Miami acquired Philadelphia's 2001 third-round pick at No.…
Miami acquired Philadelphia's 2001 third-round pick at No. 88, used on linebacker Morlon Greenwood, plus the sixth-round pick at No. 187, used on defensive end Otis Leverette. In return, Philadelphia received Miami's 2002 second-round selection, which became No. 59 and cornerback Sheldon Brown. Greenwood gave Miami four seasons of regular defensive work, but Brown's longer Philadelphia tenure creates the stronger return.
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2001 third round pick (#88-Morlon Greenwood)
- pick 2001 sixth round pick (#187-Otis Leverette)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2002 second round pick (#59-Sheldon Brown)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
On April 21, 2001, Philadelphia sent its third-round selection at No. 88 and sixth-round selection at No. 187 to Miami for the Dolphins' second-round choice in the 2002 draft. Miami used No. 88 on linebacker Morlon Greenwood and No. 187 on defensive end Otis Leverette. Philadelphia's future choice became No. 59 in 2002, where the Eagles selected cornerback Sheldon Brown.
Why April 21 Fits the History
Philadelphia's all-time trade history dates the exchange to April 21 and identifies Greenwood, Leverette and the future second-round pick that became Brown. Pro Sports Transactions also places the deal on April 21. Some retrospective team listings use April 22, but the Eagles' own transaction history and the draft transaction history provide the stronger basis for the completed date and the correct No. 88 attribution.
Miami Got Real Value
This was not an empty return for the Dolphins. Greenwood stepped into the lineup as a rookie, starting 12 games in 2001, and remained a regular Miami linebacker through 2004. He started 51 games across those four seasons and reached 108 tackles in 2004. Leverette did not supply comparable NFL value, but Greenwood alone made the immediate draft package productive.
Philadelphia's Return Lasted Longer
Brown became a full-time starter in 2004 and played eight seasons for Philadelphia. Eagles history credits him with 98 starts and 19 interceptions for the club, while another Eagles feature notes that he never missed a game during his Philadelphia tenure. That combination of durability, starting value and turnover production gave the future second-round choice greater long-term impact than Miami's two-pick return.
Final Verdict
Miami received a useful four-year starter, so this was not a lopsided miss. Philadelphia nevertheless turned two 2001 choices into a durable eight-year starting cornerback. The corrected assets and April 21 date support a Philadelphia Eagles Win, with an A-minus for Philadelphia and a B for Miami.