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NFL trade rumors: 5 moves we want to see

By Matt Verderame

Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Chicago Bears during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during the first quarter against the New York Jets at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Joe Haden to the Miami Dolphins

Trade: Haden to Miami for second and fifth-round picks (Nos. 54 and 166 overall)

Miami reached the playoffs for the first time since 2008 last season, and should be looking to build on that momentum. Meanwhile, Cleveland is trying to get younger and acquire a bevy of draft picks, making this an obvious fit. Last year, the Dolphins ranked 15th against the pass and 14th in yards allowed per attempt.

Adding Haden would the Dolphins a shutdown corner and someone to defend against Brandin Cooks in their meetings with the New England Patriots. Only 27 years old, Haden would give Miami a young cornerstone to pair with Reshad Jones in the secondary, while also allowing Cleveland to continue building for the future.

The Browns might be willing to deal Haden for a pair of reasons. While still young, Haden has missed 23 games over the past five years, including 11 in 2015. He also had a hefty contract that calls for $37.7 million to be doled out through the 2019 campaign. With his injury history and the depth in this draft, Cleveland general manager Sashi Brown might pull the trigger.

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