Redskins: Five trades that should be considered ahead of the deadline

The Washington Redskins have some serious needs that can be filled with a couple of trades.

The NFL trade deadline arrives at 4:00 P.M. EDT on October 30. The Washington Redskins almost never make any trades during the season, but this could be the year to make a move or two. They have at least ten picks in the upcoming draft, including four anticipated compensatory selections, and that gives them some draft capital to negotiate with in any trade. Is this the year when the Redskins make a bold in-season trade or will they sit tight and do nothing? Let’s take a look at five potential trades that could make sense. We have ranked them in order of team needs.

First, the endless need for a talented No. 1 receiver continues to torment the coaches and front office for the burgundy and gold. The slot receiver is set with Jamison Crowder. The receiving back is set with Chris Thompson. Paul Richardson is a very good No. 2 receiver. The depth looks promising with Robert Davis (injured reserve), Trey Quinn (injured reserve, may return later this season) and Cam Sims (injured reserve, may return later this season). The trade that makes the most sense is acquiring T.Y. Hilton from the Colts for a second-rounder or a third-rounder and Josh Doctson.

Secondly, the need for a competent left guard has been a huge issue for several seasons. Shawn Lauvao does a fine job when he is healthy, but has been injury prone in recent years, including this season. Tony Bergstrom is a decent backup option, but is not a long term solution. Tyler Catalina is out for the year and so is Arie Kouandjio. Bergstrom was the starting center against the Packers and starting center Chase Roullier moved to left guard. That is certainly not a good long-term solution. Also, center/guard Casey Dunn is likely a year away from being a dependable backup. A trade that makes sense for the Redskins is offering the Los Angeles Rams a fifth-rounder for Jamon Brown.

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Third, the Redskins have a solid starter at running back with Adrian Peterson, but the depth behind him is lacking. The team has lost faith in Samaje Perine. Kapri Bibbs is considered a backup to Chris Thompson. Speaking of Thompson, he is entrenched as the third down passing back. Rob Kelley was the primary backup to Peterson, but he seems to have picked up the injury bug over the last two seasons and his return this season is uncertain. If he can’t shake that bug, then the Redskins should look at offering the Lions a seventh-rounder for Ameer Abdullah.

Fourth, a team can never have enough pass rushers as the cliché implies. The impacts from Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith are top notch. There is no need to replace them. Ryan Anderson is showing steady improvement. Pernell McPhee provides solid minutes when Smith is out for a rest. So why should the Redskins seek a trade for an OLB/Edge? Again, a team can never have too much of those players, and having quality depth at the position is a huge plus for the defense. The Redskins should trade for Dante Fowler and offer a fourth-rounder. If he can’t be re-signed during the next off-season, the talented pass rusher could bring a generous compensatory pick in 2020.

Fifth, depth at the tackle position is needed. Trent Williams and Morgan Moses are very talented, but they have experienced a few injuries in recent seasons. Ty Nsekhe has been struggling in spot duty this season and Geron Christian is likely a year away from being a quality backup tackle. Acquiring someone to take Nsekhe’s role on the roster could be an option and the Redskins should consider offering the Packers a seventh-rounder for Jason Spriggs.

There is a potential sixth option and it is not trading for a player, but trading any of these players to another team. Trading Samaje Perine for a sixth or seventh-rounder should be considered. Trading Josh Norman for a fifth-rounder should receive consideration. Trading Josh Doctson for a fifth rounder could be possible. Selling low is not a good game plan, but if a team asks about these players and comes with an offer better than we see here, then it should receive serious attention and scrutiny from the front office. It should be noted that Josh Norman’s contract makes him difficult to trade and it is highly unlikely to happen.

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The first two options seem to be the most preferable. Hilton and Brown would be solid additions. The three remaining player suggestions are probably not realistic and would likely be an unrealistic luxry. Hilton could be what the receiving corps needs. Brown could solve the left guard woes. Will the Redskins make a move for either player or both of them? It may not happen, but acquiring such talent and still have eight draft picks in the 2019 NFL draft could make these transactions possible. The deadline looms.

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