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NFL training camp has delivered plenty of drama this summer, with Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin and All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons both requesting trades. In all likelihood, the sagas will end in contract extensions for the two stars, but there is always the possibility of a few NFL trades this summer.
Similarly, Defensive Player of the Year candidate Trey Hendrickson is staging a hold-in with the Cincinnati Bengals and drawing significant trade interest. While a blockbuster deal involving any of these players is unlikely, it is always a fun exercise to highlight some NFL trades we would love to see this month.
The Washington Commanders should work things out with Terry McLaurin. For one thing, he is the top target for quarterback Jayden Daniels, and the depth at receiver behind him is concerning. In addition, McLaurin has endured years of poor quarterback play and questionable organizational decisions, so he has earned a new contract. However, there is a clear gap in negotiations, and that could at least open the door to trade talks.
In a deal like this, the Buffalo Bills would land a true No. 1 wide receiver. McLaurin has proven to be as reliable as they come, and there is no reason to expect he will decline over the next three years. Acquiring him pushes Keon Coleman into the No. 2 role, which better suits him right now. In addition to the 2026 third-round pick, Washington also adds pass-rushing help with the 26-year-old A.J. Epenesa.
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In all likelihood, the Cleveland Browns are not going to keep all four of their quarterbacks on the roster by the start of September. Trading either Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders does not make much sense so soon after both were drafted, and Joe Flacco is familiar with Kevin Stefanski’s system. That makes Kenny Pickett the likely odd man out in Cleveland.
With Will Levis lost for the season, the Tennessee Titans could use a dependable veteran behind rookie Cam Ward. Pickett has experience as a former first-round quarterback and has familiarity with different systems after moving between teams. That makes him a valuable mentor and backup for Ward, especially given the injury risks involved in playing behind Tennessee’s offensive line.
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