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Eagles Reportedly Willing to Give Up Three First-Round Picks for All-Pro Edge Rusher
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Could the Philadelphia Eagles pull the trigger on a blockbuster deal for a six-time All-Pro and former Defensive Player of the Year? One NFL insider says the Eagles are willing to give up multiple first-round picks to make it happen.
According to Yahoo senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson, the Eagles are "super hot" for Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett and willing to surrender three first-round picks.
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"I have not heard it out of the Eagles, but I have heard it from a couple of other super high ranking people on other teams that are clearly on the phones, that Howie Roseman and the Eagles are super hot after Myles Garrett and how he'd give up three first-round picks for him," Robinson said.
Garrett requested a trade during the offseason before agreeing to a four-year, $160 million deal to stay in Cleveland. But the Browns are struggling again at 2-6, and frustration is mounting. A photo went viral following Cleveland's Sunday loss to the New England Patriots showing Garrett sitting alone at the end of the bench after recording a franchise single-game record five sacks.
Browns Reluctant to Move Star Pass Rusher
But would the Browns be willing to move Garrett ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline?
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"I was told by the Browns that they're not interested in moving him," Robinson said.
However, if Cleveland's stance changes, The Athletic's senior NFL writer Zach Berman believes the Eagles general manager "would be making an aggressive offer" for Garrett.
"Re: Myles Garrett — I don't believe an obstacle would be whether the Eagles would pay the price. The obstacle would be whether the Browns would move him," Berman posted on X. "That said, the Eagles are a team who would make a splash — especially if the player helps beyond this season."
The Eagles have been depleted at edge rusher with injuries to Nolan Smith, Azeez Ojulari and Ogbo Okoronkwo. Za'Darius Smith retired in September, just a month after signing with Philadelphia, and the team had to lure Brandon Graham out of retirement.
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Adding Garrett, the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, would instantly transform their pass rush. Even if the Browns refuse to budge, Philadelphia could pivot to Miami Dolphins edge rushers Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb or New Orleans Saints veteran Cam Jordan .
The Eagles are on a bye week before facing the Green Bay Packers on Nov. 11 in their Week 10 "Monday Night Football" matchup.
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