Atlanta acquired Johnathan Cyprien plus the 2020…
Atlanta acquired Johnathan Cyprien plus the 2020 seventh-round pick used on Sterling Hofrichter. Cyprien appeared in only one Falcons game before going to injured reserve, while Hofrichter handled the punting job for the full 2020 season. That gave Atlanta some direct roster value, but the package did not produce the same multi-season defensive contribution Philadelphia received from Duke Riley.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Johnathan Cyprien
- pick 2020 7th round pick (228th overall, Sterling Hofrichter )
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Duke Riley
- pick 2020 6th round pick (190th overall subsequently traded, Charlie Woerner )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2019-10-01, Atlanta Falcons received Johnathan Cyprien; 2020 7th round pick (228th overall, Sterling Hofrichter), while Philadelphia Eagles received Duke Riley; 2020 6th round pick (190th overall subsequently traded, Charlie Woerner). The evaluation follows the value actually created by the consideration each club controlled, while later transactions involving an acquired pick are treated as separate provenance rather than automatically credited back to this deal.
Atlanta Falcons Return
Atlanta acquired Johnathan Cyprien plus the 2020 seventh-round pick used on Sterling Hofrichter. Cyprien appeared in only one Falcons game before going to injured reserve, while Hofrichter handled the punting job for the full 2020 season. That gave Atlanta some direct roster value, but the package did not produce the same multi-season defensive contribution Philadelphia received from Duke Riley.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia received Duke Riley plus the 2020 sixth-round asset. Riley played 25 games for the Eagles across 2019 and 2020 and started eight games in 2020, providing meaningful linebacker and special-teams snaps. The sixth-round asset added further value to the package. Philadelphia therefore received the more substantial direct return, though neither side landed a franchise-changing player.
Value in Hindsight
The October 1, 2019 package is exact. Johnathan Cyprien played only one game for Atlanta before landing on injured reserve, while Sterling Hofrichter handled a full 2020 season as the Falcons' punter. Philadelphia received Duke Riley, who played 25 Eagles games and started eight in 2020, plus the sixth-round asset. That combined direct service gives Philadelphia the stronger return without making the trade a major win. The comparison is therefore based on direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of any retained draft capital, without overstating downstream moves that required additional consideration.
Final Verdict
Atlanta Falcons receives a C and Philadelphia Eagles receives a B-. The verdict is Philadelphia Eagles Win. The grade spread reflects the modest scale of the original transaction while still recognizing which side produced the stronger realized football return.