Philadelphia traded 2014 first-round No. 22 to Cleveland for…
Philadelphia traded 2014 first-round No. 22 to Cleveland for first-round No. 26 and third-round No. 83. Cleveland used No. 22 on Johnny Manziel, while Philadelphia selected Marcus Smith at No. 26 and later moved No. 83 for additional draft capital. Neither first-round player succeeded, but the Eagles gained extra value while Cleveland paid to move up for a major miss.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2014 1st round pick (26th overall, Marcus Smith )
- pick 2014 3rd round pick (83rd overall; later traded by Philadelphia)
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2014 1st round pick (22nd overall, Johnny Manziel )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Cleveland paid Philadelphia to move four spots in the 2014 first round. The Browns received No. 22 and selected quarterback Johnny Manziel. The Eagles received No. 26, where they selected linebacker Marcus Smith, plus third-round pick No. 83. Philadelphia later traded No. 83, so that subsequent move belongs to the Eagles' handling of the asset rather than the original Cleveland package.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia traded 2014 first-round No. 22 to Cleveland for first-round No. 26 and third-round No. 83. Cleveland used No. 22 on Johnny Manziel, while Philadelphia selected Marcus Smith at No. 26 and later moved No. 83 for additional draft capital. Neither first-round player succeeded, but the Eagles gained extra value while Cleveland paid to move up for a major miss.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland moved from No. 26 to No. 22 in the 2014 first round by sending Philadelphia third-round No. 83, then selected Johnny Manziel. Philadelphia took Marcus Smith at No. 26 and retained the added value of No. 83, later converting that pick in another deal. Because Manziel failed and Cleveland surrendered extra capital to get him, the exchange favors Philadelphia.
Value in Hindsight
Neither club can celebrate the player it selected in the first round, so Philadelphia's advantage comes from transaction structure rather than a star outcome. The Eagles moved down a small distance, kept access to the same broad talent tier, and added another valuable choice. Cleveland concentrated more capital into a quarterback who did not become a dependable starter.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia earns a B- and Cleveland a D+. The Eagles did not draft well enough to turn the trade into a major win, but they received more total draft value and avoided the larger failure. Cleveland paid extra to select Manziel and got little return, making Philadelphia the clear winner of the exchange.