- Total Trades: 6
- Average Grade: B- (82.7)
This page lists all the 2025 Trades for the Philadelphia Eagles. I’ve listed all of the NFL Free Agent Signing Grades here, which included the trades. Because I’ve begun posting polls for the trades, I thought it would make sense to list just the NFL trades here, so archiving the voting would be easier.
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September 2025 – Trades
Eagles acquire RB Tank Bigsby from Jaguars for 2026 5th- and 6th-round picks
This is quite the surprise. It was reported that the Jaguars were shopping either Travis Etienne or Tank Bigsby, but it was expected that they would deal the former because he was the inferior runner and yet came with more trade value. However, Etienne just had a big game against the Panthers, so Jacksonville decided to trade Bigsby to the Eagles.
This trade makes sense for the Jaguars. They were using four running backs in Week 1, so dealing one for a couple of third-day picks makes sense. Jacksonville should have dealt Etienne instead, however. Etienne, as mentioned, had a great performance against the Panthers, but every NFL running back will have similar success against that poor defense this year.
It’s also a surprise that the Eagles traded for Bigsby because they were seen as having quality depth behind Saquon Barkley with Will Shipley and A.J. Dillon. Shipley got hurt in the opener, however, so his injury must have been serious. Barkley had the most carries in the NFL last season, so it makes sense to acquire quality depth behind him. Bigsby is a talented runner who is worth two third-day selections.
Grade for Eagles – B+
Grade for Jaguars – B-
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August 2025 – Trades
Eagles acquire QB Sam Howell from Vikings for 2026 late-round pick swap, 2027 7th-round pick
This trade seemingly came out of nowhere. The Eagles have acquired Sam Howell to be their new current No. 3 quarterback in exchange for a late-round pick swap and a 2027 seventh-round choice. Effectively, the Vikings are getting that seventh-rounder and are upgrading their sixth-round selection to a fifth-rounder.
Note that I said the Eagles were getting a new “current” No. 3 quarterback. I wrote “current” because they may be trading Tanner McKee soon. Known as the “Irish Assassin,” McKee is one of the best backup quarterbacks in the NFL and is considered a potential starter in some circles. I believe the Eagles will be able to trade him for considerable compensation next offseason, but they could do it at some point this year if another good team suffers an injury to its quarterback. Acquiring Howell in preparation for this potential transaction is a smart move. Also, McKee is currently dealing with a finger injury, so Howell will serve as the No. 2 until McKee is healthy.
The Vikings, meanwhile, did well to obtain something for Howell. They ended up signing Carson Wentz anyway, so they’re upgrading their backup quarterback situation while moving up a round on Day 3.
Grade for Eagles – B+
Grade for Vikings – A-
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Eagles acquire WR John Metchie from Texans for TE Harrison Bryant, swap of third-day picks
The Texans were known to be shopping John Metchie. They’re deep at receiver, and Metchie never lived up to his draft billing. A big part of that was Metchie’s cancer, but he’s been cured for years and hasn’t improved. However, Metchie is still young, so there’s a chance he could finally become a viable NFL receiver. The Eagles need some receiver depth with A.J. Brown dealing with a hamstring injury, so it would make sense for them to trade for him.
The Eagles are deep at tight end, so trading Harrison Bryant makes sense as well. It’s unclear why the Texans feel as though they need a tight end, but it’s not like they had much use for Metchie anyway. This seems like a fair deal for both sides.
Grade for Eagles – B
Grade for Texans – B
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June 2025 – Trades
49ers acquire DE Bryce Huff from Eagles for mid-round pick
This was a potential trade that had been reported for days, but it has finally become official. The Eagles will send Bryce Huff to the 49ers for a mid-round pick.
Huff was a rare failure for Howie Roseman. He was acquired last offseason, but wasn’t even active by the end of the year. It’s smart of Roseman to identify a sunk cost and get something for the edge rusher. Roseman is also saving some money, so this trade makes a lot of sense for the Eagles.
This is a logical deal for the 49ers as well. They’re very thin on the defensive line and needed as much help as possible. Huff was productive for the Jets, so perhaps he’ll be able to play up to that level again for his new team. I think the 49ers win this trade, as they’re buying low and potentially filling a need.
Grade for 49ers – A
Grade for Eagles – B
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March 2025 – Trades
Texans acquire S Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, 2026 6th-round pick from Eagles for G Kenyon Green, 2026 5th-round pick
It isn’t often that the Eagles lose a trade, but that’s what appears to be happening with this deal. Philadelphia and Houston have swapped Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and Kenyon Green, as well as 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks.
I don’t understand why the Eagles have made this trade. Gardner-Johnson is a talented safety and is still young (27). Perhaps the Eagles were tired of his locker room antics, but that didn’t bother them when they won the Super Bowl. Philadelphia will miss Gardner-Johnson, though perhaps it believes that Sydney Brown, twin brother of Chase Brown, can step in and do well after showcasing himself well in brief action.
Still though, why Green? He’s a former first-round pick, but he’s been the worst starting guard in the NFL over the past three years. Perhaps the Eagles see something in him because the talent was thought to be there when he was drafted 15th overall, but there’s no question that Gardner-Johnson is the better player.
The Texans seem to have prevailed in this trade. They’re adding a key piece to their secondary for a player they were likely going to cut anyway, which is a great deal for them.
Grade for Texans – A
Grade for Eagles – D
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Browns acquire QB Kenny Pickett from Eagles for QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, 2025 5th-round pick
Kenny Pickett was not one of the names discussed in the quarterback carousel, but he is on the move. He was traded to the Browns for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a fifth-round pick.
This trade makes sense for both teams, but the Eagles won the trade. They already have a viable No. 2 quarterback in Tanner McKee, so they didn’t need Pickett. Acquiring a fifth-round selection is a nice move. Thompson-Robinson is not a real player, so he’s completely irrelevant.
Meanwhile, the Browns are able to obtain a young quarterback they can develop. I still think they’ll draft a signal-caller No. 2 overall, which is what I have happening in my updated 2025 NFL Mock Draft.
Grade for Browns – B
Grade for Eagles – A-
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