NFL Trade Targets 2020: One player every team should trade for this offseason
AFC South
Houston Texans: Will Dissly, TE, Seahawks
When’s the last time the Texans had a truly impactful tight end? Have they ever had one at all? For someone who runs a version of the Patriot offense, it’s surprising that Bill O’Brien has never really addressed the position outside of a couple mid round picks that haven’t panned out.
After adding Greg Olsen in the offseason, the Seahawks definitely have a surplus at the position. So they can afford to part with one of their tight ends. Five of them have starting potential but Will Dissly is probably the most expendable. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a solid starter, which is much better than anything the Texans have. A Day 3 pick should be able to pry him loose from Seattle.
Indianapolis Colts: D.J. Hayden, CB, Jaguars
Another cornerback is off the board. In this rare, proposed in-division deal, the Colts look to solidify one of their few problem areas left: cornerback. After dealing away Quincy Wilson to the Jets during the draft and cutting Pierre Desir loose, they could use some reinforcements.
The Jaguars would be motivated to trade D.J. Hayden because it would net them a probable Day 3 pick to help continue their rebuild and allow them to cut salary as well. Furthermore, it means that young cornerback Tre Herndon can move into the starting lineup so the team sees what it has in him. Not a bad outcome for rebuilding Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Giovani Bernard, RB, Bengals
Even though the Jaguars are tooling for a rebuild, they could still use a few veterans. The team is looking to move former first rounder Leonard Fournette and his backups are ex-Redskin Chris Thompson and a host of other uninspiring options. They could use a reliable back to play behind Fournette and possibly take over at starting tailback if he’s traded away.
Gio Bernard already has quite a bit of experience in new offensive coordinator Jay Gruden’s system and is still a solid starting option. The only reason he doesn’t have the role in Cincinnati is due to Joe Mixon, who has become one of the best all-around backs in the league. An early Day 3 pick should be enough to pry Bernard away from Cincinnati.
Tennessee Titans: Corey Clement, RB, Eagles
Like the Jaguars, the Titans also have a depth problem at running back. It’s basically 2019 leading rusher Derrick Henry and a bunch of unproven, young backs behind him. They could use another young, proven back to help carry the load.
Enter Corey Clement. He’s probably third or fourth on the Eagles’ depth chart, so this would be a step up for him. He’s a change of pace from Henry but he can still handle the load as well. He would be a good safety valve for quarterback Ryan Tannehill as well. Once again, a Day 3 pick, probably a fifth or sixth-rounder, should do the trick.