The Philadelphia Eagles are hardly done making deals prior to Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline. The latest move by Howie Roseman is as follows, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport:
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES RECEIVE — 2027 sixth-round pick
CINCINNATI BENGALS RECEIVE — EDGE Arnold Ebiketie
He’s played 48% of the Eagles’ defensive snaps this season, logging zero sacks, zero tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
As a rotational edge rusher, Ebiketie would’ve played even less if the Eagles weren’t dealing with injuries to Jonathan Greenard, Jalyx Hunt, and Nolan Smith. With that trio seemingly getting healthier, Ebiketie became expendable as a player unlikely to return to Philly after the 2026 season.
And so getting anything of value for Ebiketie is a win. A Day 3 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft is hardly thrilling but it’s better than nothing.
The Eagles are now projected to have these selections in the 2027 NFL Draft:
- 1st (own)
- 1st (from Jacksonville Jaguars)
- 2nd (own)
- 3rd (projected compensatory pick)
- 4th (own)
- 5th
- 5th (from Baltimore Ravens)
- 5th (from New England Patriots)
- 6th (from Cincinnati Bengals)
- 7th (from Minnesota Vikings)
And the Eagles are probably not done adding to this stockpile.
Ebiketie’s departure also opens up a spot for the Eagles to potentially sign rookie Keyshawn James-Newby or Mason Reiger from the practice squad to the roster.
Grade the Arnold Ebiketie trade
It’s not like it’s an amazing haul but it’s a no-brainer to get a pick for an expendable player who isn’t going to be back after a lost season.
EAGLES RECEIVE: 2027 sixth-round pick
BENGALS RECEIVE: EDGE Arnold Ebiketie
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