Houston Texans–Philadelphia Eagles Trade History

Philadelphia acquired veteran linebacker DeMeco Ryans and pick No. 88, which became quarterback Nick Foles, while sending Houston picks No. 76 and No. 99. Ryans immediately stabilized the Eagles' defense, and Foles later returned to lead Philadelphia through its Super Bowl LII championship run. The two incoming assets therefore produced both immediate leadership and a quarterback permanently tied to the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

Houston Texans received Nate Menkin in the exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Its C+ grade reflects the practical value of that return relative to the package surrendered and the hindsight result. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Houston moved up to 2014 third-round No. 83 for Louis Nix by sending Philadelphia Nos. 101 and 141, which became Jaylen Watkins and Taylor Hart. Nix never appeared in a regular-season game for Houston, while both Eagles selections provided NFL snaps. Philadelphia did not land stars, but it realized clearly more usable value from the two-pick return.

Philadelphia sent picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to Houston to move up two spots for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13. Houston selected guard Kenyon Green at No. 15 and moved the later picks in additional draft-day deals. Davis developed into a durable starting piece on Philadelphia's defensive front, while Green's early career was less stable, giving the Eagles the stronger directly attributable return.

Philadelphia sent pick No. 62 to Houston for Nos. 65, 188 and 230. Houston selected center Juice Scruggs, who made 20 starts over his first three seasons. Philadelphia used No. 65 on Tyler Steen and No. 188 on Tanner McKee; Steen became a 17-game starter in 2025 and McKee provided credible backup-quarterback play. Both teams found useful players, but Philadelphia's two enduring pieces create the stronger aggregate return.

Philadelphia sent Houston a 2024 third-round pick for No. 105 in the 2023 draft and selected cornerback Kelee Ringo. Ringo played all 51 regular-season games over his first three seasons with eight starts, an interception and five passes defensed. Houston preserved the higher future draft asset, which became pick No. 86 before another trade. The direct exchange produced legitimate value for both sides and remains essentially even.

Houston moved up four spots in the 2024 fourth round, sending No. 127 and a 2025 fifth-rounder to Philadelphia for No. 123. The Texans selected tight end Cade Stover; the Eagles selected running back Will Shipley at No. 127 and later linebacker Smael Mondon at No. 161. All three became roster contributors, giving Philadelphia a modest quantity advantage.

Houston acquired C.J. Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round choice from Philadelphia for Kenyon Green and a 2026 fifth-round choice. Gardner-Johnson started the Texans' first three games and made 15 tackles before Houston released him. Green also failed to stick in Philadelphia, so neither veteran became a lasting centerpiece and the one-round draft-position difference keeps the return close.

Houston traded John Metchie III and a 2026 sixth-rounder to Philadelphia for Harrison Bryant and a 2026 fifth-rounder. The teams were effectively returning draft choices they had exchanged in an earlier deal. Houston improved its draft position and added an experienced tight end, while Philadelphia gained receiver depth and later recycled Metchie in the Michael Carter II trade.