Philadelphia moved from No. 155 to No. 164 in the 2024 fifth…
Philadelphia moved from No. 155 to No. 164 in the 2024 fifth round and sent Indianapolis an additional sixth-round pick, then selected linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. The Colts used their two choices on Jaylin Simpson and Micah Abraham. Trotter has appeared in every regular-season game through two years and contributed on defense and special teams, giving Philadelphia the clearest realized value.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2024 5th round pick (164th overall, Jaylin Simpson)
- pick 2024 6th round pick (201st overall, Micah Abraham )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2024 5th round pick (155th overall, Jeremiah Trotter )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Philadelphia received No. 155 and selected Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Indianapolis received No. 164, used on Jaylin Simpson, and No. 201, used on Micah Abraham. The price and the draft position matter because this was not a transaction involving equivalent established veterans. Each club was choosing between immediate roster value, a targeted prospect, or additional chances in later rounds. That context keeps the grading tied to what the assets actually became rather than to the number of items listed in the original package.
How the Value Developed
The Eagles did not pay a large premium: they exchanged one fifth-round position for a slightly later fifth plus a sixth-rounder. That made the trade a reasonable bet on a specific linebacker. Trotter has rewarded the decision with two full seasons on the active roster, 34 games, 57 combined tackles and regular special-teams work. He has not needed to become a full-time starter for the selection to provide useful value. The important hindsight question is whether that development justified the opportunity cost paid at the time. Early draft value can be useful, but actual snaps, starts and production carry more weight once enough NFL evidence exists to compare the two sides.
Why Philadelphia Eagles Gets the Edge
Indianapolis followed the opposite strategy by taking two swings instead of one, which is sensible in the middle and late rounds. The Colts' two selections have not yet produced a comparable amount of sustained NFL contribution. Because the capital difference was small and Trotter's role remains more supporting than star-level, the verdict should not be extreme. Philadelphia earns a B for successfully identifying and securing a useful player; Indianapolis receives C+ for a defensible trade-down whose extra volume has produced less so far. This is still a relatively young transaction, so the grades leave room for later movement rather than treating two seasons as a permanent career judgment. The present result is based on the value already delivered and the remaining capital that each team retained.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles gets the better grade because its side has produced the clearer combination of realized football value and acquisition cost. The losing side still received legitimate value, but not enough to overturn the outcome that has developed since the trade.