Star-Caliber Edge Rusher Floated As Option For Eagles In Draft Day Trade

Philadelphia has had a great offseason but needs to find a way to replace multiple key players

How will the Philadelphia Eagles handle the 2024 National Football League Draft?

Philadelphia is expected to be one of the best teams in football again next season after a massive offseason. The Eagles offense could be the best in football after adding running back Saquon Barkley but the team still has some question marks.

Although the Eagles made some intriguing additions, the club also lost a few important pieces. Both Fletcher Cox and Haason Reddick no longer are with Philadelphia so the team does have a need on the defensive line.

It's unclear exactly what the team will do, but the draft could be an outlet for the Eagles to add another impact player. NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dan Roche put together a mock draft and had an intriguing idea that the Eagles could complete a trade with the New Orleans Saints for the No. 14 pick and land University of Alabama standout edge rusher Dallas Turner.

"(Philadelphia) trades picks No. 22, No. 53, and No. 171 to (New Orleans) for pick No. 14," Roche said. "Howie Roseman sees Turner slide down the board and pounces, grabbing what many believe to be the best defensive prospect in the draft.

"The losses of Fletcher Cox to retirement and the trade of Haason Reddick – even with the addition of Bryce Huff – has softened up what has been a strong unit up front on defense. It may be a lot to give up, especially with the dearth of picks at the Eagles’ disposal, but it’s Howie SZN, and we’re all just along for the ride."

This is just a hypothetical trade proposal, but it would make a lot of sense for the Eagles. Turner is the No. 1 ranked edge defender in the 2024 draft class according to Pro Football Focus. Philadelphia already should be one of the top teams in football next season and landing someone like Turner further strengthens them.

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