Eagles Trade Proposal Brings $52 Million Beast in to Shore Up Pass Rush
With two edge rushers on injured reserve heading into Week 5, it would behoove the Philadelphia Eagles to go get another proven DE to strengthen the group before the trade deadline.
Currently sitting at 0-4, the New Orleans Saints, who are now led by former Eagles OC Kellen Moore, could soon be shedding some good players in exchange for future draft capital.
While the Saints very well may want to keep defensive end Carl Granderson around for their likely-imminent rebuild, Granderson’s profile is exactly what Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio looks for in his edges: length (he’s 6-foot-5), strength and the ability to disrupt consistently.
There’s the legit question as to whether the Saints would agree to part with him, but he’s someone Philly should absolutely be calling about regardless. Let’s discuss.
Eagles Hurting at DE & Could Use a Difference-Maker
To say the Eagles are in need of pass rushing help is putting it mildly. Philadelphia’s top pass rusher Nolan Smith is currently on injured reserve with a triceps strain and isn’t expected back until around the Week 9 bye.
Nee addition Ogbo Okoronkwo also just went to IR with a torn triceps. Those losses have pushed more snaps onto Jalyx Hunt and situational rushers Josh Uche and Patrick Johnson, and recent signee Za’Darius Smith is also being folded into the rotation.
Azeez Ojulari has been a healthy scratch for the bulk of the season and will likely see action soon. That’s a lot of uncertainty for a squad looking for its second straight Super Bowl. Adding Granderson would certainly help.
Eagles Trade Proposal Sends DE Carl Granderson to Philadelphia
After breaking out in 2023 with career highs in tackles (78) and sacks (8.5) while leading New Orleans in QB hits (20), Granderson followed with 5.5 sacks across 17 games in 2024. He’s started 2025 on an absolute tear—he has 4.5 sacks through four weeks—so he’s playing the best football of his career right now.
Here’s a trade proposal we put together that might get the Saints to listen:
- Philadelphia Eagles receive: DE Carl Granderson
- New Orleans Saints receive: 2026 3rd-round pick (conditional: becomes a 2nd if Granderson hits 9+ sacks or Eagles make NFC Championship in 2025)
- 2026 4th-round pick
Granderson, 28, is under club control on a four-year, $52 million extension he signed in September 2023, a deal the Saints tweaked this spring by converting 2025 salary to bonus. If they do decide to free up cap space for the future and unload some pricier vets, he could be on the exit list — and the Eagles should pounce.
His 2023 tape showed he could anchor versus the run (14 TFL) and still convert speed to power from wide or tight alignments. This year’s early production suggests he’s trending toward another career year. Philadelphia, in need of edge help and in win-now mode, is the type of bidder that can make it worth New Orleans’ while.
Granderson’s trajectory and contract make him a rare potential trade target who could help both immediately and beyond this season. If Howie Roseman wants a move that makes sense both on tape and on paper, this might be it.
How Davante Adams is Elevating the Rams’ Offense and Mentoring the Next Generation
Davante Adams: The Best Free-Agent Pickup of the 2025 Season
The Los Angeles Rams’ decision to sign wide receiver Davante Adams has paid off in a big way. In just a few short weeks, the future Hall of Famer has quickly become the centerpiece of the Rams’ offense, leading the team in receiving yards and touchdowns. His ability to dominate one-on-one matchups and stretch the field has given the Rams an edge they desperately needed, especially with the emergence of second-year quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Adams, who joined the Rams on a two-year, $44 million contract, has immediately made an impact. With a career-best 15.8 yards per catch, he’s proving he’s still one of the league’s most explosive playmakers. His three touchdown receptions lead the Rams, and his ability to win contested catches has given Stafford a reliable deep-threat weapon.
But Adams’ impact goes beyond just his on-field production. He’s become a mentor to young wide receiver Puka Nacua, who has flourished since Adams’ arrival. Nacua currently leads the NFL in receptions and is on pace for an incredible season, thanks in part to the lessons he’s learned from one of the best route runners in NFL history. Adams’ leadership and willingness to share his knowledge have been instrumental in Nacua’s growth.
“Davante has been incredible for me,” Nacua said. “Watching him work and learning from him has been a game-changer. He’s taught me how to be more efficient with my routes and how to read defenders. Having him here has made me a better player already.”
For the Rams, Adams’ arrival could not have come at a better time. With a young, talented receiver group, the Rams needed a veteran presence to balance out the youth and provide leadership in key moments. Adams has done just that, and his performances have been a big reason why the Rams’ offense is firing on all cylinders.
