4 Saints players who could be traded during the 2020 draft

The New Orleans Saints could benefit from trading players like Larry Warford or Nick Easton during the second day of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Marcus Williams

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Alright, let’s get a little weird. Williams is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and the impressive stats he’s piled up (10 interceptions, the most of any Saints player from 2010 to 2019) mean he’ll be due a massive payday next summer.

That might not appeal to the Saints. Williams is one of many young stars on the road to free agency, and he may not factor into their plans due to the combination of rising salaries for free safeties and Williams’ low-light reel of gaffes in big moments. Is he someone the team is prepared to pay $14 million or more per year?

If not, moving him now and getting a high draft pick in return might be the move. There are a number of safeties available in the second round (where Williams himself was originally picked), and the Saints could find a cheaper replacement by trading Williams to a team wanting a more finished product. Crazier things have happened.

Then again, bailing on someone you’ve drafted and developed doesn’t really follow the Saints’ precedent. This one might be a reach.

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