The Tennessee Titans traded Roger McCreary to the Los Angeles Rams earlier this week. Mike Borgonzi and Chad Brinker would probably like to trade a few more players before the NFL trade deadline (November
4). We’ve identified some potential landing spots for each realistic candidate.
Calvin Ridley, WR
Will the Titans find a taker for Calvin Ridley? His current hamstring injury complicates discussions. Ridley has really struggled this season, but he’s still a 1,000-yard receiver with bounce-back potential in a better offense. We wouldn’t consider a trade likely. – Potential landing spots: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos
Tony Pollard, RB
Tyjae Spears has outperformed Tony Pollard in recent weeks. Pollard feels like a potential cap casualty this offseason as the Titans look to upgrade the running back spot with a younger, more explosive player. Multiple teams could enter the market for a proven veteran ball-carrier. – Potential landing spots: New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers
Arden Key & Dre’Mont Jones, EDGEs
The EDGE market kicked off on Monday when the New England Patriots traded Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers. It also removed the 49ers as a potential landing spot for Arden Key and Dre’Mont Jones. Key’s injury downgrades his chances of being moved, but Jones is peaking near the deadline, with three sacks in the previous three games. – Potential landing spots: Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Patriots, Buffalo Bills
Chig Okonkwo, TE
Chig Okonkwo has shown legitimate chemistry with Cam Ward in recent weeks. He’s also on an expiring contract, and the current regime drafted Gunnar Helm. The Titans should consider re-signing Okonkwo, but after the McCreary deal, a trade feels likely. – Potential landing spots: Broncos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kevin Zeitler, IOL
The Titans have to weigh possibly trading Kevin Zeitler versus how that impacts Ward’s protection. Zeitler has been decent, maybe even slightly below expectations, but the backup situation would certainly be worse, though it’d give the Titans a chance to find out more about Jackson Slater. Zeitler is on an expiring contract, making him a candidate to move. – Potential landing spots: Buccaneers, Lions, Seattle Seahawks
