NFL Trade Destinations for Top Holdouts and 2019 Free Agents

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 20 yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 08: Khalil Mack #52 of the Oakland Raiders lines up to rush the quarterback during their NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 8, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Khalil Mack (DE)

On the flip side, the Raiders have serious problems with their best player in Khalil Mack. The star pass rusher has made it clear he’s not budging until the team gets serious about his contract extension. Something he feels after three-straight years of 10+ sacks he’s rightfully earned. Gruden hasn’t made the effort to get that ball rolling, which has led to trade speculation. The man is unpredictable as this past offseason has clearly shown.

Destination: Green Bay Packers

Right now the team that’s best equipped to make a play for Mack is the Packers since they have two 1st round picks in the 2019 draft. They also have a need for a second stud pass rusher opposite the aging Clay Matthews. The idea of getting Mack to Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers on the other side of the ball must horrify teams across the NFL.

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