Cleveland Browns: 5 possible trade targets
By Randy Gurzi
2. Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle Seahawks
One of the bigger personalities in the entire NFL could be on the trading block. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is reportedly available for trade. However, an injury could complicate things for him and the team in that endeavor.
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Sherman tore his Achilles in 2017, and he needed to have another operation on it recently. Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said it was a setback, but it could also keep him in town as teams may be wary of picking up an injured player.
"“It’s a bit of a setback for a couple weeks because he’s in the boot on the other leg,” Carroll said via Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “But he is not slowing down. He’s working like crazy. He’s having a fantastic offseason. His mentality is good. He’s competing like crazy.”"
Cleveland could use one of their picks on safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, which would give them a great option at free safety. Jason McCourty was an excellent addition last year as the veteran played well at corner. Adding Sherman to that mix would make them a formidable secondary.
Of course, they would have to convince Sherman to want to come to town. Should he be traded without okaying the deal, the brash corner would let it be known he wasn’t happy.