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Joe Haden on the Trade Block: Five Potential Landing Spots

By George Stockburger

Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) looks on during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) looks on during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) cannot make the reception as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) defends in the 1st half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) cannot make the reception as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) defends in the 1st half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Cleveland most likely won’t want to keep Haden in the division, but if they get an offer strong enough, they could feel obligated to pull off the deal.

Baltimore has given up five receptions that have gone 40 yards or more, fourth-highest in the NFL. Rookie Tavon Young is currently the teams’ highest-rated cornerback according to PFF, and is the 41st-ranked corner in the league. Veteran Jimmy Smith has been awful in coverage, but still has multiple years left on his contract.

The Ravens are one game behind the Steelers, but have lost four straight games. With Ben Roethlisberger out for an extended period with a knee injury, now it the time for the Ravens to make their move.

It would cost more than most teams, but the Ravens could potentially get a deal done knowing the type of people in that front office.

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