Howie Strikes, Again
Less than two weeks ago. Eagles GM Howie Roseman was able to trade Former 2nd Round Bust, Wide Receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside to the Seattle Seahawks for Defensive Back Ugo Amadi. How fitting that the player the Eagles drafted ahead of D.K. Metcalf would ultimately end up on the same team as him.
It’s truly miraculous that Roseman was able to get anything out of a trade for Arcega-Whiteside. Having 16 Receptions for 290 Yards and 1 Touchdown doesn’t exactly give a 4th year, 2nd round pick much value, if any at all. Besides, the WR-Converted-TE didn’t have a spot on the roster behind Grant Calcaterra, Jack Stoll and the hopeful return of Tyree Jackson at some point this season.
Luckily, Amadi came to play after getting traded to Philadelphia. Participating in joint practices with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday and Friday. With 27 defensive snaps, Amadi was able to log 4 tackles against the Browns on Sunday.
It wasn’t clear what kind of role Amadi could play. With 125 combined tackles in his 3 years with the Seahawks, It looked like the Eagles got something of value. In a competitive Safety position that has Marcus Epps, Anthony Harris, Jaquiski Tartt, K’Von Wallace, Andre Chachere and Reed Blankenship vying to make the 53 man roster on August 30th. Amadi wouldn’t have much time to prove himself after getting traded to the Birds.
Until…
Amadi’s tenure in Philadelphia was very short. Only 9 days. However, Howie Roseman was able to capitalize off of moving another player. A player that potentially would have been cut by August 30th.
Being able to trade J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, effectively for a 6th round pick is a success in my book. Because of this trade the Eagles were effectively able to cut down 2 more players after the 80 man deadline on August 23rd.
In addition, if you want another way to spin this trade. The Dallas Cowboys traded Amari Cooper, who had nearly 4,000 yards and 27 touchdowns in three and a half seasons in Dallas. For a only a 5th round pick and the swap of 6th rounders.
Next up on the list should be Howie trying to get anything in a trade for Jalen Reagor before the 30th. If Reagor is somehow able to sneak onto the 53 man roster. The Eagles will consequently have to hold on to his $7.8M cap hit until they can move the WR after the regular season has started.
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