With the NFL Trade deadline fast approaching, many contending teams are reaching out to teams to see if they’d be interested in making a deal as teams begin making a playoff push.
While there’s already been a lot of action in the wide receiver market with the Jets acquiring Davante Adams, Bills acquiring Amari Cooper and Chiefs acquiring DeAndre Hopkins, many teams are also in the market for pass rush.
However, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, three defensive studs are “untouchable” despite being floated in trade rumors. Per Russini, Maxx Crosby (Raiders), Myles Garrett (Browns) and Jeffrey Simmons (Titans) will not be moved and are still viewed in their respective teams long-term future.
That said, one player I expect to be off-limits is star defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. I know teams such as the Lions, Ravens and Vikings would love to add a piece to their defense, but the Titans consider “Big Jeff” a big part of their future.
You can add the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby and the Browns’ Myles Garrett to the list of “every team wants them but they aren’t for sale.” I do expect teams to still ask the Raiders and Browns, but based on my conversations with sources from both teams, those two are too valuable to sell off.
There could always be a big surprise but for now, it seems like the trade deadline will go by without anymore big splashes.
