Although everyone expected a busy NFL trade deadline day on Tuesday, most teams decided to stay put. One major trade did take place, however, and unsurprisingly, it involved Miami Dolphins and Los Angeles Rams.
Dolphins confirmed on Tuesday that they have acquired veteran cornerback Aqib Talib and a draft pick from Rams in exchange for a draft pick. According to ESPN, the Dolphins received a fourth-round pick alongside Talib, while sending a seventh-rounder in exchange.
From Rams’ standpoint, this was a salary dump move as they looked to clear out $4.2 million still left on Talib’s deal. On the other hand, rebuilding Dolphins wanted to make use of their salary cap space in order to acquire more draft picks. Miami now has 14 draft picks in 2020 alone, including three first-round picks and two second-rounders.
Aqib Talib, who joined the Rams in 2018, played five games in 2019, totaling two passes defended and 14 tackles. He was placed on injured reserve in early October following a rib injury.
While Talib is eligible to return from IR in Week 15, there is a big possibility that he never plays in Dolphins’ jersey. He is set to become a restricted free agent in March, and Miami so far didn’t show much desire to keep veterans around.
