ESPN believes a former Tennessee Vols standout could be traded before the NFL trade deadline

A former Tennessee Vols standout could be on the move later this season ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline.

Zach Ragan Tennessee Volunteers News Writer
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ESPN believes that a former Tennessee Vols standout could be traded before the NFL trade deadline later this season (November 4 at 1:00 PM ET).

NFL insider Dan Graziano of ESPN pointed out Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright as a player that could be on the move before the trade deadline.

Wright played at Tennessee from 2021 to 2023.

“If Miami decides to trade players before the deadline, it could move on from Jaylen Wright,” wrote Graziano. “He was a healthy scratch Sunday against the Chargers and seems to have been supplanted by rookie Ollie Gordon II on the depth chart behind starter De’Von Achane.”

Wright, a fourth round selection by the Dolphins in the 2024 NFL Draft, rushed for 249 yards as a rookie last season. He hasn’t received a carry so far this season in Miami.

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ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler noted that the Dallas Cowboys are a team that could be interested in trading for Wright.

Fowler pointed out that Dallas is one of the teams that was “high” on Wright ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Cowboys have a need at running back due to Miles Sanders’ recent season-ending injury.

“Wright is a player I’ve had on my radar for that very reason,” wrote Fowler. “A lot of teams were high on him in the 2024 draft, including Dallas, which has a soft need after the Miles Sanders injury.”

If Wright lands with the Cowboys, it would reunite him with former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton, who also played for the Volunteers from 2021 to 2023.