Eagles Sign Former 49ers RB Trey Sermon
Miles Sanders has barely practiced since hurting his hamstring early in training camp. That led to various rumors that the Eagles were in the RB market. And even though Sanders…
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Trey Sermon #28 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Miles Sanders has barely practiced since hurting his hamstring early in training camp. That led to various rumors that the Eagles were in the RB market. And even though Sanders returned to practice today, the Eagles did end up adding an RB to the 53 Man roster. They signed Trey Sermon, who the 49ers waived earlier in the week.
The Niners drafted him in the third round last season. Sermon did not get much playing time with the Niners in his rookie season. He carried the ball only 41 times, for 167 yards and 1 TD. Sermon suffered an ankle injury in week 12 and ended up on the injured reserve list. They waived him after training camp in his 2nd season. Quickly giving up on someone they spent a day 2 pick on only a year earlier. But he did have a pretty nice college career. In 4 years between Oklahoma and Ohio State, he rushed for 2,946 yards and 26 TDS.
Here is what NFL Network's Lance Zierlein wrote about Trey Sermon when he was still an NFL Prospect.
Great-looking running back at a quick glance, but one who suffers from inconsistency in creativity and decisiveness. The regular-season tape at Ohio State was fairly disappointing relative to the talent he showed at Oklahoma, but his monster postseason should quell some concerns. At both schools, the interior vision and decision-making was suspect and would run him into some traffic. He does have potential as an outside-zone back, where he has more time and space to utilize his skills. He has size and open-field speed and will step up and handle his business in pass protection, as well as catch it out of the backfield. So, while Sermon's skill level as a runner is somewhat average, his potential as a three-down backup with upside should create middle-round interest.
At 6ft and 215lbs, he fits the mold of the bigger back many Eagles fans wanted them to bring in. The Eagles like to use a lot of backs, so there is a chance he gets more chances here than he did last year, even if he is their 4th RB. With him on the roster, that means for now the Eagles will carry only 4 WRS, but there is of course still time for them to make another change.
This move will do nothing to quell the fears that the Miles Sander injury is more serious than the Eagles are letting on. They continue to insist it is not a big deal, but their actions say otherwise. He missed 18 days of practice, which is no minor injury. There is still over a week until game 1. But it is worth keeping an eye on how Mile Sanders practices. Just don't expect any clear answers from the Eagles until they are required to provide them by league rules.
Howie Roseman’s BEST Trades
On Wednesday Howie Roseman righted a wrong by trading Jalen Reagor to the Vikings for a 2023 7th round pick and a 2024 conditional 4th round pick. It may end up turning into a 5th round pick, but considering Reagor had no spot on the Eagles then the value is great. But no GM loves trades MORE than Howie Roseman. and "Trader Howie" is at it again this season already!
Howie Roseman was promoted to Eagles GM in 2010 and he held the title until 2014 when Chip Kelly made him go to the basement and polish trophies that didn't exist. In 2019 he returned to the role as GM and has been there ever since.
These arent in any particular order, but these are some of the best trades Howie Roseman has made since being the GM of the team.
AJ Brown
This came out of NOWHERE. On draft night 2022 the Eagles were getting ready for their second first round pick when they traded it, along with a 3rd round pick, away for 1000 yard receiver AJ Brown. The Titans then used that pick to draft Treylon Burks...who, if he pans out will be AJ Brown. So this is a win.
Jay Ajayi
As the Eagles were loading up for a Super Bowl run they made a trade at the deadline for a former 1000 yard running back in Jay Ajayi. Ajayi proved to be a great compliment along with Legarrette Blount and Corey Clement. The Eagles ended up winning the Super Bowl so the deal worked out.
Sam Bradford Trade To The Vikings
On what planet was Sam Bradford worth a 1st round pick?! The Eagles fleeced the Vikings thanks to their desperation after Teddy Bridgewater went down. The Vikings failed to make the playoffs and the Eagles took Derek Barnett with the selection.
Carson Wentz Trade Up
The Eagles went from 13 to 2 for the 2016 draft. Trading Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to the Dolphins to get to pick 8, and then trading pick 8, a 3rd, a 4th, and next years first round pick to the Browns for Wentz. Wentz had an almost MVP season in 2017 and was a big part of the Super Bowl team
Carson Wentz trade to the Colts
But then it went sideways. Carson Wentz failed to relate to his teammates and ended up being a pariah in the locker room. His poor play lost him his starting spot and the Eagles were tasked with shipping him off. The Eagles traded him to the Colts for a 2021 3rd round pick and what eventually became a 2022 1st round pick. A year later the Colts traded Wentz tot he Commanders.
Trade Up For DeVonta Smith
The Eagles were in the market for a WR entering the 2021 NFL draft. It was no secret. But so were the division rival Giants. The Giants drafted 11th and the Eagles drafted 12th. So the Eagles traded up with the Cowboys, giving up a 3rd round pick, to take Smith. Smith proved to be as advertised.
Miami's First Round Pick
The Eagles shocked most of the fan base in 2021 by trading their own pick (6th overall) to the Dolphins for the 12th pick. This assured the Eagles wouldnt get either Jamarr Chase or Kyle Pitts who most thought would be there at 6. Howie, however, did not believe that and he was right. The Dolphins took Jaylen Waddle who is a really good WR. But the Eagles ended up with DeVonta Smith and the Dolphins first round pick which they used to trade up for Jordan Davis
Acquiring The Pick That Became Jason Kelce
In 2011 the Eagles traded back in the 3rd round a few spots. They acquired a 6th round pick for their trouble. The 3rd round pick was a major bust (Curtis Marsh) but the 6th round pick became a future Hall of Famer in Jason Kelce.
Darren Sproles
The Eagles got one of the most dynamic running backs in Darren Sproles. They gave up a 5th round pick. Sproles was banged up for the backend of his Eagles career but when he was on the field he was electric.
DeMeco Ryans
The Eagles have been searching for a franchise LB for years now. And in 2012 they decided to poach another organizations franchise LB by trading a 3rd and 4th round pick to the Texans for DeMeco Ryans. In his first two years Ryans had over 100 tackles and was a stud. But the reason this trade is on the list is because along with Ryans the team acquired a 3rd round pick. That 3rd round pick became Nick Foles. So for a 3rd and 4th they got DeMeco Ryans and BDN. Not too shabby.
CJ Gardner-Johnson
While we dont know YET how this deal will pan out, everyone in New Orleans seems to be pissed that the Eagles gave up just a 5th and 6th round picks. So sure, we will put it on the list!
Darius Slay
"Big Play Slay" was stolen from the Lions for a 3rd round pick. He was one of the best corner backs in the league in 2021 and is poised for another big season in 2022
