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NFL Rumors: Top Trade Buzz Surrounding Josh Gordon, Sheldon Richardson and More
- Updated: November 1, 2016
After the New England Patriots shockingly traded linebacker Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns on Monday, intrigue surrounding Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline picked up, as several big names are reportedly on the block.
Although in-season trading is somewhat rare in the NFL, plenty of quality players on struggling teams could potentially be had for the right price, and such moves could have a massive impact on the AFC and NFC playoff races.
With the deadline quickly approaching, here is a rundown of some of the top rumors that could produce blockbuster deals Tuesday.
Josh Gordon
Troubled Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon ended his rehab stint on Oct. 30, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter, and his name has come up in trade rumblings as he awaits word on reinstatement from his suspension.
Gordon was eligible for reinstatement after four weeks, but he instead opted to enter a rehab clinic. Following that decision, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport (h/t NFL.com’s Austin Knoblauch) reported that the Browns intended to release him.
That has yet to happen, and with Gordon potentially nearing a return and the trade deadline approaching, he has emerged as an obvious candidate to be moved.
Per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, however, a source said a deal prior to the trade deadline is “highly unlikely.”
A major factor working against the possibility of a deal involving Gordon is that it’s still unknown if or when he will be reinstated this season.
Even so, if Cleveland has no interest in giving Gordon another shot, it would be wise to trade him regardless of the return.
If the Browns can get something as little as a conditional seventh-round pick for Gordon, there is little reason not to do it since releasing him would yield no assets.
It is unlikely that a team would give up much for Gordon because of the uncertainty surrounding him, but he is worth a flier for a team in need of wideout help.
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