A number of teams are potentially interested in trading for a cornerback, according to Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com, and some clubs view the Patriots and Saints as teams that might be willing to deal away a defensive back.
Breer’s report is sparse on details, as we don’t know what teams might potentially inquire on New England or New Orleans’ corners, or what they might might be willing to give up in return. But it’s still worth examining each club’s defensive back depth chart to see what players might be considered spare parts.
In New England, first-team All-Pro Stephon Gilmore, recently re-signed veteran Jason McCourty, and 2018 undrafted free agent J.C. Jackson almost certainly aren’t going anywhere. The same goes for 2018 second-round pick Duke Dawson, who missed his entire rookie campaign, and 2019 second-rounder Joejuan Williams.
One name does stand out on the Patriots’ stacked depth chart as potential trade bait, however, is fourth-year pro Jonathan Jones. An undrafted free agent in 2016, Jones has played between 40-50% of New England’s defensive snaps in each of the past two seasons. As a restricted free agent, he’s signed through 2019 on a non-guaranteed salary of $3.095MM. Given the Patriots’ depth at corner and Jones’ expiring contract, he’d make sense as a potential trade target.
The Saints also have several corners who almost assuredly won’t be going anywhere, including starters Marshon Lattimore, Eli Apple, and Patrick Robinson. But P.J. Williams and Ken Crawley are both entering contract years and have significant experience under their belts (67% playtime for Williams in 2018, 40% for Crawley). Even veteran Kayvon Webster, who signed a one-year deal with the Saints in June, could potentially be on the table if rival teams are desperate for corners.
Dawson hasn’t looked good. If they get a fair offer he might be gone.
Presumably the only reason the Patriots and Saints are mentioned is because they have the most and next to most age on their current rosters. We know the Cowboys, Chiefs and Packers have an interest in upgrading but it would probably make more sense for them to see what training camp cuts occur between now and the start of the season rather than jumping into a trade.
packers will not need an upgrade…assuming of course king returns well from his hamstring injury…which has been said is minor….if king stays healthy the pack will have a top 5 duo at cb…..with tramon, Tony brown, Josh Jackson, and kadar holliman on the roster…I doubt they will sacrifice significant draft capital for a cb far down another teams depth chart
If King stays healthy. That’s a pretty big IF.
I’m not holding my breath and without him the Packers sure as hell will need an upgrade. Letting Breeland walk was a mistake, unless they had no choice of course.
How so? Jackson is a starting quality guy. And Williams is perfectly capable of filling in for a couple games. And Tony Brown is going to b pretty good as well. They don’t need to trade for anyone unless someone is hurt and is going to miss half the season
Jackson is starting quality? Not sure where you get that from… At least certainly not yet. Very poor rookie year and hasn’t set foot on the preseason field so far.
I love TWill but yes, he’s a fill-in type now. Tony Brown the UDFA is still a big question mark, as is the rookie Hollman (but both do show great potential I admit) and the other UDFA’s around camp are also unknowns.
So, without King, as is looking likely, who is #2 to Alexander? Even with King, IMO Breeland would be #2. And he signed for what? 2-3M this year with the chiefs?
Packers will not be trading for an upgrade at CB.
Not trading, no.
Giants should trade Janoris Jenkins for a pick or for either WR or pass rush help.
Cowboys will trade zeke for a good CB
Compensation for every player mentioned at best a 7th rounder.