Philadelphia Eagles–Tennessee Titans Trade History

Philadelphia traded defensive backs Evan Cooper and Elbert Foules to the Houston Oilers on July 23, 1988 in two related deals, receiving one undisclosed conditional 1989 draft choice for each player. Neither Cooper nor Foules appeared in a regular-season game for Houston after the trade, while Philadelphia retained two pieces of conditional draft consideration. The exact selections have not been identified, but the traceable outcome favors the Eagles.

Philadelphia traded quarterback Don McPherson to Houston on August 2, 1990 for the Oilers' 1991 sixth-round pick, No. 156. The Eagles used it on defensive lineman Andy Harmon, who became a long-term starter and recorded 39.5 sacks during seven seasons with Philadelphia. Houston did not receive comparable value from McPherson. The Eagles turn a reserve quarterback into an A-grade return, while Houston receives a D+.

Houston traded picks No. 19 and No. 75 to Philadelphia in the 1993 draft to climb to No. 13 and select tackle Brad Hopkins. Hopkins became a franchise fixture, starting 188 games over 13 seasons and earning two Pro Bowl selections. Philadelphia turned the returned choices into Lester Holmes and Derrick Frazier, neither of whom matched that impact. The Oilers/Titans earn a decisive A to D+ win.

Philadelphia traded picks No. 68 and No. 135 to Tennessee for No. 61 and selected guard Bobbie Williams. Williams became a useful Eagle late in his tenure, appearing in 33 regular-season games from 2001 through 2003 and starting 12, before developing into a long-term starter elsewhere. Philadelphia found a legitimate NFL lineman, but most of his career value arrived after he left the Eagles.

Philadelphia moved up six spots for tackle Winston Justice, giving Tennessee picks 45 and 116. The Titans turned those selections into running back LenDale White and linebacker Stephen Tulloch. Getting two productive starters from the move down, including a long-term defensive regular, outweighed the value Philadelphia received from Justice and makes Tennessee the clear winner.

Philadelphia moved from No. 54 to No. 42 in the 2014 second round, sending Tennessee the 54th and 122nd picks. The Eagles selected Jordan Matthews, who produced 225 catches, 2,673 yards and 19 touchdowns in his first three seasons. Tennessee drafted Bishop Sankey and Marqueston Huff; both contributed, but neither became a long-term starter. The Eagles captured the best player and the strongest sustained production.

Philadelphia escaped a disastrous one-year fit with DeMarco Murray and improved its position in the fourth round, sending Murray and pick No. 113 to Tennessee for No. 100. The Eagles later folded No. 100 into the Carson Wentz trade, so the deal had strategic value. Still, Murray immediately rebounded in Tennessee, making the Titans the stronger winner on realized football value.

Tennessee received Dennis Kelly; Philadelphia received Dorial Green-Beckham. Tennessee exchanged Dorial Green-Beckham for Dennis Kelly. Green-Beckham caught 36 passes for 392 yards and two touchdowns in his lone Philadelphia season, while Kelly became a multi-year Titans lineman and eventually a 16-game starter. The hindsight grades are C- for Philadelphia Eagles and B+ for Tennessee Titans, producing a Tennessee Titans Win verdict.

Philadelphia received Nos. 164 and 214. The Eagles later moved No. 164 again, so Isaac Asiata belongs to the subsequent transaction chain rather than this return, while Elijah Qualls appeared in only six games for Philadelphia. The package retained draft flexibility, but the direct realized football value was limited and did not approach the sustained defensive production Tennessee obtained.

Philadelphia acquired A.J. Brown for the first-round pick used on Treylon Burks and a third-round pick, then turned Brown into an elite centerpiece of a championship offense. He helped the Eagles reach two Super Bowls, scored in their Super Bowl LIX victory, and in 2026 Philadelphia later traded him to New England for a 2028 first-rounder and a 2027 fifth-rounder.

Philadelphia sent defensive back Ugo Amadi and a 2024 seventh-round pick to Tennessee for a 2024 sixth-rounder, effectively moving up one round in a future draft. Amadi played only two games for the Titans before being waived. Tennessee eventually used the seventh-round choice on James Williams, who appeared in 29 games over his first two seasons, leaving both teams with modest but real value.

Philadelphia acquired All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from Tennessee for Terrell Edmunds plus 2024 fifth- and sixth-round picks. Byard started 11 games including the playoffs, but the Eagles released him the following March. Tennessee converted the picks into Jarvis Brownlee Jr. and Jha'Quan Jackson while also receiving Edmunds, producing more continuing roster value than Philadelphia obtained from its short rental.