Category: NFL Trade Deadline

Takeaways from the Ravens standing pat and making no moves at NFL trade deadline

The Baltimore Ravens didn’t make any deals at the NFL’s trade deadline and we’re looking at five takeaways from GM Eric DeCosta standing pat

The NFL trade deadline came and went, with the Ravens choosing not to make any moves after head coach John Harbaugh said the organization was happy with the depth at crucial positions.

The Ravens are 6-2 and tied for the best record in the AFC ahead of a three-game homestand.

Baltimore will play six of their final nine regular-season games at M&T Bank Stadium, and the team has a handful of injured stars preparing to return.

With the stretch run looming and a matchup against the Seahawks now the priority, here are five takeaways from the lack of movement at the deadline.

NFL Trade Deadline: 49ers acquire DE Chase Young from Commanders

The Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers will meet in Week 13 and they’ll have added pass rusher help after acquiring Chase Young from the Commanders

In a move that will surely have lasting ramifications on the NFC playoff race, the San Francisco 49ers are pairing Chase Young with Nick Bosa after acquiring the talented pass rusher.

Washington sent a third round pick to San Francisco to add even more talent and depth to an already dominant defense.

With Young now in the fold, the 49ers can attack the Eagles, Lions, Cowboys and Seahawks with a front four that includes Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, Javon Hargrave, and Javon Kinlaw.

Eagles’ Marcus Mariota makes list of quarterbacks the Vikings could target at trade deadline

Eagles’ veteran Marcus Mariota makes a list of 11 quarterbacks the Vikings could target after Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles

The Vikings could be in the market for a signal-caller after veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles in the fourth quarter of Minnesota’s 24-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in Week 8.

The Vikings have won three in a row and are looking forward to Justin Jefferson (hamstring) returning from injured reserve.

Kevin O’Connell’s team has multiple options in-house, as Jaren Hall replaced Cousins on the field Sunday afternoon and is the likely option moving forward. There is also Nick Mullens, who can return from injured reserve next week against the Atlanta Falcons.

Minnesota could go outside the organization for help, and Tyler Forness of The Vikings Wire believes Marcus Mariota could fit that need.

The second overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft, Mariota has seen plenty of things during his career. He has started 74 games including 13 for the Atlanta Falcons last season. Mariota is mobile but struggles to throw with anticipation and reading the field. He is 34-40 across his 74 starts with a 92:54 TD:INT ratio.

Eagles starting quarterback Jalen Hurts is nursing a sore knee, and if GM Howie Roseman made such a move, the team would be left with rookie signal-caller Tanner McKee as the primary backup.

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Update:

Minnesota added their veteran quarterback, acquiring Joshua Dobbs from the Cardinals for a late-round pick.

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Eagles among teams looking to add CB depth ahead of NFL trade deadline

With the NFL trade deadline just hours away, it appears the Eagles are in the cornerback market.

The NFL is an arm’s race and with the late season stretch approaching, the most successful teams will survive by adding talent that can stop the pass.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson is looking to be traded and according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Philadelphia is among the teams looking to add depth at the position.

Jordan Schultz reports that the Eagles are one of four teams discussing a deal for Johnson, but the cornerback desires an extension and wants to be among the highest paid at his position.

The Eagles have dealt with injuries at cornerback, and had rookies Sydney Brown and Eli Ricks playing in the slot against the Commanders last Sunday.

All-Pros Darius Slay and James Bradberry have both been solid, but they’ve dealt with injuries and Philadelphia can ill-afford to enter the postseason without adequate depth in the secondary.

Eagles trade Kentavius Street to Falcons for a 2024 sixth-round pick

Eagles trade Kentavius Street and 2025 7th-round pick to Falcons for 2024 sixth-round pick

The Eagles are moving on from Kentavius Street, trading the versatile defensive tackle to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2024 sixth-round pick.

Including in the deal with Street, Philadelphia is also sending Atlanta a seventh-round pick in 2025.

Street only played 17% of the Eagles’ defensive snaps this year and started falling behind Marlon Tuipulotu in the rotation.

Philadelphia has played primarily with a rotation that includes Fletcher Cox, rookie Jalen Carter, second-year star Jordan Davis, and Milton Williams, with Tuipulotu and others sprinkled in.

Street missed his entire rookie season but flashed terrific potential as a situational defensive tackle for the 49ers in 2021, recording three sacks, seven pressures, and six tackles for loss.

