NFL Rumors: 5 Trade Candidates Before Deadline With Steelers, Broncos, Colts In News

There is a lot more going on ahead of the 2021 NFL trade deadline than just rumors concerning Deshaun Watson. Several impact players around the league are either available or have been drawing interest from other teams.

Here’s a look at five trade candidates ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline.

Melvin Ingram, Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker

Less than a half-season into his Steelers career, the linebacker reportedly wants out of Pittsburgh. Ingram is unhappy with reduced playing time, and Pittsburgh has engaged in trade discussions, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly shown interest in Ingram. The Arizona Cardinals could be a fit in light of J.J. Watt’s season-ending injury.

As @RapSheet reported this weekend, OLB Melvin Ingram does indeed want out of Pittsburgh after seeing a reduction in his playing time. I’m told KC made an offer, but the #Steelers ideally don’t want to send him to an AFC team. Could the #Cardinals make a good trade partner?
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) October 28, 2021

Marlon Mack, Indianapolis Colts Running Back

Mack has requested a trade and the Colts have tried to find a trade partner for him. With Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines on the roster, Mack is a logical candidate to be dealt. Two seasons removed from a 1,000-yard season, the veteran has just 28 carries for 101 yards. The Chiefs, Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers have been linked to Mack.

I'm told the #Chiefs, #Panthers, #49ers &/t #Saints are among teams that made preliminary inquiries for #Colts RB Marlon Mack over the last few weeks. Any teams potentially dealing for Mack would acquire his 2021 base salary of $1M fully guaranteed (prorated), per league source.
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) October 21, 2021

Kyle Fuller, Denver Broncos Cornerback

Fuller finds himself in trade rumors after only playing two snaps in Denver’s Week 7 loss to the Cleveland Browns. With Ronald Darby starting ahead of him, Fuller could be viewed as expendable by the Broncos. Denver received trade calls about Fuller in the offseason, Rapoport reports. Fuller led the league with seven interceptions and 21 passes defensed in 2018.

Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans Wide Receiver

Cooks hasn’t been featured prominently in recent rumors, but he could be moved for a few reasons. The Texans are tanking and have already started to trade veterans, sending running back Mark Ingram to New Orleans, a move Cooks seemed very upset about. Cooks is a cheap option with fewer than $2 million left on his 2021 salary. Cooks is a perennial trade candidate, having been dealt three times in the last four years.

*IF* the Texans were to make Brandin Cooks available in a trade, he’d be a valuable/realistic target for several teams because of his salary. He’s due ~$1.5M for the rest of this year.

Hard to find affordable trade targets that would bring as much of an impact as Cooks could.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 27, 2021

Andre Dillard, Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle

A first-round pick two years ago who isn’t starting for the Eagles, Dillard could be dealt for the right price. Philadelphia has its eyes on the future, unlikely to compete for a playoff spot with three first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. Dillard could make sense for a team like the Browns, which has been dealing with injuries to its offensive line.

The #Browns and #Ravens have interest in #Eagles T Andre Dillard, would make sense for the team to at least make a call given our connections to the Eagles front office( via @JFowlerESPN) pic.twitter.com/7kx4AHYdHN
— MoreForYouCleveland (@MoreForYou_CLE) October 28, 2021