McPherson breaks down details here:

https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-acquire-jaire-alexander-from-the-ravens

Basically, we gave up a 2026 6th and get a 2027 7th in return.

The only 6th the Eagles had was the one from the Vikings in the Sam Howell deal. Not sure where the idea they are trading a pick from the Broncos comes from.

I’d be excited if this was 2 years ago but not sure he can still perform at a high level. Guess we’ll soon find out.

He didn't even play most of the year, why didn't they get him when he was a free agent?

1 hour ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

He didn't even play most of the year, why didn't they get him when he was a free agent?

He was a member of the Ravens I believe. He was just inactive and too far down the depth chart.

19 minutes ago, Pliny said:

He was a member of the Ravens I believe. He was just inactive and too far down the depth chart.

Yes but he was a free agent for the longest time before the ravens signed him.

2 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

He didn't even play most of the year, why didn't they get him when he was a free agent?

Who cares, they got him for next to nothing.

2 hours ago, rrfierce said:

I’d be excited if this was 2 years ago but not sure he can still perform at a high level. Guess we’ll soon find out.

He's 28, not 32.

He’s still young enough to turn his career around, but that was a significant injury. Low risk here with the potential for higher upside if it pays off. I like the move, but not if this will be the only move Howie makes.

How washed is he? Took a while to catch on with the Ravens, injured and then a healthy scratch. It's a really low risk move, but I don't think my expectations are high

He is friends with Lamar and wanted to play in Baltimore. He is either washed or he was not healthy yet so they found someone else who is playing well?

Its hard to expect anything from him but if they can rehab him for the playoffs, it would be a steal.

4 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

He didn't even play most of the year, why didn't they get him when he was a free agent?

Probably the same reason they relied on Ringo & Adoree Jackson, then traded for Bennett. Trying to find answers at CB2.

1 hour ago, EazyEaglez said:

He’s still young enough to turn his career around, but that was a significant injury. Low risk here with the potential for higher upside if it pays off. I like the move, but not if this will be the only move Howie makes.

This is the 3rd move for a corner they probably don't have much else they can do at this point of the season

Just now, NOTW said:

Probably the same reason they relied on Ringo & Adoree Jackson, then traded for Bennett. Trying to find answers at CB2.

I don't care either way they didn't give up much. Just was saying they could of had him in free agency but, I guess they thought Ringo would take a step forward in his development

4 hours ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

He didn't even play most of the year, why didn't they get him when he was a free agent?

This is 100% known. He went to school with Lamar and he wanted to play with him on the Ravens.

No other team decided not to pursue him. He was only going to the Ravens.

He was not a day 1 and everyone bids free agent in April. The Packers held onto him until June and when he was released he went where he wanted to go.

4 minutes ago, Bwestbrook36 said:

I don't care either way they didn't give up much. Just was saying they could of had him in free agency but, I guess they thought Ringo would take a step forward in his development

Yes that's why. They relied on Ringo.

If he fits in fine, if not I won't cry about the 6th so...

I wanted Alexander in the offseason so I’m pretty pleased with this. Sure he’s had injury problems but quite honestly he can’t be worse than what we’ve had at CB2. If he can stay healthy then he’s going to be an upgrade even if it’s not quite the upgrade we hoped for.

3 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said:

I wanted Alexander in the offseason so I’m pretty pleased with this. Sure he’s had injury problems but quite honestly he can’t be worse than what we’ve had at CB2. If he can stay healthy then he’s going to be an upgrade even if it’s not quite the upgrade we hoped for.

I'm good with it but, I wouldn't count on him for anything he has only played more then 7 games once in 5 years

Neither excited or bothered by this. I just look at it like, ok, that’s what they did. Hopefully it works. I’d still like more pass rush help.

If he could get back to the level he was at 3 years ago he's a steal, but he barely saw the field for Baltimore so I don't see it. It's one of those moves where it's hard to argue with because it's basically a pick swap, but it's the trade equivalent of betting a dollar on a +25000 shot at the track, there's barely a snowballs chance in hell it's coming in but if it does kerching.

hopeful for the best despite what my eyes told me earlier this season