Grading cutdown-deadline trades: Chargers add veteran QB, Titans active with three deals

Roster cutdown day in the NFL isn’t just about cuts and waiver claims, it’s also about trades. Every year, there are players who may be on the outside looking in with their current organization, but could be used by another team that will trade draft compensation for their services instead of taking their chances on waivers.

We saw a total of eight trades over the past two days. While none of these transactions shook the NFL to its core, they are notable nonetheless. So let’s revisit these trades, and attempt to grade them. 

Chargers get: Taylor HeinickeFalcons get: 2026 conditional seventh-round pick

The Chargers’ season would probably be a disaster if Heinicke hits whatever marks the Falcons needed him to for this pick to be as high as possible. After quickly becoming a fan favorite in Washington, Heinicke disappointed in Atlanta. He failed to cross 270 passing yards once in his four starts, and never had a multi-touchdown game. Still, I see him as an upgrade over Easton Stick. 

As for the Falcons, they have Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr., so they had no issue parting ways with Heinicke, who has a better opportunity in L.A. 

Chargers: B-
Falcons: C

Chargers get: Elijah MoldenTitans get: 2026 seventh-round pick

The Chargers actually picked up two former Titans on Wednesday in running back Hassan Haskins, and then sent Tennessee a 2026 seventh-round pick for Molden. He’s played slot corner and safety for the Titans. In 2023, he put together what was statistically a career year with 73 combined tackles, four passes defended and one interception in 15 games played with eight starts. 

The Titans already had their top three safeties set, and grabbed former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Julius Wood on waivers, so they were set at the position. 

Chargers: C+
Titans: C+

Saints get: John Ridgeway, 2025 seventh-round pickCommanders get: 2025 sixth-round pick

Commanders GM Adam Peters said…

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Author : Jordan Dajani

Publish date : 2024-08-29 13:21:39

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