NFL trading season is already in full effect. In the past couple of weeks, we've seen cornerback J.C. Jackson, running back Cam Akers, wide receiver Chase Claypool and edge rusher Randy Gregory all change teams. Wideout Van Jefferson joined them on Wednesday. A common thread through each of those moves? Teams willing to give up disappointing veterans for late-round picks.
We'll see more of these trades in the weeks to come, but the fast-arriving trade deadline of Oct. 31 forces teams to declare their hands and plan accordingly.