2018 NFL Trade Deadline: One player on the block for each team

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 03: Cornerback Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 14: Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) /

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player. 44. . RB. Atlanta. Tevin Coleman . 2

The injury to Devonta Freeman decreases the likelihood of this happening for the moment, especially after the Falcons beat Tampa Bay, keeping hopes of alive of re-entering the playoff chase. However, it’s important to remember that Coleman will be a free agent in 2019. So if they’re going to get anything for him, their opportunity is almost up.

Granted, they could just play out the string and expect a compensatory draft choice in 2020 depending on the type of contract he signs elsewhere. Still, the odds are with so many teams around the league needing a running back and the Falcons having invested so heavily in the position it would make sense to do this if they feel the deal is worth it.

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