The NFL’s 2018 trade deadline is inching closer, with teams having until Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 3 p.m. Central to file their final transactions. Per a report from CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora, the New Orleans Saints are looking to be one of the most aggressive traders in the market. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that the Saints are scouting for an upgrade at cornerback at the end of his Sunday morning NFL GameDay hit: La Canfora explains that the Saints and Philadelphia Eagles have already begun the early stages of a bidding war, looking for help at cornerback and wide receiver from some of the same teams. The Saints haven’t gotten the returns they wanted from any defensive back they added this year, having lost nickel corner Patrick Robinson to an ankle injury and safety Kurt Coleman getting only limited reps. Both rookies drafted by New Orleans – Natrell Jamerson and Kamrin Moore – were cut after training camp. One of the players La Canfora mentions as a trade target includes the golden goose, Arizona Cardinals all-star and LSU Tigers alum Patrick Peterson. Peterson’s name has been a hot topic among Saints fans, but Arizona has denied at every turn that they’d consider moving him. It’s unlikely the Saints would give up whatever king’s ransom it would take to convince the Cardinals otherwise. He also suggests several former first round draft picks in Gareon Conley (Oakland Raiders), Bradley Roby (Denver Broncos), and Eli Apple (New York Giants). It’s interesting that the Saints and Eagles are positioned as competitors in this CBS Sports report, with the two teams inquiring after cornerbacks as well as receivers. The Saints sent Ted Ginn Jr. to injured reserve following a knee scope procedure on Thursday, so they have a spot open on their roster. Rapoport reported on NFL Network that the Miami Dolphins would accept a third round draft choice for Devante Parker, another former first rounder who hasn’t worked out. The Raiders are also considering parting ways with Amari Cooper, who has struggled to get going in 2018, per Rapoport. The Saints have a little over a week to make a move. Recent history suggests they won’t have a problem swiping right (or left) on someone should they like what they see. Just look at the trades for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and defensive end Marcus Davenport, or the departures of wide receivers Brandin Cooks and Kenny Stills, and tight end Jimmy Graham. Keep those prayer candles for a Patrick Peterson trade burning.<doc-sep>The New Orleans Saints have traded for New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple, per a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. They already traded future draft picks away to get defensive end Marcus Davenport and quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, so where does this leave them? Saints traded a 4th-round pick in 2019 and a 7th in 2020 for former Giants’ CB Eli Apple, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 23, 2018 The picks exchanged for Apple include a 4th rounder in 2019, and a 7th rounder in 2020. Here’s what’s left in those years: 2019 2nd round 5th Round 6th Round (via New York Jets) 6th Round 7th Round (via Cleveland Browns) 7th Round 2020 1st round 2nd round 3rd round 4th Round 5th Round 6th Round Notably, this still leaves the Saints with enough picks to package in a move for Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson – who Schefter explains, was the Saints’ preferred option. It’s unlikely that the Saints trade for both players at the same position, but you never know. For the extremely little that it’s worth, Schefter added that the Saints wanted Peterson more, but settled for Apple – for now. Stay tuned.<doc-sep>Here's all the latest news and rumors related to the NFL trade deadline. This year's NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. ET. Last year's deadline included a blockbuster deal that sent Patriots backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to the 49ers. Defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2011 draft, was also traded from Buffalo to Jacksonville. Jay Ajayi, Kelvin Benjamin and Duane Brown also found themselves on the move. This season is turning out no different with the Raiders sending wide receiver Amari Cooper to Dallas for a first-round pick on Monday. On Friday, the Browns traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Jaguars in exchange for a fifth-round pick. With the Tuesday deadline looming, there are sure to be more trades. Here are all the rumors around the NFL: • The Eli Apple trade may just be the begining for the Giants, as there is a strong perception among other teams thag the Giants are "open for business" (Jason La Canfora). • The Giants are trading cornerback Eli Apple to the Saints. New Orleans traded a fourth-round pick in 2019 and a seventh-round pick in 2020 for Apple (Adam Schefter, ESPN). • Broncos backup quarterback Chad Kelly was charged with first-degree criminal trespassing Tuesday (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network). • Kai Forbath, Cairo Santos and Taylor Bertolet are in Indianapolis as Adam Vinatieri deals with a groin injury (Mike Garafolo, NFL Network). • Former Titans’ wide receiver Rishard Matthews is signing with the Jets (Adam Schefter, ESPN). • The Eagles offered a second-round pick to the Raiders for Amari Cooper last week. The Colts also had interest (Michael Silver, NFL Network). • Le'Veon Bell will not report to the Steelers this week (Jim Trotter, NFL Network) • Patrick Peterson requested a trade from the Cardinals before the trade deadline. He would reportedly like to be traded to the Saints. (Adam Schefter, ESPN) (Bryant McFadden).<doc-sep>
The New Orleans Saints have addressed their need for a defensive back prior to next week's NFL trade deadline. The Saints acquired cornerback Eli Apple from the New York Giants in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, as well as a seventh-round selection in 2020. Apple, a former first-round pick, had a tumultuous stint during three seasons with the Giants before being traded on Tuesday. Last season, he was suspended for arguing with a coach and was referred to as a "cancer" by teammate Landon Collins. However, the 23-year-old has played well during his five appearances in 2018 and seemed to have mended his problems with Collins during the offseason. "When I saw it happen, I was like, 'Why?'" Collins said told 98.7 ESPN's Michael Kay on Tuesday when discussing the trade. "... We don't know honestly [why Apple was traded]. The locker room's been great. The guys have been great. The attitudes have been great. We all have been positive. We were shocked, literally. Defensively, we are shocked by this." The Saints were also reportedly interested in Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and Peterson's cousin, Bryant McFadden. However, the former Pro Bowl defensive back has a much larger contract than Apple, who is still on his rookie deal. New Orleans had previously traded its 2019 first-round pick in order to move up for defensive end Marcus Davenport in last year's draft, as well as a third-round pick to acquire backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the New York Jets during the preseason. Apple was selected by the New York Giants at No. 10 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. He recorded 23 tackles and has one forced fumble this season, despite missing two games due to a groin injury. The former Ohio State cornerback admitted that he was "embarrassed" by his conduct during the 2017 season, adding "nobody wants to go out the way I went out," in an interview with ESPN. Apple revealed that he met with new general manager Dave Gettleman and coach Pat Shurmur this offseason and was told that he would be given a clean slate in 2018. Apple's mother, Annie, tweeted her gratitude toward the Giants organization after news broke of her son's trade. Thank you Mr. Mara, Jerry Reese, and Coach Macadoo for drafting Eli Apple. You gave a little football nerd opportunity to live his dream. Special thanks to Mr. Mara for all he did for me during my illness last season. Will never forget it. And all my Giants family: Ally, Ashley❤️ — Annie Apple (@SurvivinAmerica) October 23, 2018 New Orleans currently ranks No. 28 overall in passing yards allowed per game (293.7) and eight passing plays of more than 42-plus yards, which is tied for the most among NFL teams.