Seattle Seahawks: 3 trade targets that can improve the defensive line

Philadelphia Eagles

Trade Target: DT Fletcher Cox

New defensive coordinator, Clint Hurtt, is known for his stellar work in the run game. Over the second half of the season, this front seven for the Seahawks really turned things around — especially in the run game. It certainly helps to have the best middle linebacker in football, Bobby Wagner, along with a young and upcoming linebacker in Jordyn Brooks. But, Poona Ford and Al Woods really contributed to the late surge of this rushing defense.

An aging veteran in Al Woods is going to be entering free agency and Seattle could most likely retain him on a cheap contract. But, I would suggest making a deal with a team that might want to move off one of their own aging veterans who has a big cap hit. There is no denying the dominance of Eagles defensive tackle, Fletcher Cox. He is well respected at his position and his salary would reflect that.

Entering the final year of his 6 year, $102 million dollar contract, the Eagles may be willing to move off him. This presents a unique situation for Seattle as we have seen them capitalize off these kinds of trades over the years. Typically, it comes at the trade deadline though. Over this past season, there were some rumblings about Fletcher Cox on the trade block, although nothing ever came to fruition. I am certain teams will be making phone calls about him throughout this offseason.

Again, draft capital is going to be something that Philadelphia values as they are in the middle of a rebuild. They haven’t quite figured out their identity and would probably be willing to deal some of their aging players for more picks. I wouldn’t suggest moving a second round pick for him, but maybe a 3rd or try and maneuver a 5th along with another player for Cox.