Denver Broncos–Philadelphia Eagles Trade History

Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles exchanged 1972 fifth round pick (#118-Jim Krieg) for Pete Liske. Denver used the fifth-round choice on Jim Krieg. Quarterback starts carry far more realized value than a one-season reserve receiver, particularly when the acquisition cost was only a fifth-round pick. In hindsight, Philadelphia Eagles produced the stronger realized return, with the grade based on actual post-trade service and traceable downstream value rather than the nominal asset label alone.

Denver acquired veteran cornerback Ben Smith from Philadelphia on April 18, 1994, sending the Eagles third- and fifth-round choices in the next two drafts. Smith immediately started 14 games for Denver in 1994, but the Eagles ultimately turned the two picks into receiver Chris Jones and linebacker Whit Marshall. Philadelphia's return lasted longer, giving the Eagles a narrow overall edge.

Denver Broncos received 1998 7th round pick (200th overall, Trey Teague) in the 1998-04-19 exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Teague played 34 games and made 20 starts for Denver before continuing a long NFL career, excellent value from No. 200. That gives Denver Broncos the stronger overall return.

Multi-team transaction also involving Detroit Lions.

Denver Broncos received the 2010 fifth-round pick at No. 137 in the 2010-04-19 exchange involving Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles. Denver converted Scheffler and a seventh-round choice into pick No. 137, which became Perrish Cox. Cox started nine games as a rookie for the Broncos, while his later production with other teams does not add value to Denver's side. That realized return supports a C+ grade for Denver Broncos. The overall verdict is Detroit Lions Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.

Denver sent the No. 13 pick to Philadelphia for Nos. 24, 70 and 87. The Eagles selected Brandon Graham, who became a 15-plus-year franchise leader and delivered the defining strip-sack of Super Bowl LII. Denver used No. 87 on Eric Decker and leveraged Nos. 24 and 70 in separate moves that helped acquire Demaryius Thomas and Tim Tebow. Both sides created exceptional value.

Denver acquired linebacker Joe Mays for J.J. Arrington and a conditional 2012 sixth-round pick that ultimately became No. 194, Marvin McNutt. Mays grew into a useful defensive contributor, including a 70-tackle 2011 season for the Broncos. Arrington never produced for Philadelphia, while McNutt made little NFL impact. The exchange gave Denver multiple seasons of real linebacker value for a return that generated almost nothing on the field.

Denver acquired defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley from Philadelphia in August 2011 for a 2013 sixth-round selection. The delayed pick ultimately became No. 196, although Philadelphia later moved that choice before another club selected Jeff Baca. Bunkley gave Denver immediate interior help at a low acquisition cost, while the Eagles recovered only distant late-round capital. The practical edge belongs to the Broncos.

Denver acquired Mark Sanchez in March 2016 as veteran quarterback competition after Peyton Manning's retirement. Sanchez did not win the starting job and was released before the regular season, so he never produced a regular-season return for the Broncos. Because the conditional seventh-round pick was tied to a condition that was not met, Denver also ultimately surrendered no draft choice.

Denver Broncos acquired veteran lineman Allen Barbre from Philadelphia for a conditional 2019 late-round pick that ultimately traced to No. 222. Barbre supplied experienced line depth, but the return was limited and short-term. Because Philadelphia was preparing to move on from him and still recovered a draft asset, Denver's side is respectable but weaker, meriting a C.

Denver traded tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and a 2025 seventh-round pick to Philadelphia for the Eagles' 2025 sixth-round selection. Okwuegbunam played a limited role in Philadelphia, while the pick exchange eventually left Denver with the more valuable round of draft capital. Because neither side received a major player outcome, the deal is best viewed as a modest Denver win based on moving up a round while clearing a crowded depth chart.

Denver sent selections No. 111, No. 130 and No. 191 to Philadelphia for picks No. 101 and No. 134 in the 2025 draft. The Broncos selected Sai'vion Jones and Que Robinson, while Philadelphia drafted Ty Robinson and Myles Hinton and later moved No. 130. With each of those players still early in his NFL career, the long-term value remains unresolved.