One Trade Every NFL Team Should Make Before the Season Starts

We've identified one trade for all 32 teams before the season begins. These players have the upside and immediate talent level to serve as a key acquisition.

Aaron Rogers MetLife Giants Packers 2019
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 35-17. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Aaron Rogers MetLife Giants Packers 2019

Welcome to the calm before the storm as NFL training camp is right around the corner. Finally, football is almost back.  

Even though massive trades have gone down and the majority of big-name free agents have signed, there’s still plenty of ways for franchises to improve their ever-evolving rosters. 

There are veterans around the league who could shine in a new opportunity or bring more value elsewhere. Sometimes a chance is all that’s needed for success. 

We’ve identified one trade for all 32 teams. These players have the upside and immediate talent level to serve as a key acquisition. We’ll delve into each mock trade and break down the benefits for each team.

Arizona Cardinals

Xavien Howard Dolphins Broncos 2020

Atlanta Falcons

Mario Addison Bills Seahawks 2020

Baltimore Ravens

Brandon Graham Cowboys Eagles 2020

Buffalo Bills

Zach Ertz Eagles Cardinals 2 2020

Carolina Panthers

Jordan Hicks Cardinals Eagles 2020

Chicago Bears

Tavon Young Ravens Falcson 2018

Cincinnati Bengals

Brandon Brooks Eagles Cowboys 2019

Cleveland Browns

Leighton Vander Esch Cowboys WFT 2020

Dallas Cowboys

Malcolm Jenkins Saints Buccaneers 2020

Denver Broncos

Tim Patrick Broncos Chiefs 2020

Detroit Lions

Trey Flowers Lions Jaguars 2020

Green Bay Packers

Brandin Cooks Titans Texans 2021

Houston Texans

Jaylon Smith Cowboys WFT 2020

Indianapolis Colts

Darius Slay Eagles Seahawks 2020

Jacksonville Jaguars

Andrew Norwell Jaguars Ravens 2020

Kansas City Chiefs

Gardner Minshew Jaguars Minicamp 2021

Las Vegas Raiders

Anthony Barr Vikings Tunnel 2019

Los Angeles Chargers

Rashaad Penny Seahawks Rams 2019

Los Angeles Rams

Andrew Norwell Jaguars No Helmet 2020

Miami Dolphins

Melvin Gordon Broncos Chargers 2020

Minnesota Vikings

Stephon Gilmore

New England Patriots

Adam Thielen Vikings Lions Detroit 2019

New Orleans Saints

Miles Boykin Vikings Minicamp 2021

New York Giants

Aaron Rodgers Giants Packers MetLife Stadium 2019

New York Jets

OJ Howard Tampa Arizona 2019

Philadelphia Eagles

Brandon Brooks Eagles Line 2019

Pittsburgh Steelers

Austin Blythe Rams Line 2020

San Francisco 49ers

Sterling Shepard Giants Cowboys 2021

Seattle Seahawks

Jamison Crowder Jets 2020

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Whitney Mercilus Texans Warmups 2020

Tennessee Titans

Chase Winovich Patriots Chargers 2020

Washington Football Team

Derek Carr Raiders London 2019

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