3 James Cook trade packages that could move the needle before 2025 NFL draft

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#2. New Orleans Saints

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Alvin Kamara has been as loyal as they come for the New Orleans Saints, having established himself as their all-time leading rusher. But sometimes, all good things must come to an end.

The post-Sean Payton era has seen a fall back to mediocrity, and the five-time Pro Bowler can do only so much. Give him another chance to contend, while James Cook gets a chance to elevate a struggling franchise.

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Projected package: NO receives James Cook for Alvin Kamara and a 2025 second-rounder.

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Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

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