BREAKING NEWS: Proposed Trade Has Seahawks Landing New Star in Deal With Eagles

• The Seattle Seahawks, under general manager John Schneider, have a history of trading down in the NFL draft.
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Eagles’ Interest in Trading Up

• There have been numerous rumors that the Philadelphia Eagles are a strong candidate to trade up in the draft.
• The Eagles are in the market for a potential starting cornerback.

Proposed Trade Scenario

• In his final mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates has the Seahawks trading down from the 16th overall pick to the 22nd pick.
• In exchange, the Seahawks would move up from the 81st overall pick to the 50th pick in the second round.
• This proposed trade with the Eagles is particularly appealing for the Seahawks, as they are currently without a second-round pick after the Leonard Williams trade with the New York Giants.Eagles’ General Manager Howie Roseman is known for his active approach in Round 1 of the draft.
• Following defensive challenges in the latter part of the previous season, the Eagles may be flexible on Thursday night to bolster their defense,” Yates explained in an article dated April 25, 2024, titled “2024 NFL mock draft: Yates predicts 32 first-round picks.” “The Seahawks, having traded their second-round pick to the Giants in 2023 to acquire Leonard Williams, would welcome the opportunity to secure a second-round pick in a potential trade scenario.
• The ex-Huskies standout is poised to seamlessly step into a starting role for Seattle. Yates described Fautanu as a standout player during his time under the guidance of the new Seahawks offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb.“After trading down, Seattle has the opportunity to fill a crucial offensive gap with a player familiar to them, as Fautanu excelled at Washington under the leadership of the Seahawks’ new offensive coordinator, Ryan Grubb,” Yates elaborated. “Although Fautanu primarily played left tackle in college, he possesses the versatility to transition to guard. His exceptional footwork sets him apart as the top lineman in his class.

• NFL Draft 2024: The Eagles May Target a Cornerback in the 1st Round

• Regarding the Eagles’ draft strategy, Yates predicts that Philadelphia will select Quinyon Mitchell, a cornerback from Toledo, after trading up to the 16th overall pick. This move is part of the Eagles’ ongoing efforts to enhance their defense following a lackluster performance in 2023.
• “Philadelphia is looking to inject youth and speed into their secondary, especially with aging cornerbacks like James Bradberry approaching 31 and Darius Slay at 33,” Yates observed.
• “Mitchell, with his impressive track record of 40 pass breakups in the last three seasons at Toledo and a strong showing in pre-draft evaluations, is an ideal fit. His exceptional speed was showcased with a 4.33-second 40-yard dash at the combine, demonstrating his ability for top-tier man-to-man coverage along with his favorable size.

• Eagles Rumors: Philly Is ‘Calling Everyone’ in an Attempt to Move Up in the 2024 NFL Draft

• Eagles GM Howie Roseman remains assertive leading up to the NFL draft. According to a report by Jordan Schultz on Bleacher Report, an unnamed general manager mentioned that Roseman is actively reaching out to various teams with the intention of trading up.“In a message on X dated April 25, Schultz shared: ‘I just spoke with a GM who mentioned: ‘The Eagles seem to be contacting everyone, aiming to trade up.’ They are among the most proactive teams in this regard.