Tag: NFL Trade Rumors

Has the Browns’ annual WR trade target emerged?

The Browns are in need of a receiver. Could they give the Niners a call?

Joining in with the likes of Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy, could the Cleveland Browns target another veteran wide receiver in Deebo Samuel from the San Francisco 49ers this offseason?

According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Samuel could be on the trade market this offseason. With Samuel entering the final year of his contract, San Francisco may look to move him after drafting a receiver in the first round of the NFL draft last season and recently extending Brandon Aiyuk, their younger, more traditional receiver. That situation makes Samuel an intriguing option for teams in need of skill players—including the Browns.

Samuel would theoretically give the Browns a true yards-after-catch monster and a legitimate big-play weapon. His ability to line up all over the field would make it very easy to slide into Kevin Stefanski’s offense, which values creativity and mismatches.

The Browns’ salary cap situation is difficult to navigate, with the team currently $30 million over the cap limit. This can be easily solved with a handful of restructures and cuts made to their current roster and is not a massive detriment. Given Samuel’s contract situation as well, the Niners will likely have to eat a portion of the deal to get a meaningful asset in return.

The Browns should be monitoring closely. If Deebo is available, Cleveland may not find a better opportunity to add a proven needle mover this season.

Could they hit the jackpot with Samuel like they did on Cooper and Jeudy in past trades?

NFL insider expects ‘strong trade interest’ for Bengals’ Trey Hendrickson

Only if the Bengals can’t do a deal and put him on the trade block, of course.

The Cincinnati Bengals and star pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson could put an end to speculation about their future together as soon as this week.

Hendrickson’s agent, after all, revealed that he will meet with the Bengals, likely this upcoming week, about the contract situation.

Until then, though, outsiders won’t stop speculating about whether Hendrickson’s time with the Bengals might be up.

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN revealed on Saturday that some around the league think Hendrickson — alongside Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett — will be one of the biggest names on the trade block this offseason:

As one league source predicts, “Maxx, Myles and Trey will all be tied up in [trade] talks.” The expectation is Crosby and Hendrickson will get strong trade interest if their respective teams decide to entertain calls. But teams must figure out this edge rush market, either by proactively signing their own players to high-end money or finding a way to get younger and cheaper at the position. And this is another challenge for the Bengals, in particular; they have not yet reached agreements with receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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Unlikely as that seems, Hendrickson did throw out a slight extend-or-trade ultimatum to the Bengals this week during interviews around the Super Bowl.

Prior to that, the Bengals have acknowledged that Hendrickson has earned a pay raise — not that such an admission means the two parties can actually agree on the numbers.

The Bengals have many big items circled in red this offseason, with Hendrickson’s future right up there alongside Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. When it comes to Hendrickson, fans could see traction in one direction or the other in the coming days.

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Micah Parsons hints at Steelers as potential trade destination

Micah Parsons hinted at his interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers, adding fuel to speculation about the Cowboys star returning to PA.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to trade rumors and speculation, with the potential acquisition of Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp being the latest. Cowboys edge rusher Micah Parsons just threw his name into the hat as well.

Parsons was incredible in 2024, compiling 12 sacks, 12 TFLs, two forced fumbles, and 23 QB hits in just 13 games.

While speaking with former Pittsburgh Steelers CB Bryant McFadden, Parsons was asked to give an emoji reaction to whichever NFL logo was held up.

The excitement began when McFadden held up the Steelers logo, and Parsons reacted positively, holding up a ‘100’ emoji. McFadden jokingly teased the Dallas Cowboys edge rusher, saying:

“I could see you in a Steelers uniform.”

Parsons then had this to say about the Pittsburgh Steelers:

“I said if I ever returned home, it was going to Pittsburgh.”

McFadden then left a hilarious message for Steelers President Art Rooney II and HC Mike Tomlin, encouraging them to get Parsons to the Steel City.

Parsons was born in Harrisburg, PA, in 1999 and spent his entire high school and collegiate career in the great state of Pennsylvania before being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Steelers among betting favorites to land Rams QB Matthew Stafford

The Pittsburgh Steelers are listed among the betting favorites to acquire Rams QB Matthew Stafford during the 2025 offseason.

The trade rumors for the 2025 offseason are just beginning to ramp up! As if Black and Gold trade speculation couldn’t grow any more, a popular sports betting site has listed the Pittsburgh Steelers among the top destinations for where QB Matthew Stafford will play his first snap of 2025.

Although the likelihood of the Los Angeles Rams moving on from Stafford has lessened considerably since rumors began to swirl, Bovada has still listed the Pittsburgh Steelers as favorites to acquire Stafford.

The Rams are the current favorites to keep Stafford with -190 odds, while the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied at +400 odds. The Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets round out the list just outside the top three favorites.

