Cleveland used No. 191 on Paul Hubbard, but he spent most of…
Cleveland used No. 191 on Paul Hubbard, but he spent most of 2008 on the practice squad, was inactive after a late promotion and was cut before the 2009 season, producing zero Browns regular-season appearances. Philadelphia's future No. 141 became one of two fifth-rounders sent to New England for Ellis Hobbs. Hobbs played 16 Eagles games, started seven and handled kick returns. Because No. 137 was also required, the Eagles get only proportional credit but still win, C+ to D.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2008 6th round pick (191st overall, Paul Hubbard )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2009 5th round pick (141st overall subsequently traded, Kenny McKinley )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Philadelphia sent 2008 sixth-round pick No. 191 to Cleveland for the Browns' 2009 fifth-round pick, No. 141. Cleveland used No. 191 on wide receiver Paul Hubbard. Philadelphia did not keep No. 141 through the 2009 draft; the Eagles paired it with No. 137 and sent both fifth-rounders to New England for cornerback/returner Ellis Hobbs. That downstream move, rather than Kenny McKinley's later Broncos selection, is the Eagles' actual outcome.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland received no regular-season production from Hubbard. The Browns' own transaction log shows he spent most of 2008 on the practice squad and was promoted to the active roster in December. A Raiders media guide notes that he was inactive for both remaining games. Cleveland then released him before the 2009 season. Hubbard's one eventual NFL game came later with Buffalo, so it does not count toward the Browns' side of this trade.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia converted its future fifth into a veteran contributor, although No. 141 was only half of the price. Hobbs played eight games in 2009 and eight in 2010 for the Eagles. He started seven games in 2010, intercepted one pass and served as a primary kickoff returner, totaling 20 returns for 481 yards in 2009 and 16 for 345 yards in 2010. Neck injuries ended both seasons early and ultimately shortened his career.
Value in Hindsight
The attribution limit matters. Philadelphia also surrendered No. 137 to acquire Hobbs, so the original No. 141 pick cannot be credited with all 16 games, seven starts and 826 kickoff-return yards. Even proportional credit, however, is more than Cleveland realized from Hubbard, who never got on the field for the Browns. The trade therefore produced a small but identifiable Eagles advantage rather than an even result.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns C+, Cleveland earns D, and the verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win. The Eagles do not climb higher because Hobbs cost two fifth-rounders and played only 16 games before repeated neck injuries. Cleveland's D reflects that the acquired sixth-round pick produced no Browns regular-season appearance at all.