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3 Star receivers the Atlanta Falcons could target in a trade

By Nick Halden

Jan 2, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs for yards after the catch against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs for yards after the catch against the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs after a catch against Detroit Lions free safety Tracy Walker III (21) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) runs after a catch against Detroit Lions free safety Tracy Walker III (21) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

If the Atlanta Falcons season were to start today it would be Frank Darby and Olamide Zaccheaus lining up in the starting receiver positions. With no proven depth behind them and Darby coming off of an underwhelming rookie season.

To say the Falcons need help at the receiver position is a vast understatement. Not only is the team lacking a clear number one option they are lacking any depth or proven receivers whatsoever.

Olamide is the most proven receiver on the Atlanta roster and he is yet to crack 1,000-career receiving yards. He is a speedy receiver who is a good depth piece not a starter in this league. With free agency winding down and focus shifting to the draft it might be that Atlanta is forced to look for an answer to the position in the trade market.

We have already seen Tyreek Hill traded in a blockbuster deal that sent him to Miami, who could be the next star to be dealt? While Atlanta cannot afford to pay what Miami did for Hill they should be active in the receiver trade market and consider all possibilities at finding a long-term answer including these three-star receivers who could make a big impact in Atlanta.

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