August 30, 20223 yr Quote Eagles get creative, trade for starting defensive back The Eagles finally addressed their safety problem. All summer we knew that Marcus Epps was one of their starters but that other spot remained up in the air. On Tuesday, they hopefully solved that problem by pulling off a trade for Chauncey Gardner-Johnson from the Saints, according to a report from NFL Network. Here are the terms of the trade, per ESPN: Eagles get: Gardner-Johnson, Saints’ seventh-rounder in 2025 Saints get: Eagles’ 5th-rounder in 2023 and the worse of their two sixth-rounders in 2024 If Gardner-Johnson gives the Eagles' secondary a boost, even for just a year, this trade will obviously be worth it. An impressive move from Howie Roseman. The Eagles also released last year’s starter Anthony Harris, according to a report from ESPN. A versatile defensive back, Gardner-Johnson has played several positions but has played most as a nickel corner. The plan for him in Philly, however, will be to play as a full-time safety: While Gardner-Johnson has been versatile in his career, the most time he’s spent at safety came in 2019, when he played 102 snaps in the box and 69 at free safety, according to ProFootballFocus. The bulk of his NFL snaps have been in the slot. It's important to note that nickel cornerback Avonte Maddox also offers versatility. It'll be fascinating to see how defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon plays this. Either way, these moves represent a clear upgrade at the Eagles’ biggest position of need entering the 2022 season. Gardner-Johnson is still just 24 and won’t turn 25 until December. The 2019 fourth-round pick from Florida has been in the NFL for three seasons. He has 43 games and 31 starts under his belt. Last season, he played in 12 games with 11 starts and had 3 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, 2 sacks and 46 tackles. He also has an aggressive streak and can at times be an instigator. Eagles fans will probably really enjoy having Gardner-Johnson on the team. As Gardner-Johnson enters the final year of his rookie contract, he has a base salary of $2.54 million in 2022. If he performs well, there’s a chance the Eagles could sign him to an extension during the season. Here’s a look at the Eagles’ projected secondary in 2022: CB: Darius Slay CB: James Bradberry NCB: Avonte Maddox S: Marcus Epps S: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/eagles/chauncey-gardner-johnson-trade-eagles-saints-nfl
August 30, 20223 yr Being a Howie hater myself, i have to acknowledge how well he fused in so much young talent on this team. Very excited to see the finished product take the field in 2 weeks. On more of a negative note. Gannon has alot of versatility on defense. I hope he's the right guy to steer this ship.
August 30, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Mat said: If they released Harris, who starts next to him? Epps? Yeah Eagles were really really high on Epps all offseason. Surprised if it’s not him
August 30, 20223 yr Just now, Aerolithe_Lion said: Yeah Eagles were really really high on Epps all offseason. Surprised if it’s not him Hopefully he performs because he looks to be the weak spot in that secondary. It does look a hell of a lot better than the last few seasons
August 30, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Mike030270 said: So we get him on his last year of his contract? If he plays great then pay him Or we let him walk and get a comp pick that negates what we gave up for him
August 30, 20223 yr Just now, Aerolithe_Lion said: Or we let him walk and get a comp pick that negates what we gave up for him That too. Though we do need safety help lol So this could be a bandaid or a permanent solution Nice trade
August 30, 20223 yr Great move. The D has had a big influx of talent finally. No excuses for Gannon now. The D needs to show up against good QBs.
August 30, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, Aerolithe_Lion said: Or we let him walk and get a comp pick that negates what we gave up for him That's the big benefit if he balls out, sign him or someone else will for big money and get that comp pick.
August 30, 20223 yr Pretty excited about the move. The secondary is looking strong. I am eager to see how Gannon lines these guys up and plays them.
August 30, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, EazyEaglez said: Eagles release Anthony Harris He was the #1 player in need for upgrading in my opinion
August 30, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, Mike030270 said: Curious what we gave up Hopefully Hurts 41 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said: Howie addressing the weakest link. I like it. Go Eagles!!! No...that would be Hurts.
August 30, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Diehardfan said: Hopefully Hurts No...that would be Hurts. Lol that would crash the board
August 30, 20223 yr Hurts is literally the weakest link on the team that will hold them back this year with a pretty solid team now. I'd be happy to take my chances with Stash. He is a backup, but can at least make some throws and manage a game. When defenses take Hurts running away it will be Tampa 2.0.
August 30, 20223 yr Anything that weakens the Saints is a good thing. Here's hoping they go 0-16.......: "and with the first pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the eagles have traded the pick for a sh--load of picks and players"......👍
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