With the NFL's Sept. 2 cut-down day fast approaching, teams have begun attempting to shrink their rosters while getting a return for their losses.
The Cleveland Browns have reportedly added Joe Haden and Cameron Erving to their trade block while the Denver Broncos and New York Jets are shopping Pro Bowlers T.J. Ward and Matt Forte, respectively, and the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired Vance McDonald.
There are plenty of other potential trade targets out there. Some may be more surprising than others, but here's a look at nine candidates who could be on the move this week:
John Brown, Cardinals
Career Stats: 46 games played, 152 receptions, 2,216 receiving yards, 14 TDs
Brown could be tough to trade as he was diagnosed with a sickle-cell trait last season and it only allowed him to start six games. But the 27-year-old receiver is back to health this preseason, catching a pair of touchdowns in his only exhibition action.
Burce Arians hasn't done much to drive up Brown's value, but he sounds ready to let the speedster go, recently stating that Larry Fitzgerald and Jaron Brown were the Cardinals' only quality receivers.
Jeremy Hill, Bengals
Career Stats: 47 games played, 667 carries, 2,757 rushing yards, 468 receiving yards, 30 TDs
Hill knew his starting job was in doubt the moment the Bengals drafted Joe Mixon in the second round, especially with Giovani Bernard already on the roster to handle receiving-back duties.
The fourth-year pro still has plenty to offer the Bengals, though only one man can carry the ball at a time and Hill would be more valuable doing so for a team without a crowded backfield.
Carlos Hyde, 49ers
Career Stats: 34 games played, 415 carries, 1,791 rushing yards, 284 receiving yards, 16 TDs
Hyde has been in a bad spot since joining the NFL as the 49ers began their descent from contender to laughing stock, and now that a seemingly positive upswing has happened in San Francisco, he's not a fit for the system. Hyde's powerful style isn't what head coach Kyle Shanahan prefers in his back, and while he's trying his best to fit in, the Ohio State product could be a solid starter elsewhere.
Mychal Kendricks, Eagles
Career Stats: 70 games played, 382 tackles, 12 sacks, 20 pass deflections, 3 INTs
Kendricks has been a steady force in Philadelphia since 2012, though the team's defense under Jim Schwartz only needs two linebackers for most plays. With Jordan Hicks and Nigel Bradham getting the heavy majority of snaps now, Kendricks asked the Eagles for a trade or his release following the 2016 season and could very well have his request granted.
Star Lotulelei, Panthers
Career Stats: 60 games played, 116 tackles, 10 sacks, 4 pass deflections
This appears to be Lotulelei's last year with the Panthers as his contract is expiring and the team has already spent plenty of cash on the defensive line. The former 14th overall pick doesn't put up flashy numbers, but he gets the job done. However, with 2016 first-rounder Vernon Butler ready to take his starting spot, Lotulelei is expendable.
Matt Jones, Redskins
Career Stats: 20 games played, 243 carries, 950 rushing yards, 377 receiving yards, 7 TDs
Jones was adored by former GM Scot McCloughan and former offensive coordinator Sean McVay, but the remaining Redskins regime does not seem to be a fan of the player once dubbed the next Marshawn Lynch.
The 24-year-old's production has not met the initial expectations, but he has shown the power and vision to be a solid backup runner on a team that actually wants him.
Da'Norris Searcy, Titans
Career Stats: 91 games played, 304 tackles, 7 INTs, 24 pass deflections, 4.5 sacks
Searcy was once a rare free-agent score by the Titans in 2015, but the roster has now become overloaded with talent including signee Jonathan Cyprien, who plays the same role as the 28-year-old. With two years left on his deal, carrying a cap hit of at least $4.46 million, it may be too much to pay for a backup.
Richard Rodgers, Packers
Career Stats: 48 games played, 108 catches, 1,006 yards, 12 TDs
The 25-year-old tight end went from a default starter to a third stringer in record time as the Packers signed Martellus Bennett and Lance Kendricks this offseason. He knows plenty of the tricks of the trade from Aaron Rodgers that other teams and quarterbacks would be happy to add for a cheap price.
Stephone Anthony, Saints
Career Stats: 26 games played, 128 tackles, 5 pass deflections, 1 INT
Anthony looked like a star as a rookie, making 112 tackles in his first season, but failed to find a role within the Saints' defense in 2016, dwindling his stats down to 16 tackles. The former first-round pick simply needs a change in scenery to get back on track.
