Since we learned that Cardinals defensive back Patrick Peterson asked for a trade, we’ve heard that both the Eagles and Saints have inquired on the Pro Bowl cornerback. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News has a new name to add to the list of suitors: the Jets. The reporter tweets that the Jets reached out to the Cardinals about Peterson, but New York isn’t expected to pull off a trade.
There’s obviously plenty to like about the veteran, who has made it to seven-straight Pro Bowls. In seven games this season, the 28-year-old has compiled 35 tackles, three passes defended, two interceptions, and one sack. Pro Football Focus ranks Peterson fourth among 112 eligible cornerbacks.
On the flip side, the Jets may not need to overpay for the cornerback, as Pro Football Focus has been fond of Morris Claiborne and Trumaine Johnson‘s performance this season (along with top backup Darryl Roberts).
Let’s take a look at some more notes from around the NFL…
- Albert Breer of SI.com doesn’t believe the Cardinals are motivated to move Peterson, and the recent trade request won’t force their hand. The veteran is still one of the top coverage cornerbacks in the NFL, and his salary over the next two seasons doesn’t break the bank. If the team were to make a move, Breer points to the Saints and Chiefs as logical landing spots.
- Earlier today, the Colts worked out a trio of kickers in Kai Forbath, Cairo Santos, and Taylor Bertolet. However, Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network tweets that the team won’t be signing any of these options since they’re holding out hope that Adam Vinatieri will be ready to go for this weekend’s matchup with the Raiders. Today’s workouts were solely a contingency in case the future Hall of Famer doesn’t suit up. The 45-year-old is currently dealing with a groin injury, and it could force him to miss only his second regular season game since the beginning of 2014.
- Despite the Giants‘ trade of Eli Apple earlier today, head coach Pat Shurmur wanted to make it clear that the team wasn’t giving up on this season. “We’re not throwing in the towel,” Shurmur said (via Ralph Vacchiano of SNY on Twitter). “This will give an opportunity for some young players and newer players to have an opportunity to play.” The Giants sent the cornerback to the Saints earlier today, receiving a 2019 fourth-round pick and 2020 seventh-round pick in return.
- Shurmur was also adamant that the Giants wouldn’t be trading franchise quarterback Eli Manning. When asked if the veteran would still be on the team after the trade deadline, the head coach gave a simple answer. “Yes, I do,” he said (via Vacchiano). “I think Eli will be our quarterback. He has been, and he’ll continue to be here.” The 37-year-old has completed 69-percent of his passes for 2,061 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Chiefs should give up a first round pick for Peterson this year… not sure how much it would take to acquire him though. Probably more than a 1st rounder. Not sure if they have the available cap room either.
That would be a big addition for them and would be fun to see.
No reason for the Cards to trade him this season. Gotta imagine asking price is at least a first and a 2nd or 3rd in 2020
Cowboys should offer their 2019 2nd round pick. I mean if they cant draft the team, trade for it. They can sign a rehabbed Earl Thomas next year. Defense would look good much improved.
You’d need to include a first round pick with that second rounder.
If someone offered them a 1st hed be traded already.
The Jets reach out to everyone but Peterson has no interest in leaving one loser to join another. If he ends up anywhere in the AFC East it will be with the Patriots.
If you’re a contending team, you have to be drooling over Patrick Peterson’s trade request..
Much like some of the greays before him, Revis, Sherman, Sanders, etc., Peterson is the NFL’s latest and greatest shutdown DB..In what was seen as a somewhat “down year” for Peterson, he still only gave up an NFL best ~22 yards a game, and he was credited with only 4 TD’s scored against him..
If a contender can add Peterson to their squad, you immediately improve your WHOLE defense significantly!! Peterson will allow his fellow DB’s to take on other favorable matchups, and this fact alone will allow whichever front seven more time to pressure and harass the oposing team’s QB, which is NEVER a bad thing…
If you’re consistently able to take away an opposing team’s best WR, that’s a significant edge for your team. It immediately forces your opponent to change their game plan accordingly, and they’re left asking more of less talented players…
Peterson is a game-changer, and top teams rarely get an opportunity to acquire such a dynamic player. You add Peterson to the Patriots, Chiefs, Saints, or dare I even say the Rams, and he will most definitely make the difference between who wins and which team loses…They’re all already so closely matched, Peterson would most certainly be the difference maker!!
The Chiefs should be going all out to acquire him.