It is important to note that betting odds are hardly confirmations of a team’s agenda to trade one of their star players, but it is promising that the Pittsburgh Steelers are being linked to such an outstanding veteran QB like Stafford.

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Fox Sports commentator suggests Steelers trade for Cardinals QB Kyler Murray

A Fox Sports commentator believes the Steelers would trade for Kyler Murray, but is this a realistic move for Pittsburgh?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are no strangers to massive wide receiver trade rumors over the past several years, with speculation surrounding WRs Brandon Aiyuk, Davante Adams, D.K. Metcalf, and Cooper Kupp, just to name a few.

However, one Fox Sports commentator known for his outlandish hot takes, Nick Wright, has boldly declared that the Pittsburgh Steelers should target another position—quarterback.

Speaking with Phoenix Sports, Wright was asked how he would handle the Cardinals-Kyler Murray situation heading into 2025:

“I would call Pittsburgh and be like, ‘You want to give me a couple first-round picks?’ and then we can reboot it [trading Murray to Pittsburgh].”

As if the idea of the Steelers trading away two firsts for a struggling QB wasn’t enough, Wright continued to throw more gas on the fire:

“Kyler’s in a spot where he’s paid like a star, and he’s not quite a star. Pittsburgh would probably do it because they just need someone that’s not a bridge quarterback.”

If the Steelers are searching for something more than a bridge QB, the team should ultimately re-sign Justin Fields—not trade their future away for an unproven, injury-prone quarterback.

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Budding 49ers star tries recruiting disgruntled former DPOY

One of the 49ers’ budding stars is ready for San Francisco to enter the Myles Garrett sweepstakes.

Myles Garrett, the NFL’s reigning Defensive Player of the Year, made waves on Monday when he requested a trade away from the Cleveland Browns.

That news undoubtedly caught the attention of every NFL front office as they work the phone lines with Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry and Browns owner Jimmy Haslam to try to iron out a trade for one of the league’s top defensive stars.

Count 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir among the active recruiters around the league for Garrett’s services.

Lenoir fired off a hilarious tweet indicating his desire for Garrett to join San Francisco’s defense in the bay area.

The asking price for Garrett will understandably be high. The 29-year-old is smack dab in the middle of his prime and has two years remaining on a record-breaking five-year, $125 million extension that he signed in 2020.

Would San Francisco seriously consider dealing away the No. 11 overall selection in the 2025 NFL draft in order to make a Garrett trade happen? It would take more than the No. 11 pick alone to make a Garrett trade a reality.

The No. 11 overall pick and a package of other picks in this year’s draft or next could possibly get the 49ers to the finish line. San Francisco’s 2026 first-round pick might have to enter the equation as well to get a deal done.

For a superstar of Garrett’s magnitude, the 49ers have to at least kick the tires on that possibility.

The idea of Garrett pairing up with 49ers star edge rusher Nick Bosa is fun to think about. Bosa and Garrett would morph into the most feared pass rushing duo in the NFL overnight if the 49ers could pull it off.

Garrett just amassed an NFL-best 22 tackles for loss last season. The Texas A&M alum also finished second in the NFL with 14 sacks during the 2024 campaign.

Garrett’s 102.5 sacks in his first eight NFL seasons are the fifth-most by any player since sacks became official in 1982.

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Should the Panthers pursue a trade for Browns DE Myles Garrett?

If the Browns are willing to trade Myles Garrett, should the Panthers try to make their move for the star pass rusher?

The Carolina Panthers are in desperate need for a pass rusher, and it just so happens that the very best one on the planet is now trying to make himself available.

On Monday morning, defensive end Myles Garrett requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns. The 2023 AP Defensive Player of the Year and four-time first-team All-Pro—fresh off his sixth Pro Bowl appearance from this past weekend—issued the following statement through league reporters:

The Browns, who have reportedly known of Garrett’s request for “some time,” still don’t seem prepared to part with their premier pass rusher. According to NFL Network insider Mike Garafolo, the organization is not intent on having any conversations regarding a trade.

But . . . what if they eventually are?

What if Garrett and his people manage to push their way out of Cleveland?

And if they do, should Carolina be a possible destination?

Well, Garrett would be exactly what the doctor ordered for the Panthers’ feeble pass rush—one that mustered up the very lowest pressure rate (16.2 percent) and third-fewest sacks (32) of 2024.

Plus, if you could literally steal any one player in football and drop him right onto Carolina’s roster, he’d probably be the choice.

The Panthers, however, aren’t in a position to add any one player.

Landing the 29-year-old star—who may be the closest thing we’ve seen to Hall of Famer/North Carolina native/franchise legend—is undoubtedly an exciting prospect. The Panthers are seemingly on the rise, and adding the sport’s top defender to the mix would provide one heck of a spark.

