The rich get richer after the Eagles traded a 2025 fifth-round pick and a 2023 seventh-round pick to the Lions for Philadelphia native D’Andre Swift and a seventh-round pick.
We've agreed to terms with the Lions on a trade for RB @DAndreSwift.
Welcome home 🔥#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/YvyZ66Zjou
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 29, 2023
The Eagles typically operate with a crowded backfield, and Swift will now make six running backs on the current roster and four guys who could potentially see snaps each Sunday.
The move made sense for Detroit after the team signed David Montgomery in free agency and traded up to draft Jahmyr Gibbs out of Alabama.
Here’s an instant analysis of the trade.
Swift comes with experience
Swift, a former second-round pick by the previous Lions staff, has logged 1,680 yards and 18 TDs on 364 carries in three years with Detroit.
A true dual threat, Swift also logged 1,198 receiving yards and seven additional scores on 156 catches.
He’ll complement Rashaad Penny and is a mirror image of Kenneth Gainwell.
Draft compensation
Roseman landed Swift and didn’t have to sell the farm, parting ways with a fourth-round pick in 2025 and a seventh-round pick (No. 219).
Philadelphia also acquired another late-round pick for Saturday.
Trade terms, per source:
🏈Eagles get: RB D’Andre Swift and 7th round pick (No. 249)
🏈Lions get: a fourth-round pick in 2025, and seventh-round pick (No. 219).
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 29, 2023
Eagles RB depth chart
Competition breeds champions, and the running back battle this summer will be something to watch.
Trey Sermons went from potential contributor to fifth on the depth chart after Rashaad Penny’s signing and Swift’s trade.
Kenneth Gainwell is the one player who could feel disgruntled by all the movement at the position.
The Eagles' RB depth chart now includes:
D'Andre Swift
Rashaad Penny
Boston Scott
Kenneth Gainwell
Trey Sermon— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 29, 2023
Familar surroundings
Swift is from Philadelphia and starred at St. Joes Prep. He’ll be surrounded by familiar faces as five Georgia Bulldogs are on the roster.
Howie Roseman lands another vet on contract year
Swift joins the growing list of players in the final year of their deals getting dealt to Philadelphia.
Among the players the Eagles acquired entering the last year of rookie contracts in recent years:
– D'Andre Swift
– C.J. Gardner-Johnson
– A.J. Brown
– Jordan Howard
– Tim Jernigan https://t.co/cAEfxlR7Nv— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) April 29, 2023
