Though none of them were official until the new league year began last Wednesday, the NFL trade market was the lightning bolt that flashed well ahead of the free agency thunder that followed days later. A decade ago trades in the NFL were about as frequent as a blue moon. Now they’ve become a useful tool for team executives looking to move salary, acquire draft assets or add proven talent quickly.
Counting the New York Jets move up the draft board from six to three in a deal with the Indianapolis Colts last weekend, and the Browns latest trade of CB C.