The NFL trade deadline is creeping up fast, and the Eagles have a chance to turn a few pending free agents into something useful before the clock runs out. With less than a week left, Philadelphia could look to squeeze value out of players who don’t seem likely to be part of the long-term picture.
One name that fits that mold is A.J. Epenesa.
He’s not someone the Eagles need to move because he can’t contribute, but because his future in Philadelphia looks shaky at best. Teams around the league that are still in the contender mix could use linebacker depth, and the Eagles have enough at the position to survive without him.
The return probably wouldn’t be flashy. A late-round pick feels like the most realistic outcome.
Still, that’s better than letting him walk for nothing. The Browns had interest in Epenesa during the offseason and even signed him before backing out after concerns about his physical.
Now that he has shown he’s healthy enough to play, that interest could surface again. Through six games this season, Epenesa has seven combined tackles and one pass defended.
A similar logic applies to Brown, only the case there is even more straightforward. He has no future in Philadelphia beyond this season, and plenty of teams could use another receiver for a playoff push.
Brown caught 49 passes for 587 yards and five touchdowns with the Kansas City Chiefs last season, so a return to Kansas City would make sense. Patrick Mahomes certainly wouldn’t mind another option.
If the Chiefs don’t get involved, other contenders like the Rams, Bills and 49ers could also take a look. Brown has only four total receptions with the Eagles, so a move would give him a fresh start and give Philadelphia a chance to get something back.
Moro Ojomo is the one player on this list who could bring back a meaningful haul. ESPN reported interest from the Jaguars, and with good reason. He’s a young defensive lineman with upside, and that kind of player tends to draw attention.
The Eagles already have major money committed up front with Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, which makes Ojomo’s future tricky. There’s a real chance they won’t be able to match his market value after the season, and they may not even want to devote that kind of money to the defensive line when other spots need attention.
If Philadelphia were in the thick of a title chase, keeping Ojomo would be an easy call. But with that not being the case, the smarter move is to see what he can bring back before the deadline passes.
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