2016 NFL Trade Deadline: 5 Moves That Make Sense

Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas (73) against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Haden to the Oakland Raiders

Thomas isn’t the only Browns player who could be on the move real soon. Turns out two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden might also be on the block. His injury-filled 2015 season may have something to do with that. Even so he’s only 27-years old and still has plenty of gas in the tank. Any team that is short on cornerback help would do well to consider him. If he regains his Pro Bowl form, which should be possible, then that is a huge get.

If any team is poised to make that move, it’s the Oakland Raiders. They have the worst pass defense in the NFL at the moment. Being 4-1 in spite of it is a testament to how good their offense has become. That aside, head coach Jack Del Rio knows his team is poised to take command of the AFC West. The problem is he can’t do it without better defense. Haden would be a game changer if it’s the Pro Bowler they end up with.