After Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams was effectively off the market, Diontae Johnson of the Carolina Panthers and Christian Kirk of the Jacksonville Jaguars generated the most trade interest among NFL wide receivers, according to ESPN. Adam Schefter reported.

Kupp was considered a popular trade target until the Rams won two games in five days and head coach Sean McVay. repeated that the star will not be traded.

With Kupp reportedly likely to remain in Los Angeles and receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Davante Adams, and Amari Cooper already traded, one or both of Johnson and Kirk could sign with new teams before the Nov. 5 deadline. According to Schefter, “it wouldn’t be a surprise” if he did.

Johnson was traded by the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Panthers in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson and a late-round pick swap this offseason.

The sixth-year wideout led the Panthers with 30 catches for 357 yards and three touchdowns through seven games. disappointment With his team’s failure on the field.

Johnson will miss Carolina’s Week 8 contest against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Head coach Dave Canales said Friday when asked if the decision was made to keep Johnson healthy for a potential trade. he told reporters This question needs to be asked to general manager Dan Morgan and vice president of football operations Brandt Tillis.

Johnson plays expired contract $3.5 million left for the second half of the season.

The Panthers are seeking a “mid-round” draft pick in exchange for this contract, and multiple teams have expressed interest in a potential trade, according to Schefter.

Kirk, on the other hand, has 1 year left on his contract with a base salary of $15.5 million after this season. Playing behind Brian Thomas as Trevor Lawrence’s secondary target, he had 25 catches for 320 yards and a touchdown through seven games.

The Jaguars enter Week 8 with a 2-5 record. Schefter stated that if they fall to 2-6 this weekend, they may be more likely to consider offers for Kirk.

After the Kansas City Chiefs added Hopkins, the New York Jets acquired Adams and the Buffalo Bills traded for Cooper; One team that still needs expansion is the Pittsburgh Steelers. athletics Dianna Russini He recently reported that he believes the team will make a move to bolster a receiving room currently led by George Pickens, so general manager Omar Khan may decide to pursue one of those clearances before the deadline.