Howie Roseman reportedly ‘on the prowl’ as commerce deadline nears initially appeared on NBC Sports activities Philadelphia

Regardless of the Eagles’ having a 1-3-1 report, Howie Roseman may not have the ability to assist himself.

The NFL’s Nov. Three commerce deadline is quickly approaching and with the NFC East remaining very winnable, the Eagles are reportedly fascinated about being consumers once more at this yr’s deadline.

Based on CBS Sports activities’ Jason La Canfora, Eagles GM Howie Roseman “has already despatched indicators to a number of groups that he’s fascinated about buying a few of their expertise if they’re open to it.”

As a reminder, the Eagles have made a commerce earlier than the deadline in every of the final three years. And in every of these trades, the Eagles’ despatched a mid-round choose elsewhere to usher in a participant:

2017: Acquired Jay AJayi for 2018 fourth-round choose

2018: Acquired Golden Tate for 2019 third-round choose

2019: Acquired Genard Avery for 2021 fourth-round choose

“Howie is on the prowl already,” an unnamed NFL GM stated to La Canfora. “He is in search of motion. If there’s a commerce to be made he’ll do it. Bringing in a free agent from the surface is harder now and extra dangerous with COVID, and he likes to make trades anyway. I am going to guess you something he will get one thing completed earlier than the deadline.”

There’s a really actual probability the Eagles might be 1-4-1 after right now’s residence sport in opposition to the Ravens but it surely’s seemingly even that consequence wouldn’t cease Roseman if he’s already in on being a purchaser on the deadline. The Eagles haven’t gotten off to a superb begin however the NFC East may be very winnable they usually’ll seemingly be within the race all yr.

The truth is, after right now’s sport, the Eagles’ subsequent three video games are throughout the division: Giants, Cowboys, Giants. The largest competitors this yr is clearly the Cowboys, who already misplaced Dak Prescott for the season. The Eagles nonetheless have each video games in opposition to the Cowboys on their schedule.

Though the Eagles are behind the Cowboys within the standings, FiveThirtyEight really offers the Eagles a greater probability (47% to 33%) to win the division.

It is a unusual yr the place you would make a case that the Eagles might be consumers or sellers. On one hand, the NFC East is up for grabs. However on the opposite, even when the Eagles win the division, what’s the ceiling? Are the Eagles actually prepared to surrender a draft choose for a first-round exit?

These are the robust questions Roseman should ask. But when this reporting holds true, he simply may not have the ability to assist himself.