Chicago moved up to No. 173 and selected Darnell Mooney, also…
Chicago moved up to No. 173 and selected Darnell Mooney, also receiving pick No. 227, while Philadelphia collected three later selections that became Shaun Bradley, Quez Watkins and Casey Toohill. Mooney quickly became a starting receiver and posted a 1,000-yard season in 2021. Philadelphia found role players, but none matched Mooney's sustained offensive production, leaving the Bears with the stronger return.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2020 5th round pick (173rd overall, Darnell Mooney )
- pick 2020 7th round pick (227th overall, Lachavious Simmons )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2020 6th round pick (196th overall, Shaun Bradley)
- pick 2020 6th round pick (200th overall, Quez Watkins)
- pick 2020 7th round pick (233rd overall, Casey Toohill)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Chicago sent Philadelphia three late selections, Nos. 196, 200 and 233, for picks Nos. 173 and 227. The Bears used No. 173 on Tulane receiver Darnell Mooney and No. 227 on offensive lineman Lachavious Simmons. Philadelphia selected linebacker Shaun Bradley, receiver Quez Watkins and defensive end Casey Toohill with the incoming choices. The transaction was a late-round reshuffle, but one player quickly elevated its importance.
Why the Value Separated
Mooney became an immediate offensive contributor. He caught 61 passes as a rookie and broke out in 2021 with 81 receptions and more than 1,000 receiving yards, establishing himself as a legitimate starting wideout. Watkins supplied useful speed and receiving depth for Philadelphia, while Bradley contributed heavily on special teams before injuries interrupted his career. Toohill was waived by the Eagles during his rookie season and continued elsewhere.
How the Deal Aged
Chicago did not need Simmons to become a major player for the trade to succeed because Mooney alone delivered significant surplus value from the 173rd pick. Philadelphia's three-pick return was sensible process on draft day and produced some useful snaps, but spreading the assets did not produce a player with comparable offensive impact. Mooney ultimately left Chicago in free agency, yet the Bears received four seasons and a high-end peak from the selection.
Final Verdict
Chicago wins with an A- versus Philadelphia's C. The Eagles found contributors, so their return was not empty, but Mooney was comfortably the best outcome created by the exchange. Turning a fifth-round slot into a 1,000-yard receiver and multiyear starter outweighs the collection of shorter or smaller roles Philadelphia received.