Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake Won't Travel to Pittsburgh as Trade Talks Gain Momentum

The Miami Dolphins remain committed to going 0-16 this season as they eye Tua Tagovailoa, and are selling everyone with a pulse in order to load up on draft picks.

Running back Kenyan Drake has been next on the chopping block for several weeks now, and the starting running back will not make the trip to Pittsburgh to play against the Steelers on Monday night while the Dolphins kick their efforts to trade him into high gear.

I’m told trade talks are progressing involving #Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake, who won’t travel for tomorrow’s game against the #Steelers.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 27, 2019

Drake, a former third-round pick out of Alabama, has both 174 yards rushing and receiving this year. While he doesn't have more than 44 yards on the ground in any one game this season, Drake has prove himself to be a quality change of pace back in this league, and his numbers have taken a dive by virtue of playing for the Dolphins.

Dolphins RB Kenyan Drake did not travel with the team for Monday night’s game vs. Steelers. He’s not injured. It’s a clear sign that he’s likely to be traded before Tuesday’s deadline. Dolphins have been hoping for a midround pick in return.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) October 27, 2019

Drake might not be setting the world on fire, but that can be attributed to the fact he is playing with literally nothing around him. On a team that has some semblance of an offensive line, he'll certainly be a more productive player.