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3 potential trade targets for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By Cory Kinnan

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball by defensive end Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Running back Melvin Gordon #28 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball by defensive end Solomon Thomas #94 of the San Francisco 49ers at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates recovering a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 23: Outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans celebrates recovering a fumble against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

EDGE Jadeveon Clowney

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Houston Texans and pass rusher Jadaveon Clowney would not reach an agreement on a new deal as he plays out his franchise tag. With that being said, the former first overall pick is now on the trade market.

While Clowney’s career started with a ton of injuries, he has stayed relatively healthy over the past three seasons. In that span, he has tallied 24.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, an astounding 53 tackles for loss, and a monster 59 hits on the quarterback.

With the injury to Pierre-Paul, the Buccaneers currently only have Carl Nassib, Shaquil Barrett, Noah Spence, and rookie Anthony Nelson as viable options off the edge. Even worse news, only Nelson is contracted to stay in Tampa Bay beyond 2019, leaving the Buccaneers in a potential world of hurt after this year.

Trading for and locking up Clowney for the future would soften the blow of potentially losing Pierre-Paul for good and seeing a combination of Barrett, Nassib, and Spence walking out the door after the season. He would give the Buccaneers an immediate boost off of the edge, and allow for the Buccaneers to use Spence, Nassib, and Nelson sparingly and in a rotational role rather than overloading their plate.

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