Philadelphia acquired Jason Peters from Buffalo for a 2009…
Philadelphia acquired Jason Peters from Buffalo for a 2009 first-round pick, a 2009 fourth-round pick and a conditional 2010 sixth-rounder that ultimately conveyed. Peters made seven Pro Bowls as an Eagle and became one of the defining left tackles of his generation. Buffalo used the first-round selection on nine-year starting center and Pro Bowler Eric Wood, giving both clubs substantial long-term value.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2009 1st round pick (28th overall, Eric Wood )
- pick 2009 4th round pick (121st overall, Shawn Nelson )
- pick 2010 6th round pick (192nd overall, Danny Batten)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Jason Peters
Trade Analysis
The Jason Peters trade followed a contentious period in Buffalo. Peters had developed from an undrafted tight end into an elite left tackle, but a 2008 holdout and contract dispute strained the relationship. Philadelphia, seeking a long-term replacement for Tra Thomas, sent the 28th and 121st picks in 2009 plus a conditional sixth-round selection in 2010. The condition was satisfied, and that final pick became No. 192, used by Buffalo on Danny Batten.
Peters justified the Eagles' investment. He spent more than a decade in Philadelphia, made seven Pro Bowls as an Eagle and earned multiple first-team All-Pro selections while becoming one of the era's premier pass protectors. Injuries cost him the entire 2012 season and prevented him from playing in Philadelphia's Super Bowl LII victory, but his longevity and peak performance still made him a franchise-level acquisition. Few traded offensive linemen have delivered more value.
Buffalo's return deserves a major historical upgrade. The Bills used No. 28 on Eric Wood, who became their starting center for nine seasons, made the Pro Bowl and served as a team captain before a neck injury forced his retirement. Fourth-round tight end Shawn Nelson had a short career, and sixth-rounder Danny Batten contributed mainly on special teams and defense for one season. Wood alone, however, gave Buffalo a durable offensive cornerstone and prevents the trade from being remotely comparable to a failed salary dump.
Philadelphia earns an A+ for acquiring an elite left tackle with extraordinary longevity. Buffalo earns a B+ because Wood became a Pro Bowl center and long-term leader, even though the other picks added little. The Eagles still win because Peters reached a higher level at a premium position, but both teams obtained substantial value. The corrected package now includes the 2010 sixth-rounder that had been missing.
Both clubs nevertheless secured meaningful cornerstone value.