Eagles Trade Up, Shake Up WR Room

0:00On April 24th, Philadelphia Eagles just shook up their wire receiver game at the 2026 NFL draft. Snaggan, USC star McCuy Lemon, at the 20th overall pick. They traded up with rivals Dallas Cowboys, sending picks 23, 114 and 137 their way. This move screams their prep and his ship out AJ Brown before the season kicks off. Brown's trade rumors been buzzed since last year's deadline, and now is looking like June 1st to New England Patriots. That date lets him split his $40 million cap hit over two years, keeping cash flow smooth. ESPN's Adam Schefter says it's likely, but nothing official yet. Devonta Smith steps up as the top dog now, entering his 60 year after another thousand yard season. He's been a lead as a number two, but with Brown out, expect him all over the field. Lemon brings slot magic from USC 79 catches, 1,156 yards, 11 scores last year, pair and perfect with Smith's. Skills under new OC Sean Manion.

1:02Eagles stack depth 2. Grabbing Hollywood Brown and free agency for his 4,000 plus career yards, trading for speedy Don Tavion Wicks from. Green Bay, plus Elijah Moore, and Darius Cooper. After winning the Super Bowl with the Brown Smith duo, their refreshing the room post, 2025 disconnects. Jalen Hertz gets a revamped pass attack, headlined by Smith and Lemon, built for creative plays. Philly's offense about the flow different, setting up how he roseman squad for another run. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.