NFL Trade Speculation: 5 Players Most Likely to Be Shipped

Throughout the NFL, there are teams that are looking to get value out of their veterans before they either cut them or just after they franchise them. The following are the best candidates to be traded this offseason, whether before the draft or after.

DE Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts

Top Suitors: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars

Why He Would Be Traded

Freeney has a massive contract, and the Colts are at a point where they are trying to re-vamp their team and re-build for future draftee Andrew Luck. Freeney is still a great pass-rusher, and a team like the Jaguars or the Buccaneers have enough room under the cap to bring him in.

WR DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles

Top Suitors: Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots

Why He Would Be Traded:

The Eagles are starting to get tired of his attitude and could use a bigger receiver. The Jaguars don't have anyone outside of the unspectacular combo of Brian Robiskie, Mike Thomas and Chastin West. The Patriots could be a good fit for Jackson with their multitude of picks.

WR Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh Steelers

Top Suitors: New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers

Why He Would Be Traded

Wallace is a restricted free agent and should get a first-round tender. It would make sense for a team like the 49ers or the Patriots to improve their passing game with their late first-round pick by bringing in Wallace. The 49ers would make the most sense since the Steelers aren't even in the same conference.

CB Asante Samuel, Philadelphia Eagles

Top Suitors: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why He Would Be Traded

With the Eagles having three great corners, it makes sense for them to trade away the third best one. Samuel would be a great fit for the new scheme Schiano runs and should be a leader for the young corners on the team in Aqib Talib and Myron Lewis.

QB Tim Tebow, Denver Broncos

Top Suitors: Jacksonville Jaguars

Why He Would Be Traded

If the Broncos end up bringing in Peyton Manning, then the big question is what do they do with Tim Tebow? Tebow is known as a very good leader and a hard worker, but he needs the right coach who is worried about working with him. A straight-up trade for Blaine Gabbert would make sense for both sides as Gabbert could learn from Manning and be the pocket passer Elway likes.