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With the NFL trade deadline set to pass later today, a bombshell report just surfaced that the are trying to trade Le'Veon Bell, who they just signed to a huge contract over the offseason. It's unclear exactly why the Jets want to move on from Bell, who has been put in tough positions in a struggling Jets offense.
With a number of big-name trades already in the books, this could be the biggest deal we see in the NFL before the deadline. Could they actually move Bell? We'll have to wait and see, but while we tick towards the deadline, the Complex Sports squad picked out five teams that should make a run at Bell if he is indeed available for trade. Buckle up, because this could be a wild trade deadline in the NFL.
Kansas City Chiefs
No system in the NFL would be better for Le'Veon Bell than Andy Reid's offense. The Chiefs passing game is lethal and they love throwing to their backs, which would be perfect for Bell. It's unclear if the Chiefs have enough to get a deal done, but this would make them even more dangerous going forward.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have been linked to stud RBs for months now, so why wouldn't they take a look at Bell? The pricetag will surely be high, but Bell would thrive in this Philly offense, which finally got rolling against the Bills. He could be exactly what they need for another Super Bowl run.
Houston Texans
This is the team that actually makes the most sense. The Texans have used up a lot of draft assets already on prior moves, but picking up Bell would make this already explosive offense even better. Let's get Deshaun some more weapons, please.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens already have one of the best running games in the NFL, but adding a player like Bell would make them a legit threat in the AFC. Lamar Jackson is executing on an MVP level right now and though they already have Mark Ingram, this could be the lightning to his thunder. Call it in.
Chicago Bears
The Bears are in shambles right now and could use a spark any way they can get. I'd suggest they should probably start looking at other QB options, but why not give Mitch Trubisky help in the form of Le'Veon Bell and see if that sparks this dormant offense. It certainly couldn't hurt.
