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2018 NFL Trade Deadline: One deal each team could make

By Erik Lambert

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 31: Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 18-10. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 31: Olivier Vernon #54 of the New York Giants sacks Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the second half at MetLife Stadium on December 31, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Redskins 18-10. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images) /

New York Giants

23. player. 31. . OLB. New York. Outside linebacker

The New York Giants have the worst defense in the NFL. That is an established fact. A unit that was once considered among the best just two years ago has fallen apart completely. Why? Namely, it was a mix of system changes and also unloading personnel they probably shouldn’t have. Either way, it’s apparent that this team lacks a pass rusher more than anything. They have one sack in two games this year. Olivier Vernon, their only proven guy has been hobbled by injury. They sorely need another presence at outside linebacker who can generate pressure on the quarterback. Otherwise, it’s going to be a long season for Big Blue.

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