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Falcons Land Safety Sydney Brown From Eagles in Mid-Round Pick Swap

The trade boosts Philadelphia's mid-round draft capital, delivering roughly $1.5 million in 2026 cap savings.

Overview

  • Atlanta acquires Sydney Brown plus picks No. 122 and 215, while Philadelphia receives picks No. 114 and 197 in the 2026 draft.
  • The Eagles move up eight spots in Round 4 and 18 spots in Round 6 as part of the confirmed March 20 deal.
  • Brown, a 2023 third-rounder who tore his ACL late in his rookie year, has primarily contributed on special teams with limited defensive snaps since.
  • He is expected to provide depth in Atlanta's secondary behind Jessie Bates III and Xavier Watts under new GM Ian Cunningham.
  • The move was part of an unusually active start to the league year, marked by what Adam Schefter noted as the 19th trade since free agency opened.