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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has long been lauded as one of the best football operations people in the NFL. His willingness to make trades and pivot from initial strategies has given him great staying power in Philadelphia and plenty of trust ahead of the upcoming NFL trade deadline.
Roseman has been in charge of the Eagles’ football operations since his promotion to the general manager position in 2010. That makes him the fourth longest-tenured director of football operations in the entire NFL.
He’s been no stranger to making moves at the deadline over that span. Just last year, the Eagles added safety Kevin Byard and interior defensive lineman Kentavius Street en route to a third straight playoff appearance. The year before that, Philadelphia traded for defensive end Robert Quinn, who provided depth for Philadelphia’s Super Bowl push.
Here’s the latest on Eagles-related rumors ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.
Eagles trade rumors: Latest updates
New York Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari could be a trade target
Dianna Russini of The Athletic is one of several reporters indicating that Ojulari, who is in the final year of his rookie contract, could be moved by the deadline. The Giants are clear candidates to “sell” at the deadline with a 2-7 record, and Ojulari would be among their most valuable trade assets with his six sacks so far this season.
However, New York is not content to let him go for any offer, as NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on Sunday.
“A late Day 3 pick, like a sixth- or a seventh-round pick, is just not going to get it done,” he said on NFL GameDay. “It’s going to have to be more than that.”
The Eagles, who hold three fifth-round picks, could match what the Giants are looking for, if that’s the case. Regardless, an in-division trade may be more difficult for Philadelphia to pull off.
Ojulari addressed the trade rumors that surround him after the Giants’ loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
“I haven’t been told anything. I’m just taking it one day at a time,” Ojulari said. “I’m getting ready for next week. This is where I got drafted. Blessed to be here. Trying to make the most of every opportunity I get.”
Philadelphia Eagles EDGE Bryce Huff may be on the trade block
While discussing a trade market that features several talented edge rushers, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero pointed to the Eagles’ own Bryce Huff as a possible trade candidate ahead of the deadline.
“There’s certainly going to be interest in guys like Bryce Huff,” he said on the Rich Eisen Show on Monday. “He was one of the Eagles’ big free agent signings, played all of six snaps [Sunday] after getting his hand apparently banged up in warmups.
“That’s a name that I would think is going to get some potential action.”
Huff signed a three-year, $51.1 million contract with Philadelphia in the offseason, $34 million of which was guaranteed. Should the Eagles trade him before the deadline, his contract would carry a dead cap hit of around $30 million.
Cleveland Browns EDGE Za’Darius Smith is a likely trade candidate
Most of the reporting over the last few days indicates there is more momentum for the Detroit Lions to land Smith over any other team. However, ESPN’s Adam Schefter told the Pat McAfee Show that another team may still have a chance to step in and make a better offer for Cleveland to accept.
Though Schefter ultimately said he believes the Browns and Lions will finalize terms ahead of the deadline, the Eagles do have a chance to make a move for one of the top names available at this year’s deadline.
Smith has five sacks and nine total pressures through nine games this season.
Eagles DC Vic Fangio isn’t hoping for any trades
Philadelphia is in second place in the NFC East and trail the Washington Commanders by half a game. Despite a perceived lack of pass-rushing talent – the Eagles are 15th in the NFL with their 43% pass-rush win rate and tied for 11th with 22 team sacks – Fangio refused to point to the position as one of need for his defense.
The defensive coordinator also shared that he doesn’t believe a trade deadline move could make or break a team’s ability to contend for a division title and playoff spot.
“It’s hard to improve your team drastically this time of year,” he said a week before the deadline. “I think if you look at some of those trades over the years, they really haven’t had the effect some teams were hoping for.”
Eagles trades so far
This section will be updated following any Eagles trades.
When is the 2024 NFL trade deadline?
This year’s NFL trade deadline is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Election Day – at 4 p.m. ET.
After that time, the 32 NFL teams will not be allowed to complete any more trades until the official start of the 2025 league year. That’s Wednesday, March 12, with the trading period beginning at 4 p.m. ET that day.