Every offseason, it seems like a major superstar becomes available via trade. Most recently, those stars have ranged from Jimmy Graham to Brandon Marshall. This year, there figures to be a number of stars discussed in trade talks. However, it’s almost a certainty that one man is going to be traded. That man’s name is Kam Chancellor, and he is an all-pro safety for the Seattle Seahawks. Chancellor enrolled at Virginia Tech as a quarterback, before enduring a change to cornerback. He eventually settled in at safety, and the rest is history. In his six seasons in the NFL, Chancellor has tallied almost 500 total tackles, a pair of sacks, 10 interceptions, and nine forced fumbles.
Quickly ascending to superstar status, Chancellor has solidified himself as an elite NFL safety. With that said, he’s been long-linked to trade rumors. The rumors have only become more frequent, since his holdout at the start of this season. While many teams have been linked to Chancellor at one point or another, there’s been one team who’s constantly appeared in rumors, the Philadelphia Eagles. In this article, we will take a look at five potential scenarios that could land Kam Chancellor in “Midnight Green.” Without further delay, let’s get started…
1.) Jason Peters and a 2016 3rd Round Pick
This deal makes the most sense for both sides, hands down. Seattle figures to lose Russell Okung to Free Agency this year. By losing Okung, the Seahawks are not only taking a major blow to their offensive line stability, but they’re also taking a major blow to their veteran presence. The acquisition of Peters would be beneficial for the Seahawks, as it would restore stability among their offensive lineman, while keeping the veteran presence in the locker room. For the Eagles, this deal almost makes too much sense. Moving Peters helps them shed his horrendous cap hit for the 2016 season, while beefing up their defensive secondary with the acquisition of one of the league’s best safeties. The third-round pick helps offset the salary difference between Peters and Chancellor, further enticing the Seahawks to take the deal.
Just imagine….Malcolm Jenkins and Kam Chancellor.
2.) Jason Kelce and a 2016 5th Round Pick
Much like the Peters deal, this too makes sense for both sides. There has been recent buzz, of the Eagles contemplating moving on from Jason Kelce. The 28 year-old center has been a key cog in the Eagles offense for the past five seasons, but his production has recently began to slip. That’s led to questions of his ability to perform at a Pro Bowl level. Maybe a change of scenery does him good? Seattle could surely use the offensive line help, and Kelce’s still young enough to produce at a high level. And once again, just picture Malcolm Jenkins and Kam Chancellor manning the Eagles secondary….go ahead, and just let that thought sink in.
3.) Darren Sproles and a 2016 4th Round Pick
This is where things begin to get a little dicey. Most fans won’t like the idea of trading Darren Sproles, but I believe it to be a necessary evil. By ridding ourselves of Sproles, it would be a win-win-win. The Eagles would save approximately $3.5 million by moving Sproles, money that could be better used for a possible extension of Sam Bradford.
Moving on from the Eagles would better benefit Sproles, as he would be able to finish out his career on a team that has a legitimate chance at winning a Super Bowl. Finally, the deal is a major benefit for the Seahawks. Their passing game has struggled at times, and with no clear game-changing pass catcher, they rely heavily on a committee. They thought things changed when they acquired Jimmy Graham, but their chemistry was out of whack. They signed Fred Jackson mid-season, but that didn’t work well. With the expected departure of Marshawn Lynch, the ‘Hawks would benefit greatly from Sproles’ skill-set and veteran presence.
4.) Nolan Carroll and a 2016 5th Round Pick
This one may be a stretch, but could actually work. Seattle’s secondary was iffy at times last season, and they even resorted to bringing Cary Williams in at one point. Nolan Carroll could wind-up as the odd man out in Philadelphia, as Jim Schwartz may desire to get a more extensive look at 2015 second-round pick Eric Rowe. Additionally, the Birds would be getting 2015 draft pick JaCorey Sheppard back from a torn ACL. Carroll proved last season that he could play at a relatively high level on the outside, and right now the Seahawks could use all of the help they can get.
5.) Brandon Graham and a 2016 4th Round Pick
Schematically, this one could make sense for both teams. The Eagles have an abundance of linebackers, and the recent change from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3 defense leaves them overpopulated. Seattle is facing the possibility of losing Bruce Irvin to free agency, and they don’t have a contingency plan lined up. Acquiring Brandon Graham would provide them a safety net, if they were to lose Irvin. If worse comes to worse, and the Seahawks re-sign Irvin, they could slide Graham into a defensive line rotation.
With the new league year still roughly a month away, it’s impossible to guess where Chancellor may land- if he’s even traded. The Eagles though, seem like a logical trading partner for Seattle. There are a number of holes that can be filled courtesy of Philly, and it would beneficial to both sides in every scenario. I’m not going to sit here and say that Kam Chancellor will end up as an Eagle. But, it’s certainly not out of the realm of possibility. The only question that remains is, would Seattle even pick-up the phone for discussions involving Chancellor? That question and more questions will be answered in time, as the NFL prepares itself to kick of the 2016 league year on March 9th.
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