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5 potential trade destinations for Tony Romo

By Brad Berreman

Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) looks on from the sidelines in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) looks on from the sidelines in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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1. New York Jets

The Jets have a solid defense and some good offensive skill position talent. But Ryan Fitzpatrick’s shortcomings under center have held them down dating back to an interception-laden 2015 regular season finale that kept them out of the playoffs.

Fitzpatrick’s left knee injury last week could be a blessing for the Jets. Second-year man Bryce Petty would be in line to make his first NFL start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, if Fitzpatrick can’t go, and with a 3-6 record, the Jets need to get a look at their younger quarterbacks at some point this season.

Fitzpatrick will become a free agent again after the season. Even if he was playing well this year, and he’s obviously not, it’s hard to see the Jets going through contract drama in back-to-back offseasons while being left out of the mix for other available veteran quarterbacks.

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The Jets’ roster is, mostly, built to win immediately beyond the young quarterbacks that are currently behind Fitzpatrick. Romo, if he can stay healthy, is at least a proven option that can keep playoff possibilities alive and get the most of out players like Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Matt Forte.

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