NFL Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Philadelphia moved down from No. 22 to No. 26 in the 2014 first round and added third-round value, while Cleveland moved up for Johnny Manziel. Neither side turned the exchange into the expected first-round value. This grades as even.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2014 1st round pick (26th overall, Marcus Smith )
- pick 2014 3rd round pick (83rd overall subsequently traded, Louis Nix )
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2014 1st round pick (22nd overall, Johnny Manziel )
Trade Analysis
Cleveland's move for Manziel failed to deliver a franchise quarterback, while Philadelphia's Marcus Smith outcome also disappointed. The added third-round value helps Philadelphia, but the overall result remains a difficult outcome for both teams.