Hot NFL Trade Rumors

There is plenty of buzz going around the NFL as the free agency period kicks in. This year's free agency class is pretty weak, but that doesn't mean there won't be any action this off season. In fact, many trade rumors have been making the rounds on the internet. Here are a few of the hottest ones, along with my odds on how likely they will occur. Many of these trade rumors are courtesy of ProFootballTalk.com.

1. Miami Dolphins trade #1 pick to Dallas Cowboys for 2 first round picks and RB Marion Barber.

Odds: 10:1
This "reverse Herschel" trade would definitely be the trade of the year if it happens. Jerry Jones has denied he's interested in Arkansas RB Darren McFadden. He was also reportedly "exuberant" when McFadden ran a sub-4.3 40 at the combine. This trade wouldn't really make much since for Dallas, but people do strange things when they fall in love with a prospect (see San Diego and Ryan Leaf).

2. Jacksonville DL Marcus Stroud to Atlanta Falcons

Odds: 5:1
Jacksonville is rumored to be wanting to unload Stroud and his hefty salary. Atlanta's new coach is former Jaguar D-Coordinator Mike Smith. Makes since to me.

3. NY Jets trade DL Dewayne Robertson to Denver Broncos, Broncos send CB Dominique Foxworth and 2nd round pick to Detroit Lions, Lions send DT Shaun Rogers to Jets.

Odds: 20:1
Three way trades rarely ever happen in the NFL. This one is interesting, but I don't see why the Broncos would give up a player and a high draft pick for Dewayne Robertson. I also see a potential bidding war for Shaun Rogers.

4. Detroit Lions trade DT Shaun Rogers to Miami.

Odds: 20:1
This one has the same odds as the three way trade above because I don't see Rogers as a Bill Parcells type of player. He is overweight, lazy, and has character issues. That being said, the Dolphins need a dominating NT for their 3-4 defense, and Rogers at his best would be an excellent addition.

5. NY Jets trade LB Jonathan Vilma to Detroit Lions for Shaun Rogers

Odds: 15:1
The Lions are interested in Vilma, and the Jets in Rogers. I could see them agreeing to swap players, but the Jets may have to sweeten the deal. Vilma is coming off of injuries, and a quality DT is worth more than a quality LB. Maybe the Jets can throw Robertson in the mix.

6. Buffalo Bills trade QB JP Losman to Miami Dolphins or KC Chiefs

Odds: 50:1
Losman is not a QB that I see Miami or KC picking up. He's too young to be the veteran QB Parcells would want in Miami, and not much of an upgrade over Brodie Croyle and Damon Huard in KC.

7. Philadelphia Eagles trade CB Lito Sheppard to NE Patriots

Odds: 40:1
The Pats could be in the market for a starting CB if Asante Samuel decides to sign with a new team. The Eagles have come out and denied any interest in trading Sheppard.

8. Other players on the trading block: Cleveland QB Derek Anderson, Carolina DT Kris Jenkins, Oakland S Michael Huff, Denver WR Javon Walker, NE WR Dante Stallworth, Atlanta CB DeAngelo Hall, CB Adam "Pac Man" Jones

Odds (any one gets traded): 8:1
Anderson was tendered the high offer from Cleveland, making his trade for anything less than a first rounder unlikely. Jenkins and Huff are decent players, but their contracts may be an issue. Walker may get cut in Denver. No one appears interested in Stallworth and Pac Man. Hall was rumored in a deal to the Super Bowl Champ NY Giants, but his contract is also an issue.