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This week, we'll focus on the trade market of Nick Chubb, Travis Etienne Jr., and Jaylen Waddle. All three have provided almost no lineup utility this season. Yet, their macro profiles are of productive and vibrant pedigree. These 'ugly' profiles offer value when betting on a future bounce-back opportunity.

All trades are Superflex unless stated otherwise

RB Nick Chubb, Cleveland

Nick Chubb was generally viewed as a 2025 proposition after his significant 2023 knee injury. Yet, the optics of Chubb being a shell of himself and the Browns floundering overall this season are difficult not to affect his market value. Chubb is an injured older running back entering a free agent offseason and projected to be coming off a lost season. That combination alone fosters minimal appeal for dynasty startup drafts and trading during the calendar span where rookie picks, breakout optimism, and the next big thing are forefront ideas. Chubb has been one of the best running backs during his career span, however, and the reminder is that 2024 would be a lost season. Here are recent Nick Chubb trades to buy the profile whether a contender or non-contender team.

• Chubb for 25 2nd
• Chubb for Rashod Bateman
• Chubb, David Njoku for Deebo Samuel Sr. (0.5 TE Premium)
• Chubb, Christian Kirk for Rhamondre Stevenson

The key for acquiring Chubb as a contender would be using a non-round 1 selection. For non-contenders, using shorter-term assets like Rhamondre Stevenson or Deebo Samuel Sr. for Chubb+ are perfect compositions.