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Eagles Trade Safety Sydney Brown to Falcons in 2026 Draft Pick Swap

Atlanta views Brown as affordable depth under new GM Ian Cunningham.

Overview

  • Philadelphia receives picks No. 114 and 197, while Atlanta gets No. 122 and 215 plus Sydney Brown, moving the Eagles up eight spots in Round 4 and 18 spots in Round 6.
  • Both teams confirmed the trade Friday after ESPN first reported the details of the pick swap and player move.
  • Over The Cap estimates the Eagles create roughly $1.5 million in 2026 salary-cap savings by moving Brown, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal.
  • Brown, a 2023 third-round pick, had an ACL tear in the 2023 finale and has since been used mostly on special teams with limited starts under DC Vic Fangio.
  • The Falcons add secondary depth behind Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts, while the Eagles—who already lost Reed Blankenship in free agency—now face a clear need to bolster safety.