NFL Trade Rumors: The Latest Buzz on Torrey Smith, Alshon Jeffery and More

Unlike in other sports, we don’t generally see a lot of in-season NFL trades. They do happen—the Green Bay Packers recently acquired running back Knile Davis from the Kansas City Chiefs—but blockbuster trades during the season are not a staple of the National Football League.

However, this doesn’t stop the rumor mill from ramping up production whenever the annual trade deadline approaches. Things are no different this year—the trade deadline is 4 p.m. ET on November 1—and a number of quality players are rumored to be on the trading block.

This shouldn’t be surprising, as there are plenty of potential contenders in need of additional talent and a handful of teams essentially already out of contention.

Let’s take a look at some of the latest trade rumors and what they could mean moving forward.

Torrey Smith, WR, San Francisco 49ers

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Monday that the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers were discussing a potential deal that would send wide receiver Torrey Smith to Philadelphia.

Such a deal would make sense for the Eagles, who could use the extra offensive firepower. Though Philadelphia is 4-2 and very much in the hunt for the NFC East title, the team is lacking in receiving talent. Jordan Matthews is the only wideout on the team with more than 200 yards receiving or 20 receptions.

As a team, the Eagles average just 210.7 yards passing per game (29th in the NFL) and are rated a pedestrian 17th in receiving by Pro Football Focus.

Adding Smith to the mix would give the Eagles a legitimate deep threat with which to attack downfield. While he hasn’t been extremely productive this season—just 13 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns—Smith can bring big-play potential. He has averaged 17.2 yards per reception for his career.

Smith is also just 27 years old.

A deal would give the 49ers a chance to get out from under Smith’s $40 million contract, which runs through 2019.

On paper, this appears to be a win for both sides. The 49ers are in the beginning of what should be a massive rebuild, and Smith’s contract dollars could likely be better spent elsewhere.

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