The NFL‘s preseason action is underway, but there are still many players around the league who find themselves in trade rumors.
We recently identified one NFL player who could be traded on each team, and today, we specifically look at the most likely trade candidate for every club in the NFC North.
Top Trade Candidates in the NFC North this NFL Season
Chicago Bears: Khalil Herbert, RB
Khalil Herbert has impressed when given opportunities throughout his three-year NFL career with the Chicago Bears. He’s averaged 4.9 yards per carry, but the Bears have continued to invest in the RB position in recent years.
Chicago selected Roschon Johnson in 2023, then, this offseason, signed D’Andre Swift to a relatively big deal in free agency. Therefore, the Bears could opt to trade Herbert and receive some compensation during the final year of his rookie deal.
Detroit Lions: John Cominsky, EDGE
The Detroit Lions are incredibly deep at the EDGE position, with Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport leading the team’s talented group. Therefore, John Cominsky could be moved this upcoming season, since he will potentially take a backseat to Davenport and others.
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Green Bay Packers: Preston Smith, EDGE
After signing Rashan Gary to a massive contract extension, the Green Bay Packers could look to move on from Preston Smith this season. The Packers selected Lukas Van Ness No. 13 overall in 2023, and it’s possible he will replace Smith moving forward.
Smith has enjoyed plenty of success in Green Bay, but if the Packers were to trade him this season, they would potentially save a total of $37.5 million.
Minnesota Vikings: Lewis Cine, S
Although several former Georgia Bulldogs defensive players have found success in the NFL, Lewis Cine is not one of them.
Despite being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Cine has struggled to stay on the field due to injuries. The Vikings could opt to cut their losses and trade him for a chance elsewhere.
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