Philadelphia sent picks No. 52 and No. 169 to Indianapolis to…
Philadelphia sent picks No. 52 and No. 169 to Indianapolis to move up three spots to No. 49 and select tight end Dallas Goedert. Philadelphia used No. 49 on Dallas Goedert, who developed into a long-term starting tight end and major postseason contributor. Indianapolis received Kemoko Turay and Jordan Wilkins; both supplied useful stretches, but neither approached Goedert's sustained impact. The Eagles paid a fifth-round pick to move only three spots, and the player they targeted justified the premium.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (52nd overall, Kemoko Turay )
- pick 2018 5th round pick (169th overall, Jordan Wilkins)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall, Dallas Goedert )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Philadelphia sent picks No. 52 and No. 169 to Indianapolis to move up three spots to No. 49 and select tight end Dallas Goedert. Philadelphia jumped directly in front of Dallas for a tight end it clearly wanted, while Indianapolis accepted a fifth-rounder to slide three spots. The price was modest enough that the trade would be decided primarily by the careers of Goedert, Turay and Wilkins rather than by abstract pick value.
Why the Value Moved
Philadelphia used No. 49 on Dallas Goedert, who developed into a long-term starting tight end and major postseason contributor. Indianapolis received Kemoko Turay and Jordan Wilkins; both supplied useful stretches, but neither approached Goedert's sustained impact. The Eagles paid a fifth-round pick to move only three spots, and the player they targeted justified the premium.
How the Trade Aged
The trade aged in favor of Philadelphia Eagles because the most meaningful contribution came from that side of the exchange. The original draft-slot gap was only part of the equation; durability, starting value, postseason usefulness and any follow-on value matter more once the careers are known. The losing side still received something useful in most cases here, but not enough to erase the difference in realized impact.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This trade is a useful reminder that draft charts and announcement-day reactions cannot settle a verdict. A move up can be justified when the targeted player becomes a long-term starter, while a move down can win when extra selections create more total contribution. The fairest historical view follows what the clubs actually received and how long that value lasted.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. The grades are Indianapolis Colts B-, Philadelphia Eagles A. The winning grade reflects the stronger realized football return, while the lower mark recognizes that the other club still acted within a defensible roster or draft strategy at the time.