NFL trade deadline blog: Live updates on the major moves and rumors from Tuesday
already making noise in San Francisco, the Jets acquired James Robinson to help fill their void at running back, Kansas City added another playmaker in Kadarius Toney and the Eagles are all in on their Super Bowl pursuit after trading for veteran pass rusher Robert Quinn. Those four players highlight the deals ahead of this year’s trade deadline.
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Will there be more trades before the time expires? Broncos edge rusher Bradley Chubb, Browns RB Kareem Hunt, Commanders CB William Jackson and Texans WR Brandin Cooks are some of the names possibly available. USA TODAY Sports reacts to the big trades leading up to the deadline in our up-to-the-minute live blog:
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Report: Commanders prepared to release William Jackson III
The Washington Commanders have been actively shopping William Jackson III, but reportedly have a backup plan.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Washington is expected to release Jackson if it’s unable to trade the sixth-year cornerback. A back injury has limited Jackson to four games and 16 tackles this season. He signed a three-year, $40.5 million contract with the Commanders in 2021, and releasing him would result in $9 million in dead money on the cap for next season.
Report: LA Rams offered multiple firsts for Brian Burns
The Los Angeles Rams don’t have a first-round draft pick next season, but that hasn’t stopped them from trying to trade future ones. According to Sports Illustrated, the Rams offered multiple first-round picks for Carolina Panthers edge rusher Brian Burns.
The Panthers are 2-6 and clearly rebuilding. Burns has five sacks this season, following two consecutive nine-sack campaigns. The Florida State product was the team’s first-round choice (19th overall) in the 2019 draft. — Chris Bumbaca
Could Bradley Chubb be moved at NFL trade deadline?
Last year, the Denver Broncos moved Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams a day before the deadline, a trade that impacted the Super Bowl three months later. Could Denver be the catalyst of another landscape-changing deal for a pass-rusher in 2022?
The player on the move this year would be Bradley Chubb. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said Tuesday morning on “Get Up” that Chubb will be the next defensive star to sign a lucrative contract. If the Broncos don’t want to commit significant money, they could try and gain more draft picks, Schefter said. — Chris Bumbaca
Reports: Colts RB Nyheim Hines receiving interest
Late Monday, ESPN reported Indianapolis Colts backup running back Nyheim Hines has received interest from teams. Pro Football Focus added that “two top teams” have shown the most intrigue for the back who can also return kicks and punts.
Behind Jonathan Taylor on the Indianapolis depth chart, Hines functions mostly as a third-down back who can provide a presence in the passing game. — Chris Bumbaca