NFL Trade Deadline: 3 Potential Last-Minute Deals for the Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has made three trades over the last week, yet his work is never done. Roseman will still have to make a few more moves as the Eagles could have two players returning from injured reserve this week.
After the roster exemption for Brandon Graham was lifted on Monday, Philadelphia’s 53-man roster is now full. Yet Nolan Smith Jr. and Jakorian Bennett are expected by many to be activated ahead of Philadelphia’s matchup with the Green Bay Packers in Week 10.
If the Eagles want to activate both players, Roseman will obviously have to create two roster spots. While the Eagles could elect to simply cut two players or place two players on injury reserve, there is still time for Roseman to get creative ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline.
Here are three last-minute deals that Roseman could potentially make ahead of the trade deadline.
A.J. Dillon Gets Shipped up to Boston
Eagles receive: 2026 sixth-round pick (via KC)
Patriots receive: RB A.J. Dillon, 2027 seventh-round pick (via BAL)
Not too long ago, veteran running back A.J. Dillon was second on Philadelphia’s depth chart behind Saquon Barkley. Yet in recent weeks, Dillon has fallen behind both Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley in Philadelphia’s running back rotation.
Dillon didn’t register a single snap on offense or special teams in Philadelphia’s last two games before their bye week. It seems like his time in the City of Brotherly Love could be coming to an end.
Meanwhile, the New England Patriots are banged up at running back and could use depth. It’s also worth noting that Dillon went to high school in Massachusetts and also played for three seasons at Boston College.
Dillon also shared on social media that he spent some time in Boston during the bye week. Maybe he was getting reacclimated to his old (and new) stomping grounds once again.
Eagles Find a New Home for Kelee Ringo
Eagles receive: 2026 sixth-round pick
Raiders receive: CB Kelee Ringo
The Eagles added two cornerbacks ahead of the trade deadline and Bennett is expected to return from injured reserve soon. Therefore, Philadelphia is set to have eight cornerbacks on the 53-man roster, which likely isn’t feasible to maintain.
While Kelee Ringo has shown flashes at times, it’s clear that Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio isn’t his biggest fan. Ringo has essentially only played due to injuries elsewhere and is coming off a solid performance in Week 8.
While many fans in Philadelphia want to wait for Ringo to develop into a full-time starter, that has yet to happen under several different defensive coordinators. Therefore, it could be time to move on and capitalize on his promising performance against the New York Giants before the bye week.
The Las Vegas Raiders could really use help at cornerback and the Eagles have already made a deal with them this year. Ringo would join several former Eagles players on Las Vegas’ defense, including Thomas Booker IV, Tristin McCollum and Devin White.
Adoree’ Jackson Returns to New York
Eagles receive: OL Evan Neal
Giants receive: CB Adoree’ Jackson
The New York Giants obviously never want to help the Philadelphia Eagles, even if it isn’t in their best interest to do so. Yet the current regime in New York is desperate and could make an in-division trade if it helps them immediately.
Former first-round pick offensive lineman Evan Neal has been an absolute bust in New York. He has been a healthy inactive in all of their games this season and could certainly benefit from a change of scenery.
Meanwhile, New York’s secondary is dealing with a plethora of injuries and could use help at cornerback. Adoree’ Jackson could be the odd man out in Philadelphia after the team traded for two cornerbacks and he is familiar with New York’s defensive scheme.
This could be a rare in-division, player-for-player trade that is a win for both sides. Jackson would potentially start immediately in New York and have a chance to contribute. While Neal would enroll at Stoutland University and try to turn his career around in Philadelphia.