, Reddick held out to get a new contract. The Jets haven’t budged, and Reddick hired super agent Drew Rosenhaus after his former agency reportedly parted ways with him.

While general manager Joe Douglas has said the team won’t trade Reddick, he may backtrack on that statement. The Jets can use the draft capital in an offer for a cheaper starting-caliber edge-rusher if one becomes available before the trade deadline.

Rachaad White, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers could go through the season with a three-man backfield that features White, rookie fourth-rounder Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker.

Tampa Bay can also dangle White on the trade block and move forward with a tandem.

In Week 6, Irving and Tucker combined for 297 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns in a 51-27 win over the Saints.

After Week 3, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters that Irving earned more snaps. This week, Bowles said, “It’s definitely worthy of him making it a three-headed monster,” when speaking about Tucker’s Week 6 performance.

White, who’s in the third year of his rookie deal, could draw interest from suitors looking for a running back with extensive starting experience.

Bryce Young, QB, Carolina Panthers

The Panthers benched Young before Week 3, and journeyman quarterback Andy Dalton has provided an offensive spark.

Since Carolina inserted Dalton into the starting lineup, Young has only played late in a blowout Week 5 loss to the Chicago Bears.

But if the Panthers are eyeing a top pick in the 2025 draft and receive a good offer for him, general manager Dan Morgan may pull off a deal during the season to set the stage for the arrival of a new young quarterback.

Written by: Maurice Moton