2021 NFL Draft: Teams most likely to make draft day trades
By Felix Davila
Potential playoff teams
Potential trade partner: Seattle Seahawks
This is an easy one to consider despite the Seahawks not owning a first round pick this year. After trading it away to the Jets in exchange for safety Jamal Adams, the Seahawks own only four picks total going into the late April event. And given the previously mentioned issues related to scouting and Russell Wilson’s recent demands to be involved in personnel decisions, they will need firepower to supplement their team.
Watch Seattle as a potential team to trade players on the roster for picks, or to trade back from their 55th overall selection to acquire more picks.
Potential trade partner: New Orleans Saints
The Saints are a dark horse team to move back this year because they are in a similar boat to Seattle. New Orleans only has five picks total going into the NFL Draft. Given that all five are within the first four rounds, they can still acquire very good players, but considering their poor cap situation, they will need to supplement any holes with more young players on cheaper rookie deals.
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A playoff team that just missed a Super Bowl berth, they own the 28th overall pick. This makes them prime position for any teams trying to jump from the second round back into Day 1. That type of move could put them just a few picks back but net them more capital to work with. Given that they are out of reach for a successor for Drew Brees, it is important they build the rest of the roster up using the draft. Simply put, five total picks will not do if they wish to make a quick return to Super Bowl contention.