NFL trade deadline rumors: 1 deal each team should make

Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end D.J. Wonnum (98) and defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) celebrates a sack of Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 14, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans: Raiders’ DE Clelin Ferrell

One of the biggest surprises and busts from the 2019 NFL Draft is the Raiders’ drafting of Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell fourth overall. Ferrell was a first-round prospect, but the entire NFL world was laughing at the Raiders for taking him fourth overall.

Now, he’s completely fallen out of the pass-rush rotation for Las Vegas and is losing playing time for other rushers. Ferrell has only played 18% of snaps for the Raiders this season; not the kind of production you want from a former top-five pick. A breakup seems inevitable.

The Houston Texans would be a great place for Ferrell to revive his career and play meaningful snaps. The Texans are ranked around the middle of the league in sack percentage, so a new addition and replacement for Jonathan Greenard would certainly be welcome, especially one with a fairly reasonable contract and still untapped potential.

The Texans dealing for Ferrell may be beneficial for both sides for years to come.

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