The Eagles are 4-2 coming off back to back unfortunate losses. With 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 be returning from their bye week with a few additions to the roster. Both from activating players on IR, and hopefully a trade (or two) prior to 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 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 are able to be activated off of injured reserve as soon as Week 8 against the Giants.
Both defensive positions have struggled in recent weeks, perhaps the return of the 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
It’s unfortunate the Eagles might end up using more assets to find a solution to the CB2 issue. But if Bennett/Ringo/Jackson still aren’t able to successfully play across from Quinyon Mitchell. There’s 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 on the first year of a 3 year/$30.750M extension. While primarily playing Nickel for the Jets does open up the opportunity to shift Cooper DeJean to the outside corner opposite Quinyon, if the Eagles wish to solve the problem with a shuffle of personnel.
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. On the 4th year of his rookie deal, the Eagles would be given the option of extending a young player to keep along the defensive line, or continue taking advantage of 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 successful months together. With their season likely already over, it might be team 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, the Eagles get added 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’s multiple star players available that might 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 another opportunity.
With 17.5 Sacks 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. If 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 giving Quinyon a reliable partner on the far side of the field.
With the Vikings just a few days away. What are your main concerns for the Eagles deadline needs? And how many of their seven tradable picks are you will to move from the 2026 draft?
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