The NFL draft went underway at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. Arizona time) in Detroit. The draft is about players getting selected after their college careers. But sometimes there are trades made that involve players already on NFL rosters.
The Arizona Cardinals acquire receiver Marquise Brown that way two years ago.
Entering the draft, there are a few players to watch for potential deals.
49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
Aiyuk enters the final year of his contract on his fifth-year rookie option and wants to get paid. He isn’t happy. The 49ers don’t want him to leave, but watch what player they take in the first round. If they take a receiver, expect a deal.
Bengals WR Tee Higgins
The Bengals placed the franchise tag on Higgins, and he has since requested a trade, as he seeks a long-term deal.
Bengals DE Trey Hendrickson
Hendrickson has two years left on his contract but no guaranteed money. The report of his trade request came out earlier in the week.
Broncos CB Pat Surtain II
If the Broncos are desperate to move up from the 12th pick, because they don’t have a second-round pick, they might have to add Surtain to a deal.
RB Khalil Herbert
With the Bears having signed De’Andre Swift, he might get moved.
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