2 Dolphins Defenders Named as Popular Trade Targets Ahead of Deadline
The 2025 campaign hasn’t exactly gone the Miami Dolphins‘ way through six games, and heading into Week 7, they are on the verge of completely falling apart. With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Dolphins are expected to be sellers, despite what
Several of Miami’s veteran players are drawing interest ahead of the trade deadline, and if the team keeps on losing, the front office would be wise to move on from some of them before it’s too late. Ahead of Week 7, rumors are suggesting that a pair of Dolphins defenders have quickly emerged as trade candidates with the deadline drawing near.
Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Drawing Trade Interest
With the Dolphins staring down the barrel at a potential rebuild, trading away some players for draft capital would be a wise decision by the front office. If the team does sell at the deadline, Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips are both reportedly drawing quite a bit of trade interest across the league.
Both Chubb and Phillips are trade targets because of their ability to wreak havoc on defense. Through six games, Chubb has 15 tackles, four sacks, and one fumble forced, while Phillips has 10 tackles and one sack. Injury concerns exist with both of these guys, but when they are healthy and on the field, they are very productive.
Whereas Phillips is in the last year of his rookie deal, Chubb is under contract through 2027 at a fairly reasonable rate, especially given how he’s looked so far this season. With that in mind, reports have emerged indicating that the Dolphins have
“The Dolphins are getting lots of calls on pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips,” Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported on Saturday.
Should the Dolphins Trade Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips?
GettyMIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Bradley Chubb #2 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after sacking Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets
The way things are trending for the Dolphins, they should consider trading pretty much anyone on their roster drawing interest. If they do decide to blow things up, Chubb will likely become too expensive for them to justify paying, and Phillips could end up leaving in free agency this upcoming offseason once his deal expires. With both guys garnering interest on the trade market, moving them while they still have value would likely be the front office’s best move.
Does that mean these guys are both guaranteed to get dealt? Absolutely not. Considering how both McDaniel and general manager Chris Grier still have jobs, it’s clear that team owner Stephen Ross isn’t exactly in a rush to blow things up and begin a rebuild (which appears to be the only plausible path forward for this team at this stage of the game). It’s clear that trading Chubb and Phillips makes sense for Miami, but whether or not the team will do that remains to be seen.
Raider Star Gives Blunt Words on Potential George Pickens Move
The Las Vegas Raiders have a budding star at running back in Ashton Jeanty and arguably the best young tight end in Brock Bowers. While the Silver and Black teams need to sort out the quarterback situation in the long term, they also lack a No. 1 receiver.
After the departure of Davante Adams, the Raiders have yet to fill the role of a go-to wide receiver. Nonetheless, former Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Johnson believes that Las Vegas can fill that void next offseason in free agency.
Devin White recently appeared on an episode of “Night Cap,” and Johnson asked the veteran whether Dallas Cowboys wideout George Pickens fits being a Raider.
“I love what [the Raiders] have on offense, right?” Johnson said. “But I mean no disrespect to them boys, but we were just talking about next year, right? What you think about George Pickens over there in Las Vegas? Tell me that doesn’t fit. And you see, listen, stay with me, stay with me real quick. You see how Maxx Crosby being a Raider? It just fits his demeanor, who he is, what he represents.”
Those remarks led to a brief response from White as he agreed with what Johnson was proposing.
“He definitely got that charisma, you know, that swag,” White said.
George Pickens Talks About His Future Amid Raiders Link
Pickens, who joined the Dallas Cowboys in a May trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers, is on track to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. Over the past five games, he has totaled 32 catches for 525 yards and six touchdowns, a career high.
If Pickens scores again Sunday against the Washington Commanders, he would be the first Cowboys wide receiver to record a receiving touchdown in six consecutive games since Terrell Owens in 2007.
“I wouldn’t mind it,” Pickens said on October 15 about staying long-term in Dallas (h/t
Will the Cowboys Look to Lock Up George Pickens?
Pickens is expected to be one of the top receivers on the free-agent market if he becomes available. The Cowboys could also consider using the franchise tag on him.
On October 14, owner and general manager Jerry Jones avoided commenting on whether the Cowboys plan to start contract talks with Pickens, but he expressed satisfaction with how the trade has played out.
“In every aspect of it, he’s doing more than we did expect or that we could have expected,” Jones said. “And what’s really special is he’s a real plus to have around the team. He’s a real plus around his teammates.
“He’s a great plus around those coaches, and the coaches really think highly of him. So he’s not only doing it on the field, he’s doing it as part of the team concept, and that’s very important and, in his particular case, should be noted.”
