NFL Trade Rumors: 5 players that need to be traded

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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2. Torrey Smith

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith hasn’t been the same since leaving the Baltimore Ravens. Ever since he set a career high in receiving yards in 2013, his numbers have declined each season. However, this is more due to the 49ers poor passing game and the Ravens switch to the Gary Kubiak offense in 2014 than anything else. He can still help out a variety of teams.

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Smith has been linked to the Eagles. He’s an obvious fit there, with Philadelphia’s passing game struggling a little bit as of late. They lack a true deep threat and while Smith hasn’t done well recently, he’s an upgrade over their current options. However, more teams should be interested in Smith than just the Eagles.

Trading Torrey Smith would begin a necessary rebuild for the 49ers while helping a contender add a potential game breaker to their offense. It makes sense for everyone.

Potential fits: Philadelphia will have other teams to compete with. Smith makes a lot of sense for the Cincinnati Bengals, as they need a complement to A.J. Green. Even the NFL team across the bay, the Oakland Raiders, could use Smith to make their vertical passing game even more lethal.