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; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is forced out of the pocket by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is forced out of the pocket by Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake (91) during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Wake to the Los Angeles Rams

Jeff Fisher has done a good job getting his Los Angeles Rams to a 3-2 record early in the season but there are significant problem his team is facing that threaten to undo his work. A big one are the key losses his defensive line continue to suffer. It started with Chris Long in free agency and has since moved to injuries with Robert Quinn and William Hayes. They are fast running out of viable options to make that scheme effective, Aaron Donald or not.

Cameron Wake is not the player he was four years ago, but that doesn’t mean the 34-year old isn’t still effective. He’s finding ways to apply pressure despite the Dolphins not playing him that many snaps. They might be willing to part ways with him at this point as their own season spirals out of control. It wouldn’t cost much at all for the Rams to get him. If Fisher could squeeze one more good year out of Wake, then it would serve the purpose of getting that team aimed in the right direction.