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The NFL trade deadline arrives November 2 and rumors are swirling nonstop at the moment. In particular, plenty of teams in the NFC are looking for upgrades at a variety of positions.
There is not a single NFL team that should avoid considering a trade before the deadline. Let's take a look here at one ideal trade target for every team in the NFC as the deadline approaches.
Ideal trade target for each NFC team before NFL trade deadline
Dallas Cowboys - Marcus Maye, Safety, New York Jets
Marcus Maye's name has been in trade rumors for quite some time now. The New York Jets safety is playing on a one-year deal and his team appears to be going nowhere.
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The Dallas Cowboys could use all the help they can get in the secondary if they want to chase a Super Bowl. Making an offer for Maye would be wise. The Jets can get a draft pick, and Maye can go play for a contender.
New York Giants - Brandin Cooks, Wide Receiver, Houston Texans
The New York Giants should be selling at this year's deadline. However, the addition of Brandin Cooks provides a weapon to Daniel Jones as the Giants go into full evaluation mode.
Cooks is also under contract in 2022 as the Giants seek any and all help on offense. Cooks would go from one bad team to another, but could potentially form a connection with Jones that could last for years.
Philadelphia Eagles - Marlon Mack, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
The Philadelphia Eagles are failing to get Miles Sanders involved in the offense. That has put too much of a burden on Jalen Hurts and the result has been a 2-4 start.
Adding Marlon Mack, who is openly on the NFL trade block, could allow the Eagles to take the pressure off both Sanders and Hurts. They would add an experienced runner and try to find a proper balance on offense.
Washington Football Team - Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback, Miami Dolphins
This suggestion may come as a surprise to some NFL fans, but Tua Tagovailoa has been linked to the Washington Football Team in a potential blockbuster deal sending Deshaun Watson to Miami.
The southpaw would get a fresh NFL start and Washington could move forward with him at quarterback instead of being in no man's land with Taylor Heinicke and Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Chicago Bears - Evan Engram, Tight End, Chicago Bears
Evan Engram is on an expiring deal with the New York Giants and is seeking a fresh NFL start. The Chicago Bears could bring him aboard and see if he can form a connection with Justin Fields.
If so, that gives the Bears two solid tight ends in Cole Kmet and Engram. If not, this would only be a small gamble.
Detroit Lions - N'Keal Harry, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots
The Detroit Lions need all the help they can get at wide receiver and N'Keal Harry, who openly requested a trade from the New England Patriots this past NFL offseason, could come in handy. The former NFL first-round pick is still 23 years old and Detroit could be the perfect place for a fresh start.
There would be very little pressure and the Lions could see what Harry has in the tank while playing alongside Jared Goff. The price should be low and the Lions have nothing to lose by taking on Harry as a project.
Green Bay Packers - Odell Beckham Jr., Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns
This is perhaps the most fun potential NFL trade on this list. Odell Beckham Jr. looks lost in the Cleveland offense. He keeps dropping passes and just isn't playing up to his previous levels.
Going to the Green Bay Packers and playing with Aaron Rodgers could awaken him from this slumber. Such a move by the front office would also show a commitment to winning, which could convince Rodgers to hang around longer beyond 2021.
Minnesota Vikings - O.J. Howard, Tight End, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Minnesota Vikings have Tyler Conklin at tight end and that is about it in terms of production at the position. Swinging a deal for O.J. Howard could change that.
The Tampa Bay tight end has fallen down the depth chart and the Vikings could take him on an expiring deal. This would eventually allow Howard to reach his full NFL potential, or prove he is just an average player.
Atlanta Falcons - Drew Lock, Quarterback, Denver Broncos
This ideal target comes with the idea that the Denver Broncos may be panicking and looking to add a new quarterback. If Matt Ryan is an option, Drew Lock could come in return.
The Atlana Falcons appear to be below-average and adding talent around Ryan won't make much of a difference. Atlanta must build through the NFL Draft and this scenario sees Lock getting a chance to prove himself before 2022 rolls around.
Carolina Panthers - Marlon Mack, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
Mack shows up again as the Carolina Panthers are in desperate need of running back help. Christian McCaffrey is on injured reserve and the offense looks doomed without him.
Mack could provide a bit of stability and could form a nice duo with McCaffrey once the dominant NFL runner can return.
New Orleans Saints - D'Ernest Johnson, Running Back, Cleveland Browns
D'Ernest Johnson made a name for himself Thursday night and has now become a trade target around the NFL. The Cleveland Browns' third-string running back went well over 100 yards in his first start and looks like a legitimate option in any backfield.
The New Orleans Saints are desperate for help behind Alvin Kamara and should be calling the Browns right away.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Xavien Howard, Cornerback, Miami Dolphins
What more could the Tampa Bay Buccaneers want? The offense seems set, so let's focus on defense.
The Miami Dolphins could look to move on from cornerback Xavien Howard given the trajectory of the season. Howard could make the short move to Tampa and shore up that defense as they pursue another Super Bowl.
Arizona Cardinals - Nick Foles, Quarterback, Chicago Bears
This represents the most out-of-the-box NFL trade target on this list. The Arizona Cardinals have an MVP quarterback in Kyler Murray and a solid backup in Colt McCoy.
Nick Foles, meanwhile, continues to waste away on the bench in Chicago. The Cardinals could add him for extra insurance and incorporate his NFL experience to a roster chasing a title. Sometimes, such wild card moves pay huge dividends.
Los Angeles Rams - Odell Beckham Jr., Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns
OBJ makes his second appearance on this list as he could join yet another NFC contender. The Los Angeles Rams could pair him with Matthew Stafford to make the offense even more dynamic.
Some risk is involved because of how Beckham has played recently with the Browns. But the Rams still have enough talent at receiver to be fine even if OBJ doesn't fully get back to his old ways.
San Francisco 49ers - Marlon Mack, Running Back, Indianapolis Colts
Mack is a popular figure in any NFL trade article. The San Francisco 49ers, like the Panthers, are desperate for healthy players in the backfield.
Mack is the top option openly available for a trade, and the 49ers have to be thinking about bringing him in right away.
Seattle Seahawks - Nick Foles, Quarterback, Chicago Bears
Foles is arguably the top NFL quarterback available and the Seattle Seahawks could use another signal-caller in addition to Geno Smith. There is no guarantee when Russell Wilson will be able to return at this point.
Foles may not be the most dynamic option, but his NFL experience speaks for itself and could save Seattle's season.
