NFL Trade Rumors: Giants, Broncos, 49ers Could Deal Key Players, Patriots Seeking Help At Deadline

Following crucial losses in Week 8, several NFL teams could be looking to deal key players before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. EDT trade deadline. The New York Giants, Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers might be sellers now that their playoff chances are all but officially gone.

New York has already traded multiple starters, sending cornerback Eli Apple to the New Orleans Saints and defensive tackle Damon Harrison to the Detroit Lions last week. The Giants were defeated at home by the Washington Redskins Sunday afternoon, falling to 1-7 on the season and 4.5 games out of first place. The loss could mean a few more members of New York’s secondary have played their last game with the team.

According to SNY’s Ralph Vacchiano, the Giants have received offers for Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has reported that cornerback Janoris Jenkins is more likely to be dealt since he has multiple years left on his contract.

FOX’s Jay Glazer reported that teams have called the Giants about Odell Beckham, but he’s highly unlikely to go anywhere after New York gave him a $95 million contract just before the start of the regular season. A couple of veteran wide receivers that won’t be going to the postseason with their current teams are more likely to be dealt to a contender.

Pierre Garcon might be at the top of that list after San Francisco’s Week 8 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. The one-win 49ers are all alone in last place of the NFC West and tied for the worst record in football. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged that Garcon is drawing trade interest, and the team has spoken with the 32-year-old about the possibility of being dealt.

Demaryius Thomas could be traded just a week after it was reported that the Broncos probably wouldn’t trade the wide receiver. According to Ian Rapoport, Denver might be willing to deal the veteran because of Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. It put the Broncos four games out of first place in the AFC West and effectively ended their postseason hopes.

Thomas told reporters that he believes there’s a “50-50” chance he’ll be traded. The 30-year-old caught just three catches for 30 yards Sunday, and he’s had 63 receiving yards or fewer in all but one game.

The New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans are among teams looking for wide receiver help, according to Rapoport. New England already added Josh Gordon earlier this season, but they are reportedly actively looking to make another trade.

DeSean Jackson has requested a trade, according to NFL.com, though the Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t seem eager to move the wide receiver.