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Two receivers are drawing the most interest ahead of the NFL trade deadline


Two receivers are drawing the most interest ahead of the NFL trade deadline

With Davante Adams, Amari Cooper and DeAndre Hopkins out of the squad, two other receivers are generating league-wide interest.

Christian Kirk of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Diontae Johnson of the Carolina Panthers are both candidates to be traded ahead of the NFL trade deadline on November 5, drawing interest across the league, according to ESPN.

The report comes amid the Rams' Cooper Kupp reportedly being taken off the trade market.


Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) is a possible trade target.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (5) is a possible trade target. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

ESPN notes that the Panthers have received “multiple inquiries” regarding Johnson, with Carolina seeking a mid-round pick in the NFL Draft in return for the former Pittsburgh Steeler, who finished in Week 8 with 30 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns begins.

The 1-6 Panthers are strong underdogs against the Denver Broncos on Sunday.

In addition to Johnson, who is expected to be a free agent after the season, Kirk is gaining importance in trade talks.


Christian Kirk (13) from the Jacksonville Jaguars could be moved before the trade deadline.
Christian Kirk (13) from the Jacksonville Jaguars could be moved before the trade deadline. Getty Images

The Jaguars also enter Sunday as underdogs and could fall to 2-6 with a loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Kirk, 27, is signed through the 2025 season and will receive a base salary of around $15 million next year.

This year he has 25 receptions for 320 yards and a touchdown.

The Jets are expected to look to trade Mike Williams since acquiring Adams earlier this month, with the Steelers and his former team, the Chargers, being potential suitors.

Gang Green's strength was hampered Sunday against the Patriots with Allen Lazard sidelined with a pectoral injury.

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