On Thursday ESPN’s Adam Schefter said a trade was developing between a NFC team and an AFC North team but didn’t identify the teams. It appears we now know the identities of those teams.
Eagles Trade CB Sheldon Brown, LB Chris Gocong To The Browns
The Eagles will receive a fourth and fifth round draft pick as well as LB Alex Hall. The Browns will receive CB Sheldon Brown and LB Chris Gocong.
This appears to be a good deal for both sides.
The Eagles now have 10 picks in the draft and are positioning themselves very nicely to move up if they wish.
The Browns received some much needed secondary help. Acquiring Brown could conceivably put any plans they had on drafting Joe Haden on hold.
There are deep ties between the Eagles and Browns. Tom Heckert left Philadelphia to take the GM role in Cleveland this year. Browns head of football operations Mike Holmgren is also reportedly best friends with Eagles coach Andy Reid.
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