November 01, 2022
UPDATE [ 4:20 p.m.] – The deadline has passed and it looks like the Eagles are staying put with defensive end Robert Quinn as their lone acquisition.
If they were in serious search of one more running back to pair up with Miles Sanders, then they didn't find a deal that worked for them.
Nyheim Hines, one of the potential names available, was dealt from the Colts to the boom-or-bust Buffalo Bills for running back Zack Moss and a conditional 2023 sixth-round pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wonder if the Bills and Eagles went down to the final minutes on Hines.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) November 1, 2022
(I would not have given up much for him, personally.) https://t.co/vPusTXnAUg
Well, he traded for Robert Quinn. The Eagles were interested in adding at RB, and there seemed to be enough of them available. I'm surprised nothing got done there. That said, if the costs are too high, there's nothing wrong with not overpaying.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) November 1, 2022
UPDATE [4:00 p.m.] – An NFC East update: Cornerback William Jackson III is on his way out of Washington.
Jackson has been traded to the Steelers along with a swap of conditional late-round draft picks in 2025.
The deal for William Jackson III involves a conditional 6th round pick in 2025 being swapped for a conditional 7th in 2025. https://t.co/Zusl4JcImQ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2022
The 30-year old DB signed with Washington last offseason, but after a year and change, things haven't worked out. He hasn't played since Week 5 due to a back injury, while the Commanders, even at 4-4, sit at the bottom of the NFC East.
Jackson reportedly expressed to Washington that he wanted a fresh start ahead of the deadline and the team accommodated.
UPDATE [3:37 p.m.] – Less than an hour until the 4 p.m. deadline and all still seems quiet on the Eagles front, though another deal was made that's tangentially related to them.
Doug Pederson and the Jacksonville Jaguars are getting suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for two conditional draft picks (one in 2023 and another in 2024) that are as follows via the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport:
There are conditions attached to this trade for Calvin Ridley. If he gets reinstated bye a date, it’s worth a 2023 5th, otherwise it's for a 6th. If he makes the team in 2024, it’s at least a 4th. If he hits play-time milestone, it’s a 3rd. If Jax get a long-term done, it’s a 2. https://t.co/RThnpL1ioO
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 1, 2022
The Eagles, according to FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer back in March, were nearing a deal to bring Ridley in as a top wideout opposite DeVonta Smith, but Atlanta had to pull out of trade talks because of the league's investigation and resulting suspension.
Forced to go in a different direction, the Eagles traded with the Titans for A.J. Brown at the draft instead, and most will probably tell you that worked out for the better.
Jacksonville's trade for Ridley is a clear look toward next season and with heavy conditions on the draft compensation going back to Atlanta, a cautious bet on a career rebound for a once-promising receiver who hasn't played since last October.
UPDATE [12:50 p.m.] – No Eagles trades yet, but one involving an NFC contender that they may have to deal with at some point down the line.
The Vikings traded within the NFC North and acquired playmaking tight end T.J. Hockenson from the Lions in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick. Minnesota will also be getting back a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick
Trade! The #Lions are sending TE T.J. Hockenson to the #Vikings, sources tell me and @RapSheet.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 1, 2022
Minnesota sends a 2023 second-round pick and 2024 third-round pick to Detroit for Hockenson, a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick. pic.twitter.com/9P0ZjbS64g
They're clearly looking to capitalize on the chance, adding a versatile pass-catching tight end into the mix with Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook, and Adam Thielen.
The Eagles met the Vikings back in Week 2 on Monday Night Football and shut them down, 24-7, with a secondary that clamped down on every passing threat. But now Minnesota could come back around with a bit more firepower at their disposal.
The NFL's trade deadline will arrive at 4 p.m. Tuesday, and the Eagles are surely looking to do more, right?
With the NFL's only perfect record at 7-0, Howie Roseman already made a little noise when he traded a fourth round pick for Robert Quinn from the Bears a few days ago.
There could be a few more items on the wish list, ranging from a running back to pair with Miles Sanders to some more depth at cornerback and safety.
With such a golden opportunity to make a run at the No. 1 seed in the NFC and for a second Super Bowl in five years, the Eagles have all the motivation in the world to become a better football team today.
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