The Eagles head into Week 9 in a place that feels downright strange for this franchise. Philadelphia is 2-6, riding a six-game losing streak, and with the trade deadline looming Tuesday, the conversation has shifted fast from buying to selling.
Saquon Barkley is the one name the Eagles are not expected to move. Beyond that, the roster is open for business, and Sunday’s matchup with the New York Giants could wind up being the last game in Philadelphia for a few players.
Moro Ojomo is the biggest name in that group. The defensive tackle has become a real talking point around the league, with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings among the teams interested in him.
Through eight games, Ojomo has 21 tackles, 18 pressures, 14 hurries, four quarterback hits, and three tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus has him at a 57.6 overall grade, which ranks 73rd out of 128 defensive tackles, along with a 56.5 pass-rush grade and a 57.1 run-defense grade.
Sports Illustrated NFL reporter Albert Breer reported that the Eagles aren’t interested in trading Ojomo and may be looking to extend him long-term, though some around the league think general manager Howie Roseman could simply be trying to push the price higher.
Riq Woolen is another player who fits the trade-rumor profile. He’s on a one-year deal, and his play this season has made him easier to imagine as a movable piece.
In eight games, Woolen has 30 tackles, six pass deflections, and one forced fumble. He has also allowed a 60% completion percentage, an 111.4 passer rating, and three touchdowns.
PFF has him with a 62.5 overall grade, ranking 51st out of 103 eligible cornerbacks, plus a 59.8 coverage grade and a 71.6 run-defense grade. Teams looking for a starting CB2 could come calling, while the Eagles may prefer to draft and develop someone to pair with Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean.
Landon Dickerson’s future has been under a microscope since his rough Week 1 outing against the Washington Commanders. The Eagles have bought him some time with Lane Johnson retiring and Cam Jurgens being traded, but the pressure on his spot hasn’t disappeared.
Dickerson has allowed 11 pressures and three sacks in 119 pass-blocking snaps. PFF has him at a 54.5 overall grade, 56th out of 75 eligible guards, with a 36.2 pass-blocking grade and a 61.4 run-blocking grade.
Philadelphia still values what he’s done, especially after Pro Bowl seasons in 2022 and 2023, but if the right offer comes in, the Eagles could decide his exit happens now or in the offseason.
Hollywood Brown rounds out the list, and his situation looks different from the others. The Eagles haven’t featured him heavily this year, and NFL insider Jordan Schultz was first to report that Brown wants a trade.
He has been more involved recently, but injuries and missed time have defined much of his season. Brown has four catches for 47 yards, all of them coming over the last two games, and he also has two rushing attempts for 12 yards from the Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans.
With plenty of teams searching for receiver help at WR2 or WR3 because of injuries, Philadelphia could be willing to move Brown for a Day 3 pick and turn the page.
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