5 NFL trades that should be made before the deadline

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals on September 13th 2018, at Paul Brown in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – OCTOBER 13: Cornerback Chris Harris #25 of the Denver Broncos walks on the field against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

4. Chris Harris to the Eagles

The Eagles need an immediate infusion of talent if they want to stay in the NFC playoff race. Their lopsided loss to the Cowboys last week leaves them with an ugly record of 3-4. More importantly, they’re one game behind Dallas for the top spot in the NFC East.

Philadelphia has several big weaknesses, but there’s no more pressing issue than their secondary. Adding a top-flight cornerback would do a lot to stabilize this defense. Harris may not be an All-Pro at this stage of his career, but he’s a comfortable upgrade over anything the Eagles currently have on their roster.

Denver’s 2-5 start should dispel any dreams of a run to the postseason in their front office. That should put Harris on the trade block. It’s highly unlikely the Broncos are going to re-sign him in the offseason. They could wait to recoup a compensatory pick if he leaves in free agency, but they should be able to get a slightly better offer on the trade market.

The key here is for the Broncos to avoid the temptation to be too greedy. Harris is good, but he’s not good enough to net them a first round pick. If they’re willing to accept slightly less, the Eagles need to pounce. They can’t afford to watch another top-flight corner head elsewhere in a trade.

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