NFL Trade Rumors: 5 players that need to be traded

4. Brandon Marshall

It might be hard for the New York Jets to trade fan favorite wide receiver Brandon Marshall. However, it’s in the best interest for both parties for him to be traded. The Jets need to get younger and Marshall turns 33 years old in March. While they could always trade him in the offseason, there are teams who would benefit from having the veteran receiver now.

There’s an argument the Jets should keep Marshall so their future quarterback, whoever it may be, has weapons available. That isn’t a bad argument, but the Jets need to overhaul their team and go young. They acquired Marshall in an attempt to win now. Since they aren’t winning now and Marshall is likely going to start declining soon, why not trade him now?

Marshall could help a number of teams by providing valuably wide receiver depth, a rarity in the NFL. Many contenders need it, so the Jets could do even better than the fifth round pick they got for him. A third rounder is quite plausible.

Best fits: The Cincinnati Bengals certainly have a need for a number two receiver behind A.J. Green. But will they make the trade? The Oakland Raiders could use Marshall’s experience and he could serve as a valuable mentor for their young players. Since the Minnesota Vikings are already all in for winning this season, they might be a fit for him too.