One player each team should target ahead of NFL trade deadline

The NFL Trade Deadline is known to be the slowest of the four major sports. However, that's changed in recent years, with names like Von Miller, Christian McCaffrey, and Jalen Ramsey becoming game-changers in new homes midseason. Who would be the perfect fit for each team looking for a spark?

Sep 30, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images / Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Chargers - DeAndre Hopkins

The Titans have said they don’t plan on trading DeAndre Hopkins before the NFL Trade Deadline. We don’t believe them. Hopkins could fetch them a decent price, even with his advanced age. He’s doing what he can to help this Titans offense, which is not performing well with Will Levis under center. With the additions of Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd this offseason, many thought the Titans could be sneaky on offense. They have not been. At all.

Let’s find the best landing spot for Hopkins. Looking around the league, there are intriguing options. The Bills made a lot of sense, but they have no money left after the Amari Cooper trade. We like the fit with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but we have them targeting a different (and cheaper) receiver who has term. Many might mention the Chiefs, but they need a different type of receiver.

The Los Angeles Chargers make all the sense in the world. Rookie Ladd McConkey is providing them with that possession receiver, similar to what they had with Keenan Allen. Adding a threat like Hopkins would give Jim Harbaugh a complete offense, something he’s been tinkering with all season.

Justin Herbert hasn’t looked his best this season, but he’s finally starting to shake out of the funk. Maybe with Hopkins, the Chargers could make a run.

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