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Defense Drives NFL Trade Deadline: Eagles Add Phillips, Cowboys Trade for Wilson, Ravens Nab Jones

Buyers targeted defensive help, with sellers opting for draft capital.

Overview

  • The Eagles acquired edge rusher Jaelan Phillips from the Dolphins during the deadline window, a swing at bolstering a pass rush still missing injured Nolan Smith, though his recent Achilles and ACL injuries tempered valuation.
  • The Cowboys landed Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson for a 2026 seventh-round pick, a depth play that drew mixed grades given his recent benching and limited impact on Dallas’ broader defensive issues.
  • The Ravens picked up defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones from the Titans for mid-round compensation, with evaluations calling the move sensible depth for Baltimore and a timely value recoup for Tennessee.
  • Coverage characterized overall activity as relatively muted heading into the 4 p.m. ET cutoff, with a handful of targeted deals punctuating a quieter market.
  • Analyses from USA TODAY and For The Win issued real-time grades that framed buyers’ short-term needs against injury and contract risk, noting Miami’s pivot to selling after Chris Grier’s departure and the modest draft returns for veterans.