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NFL Trade Rumors: 5 players that need to be traded

By Dave Stevenson

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) prior to a game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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There are five NFL players who should be traded before the 2016 trade deadline on Nov. 1. Who are they? 

Trades are weird in the NFL. It’s strange how rarely they occur. When a trade happens, it’s huge news. The trade deadline is on Nov. 1, and this year there are a few players who look like they could be on the move. Several teams have already gone all in to contend for the Super Bowl, so they should make a play.

Meanwhile, other teams should look to the future and give younger players a chance. In 2016, trades might finally make sense for a few teams. Here are five players who need to be traded before the 2016 NFL trade deadline.

Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Tony Romo

The Dallas Cowboys face a very complicated issue. While Tony Romo has been fantastic for them throughout his career, Romo’s recent injuries suggest his time may be coming to an end. The emergence of Dak Prescott has rendered Romo a backup quarterback, even when healthy. Dallas could get something impressive for him if he can prove he’s healthy by Nov. 1.

While he’s old, Romo has done enough to show he’s still one of the top 10 quarterbacks in the NFL when healthy. He likely has enough in the tank to go for another year or two. This would be the easiest way to resolve a very awkward situation in Dallas while also giving Romo a chance to be a starter again. While the Romo era with the Cowboys might be over, he can still save a certain team’s season and potentially get them to the Super Bowl.

Best fit: Romo makes a lot of sense for the Denver Broncos. They (barely) have the cap space necessary to get him and neither of their young quarterbacks has proven to be ready to start. Romo buys them a few more years and acts as a bandaid. Of course he might get injured, but the Broncos have a strong offensive line.

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