If the NFL loosens the reins on how far into the future teams can trade draft picks, Howie Roseman might be the first GM sprinting through that open door.
During a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported that the league is considering extending the current limit on tradable draft picks from three years out to five. That might sound like a small tweak on paper, but in the hands of a front office architect like Roseman, it could be a game-changer.
Let’s be clear - Roseman already has a well-earned reputation as one of the league’s savviest dealmakers. He’s made a career out of maximizing value in trades, often walking away with more than he gave up.
Opposing fan bases have grown used to watching the Eagles land high-level talent without mortgaging the future. Now, imagine what Roseman could do with two extra years of draft capital at his disposal.
Historically, Roseman’s been careful with his picks. He rarely parts with more than two in a single deal, preferring to stockpile and maneuver rather than go all-in.
The one notable exception? The 2016 NFL Draft, when he packaged a bundle of picks to move up and select quarterback Carson Wentz at No. 2 overall.
That move helped launch a Super Bowl run just two seasons later - a reminder that when Roseman bets big, it’s usually with a purpose.
If the league does greenlight this change, it could unlock a new level of flexibility for front offices, especially one as aggressive and calculated as Philly’s. It’s easy to envision scenarios where Roseman leverages that expanded window to chase a marquee player or a top draft slot - the kind of bold swings that could reshape the roster overnight.
And yes, it’s worth noting that Roseman has reportedly come up short in past pursuits of elite defenders like Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons. Whether it was a lack of available picks or a reluctance to overpay, the Eagles couldn’t quite get those deals across the finish line.
Parsons is likely off the market now, but Garrett? If Cleveland’s front office is listening, Roseman might finally have the ammo to make an offer they can’t ignore.
Of course, this doesn’t mean the Eagles are about to start throwing around future picks like confetti. Roseman’s not reckless - he’s calculated.
But with more flexibility, more options, and more years to play with, he could get even more creative. And when Howie gets creative, the rest of the league tends to take notice.
Bottom line: If the NFL extends the draft pick trade window to five years, it won’t just be a procedural change - it could be the spark that fuels the next blockbuster move out of Philadelphia.