New Orleans Saints: Pass-catching trade targets to target on losing teams

By Jason Reed | Oct 23, 2019

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 13: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints watches his team play in the first quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on October 13, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

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2. Hunter Henry

Unlike Robby Anderson, Hunter Henry is not someone who has had many trade rumors around him but I definitely could see the case of the Los Angeles Chargers looking to trade the promising pass-catching tight ends.

Henry is one of the best receiving tight ends in the league but his health has been what has held him back in Los Angeles. He is healthy right now and while he has been in the game he has been great for the Chargers.

Henry has 257 receiving yards with two touchdowns in three games this season. Having a tight end that can average over 80 receiving yards per game would be great for an offensive like the Saints, especially alongside Jared Cook and Josh Hill.

The Saints do not necessarily need another tight end but because of his prowess as a pass-catcher, Henry does make sense for the team. He could line up out wide and practically help the team in the wide receiver department as well.

The Chargers are 2-5 and are not making the playoffs this season and Henry is a free agent after the year. If he is not part of the team’s long-term plans then it would make more sense to deal him than hang onto him.

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