Philadelphia acquired the 81st pick in the 1989 draft from…
Philadelphia acquired the 81st pick in the 1989 draft from Chicago and selected linebacker Britt Hager, sending the Bears seven picks from rounds five through twelve. Hager played six seasons for the Eagles, appearing in 90 games and starting 13. Chicago's large return produced some useful depth, led by Mark Green, but no single acquired player matched Hager's sustained Philadelphia contribution, giving the Eagles the edge.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1989 fifth round pick (#130-Mark Green (Anthony))
- pick 1989 seventh round pick (#189-Richard Brothers)
- pick 1989 eighth round pick (#216-Tony Woods (c))
- pick 1989 ninth round pick (#243-LaSalle Harper)
- pick 1989 tenth round pick (#270-Todd Millikan)
- pick 1989 eleventh round pick (#297-Joe Nelms)
- pick 1989 twelfth round pick (#330-Fred Weygand / Freddy Weygand)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 1989 third round pick (#81-Britt Hager)
Trade Analysis
Why Chicago Chose Quantity
The Bears traded the 81st pick in the 1989 draft to Philadelphia for seven later selections spread from the fifth through the twelfth rounds. Chicago received Nos. 130, 189, 216, 243, 270, 297 and 330. The strategy was clear: exchange one third-round choice for a large collection of lottery tickets and hope that depth across several positions would outweigh one earlier selection.
What Philadelphia Received
The Eagles used No. 81 on linebacker Britt Hager. He became a dependable Philadelphia roster piece rather than a short-term prospect, playing 16 games in each of his first three seasons and remaining with the Eagles through 1994. Across six Philadelphia seasons he appeared in 90 regular-season games and made 13 starts, contributing on defense and special teams before extending his career elsewhere.
How Chicago's Seven Picks Fared
Chicago's package produced players including Mark Green, Richard Brothers, Tony Woods, LaSalle Harper, Todd Millikan, Joe Nelms and Fred Weygand. Green became the most notable regular-season contributor from the group, while much of the remaining quantity yielded limited NFL impact. Seven selections gave the Bears many opportunities, but the collective Chicago result did not create a player with Hager's combination of tenure and consistent availability for Philadelphia.
Final Verdict
This is not a blowout because Chicago received enormous draft volume and did get useful play from part of the package. Philadelphia, however, turned one pick into a six-year contributor who appeared in 90 games for the club, while the Bears' late-round collection was more diffuse and less durable. Philadelphia earns B- and Chicago C+. Hager's sustained value makes the final ruling Philadelphia Eagles Win.