Potential Targets for the Eagles as 2025 Trade Deadline Approaches
The Eagles are 4-2 coming off back-to-back unfortunate losses.
Two opponents that could have been written off as “Easy Wins” at the start of the year are looking to be formidable opponents for a team that’s struggled in all 3 phases since the start of October.
With the trade deadline coming on November 4th this year, the Eagles will return from their bye week with a few roster additions.
Both from activating players on IR and, hopefully, a trade (or two) before the Tuesday deadline.
Returning From Injury
After the Week 3 match against the Rams, the Eagles placed three players on Injured Reserve. Nolan Smith, Darius Cooper, and Jakorian Bennett. Two players are considered to be defensive starters, and the preseason wonder who made the WR4 roster spot.
The expectation was to see Smith and Bennett return after the Week 9 Bye Week. However, all 3 can be activated from injured reserve as soon as Week 8 against the Giants.
Both defensive positions have struggled in recent weeks; perhaps the return of some depth would help give the Eagles a breath of fresh air on the defense. And if it doesn’t, there’s plenty of teams about to start a fire sale just around the corner.
Realistic Targets
Unfortunately, the Eagles might end up using more assets to solve the CB2 issue. But if Bennett/Ringo/Jackson still aren’t able to successfully play across from Quinyon Mitchell.
There are a few targets in the AFC that might be worth the phone call.
Michael Carter II
The Jets are already 0-6. There’s no silver lining for their season. Carter is in the first year of a 3-year, $30.750 M extension. While primarily playing Nickel for the Jets does open the opportunity to shift Cooper DeJean to the outside corner opposite Quinyon, if the Eagles wish to solve the problem with a personnel shuffle.
Jermaine Johnson II
While we’re shopping in MetLife, Johnson would be another good pickup for the Eagles to consider. 2 years removed from a 7.5 Sack season that came with 17 QB Hits. In the 4th year of his rookie deal, the Eagles would have the option to extend a young player to keep along the defensive line or continue acquiring Comp Picks for future use.
Perhaps the Jets’ own 3rd round pick from the Reddick trade would be sufficient to move the needle on either of these trades, as the pick currently sits at 65th overall in the 2026 draft.
Bradley Chubb
On the topic of imploding AFC East franchises. The Dolphins should be the next team on speed dial to make potential moves. Under contract until 2028, Chubb signed a 3-year, $54.49M contract with a Dolphins team that just can’t string together successful months. With their season likely already over, it might be time to reevaluate the roster and start stockpiling picks.
Acquiring Chubb also provides Fangio with a player similar to his systems, with multiple years in Denver and a one-off year in Miami, adding depth to the struggling pass rush.
The Unrealistic Moves
Everybody gets outrageously unrealistic trade predictions for their favorite team. So why can’t we?
There are multiple star players available that might be disgruntled on struggling teams, and I know just the GM to take advantage of that.
Trey Hendrickson
The Eagles were previously linked to Trey Hendrickson in the offseason. If they weren’t committed earlier in the year, fate has presented them with another opportunity.
With 17.5 Sacks in his previous 2 seasons, and 4 to start the 2025 campaign. There’s a possibility the Bengals are looking to make a move similar to the Micah Parsons trade. Suppose teams like the 49ers and Colts are linked to one of the biggest names on the market. Then the Eagles should circle back.
Denzel Ward
Another pipe dream of a potential trade. The Eagles might’ve been able to skip the Jakorian Bennett trade if they could keep the Browns on the phone.
With Gavin Newsome being traded to the Jaguars last week, the Eagles might’ve already missed their chance to move a Browns Cornerback.
If there’s a potential to acquire a 4x Pro Bowl corner with 2 more years on a $100M contract, the Eagles will have successfully found a Big Play Slay successor and given Quinyon a reliable partner on the far side of the field.
What are your main concerns for the Eagles’ deadline needs?
And how many of their seven tradable picks are you willing to move from the 2026 draft?
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