At Least 2 Teams Have Reportedly Called Dolphins About Kenyan Drake
By Sean Facey
As the Miami Dolphins continue to tank and the NFL trade deadline approaches, they're now receiving interest from teams around the league for one of their few remaining valuable assets.
Both the Tennessee Titans and the Detroit Lions have reportedly inquired about running back Kenyan Drake. The Dolphins' asking price, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, is a fourth-round pick, though neither team seems willing to cough up that much for him yet.
The #Titans and #Lions are among several teams who have talked to the #Dolphins about a Kenyan Drake trade, per @flasportsbuzz. Miami is asking for a 4th, but the offers haven’t been anywhere close. The #Dolphins got a 4 for Jay Ajayi in ‘17.
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) October 26, 2019
Drake will be a free agent in March.
One of the few reliable offensive options for the Dolphins in the past, the 0-6 start to the year seems to have taken a toll on Drake's production. He's averaging a career-low 3.7 yards per rushing attempt this year, though he does have 348 total yards from scrimmage.
Both the Titans and Lions could use the extra depth at the running back position. Detroit is in especially dire need of help now that star running back Kerryon Johnson has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.
Lions are placing RB Kerryon Johnson on IR. He underwent knee surgery this morning.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2019
Behind a serviceable offensive line and with the right play-calling, Drake could transform both of these offenses in a heartbeat. All that's needed is for one team to step up an hammer out a deal for it to happen.