Philadelphia moved from No. 50 to No. 40 by sending…
Philadelphia moved from No. 50 to No. 40 by sending Washington picks No. 50, 53 and 161 for Nos. 40, 78 and 152. The Eagles selected Cooper DeJean, who became a Super Bowl playmaker and first-team All-Pro, while Washington landed Mike Sainristil at No. 50 plus Ben Sinnott and Dominique Hampton. Both clubs created premium young talent, making an even A- outcome more accurate than a one-sided verdict.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2024 2nd round pick (40th overall, Cooper DeJean), 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock) and 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall, Ainias Smith)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2024 2nd round pick (50th overall, Mike Sainristil ), 2024 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Ben Sinnott) and 2024 5th round pick (161st overall, Dominique Hampton)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Philadelphia traded picks No. 50, 53 and 161 to Washington on April 26, 2024, for Nos. 40, 78 and 152. The Eagles used No. 40 on Cooper DeJean. Washington used No. 50 on Mike Sainristil, No. 53 on Ben Sinnott and No. 161 on Dominique Hampton. The exchange gave Philadelphia access to a specific top-40 defender while Washington gained two selections in the top 53 and another fifth-round opportunity.
How the Value Developed
Both teams hit on the centerpiece. DeJean became an immediate postseason difference-maker, returning a Patrick Mahomes interception 38 yards for a touchdown in Super Bowl LIX, then earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2025 after recording 93 tackles, 16 passes defended and two interceptions. Sainristil became a major Washington starter from day one, posting 93 tackles, 14 passes defended and two interceptions as a rookie, followed by 85 tackles and four interceptions in 2025. Washington also retained the additional value of Sinnott and Hampton.
Why This Remains Even
Philadelphia can argue it acquired the best single player in the transaction because DeJean quickly reached All-Pro level and helped win a championship. Washington can counter that Sainristil has also become a high-end defensive back while the Commanders received two additional players from the package. That is exactly why the old low grades no longer fit. The trade produced meaningful, high-end value on both sides rather than one club winning at the other's expense.
Final Verdict
The verdict moves to Even Trade with A- grades for both teams. Philadelphia's aggression was rewarded with an All-Pro and a defining Super Bowl play, while Washington's move down produced an excellent starting corner plus additional roster pieces. Both front offices converted the same exchange into core young talent, leaving no defensible loser.