The Major League Baseball trading deadline is a week away, but it was the NFL that stole the headlines on Monday as two deals sent disgruntled Pro Bowlers to new teams.

The day began with DE Jason Taylor getting dealt from Miami to Washington in an exchange for a 2nd and 6th Round pick in the 2009 draft. Taylor managed 11 sacks for the Dolphins last year as the team went 1-15, but he has been a headache for new team president Bill Parcells since the Tuna's arrival to Southern Florida.

The move after defensive end Phillip Daniels  injured his left anterior cruciate ligament during 7-on-7 drills on the team's first day of camp and it was believed that the injury was season-ending.

The Redskins' NFC East counterparts, the New York Giants, also were busy on Monday as they sent TE Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints for their 2nd and 5th Round picks in next year's draft.

Shockey rejoins offensive coordinator Sean Payton in New Orleans and could be the perfect fit for the Saints' offense, assuming he can stay healthy, something he has been unable to do.

"Jeremy is a player that we are excited to have on our roster. He is someone I am familiar with as a player," Payton told FOX Sports. "He brings a skill set to the position that I feel will be a tremendous benefit to our offense." 

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