Eagles Receive Fresh Prediction To Trade All-Pro Talent
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ otherwise dominant-looking season has come to a skidding halt over the past couple of weeks, when the team lost twice in the span of five days, falling to the Denver Broncos and division “rivals” – although they have been hardly that for quite some time – the New York Giants.
The defense, particularly the secondary, has not managed to hit the heights set in their Super Bowl-winning 2024 campaign, part of which is down to the offseason release of former All-Pro, Darius Slay, who eventually landed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
But it is the offense that has taken the bulk of the heat from the outside, as new offensive coordinator, Kevin Patullo, attempts to regain the Eagles’ efficacy in both the run and passing game.
At this point, lying at 4-2, the natural move would be for Philadelphia to look for additions to the roster to give the team a much-needed boost as the league heads into mid-season.
Could The Eagles Move A Star Player Before The Trade Deadline?
However, recent events – including AJ Brown saying he did not recall a meeting that he had with quarterback, Jalen Hurts and All-Pro running back Saquon Barkley – has some around the league believing that his time in an Eagles jersey could be coming to a close sooner rather than later.
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports that an anonymous AFC general manager predicts that Philadelphia general manager – the widely respected Howie Roseman – will ultimately pull the plug and trade Brown ahead of the trade deadline on November 4th.
“The Eagles will continue to insist they have no plans to trade Brown, their star receiver.” Russini wrote on Saturday. “But every week that passes with problems piling up makes decision-makers around the league wonder.”
“One league source told me: “Brown doesn’t look frustrated or mad — he looks indifferent. And that’s not a good place to be.” A GM in the AFC said, “I think Howie (Roseman) moves him. It would have to be for the right player or pick, but (a trade) wouldn’t surprise me. Howie likes deals, especially if a player’s value overrides how Brown is being used.”
What Could An AJ Brown Trade Look Like?
Value wise, the Eagles will be hard pressed to find value commensurate to the 18th overall pick that they gave up for him back in 2022.
Since the trade, however, Philly has gotten three straight 1,000+ yard receiving seasons and second team All-Pro selections from the ex Ole Miss man, alongside a coveted Lombardi Trophy this past February, the second in franchise history.
A day two pick of some sort for the All-Pro would likely end up being the requisite price needed to pry away Brown from the North East, perhaps with the addition of a player either going to or from Philly.
But Roseman will still be wary of giving up one of his top players whilst still being right in the midst of the team’s Super Bowl window – especially for a position so hard to come by as an elite WR1. So any thoughts of the Eagles having some sort of fire-sale discount on Brown can be put to bed.
Vikings Youngster Gets More Bad News From NFL During Bye Week
Head coach Kevin O’Connell and the Minnesota Vikings do not have a game this week, but they are still making news. More specifically, kicker Will Reichard is garnering attention over his supposed missed field goal during the Vikings’ Week 5 win over the Cleveland Browns in London.
Reichard’s camp submitted a formal request to the league in protest of the ruling on the field goal, hoping to get it stricken from his record.
Their efforts, at least so far, have fallen short.
NFL Sticks With Incorrect Stat on Vikings K Will Reichard
The kick came during the fourth quarter of the contest, with the Vikings trailing the Browns 17-14 and Reichard on to tie it.
Instead, the Browns got assistance on a “block” from the television equipment.
“Sources: #Vikings K Will Reichard’s agents and the team’s front office requested that the NFL remove his missed FG from last week’s London game after it clearly struck a camera cable, causing the ball to take an unnatural turn to the right.” Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported in a post on X on October 11.
“The NFL acknowledged it was a missed call but ruled they will not make the statistical adjustment.”
Sources: #Vikings K Will Reichard’s agents and the team’s front office requested that the NFL remove his missed FG from last week’s London game after it clearly struck a camera cable, causing the ball to take an unnatural turn to the right.
The NFL acknowledged it was a missed
The “miss” stands as Reichard’s only one this season.
NFL Does Soft Pivot on Vikings Ruling
Initially, the NFL did not even concede that the cable was the cause of Reichard’s kick going wayward.
“The league’s position, I’m told, is that they didn’t have a clear view of the ball hitting the cable,” Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio said on “Football Night in America” on October 5. “Some would say, yes, the eye in the sky does not lie.”
The Vikings were not the only team to endure such a fate on a field goal try.
The New York Jets also had an incident during their game at home against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5.
Cowboys defensive end Dante Fowler Jr. deflected Jets quarterback Justin Fields’ pass up and into the Skycam in New York. In that instance, officials ruled the pass incomplete. It should have been deemed a “do-over,” per Florio.
SKYCAM DOINK
Neither ruling helps Reichard, and the Vikings still defeated the Browns, winning 21-17.
There is more than just one game at stake for Reichard, though. There is also a chance of joining a historic bunch, but it requires the NFL’s help at this point.
Will Reichard Chasing History
Reichard’s unblemished efficiency is about more than appearances; there are historical implications for the Vikings specialist. He could become the third kicker in NFL history to attempt at least 30 field goals without any misses in a single season, per Stathead.
Reichard is on pace for over 30 tries. The previous two instances are Mike Vanderjagt, who did it with the Indianapolis Colts in 2003, and former Vikings kicker Gary Anderson in 1998.
Anderson and the Vikings ended that season one win shy of a Super Bowl berth.
Reichard, who the Vikings selected with the No. 203 overall pick of the 2024 draft, connected on 24 of his 30 tries as a rookie. He was 9-for-9 on field goal tries and 16-for-16 on extra point attempts through five games last season.
At any rate, the Vikings will need Reichard to get right back on track when they return from the bye to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.
