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Wide receivers Washington Football Team could target before NFL trade deadline

By Jacob Camenker

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs drills during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals At Seattle Seahawks
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs drills during warmups before the first quarter of the NFL Week 1 game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cincinnati Bengals at CenturyLink Field in Seattle on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.Cincinnati Bengals At Seattle Seahawks /
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Oct 25, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2020; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Marvin Jones, Lions

Marvin Jones may be a nice target for Washington, but his availability is uncertain. Of the teams with trade candidates on this list, the Lions are one of the least likely to be sellers. They have a 3-3 record heading into Week 8 and could be in the running for an NFC Wild Card spot depending on how they do moving forward.

With Matt Patricia’s seat getting a little warm, getting to the postseason would be huge. So, moving a veteran like Marvin Jones may not be the best move.

A case can be made for moving on from Jones, though. Jones is on the wrong side of 30 and is set to be a free agent after the offseason. The team also has a potential young replacement waiting in the wings, Quintez Cephus, who showed well earlier in the season when Kenny Golladay was out. So, he could be given a shot to be the No. 2 receiver with Danny Amendola manning the slot.

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In short, the Lions would still have plenty of weapons if they move on from Jones and they would have some draft capital to boot. That doesn’t mean they will trade him. But the idea can at least be entertained, especially as Jones’ name has been mentioned in tiny rumblings on the trade block.

Jones would be a good fit in Washington. He has always been a good red-zone player (seven TDs per 16 games played) and has good size (6-2) to go along with good athleticism. His whole career, he has been a top-tier No. 2 wide receiver and even if he regresses a bit, he’ll still be a good starter on the outside.

If Jones can be had for an early/mid-Day 3 pick, Washington should consider adding him. He would be a nice veteran presence, a good complement to McLaurin, and would help improve the team’s depth and serve as a mentor to the young talent the team has on their roster. Plus, Jones could probably be re-signed to a reasonable deal and serve as the No. 2 receiver until one of the young players is ready to take over.

We’ll see if Jones ends up being available. At the very least, Washington should kick the tires on him. But if the Lions beat the Colts on Sunday, don’t expect them to take any calls about players on their strong offense.

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