Eagles Trading for Defensive Superstar? This NFL insider thinks so, with bold prediction

Alright, Eagles fans, What’s next? Fresh off one of the best seasons in franchise history—and a second Lombardi Trophy after taking down the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX—We might not be done stacking talent.

Enter Myles Garrett. Yeah, that Myles Garrett. One of the best defensive players in the game. The dude requested a trade, and boom—Philly immediately became part of the conversation. And it wasn’t just media speculation. Garrett himself straight-up said the Eagles would be a “Hell of a destination” during Super Bowl week.

Now, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell is predicting it actually happens. As in, the Birds landing a generational pass rusher to pair with Jalen Carter and the rest of this stacked defense. Just imagine the utter dominance that front would bring.

If the Eagles get Myles Garrett…

Top 101 NFL players from the 2024 season:

#2: EDGE Myles Garrett

🟤 92.8 pass rushing grade (1st)
🟠 83 pressures (T-1st) pic.twitter.com/qZZg7ty0wj

— PFF (@PFF) February 22, 2025

Myles Garrett was ranked PFF’s second-best player in the entire NFL this past season—that’s how dominant he is. Honestly, as I sit here writing this, it feels like if Howie Roseman were able to pull off this deal, Garrett’s addition to the Eagles’ defense would be equivalent to the offense adding Saquon Barkley last offseason.

Here’s what the NFL insider had to say

“Extra bold – Myles Garrett gets traded to the Philadelphia Eagles,” Barnwell said. “The rich get richer…They’re missing some players in free agency – Josh Sweat is a free agent, Brandon Graham is retiring. Howie Roseman has taken swings in the past when rare talents have come available – he traded a first-round pick for A.J. Brown, signed Saquon Barkley in free agency.”

Bill Barnwell really just said Myles Garrett to the Eagles like it’s nothing. Like it’s just another day at the office for Howie Roseman. And honestly? He might be right.

The rich get richer? Damn right they do. Josh Sweat hitting free agency, Brandon Graham riding off into the sunset—it all lines up. And let’s be real, Howie lives for these kinds of swings. He pulled off the A.J. Brown trade. He shocked the world by signing Saquon. You’re telling me he wouldn’t do whatever it takes to land one of the best pass rushers in football?

If this actually happens, the NFC might as well just pack it up.

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