Quarterback Sam Bradford has officially requested to be traded by the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Bradford skipped the start of workouts on Monday, while agent Tom Condon informed the Eagles his client wants to be moved.
Bradford signed a two-year, $36 million deal with the Eagles back in March, but Philadelphia has since moved up to the No. 2 overall pick to take North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz.
Clearly not satisfied with being a one-year placeholder for the future of the franchise, Bradford has asked the Eagles to deal him away from Philadelphia.
Here are a few potential trade partners for Bradford:
San Francisco 49ers
The fit here is an easy one with Chip Kelly now running the show in San Francisco. Kelly made a big move for Bradford last offseason, and his current quarterback stable—which includes Blaine Gabbert, Thad Lewis, Dylan Thompson and a disgruntled Colin Kaepernick—isn’t exactly the most alluring in the NFL. The 49ers have the cap space to complete a trade and give Bradford a longer structured deal. Also, it’s clear San Francisco won’t have a chance at either Jared Goff or Carson Wentz in the draft, which could open up the possibility of the 49ers making a major move at quarterback.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns signed Robert Griffin III, but a highly drafted rookie quarterback feels unlikely after Cleveland moved out of the No. 2 pick. While it’s possible head coach Hue Jackson likes one of the quarterbacks after Goff and Wentz, adding Bradford would create immediate competition at the position with RG3 and veteran Josh McCown. A franchise as desperate for a quarterback should exhaust all options. That said, developing a hand-picked rookie behind the two quarterbacks already on the roster probably makes the most sense in Cleveland.
New York Jets
The Jets remain in quarterback limbo, as Ryan Fitzpatrick hasn’t re-signed in New York or found another deal outside the Big Apple. If the Jets finally tire of Fitzpatrick’s wavering, a trade for Bradford could end the games. Would you rather have Bradford—who would be playing for his third team in three years—on a manageable two-year deal, or a 33-year-old Fitzpatrick, who clearly wants a lucrative contract after a 31-touchdown season? New York might have to make that choice as spring turns to summer and training camps approach.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have only Mark Sanchez and Trevor Siemian on the roster at quarterback. That won’t last, especially with the draft coming up and a number of options still out there. GM John Elway should entertain the idea of Bradford, who has a base salary of only $7 million next season. Also, his two-year deal doesn’t exactly lock Denver into anything long term at the position. If The Broncos can win and win big with Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler passing around the torch at quarterback, the franchise can stay relevant in the AFC with Bradford under center. As it stands now, a trade out west to either the 49ers or Broncos probably represents the best ending for Bradford.
