Commanders trade pitch sends two draft picks to Lions for $9.4 million All-Pro TE
The Washington Commanders would land a talented tight end in a recent trade proposal.
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While the Washington Commanders re-signed Zach Ertz and inked a deal with Chig Okonkwo so far this offseason, the organization could look to make another tight end move to take another step forward in that area. In a hypothetical trade idea crafted by NFL. com’s Eric Edholm , the Commanders would send two draft picks to the Detroit Lions for a 25-year-old tight end who earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023-24.
“First off, I don't think LaPorta will be traded,” Edholm wrote Monday. “But it wouldn't totally floor me if he was. ” “LaPorta has been great, and losing him hurts Detroit's offense, but the big picture must be considered: LaPorta is entering the final year of his rookie deal and is coming off back surgery.
” “It's not hard to imagine why the Commanders would want LaPorta, especially with David Blough (who was on Detroit's practice squad LaPorta's rookie season) calling plays. Washington should still find a receiver or defensive help readily at No. 17.