There have been a plethora of blockbuster trades in the NFL of late involving star wide receivers. Furthermore, there might be another premier wideout on the move, as Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers is reportedly discussing potential extensions with other teams in the scenario that he’s traded.
On that note, how have trades for Pro Bowl-caliber wideouts panned out? Here’s a look at notable wide receiver trades over the past five years, in reverse chronological order.
2024
Texans receive: WR Stefon Diggs, 2024 sixth-round draft pick, 2025 fifth-round draft pick
Bills receive: 2025 second-round draft pick
Houston acquired the four-time Pro Bowler Diggs, who has totaled 100-plus receptions and 1,100-plus receiving yards in each of the past four seasons, to provide a proven No. 1 receiver for second-year quarterback and 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year Award recipient C.J. Stroud. The Texans are coming off an AFC South division title and an appearance in the AFC divisional round. Diggs, 30, joins a receiving core that includes the budding Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Buffalo presumably made the move to clear cap space.
2022
Jaguars receive: WR Calvin Ridley
Falcons receive: 2023 fifth-round draft pick, 2024 third-round draft pick
What happened? Jacksonville acquired Ridley during the 2022 season when he was serving a suspension for betting on NFL games, which was part of the reason why it attained him at a low rate. In his first season with the Jaguars (2023), Ridley totaled 76 receptions for a team-high 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. That said, Ridley departed for the AFC South-rival Tennessee Titans in free agency.
Cardinals receive: WR Marquise Brown, 2022 third-round draft pick
Ravens receive: 2022 first-round draft pick
What happened? Arizona acquired Brown, who was coming off a career year that saw him total 91 receptions for 1,008 yards, to form a dynamite 1-2 receiver punch with DeAndre Hopkins. That said, Brown played in no more than 12 games in each…
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Publish date : 2024-08-06 19:11:57
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