Andre Dillard trade rumors: 7 potential landing spots for the Eagles’ left tackle
Andre Dillard has trade suitors according to a Jeff McLane report that suggests that teams around the NFL could be ready to pounce on the former first-round pick.
With Jordan Mailata entrenched at left tackle and Le’Raven Clark now healthy, the Eagles could look to move on from Dillard.
Here are seven potential landing spots for the former Washington State star.
1. Steelers
Aug 12, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins (3) passes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
With three new starters up front, Pittsburgh's offensive line enters 2021 with a ton of question marks. Chukwuma Okorafor moves from right to left tackle, ranking 74th out of 84 qualifying tackles graded by PFF. Dillard provides a first-round talent for a mid or late-round pick as the asset at best.
2. Carolina
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 29: Andre Dillard #77 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during training camp at the NovaCare Complex on July 29, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Nine Panthers offensive linemen played at least 100 snaps a year ago.
Philadelphia's Andre Dillard (77) warms up during a joint practice with the Baltimore Ravens Tuesday afternoon at the NovaCare Complex.
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First-round left tackle Austin Jackson struggled as a rookie, and he was one of three first-year players to see time along the offensive line.
Former Clemson teammates Travis Etienne and Trevor Lawrence and now Jacksonville Jaguars teammates with their new jerseys during an introductory press conference Friday, April 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
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Jacksonville put the franchise tag on Cam Robinson, who recorded a 61.7 overall grade last season, ranking 67th among 89 qualifying tackles. Right tackle Jawaan Taylor amassed a 56.5-grade last season to rank 79th among tackles while allowing a league-high 58 pressures.
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) in action against Philadelphia Eagles safety Rudy Ford (36) during the NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington signed former Bears tackle Charles Leno, a consistent, mid-level tackle, which is a valuable commodity in the NFL.
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman La'el Collins (71) and Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith (77) line up against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Tyron Smith is getting older and he's a year removed from missing an extended amount of time. Howie Roseman can make this trade feeling comfortable that Josh Sweat would have way twice a year.
Jun 10, 2021; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) heads up the field after catching a pass during an offseason workout at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
Andrew Whitworth is 39 and the 2021 season could be his final one in the NFL.
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