🔁 PRIMARY TRADE-BAIT (Most Likely to Move)
1. Treylon Burks – WR
Role: WR5
Why he’s trade-bait:
- Slot/WR depth surplus (Inniss, Tate, Robinson ahead)
- Still carries name value league-wide
- Redundant skill set with younger, cheaper options
Best trade partner: WR-needy teams lacking size
Expected return: Mid-round pick (4th–5th) or young depth DB
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Jack Nelson – OT
Role: Swing tackle (OT2/OT3)
Why he’s trade-bait:
- O’Neill + Jenkins + Lomu solidify tackle spots
- Nelson has starting experience value elsewhere
- OL depth still strong without him
Best trade partner: Teams with OT injuries
Expected return: 4th-round pick or rotational defender
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Garrett Dellinger – G
Role: Interior depth
Why he’s trade-bait:
- Avila + Jenkins lock down guard spots
- Linderbaum stabilizes interior calls
- Dellinger has power-guard appeal for gap teams
Best trade partner: Run-heavy offenses
Expected return: Late-round pick or future conditional
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔄 SECONDARY TRADE-BAIT (Situational)
4. Ameer Speed – CB
Role: CB4
Why he’s trade-bait:
- Falcons deep at CB (Terrell, Newsome, Arnold)
- Speed profile valuable to press-man teams
- Replaceable internally
Expected return: Late-round pick (6th–7th)
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐
5. CJ Henderson – CB
Role: CB5
Why he’s trade-bait:
- Former high draft pedigree still carries weight
- Falcons don’t need him weekly
- Better suited as depth elsewhere
Expected return: Player-for-player swap or conditional pick
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐
6. Jaleel McLaughlin – RB
Role: RB2
Why he’s trade-bait:
- Bijan + rookie speed backs behind him
- RB market values cheap explosive players
- Replaceable via committee approach
Expected return: Late pick or ST contributor
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐
🧠 LONG-SHOT / EMERGENCY TRADE OPTIONS
7. Byrum Brown – QB
Only if: Another team loses a QB
Why: Mobile QB2s are rare midseason
Return: Conditional pick
Likelihood: ⭐⭐
🚫 NOT TRADE-BAIT (Untouchables )
- Michael Penix Jr.
- Bijan Robinson
- Kyle Pitts
- Brandon Inniss
- Anthony Hill Jr.
- AJ Terrell Jr.
- Tyler Linderbaum
📊 TRADE-BAIT TIER SUMMARY
| Tier | Players |
|---|---|
| High Value | Treylon Burks |
| Strong Depth Value | Jack Nelson, Garrett Dellinger |
| Situational | Ameer Speed, CJ Henderson, Jaleel McLaughlin |
| Emergency Only | Byrum Brown |
💡 Front Office Strategy Recommendation
- Shop Burks early before WR injuries inflate his value elsewhere
- Hold OL depth until preseason injuries league-wide
- Use CB depth as midseason leverage
- Never sell rookies prematurely — this roster is built for development
