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2017 NFL Free Agency: 3 Opening Trades That Could Happen

By Erik Lambert

Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 32-14. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Mychal Kendricks to the Arizona Cardinals

Not too long ago inside linebacker Mychal Kendricks was on the cusp of becoming a Pro Bowler. Unfortunately scheme changes really stunted his growth with the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s no longer in his natural position under defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz. Besides that the team is looking for possible ways to free up cap space for some moves in free agency this year. Trading him would free up $1.8 million and possibly get some decent in return.

The Arizona Cardinals might be a team to talk to. They aren’t afraid to do a little wheeling and dealing. They need help at inside linebacker pretty back and run a 3-4 scheme. That will be most welcome for Kendricks. In return they could either give up a decent draft pick or even wide receiver John Brown. He regressed for them last year but is only 26 and features that speed element the Eagles wish they never let go with DeSean Jackson a few years back.

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