That spark, though, could prove to be a fleeting gamble in the big picture.

Acquiring Garrett means you’d be giving up a king’s ransom of high-end draft picks. By comparison, a 27-year-old Khalil Mack, a second-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick were shipped off to the Chicago Bears back in 2018 for two firsts, a third and a sixth.

Carolina already made that type of move less than two years ago for the rights to quarterback Bryce Young, and they’ll still be feeling the effects of it in this year’s draft. Plus, trading for picks—not trading away picks—is how general manager Dan Morgan has operated, especially in a rebuild.

As good as the former No. 1 overall pick is, the Panthers are more than just a Myles Garrett away. They have holes on every level of their defense, which will be even more difficult to fill with the depleted chest of draft capital a blockbuster trade would result in.

Oh, and let’s not forget what Garrett himself wants.

If you haven’t already, make sure you read all the fine print from his statement. Garrett writes that he wants to win a Super Bowl.

Teams such as the Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders will likely ready to line up for Garrett’s services if this drama continues to unfold. The Panthers, on the other hand, may have an easier time coaxing Julius Peppers out of retirement than convincing anyone that they’re an actual contender in 2025.

Simply put, they’re still quite a few miles away.

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Bengals face big consequences of possible Myles Garrett trade

The Bengals will be impacted in a few different ways if Myles Garrett leaves the AFC North.

The Cincinnati Bengals won’t be one of the teams trading for Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett.

But they’re going to be massively impacted if and when Garrett gets moved.

Garrett publicly requested a trade from the Browns on Monday, sending most fanbases into wishlists and trade ideas now that one of the game’s best overall players is available.

Bengals fans know better, though, simply because the trade conversations start at a first-round pick and quite a bit more — before a market-resetting contract extension the acquiring team would pay out, too.

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But the Bengals will benefit greatly just from seeing Garrett leave the AFC North. Only two names have sacked Bengals passers more over their careers, as noted by Sports Illustated’s Jay Morrison:

 

During an offseason the Bengals need to onboard a new offensive line coach and rebuild the interior of the line, Garrett going away would already provide a boost.

Now for the negative — Garrett getting an extension with a new team could mean he checks in around $35 million per year. And if he lands that, it complicates things for the Bengals and extension talks with Trey Hendrickson, who just led the NFL in sacks last year and has been a top-five pass-rusher since arriving in Cincinnati.

So, good and bad. The Hendrickson problem is brewing and could get worse. But Garrett leaving the AFC North would be a positive, too.

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Browns star releases heartbreaking request for a trade

Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Browns.

Star defensive end Myles Garrett has requested a trade from the Cleveland Browns.

After eight dominant years in Cleveland, Garrett was extremely vocal about what he needed to hear and see from the Browns this offseason to feel comfortable signing back up for another year. However, he did not get the answers he wanted.

Garrett released a statement requesting a trade from the Browns today:

This is quite a blow not only to the Browns but also to the city of Cleveland, as Garrett has been a vocal member of the community, a part-owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and more.

However, Browns general manager Andrew Berry has been adamant that he will not listen to trade requests for Garrett. This will be a long offseason, so let’s see how this plays out for the Browns and Garrett.

49ers must get involved after Browns superstar requests trade

Send out all the picks.

The San Francisco 49ers may have an avenue to take a massive swing in the trade market this offseason.

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has officially requested a trade according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

This doesn’t come as a huge shock after Garrett floated the idea of “conversations” that needed to be had with Cleveland following a dreadful 3-14 season. The Browns have only been to the playoffs twice since selecting Garrett No. 1 overall in the 2017 draft and now he’s looking for the exit with the franchise heading the wrong direction.

There aren’t many massive trades the 49ers were likely to get involved in, but given their need for pass rush help and the importance of the defensive line to what they want to do defensively, this is a deal where their hat should immediately be in the ring.

It won’t be easy since Garrett will have many suitors around the league. He’s a six-time Pro Bowler, four-time First-Team All-Pro and a Defensive Player of the Year who has 102.5 career sacks and hasn’t had fewer than 10.0 in a season since his rookie year.

Acquiring Garrett will require multiple picks and potentially a first-rounder, but he’s only 29 and still playing at a high level. Finding a player better than him to put across from Nick Bosa is nigh impossible.

Garrett has two years left on a five-year deal he signed before the 2020 season. There’s no guaranteed money left on the deal, so would likely be on the table from the team that acquires the former DPOY.

If the 49ers are going to do anything bigger than sign Brock Purdy to a contract extension this offseason, it should be finding a way to trade for Garrett because pass rushers of his caliber aren’t available often.

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