Eagles Trade Up for Lemon, Boost Passing Game

0:00It's April 24th. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a slick trade-up in the first round, jumping from the 23rd pick to 20th by sending two. Fourth rounders, numbers 114 and 137, to the Dallas Cowboys. They snagged USC wide receiver, McCoy Limon, blocking the Pittsburgh Steelers, who had eyes on him at 21. Limon wrapped a monster junior year with 79 catches for five in 156 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning the. By Letnikoff Award, as the top receiver in college ball, plus all American nods. How he rose been called it, tough to give up those picks since they projected as starters, but he said Limon's ranking and impact made it a must-do. Nick Sireon he raved about his route running, hands in traffic, yards after catch, and that gritty blocking style. Trade charts show Dallas got a small edge, about 90 points on the classic value, or even less on modern ones, but Philly figures Limon flips the script quick.

1:03Cowboys grab an edge rusher three spots later. Now heading into day two, Eagles sit with just picks 178 and 197, betting big that Limon elevates their passing game right away.