Baltimore received the 225th pick in the 2011 draft and…
Baltimore received the 225th pick in the 2011 draft and selected Anthony Allen. Baltimore received the 225th pick in the 2011 draft and used it on Anthony Allen. Allen appeared in twenty-one games for the Ravens over two seasons and contributed on special teams, giving Baltimore tangible roster value from a seventh-round selection. It was a modest payoff, but it exceeded what Philadelphia received from Barnes. In hindsight, that result supports a C+ grade for Baltimore Ravens in a deal ultimately judged as Baltimore Ravens Win.
Baltimore Ravens Received
- pick 2011 7th round pick (225th overall, Anthony Allen )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Antwan Barnes
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Philadelphia acquired Antwan Barnes from Baltimore on September 4, 2010, while Baltimore received a 2011 seventh-round pick that became No. 225 Anthony Allen. The transaction was modest in scale, so the fairest comparison is the football value each side actually received rather than the perceived value of the assets on the trade date. Team transaction histories and the downstream draft record support the core exchange, leaving the outcome to be judged on production and longevity.
Baltimore Ravens Return
Baltimore received the 225th pick in the 2011 draft and used it on Anthony Allen. Allen appeared in twenty-one games for the Ravens over two seasons and contributed on special teams, giving Baltimore tangible roster value from a seventh-round selection. It was a modest payoff, but it exceeded what Philadelphia received from Barnes. That body of work supports a C+ grade for Baltimore Ravens. The grade reflects the actual contribution tied to this exchange, not the player's broader reputation or the nominal value of the original asset.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia acquired Antwan Barnes but got only two games from him before the relationship ended. Barnes had broader NFL ability, yet the value relevant to this trade is what he produced for the Eagles, and that tenure was extremely brief. For Philadelphia, the acquisition did not turn into sustained defensive or special-teams value. That body of work supports a D+ grade for Philadelphia Eagles. The result is measured against what the other side realized from the same transaction, with the size of the original deal keeping the grades proportional.
Value in Hindsight
This is a hindsight result built on realized value. Neither side should be credited simply for acquiring a recognizable name or a draft choice; the important question is what that asset became for the club that received it. In this case, Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles produced different levels of usable football value, and that separation is enough to choose a winner without overstating a relatively small trade.
Final Verdict
Baltimore Ravens Win. Baltimore Ravens receives a C+, while Philadelphia Eagles receives a D+. The winning side generated the stronger direct return from the documented exchange, while the other side still receives credit for whatever useful value it actually obtained. The margin is reflected in the grades rather than treated as a franchise-changing result.