Browns OT Jack ConklinScott Winters/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Each week, we begin the board-building process by examining 15 players who have already been the focus of trade speculation or who would be realistic trade candidates based on contract status, roster situations and/or team records.
Players are then ranked on talent, positional value and likely availability to reach our top 10.
We have quite a few changes this week, and not simply because Adams, Cooper and Hopkins are off the market. So is New York Jets pass-rusher Haason Reddick, who ended his holdout over the weekend and will play, at least through the rest of the season.
“We will continue to work towards a long-term extension with the Jets,” agent Drew Rosenhaus said, per ESPN’s Rich Cimini.
New to the list this week are Cleveland Browns pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin, New Orleans Saints edge-rusher Chase Young, New England Patriots pass-rusher Josh Uche and Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Sebastian Joseph-Day.
All five play for non-contenders in positions that will hold value on the trade market. We’re also adding Los Angeles Rams wideout Cooper Kupp. According to Dianna Russini, Mike Silver and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, the Rams are open to moving Kupp and paying some of his salary to facilitate a deal.
We’ve removed Houston Texans receiver Robert Woods, Tennessee Titans receiver Treylon Burks, and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Harrison Bryant, whose value is slipping behind other trade targets. We’ve also removed New York Jets receiver Mike Williams, who may already have a landing spot waiting.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to “table” trade talks regarding Williams until after their game on Sunday night.
Our Week 7 honorable mentions, in no particular order, are:
