Eagles reflect on the 2016 Sam Bradford trade impacting the 2026 roster

Ten years ago, on September 3, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles traded quarterback Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings. The deal followed a preseason injury to Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, which prompted the Minnesota front office to seek an immediate starter. In exchange for Bradford, the Eagles acquired a 2017 first-round pick and a 2018 fourth-round pick. These assets allowed the team to draft defensive end Derek Barnett and edge rusher Josh Sweat, both of whom played significant roles in Philadelphia's two Super Bowl championships. The transaction ultimately provided the capital used to select current wide receiver Makai Lemon following a compensatory pick received after Sweat signed with the Cardinals. General manager Howie Roseman finalized the trade shortly after transitioning the roster to quarterback Carson Wentz, marking a pivotal moment in the franchise's recent history.

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