Arizona moved down from No. 66, selected Michael Wilson at…
Arizona moved down from No. 66, selected Michael Wilson at No. 94, and also received a future fifth-round pick. Wilson became a core Cardinals receiver, totaling 163 catches, 2,119 yards, and 14 touchdowns through 2025 before agreeing to a major extension in September 2026. His established offensive role gives Arizona the strongest realized value in the deal by a wide margin.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (94th overall, Michael Wilson )
- pick 2024 5th round pick (156th overall subsequently traded, Jamari Thrash )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2023 3rd round pick (66th overall, Sydney Brown )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2023-04-27, Arizona Cardinals received 2023 3rd round pick (94th overall, Michael Wilson); 2024 5th round pick (156th overall subsequently traded, Jamari Thrash), while Philadelphia Eagles received 2023 3rd round pick (66th overall, Sydney Brown). The grade centers on the football value produced by the consideration each club controlled. Later movement of an acquired pick is treated as provenance, not extra value from the original deal.
Arizona Cardinals Return
Arizona moved down from No. 66, selected Michael Wilson at No. 94, and also received a future fifth-round pick. Wilson became a core Cardinals receiver, totaling 163 catches, 2,119 yards, and 14 touchdowns through 2025 before agreeing to a major extension in September 2026. His established offensive role gives Arizona the strongest realized value in the deal by a wide margin.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia used No. 66 on Sydney Brown. Brown provided useful safety and special-teams snaps, appearing in 42 games with nine starts, so the Eagles did receive legitimate value after moving up. Even so, his role and production fall well short of Michael Wilson's sustained impact as a starting-caliber Arizona receiver, leaving Philadelphia clearly behind in hindsight.
Value in Hindsight
Arizona moved down from No.66 and landed Michael Wilson at No.94 plus a future fifth-round pick. Wilson became a core Cardinals receiver, reaching 163 catches, 2,119 yards and 14 touchdowns through 2025 before signing a three-year extension worth $75 million in September 2026. Philadelphia selected Sydney Brown at No.66; Brown supplied useful safety and special-teams snaps, but his 42 games and nine starts do not approach Wilson's offensive impact. Those outcomes support Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win. The grade spread remains proportional to the size of the deal and the strength of the realized value.
Final Verdict
Arizona Cardinals receives a A- and Philadelphia Eagles receives a C+. The verdict is Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win. The conclusion weighs usable contribution, duration, and significance while keeping later separate transactions outside the original bargain.