A versatile, 6’2″, 287-pound athlete, Street can play defensive tackle and edge rusher, and last season logged 3.5 sacks for New Orleans on almost 600 snaps.

He’ll now provide depth at defensive tackle for Atlanta after Grady Jarrett suffered a season-ending torn ACL.

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Eagles looking to add another linebacker ahead of the NFL trade deadline?

Philadelphia added Kevin Byard at the trade deadline and #Eagles GM Howie Roseman could look to acquire a linebacker

The Eagles acquired Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans to boost depth at the safety position.

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman may not be done making trades ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, Roseman is “poking around at linebacker” looking to add potential depth to the roster.

With Reed Blankenship dealing with a rib injury, Sydney Brown dealing with hamstring injuries, and Justin Evans on injured reserve, Philadelphia moved for Byard.

With the deadline fast approaching, we’re previewing which linebackers could catch Roseman’s eye.

Ravens looking to add a running back ahead of the NFL trade deadline

We’re looking at five running backs the Baltimore Ravens could target at the NFL trade deadline.

Baltimore is one of the top teams in the AFC and should certainly look to be aggressive buyers trying to stack talent for the stretch run.

John Harbaugh’s team is stacked at critical positions but could look to make a move and add another dynamic skill player.

According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Ravens want to add a running back ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

Russini reports that Derrick Henry won’t be made available by the Titans, and with Baltimore looking to add more talent, we’ve highlighted five running backs that make sense.

NFL Trade Deadline: Looking at 5 landing spots for a potential Derek Barnett deal

The Philadelphia #Eagles are reportedly open to trading Derek Barnett and we’re looking at five potential landing spots for a deal

The Eagles are expected to be buyers at the NFL trade deadline, but they won’t turn down assets for defensive end Derek Barnett, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.

My understanding is the Eagles are open to deal edge rusher Derek Barnett, who could be a decent addition to someone’s defensive end rotation.

Of course, Philly GM Howie Roseman could also keep buying after landing Titans safety Kevin Byard this week. A big swing (Surtain?) is possible, as is the idea that Philly could add an off-ball linebacker such as a Jewell or Hicks (who happens to be a former Eagle).

Barnett, 27, was a first-round pick by the Eagles in the 2017 NFL Draft, and he’s been solid, logging 21.5 sacks over his seven-year career.

Moving Barnett would allow rookie pass rusher Nolan Smith to see more reps on the edge.

At the same time, he could certainly remain in Philadelphia, as GM Howie Roseman covets deep depth at the edge rusher position.

With the rumors heating up, we’re looking at five potential landing spots for the Eagles.

Terrell Edmunds talks about joining the Titans and how he found out about the trade

Former Eagles safety Terrell Edmunds talks about joining the Titans and how he found out about the trade to Tennessee

Terrell Edmunds went from a likely deep playoff run to being a vital piece of a trade that could put Philadelphia back in the Super Bowl.

On Tuesday, the Eagles sent Edmunds and two late-round 2024 NFL draft picks to the Titans for star safety Kevin Byard.

On Wednesday, Edmunds was in the locker room with his new team and spoke to ESPN’s Turron Davenport about the trade and how he found out he was on the move.

Edmunds was a first-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2018 NFL Draft and played from 2018-2022 with the Steelers before joining the Eagles this offseason.

With Philadelphia, Edmunds saw action in seven games this season, with two starts, logging 28 tackles.

Edmunds has 410 career tackles and five interceptions in six NFL seasons.

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National reaction to Eagles acquiring Kevin Byard from Titans for Terrell Edmunds, draft picks

We’re looking at the national reaction to the Philadelphia #Eagles acquiring Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for Terrell Edmunds, and draft picks

The Eagles have Super Bowl aspirations and with the safety position deal with multiple injuries, GM Howie Roseman went out and acquired a ball-hawk with Pro Bowl credential.

According to multiple media outlets, Philadelphia acquired safety Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for two 2024 late round picks and safety Terrell Edmunds.

Byard is versatile and has been one of the NFL’s true tough guys since entering the league, playing in every game since being drafted and not missing a start since Week 10 of his rookie year.

Byard’s made at least one solo tackle in 116 of the 120 regular season games he’s played in a Titans uniform and made 44 tackles with an interception and two pass breakups in seven playoff games.

With Byard likely to arrive late Monday night or Tuesday morning, here’s the national reaction to the blockbuster addition.