Trade deadline day is off to the races. We reportedly have our first big
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deal of the 2018 deadline, as the are finalizing a deal to acquire from the , according to a report from Network's Ian Rapoport. Sources: The are closing in on a deal for WR Demaryius Thomas in exchange for a mid-round pick. They are finalizing. Its Courtland Suttons time. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) The Texans saw No. 2 receiver tear his ACL during the team's win over the last Thursday, and have precious little depth behind star receiver . Rookie slot man is also still dealing with a recurrence of the hamstring injury that caused him to mi s the first three games of the season.Acquiring Thomas gives another weapon on the outside, though Thomas is obviously no longer at the peak of his powers. Once one of the
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handful of best wide receivers in all of football, Thomas' production has slowed a bit in recent seasons. In Denver's
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first eight games, he has 36 catches for 402 yards and three touchdowns. More NFL Some of that reduced production is due to the struggles of and an up-and-down chemistry between quarterback and player, so it's po sible he could rebound quickly if he forms a better bond with Watson. There should be plenty of opportunity for
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him to see the ball in Houston's offense, which tends to funnel targets through two or three players.Thomas is currently in the fourth season of a five-year, $70 million contract, and he has the prorated portion of his $8.5 million base salary this season remaining on the deal, plus $14 million in base salary next season. The Texans can get out of the deal with minimal cap effect at the end of the 2018 league year, however. In Denver, rookie wideout will presumably step into a larger role alongside . Sutton has been playing well of late and is obviously going to factor heavily into the team's future plans. Terms: The are trading for
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WR Demaryius Thomas in exchange for a 4th round pick and the teams are also swapping 7th rounders. Big move for Houston. Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)
