1 ideal trade target for each NFC team before NFL trade deadline 2021

New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals

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.