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NFL trade rumors never stop swirling, even after the trade deadline passes. There is no doubt that some players will be on the move this offseason, as they always are, but 2022 has the potential to shake up the entire NFL. There are big-name NFL players, especially quarterbacks, who could be traded next year. Here are five of the top candidates that could be involved in a trade.
NFL players who could be traded in 2022
#1 - QB Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks
Russell Wilson was involved in plenty of trade rumors prior to the 2021 NFL season. He is reportedly unsatisfied with the philosophy of playcalling, as well as the overall personnel decisions made by the Seattle Seahawks organization. Head coach Pete Carroll prefers a more run-heavy style of offense, and the front office has done a poor job constructing an offensive line that can protect Wilson.
Entering Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season, the Seahawks have attempted the least number of passes in the league this year. Their quarterbacks are the third most-sacked in the NFL. These trends are why Russell Wilson was initially seeking a trade last offseason, and why he could request a trade again prior to the 2022 NFL season.
#2 - QB Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Aaron Rodgers nearly sat out the 2021 NFL season when his request to be traded was denied. He is reportedly unhappy with the Green Bay Packers front office and may be at the point where it is irreparable. Ultimately, he decided to play this year, but all signs point to him demanding to be traded in 2022, or he could refuse to play at all.
If Rodgers isn't bluffing and doesn't change his mind, this will be his last year as the starting quarterback for the Packers. It appears that he believes his best chance of winning another Super Bowl is with a different team. Rodgers is a three-time NFL MVP and one-time Super Bowl champion. There is more value in the Packers trading him than risking him sitting out for nothing in return.
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Players who could be traded prior to the 2022 NFL season.
#3 - QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans
Deshaun Watson has probably already played his last game as the starting quarterback for the Houston Texans. Prior to all of the pending legal allegations, Watson had already demanded a trade, claiming he would refuse to play this season if he wasn't traded.
The Texans have explored various trade partners for Watson during the 2021 NFL season and prior to the trade deadline, but a deal hasn't been made yet. They will, most likely, enter the trade market again in the 2022 offseason. The Miami Dolphins have been most closely linked to the situation, but several teams have checked in.
#4 - QB Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers traded all the way up to the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft to select quarterback Trey Lance. This is a huge indicator that they are ready to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo. No team makes a move like that unless the plan is to make him the starter at some point.
Trey Lance has only started one game in the 2021 NFL season, but he could be a starter in 2022 for the 49ers. He brings added athleticism and an ability to run the ball that Garoppolo doesn't have. If the 49ers believe that Lance is ready to take over the job, Garoppolo will likely be traded in 2022.
#5 - QB Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have been most closely connected to Deshaun Watson's trade rumors. If they do decide to pull the trigger on a move for Watson in the 2022 offseason, then Tua Tagovailoa could be traded. He could be one of the pieces used to acquire Watson, or he could be traded somewhere else if the Texans don't want Tua.
