Eagles Trade Buzz Grows Amid Losing Streak, Rivals Loom as Buyers

WHO:

Heavy NFL - The San Francisco 49ers were 6-0.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles were without Jalen Hurts, who was ruled out for the 2026 season; backup Tanner McKee started against the Carolina Panthers.

Heavy NFL - A Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback was floated as a trade target for the Eagles and Miami Dolphins.

Heavy NFL - Sports Illustrated’s Matt Verderame ranked Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen as the fourth-best player who could be traded at the deadline.

Heavy NFL - ESPN’s Ben Solak predicted Eagles general manager Howie Roseman would trade cornerback Riq Woolen to the Chicago Bears.

Heavy NFL - ESPN’s Ben Solak believes Philadelphia will trade a former Pro Bowl cornerback to the Bears as part of a fire sale.

Heavy NFL - CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns urged Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes to pursue a trade for Eagles cornerback Riq Woolen.

Heavy NFL - Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is the subject of trade speculation.

Heavy NFL - The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys are identified as the teams involved in the Eagles’ upcoming matchup.

Newsweek - Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is emerging as a trade candidate.

WHAT:

CBS Sports - Dave Richard’s fantasy trade chart valued Saquon Barkley at 16 points in non-PPR leagues, 16.5 in half-PPR leagues, and 17 in full-PPR leagues.

NBC Sports - Before his injury, Barkley ranked ninth in missed tackles forced and 15th in EPA per rush attempt. With Jalen Hurts starting, he had seven targets across four games.

NBC Sports - Barkley’s remaining schedule ranked as the easiest for running backs; his opponents through that point had the 10th-toughest schedule.

NBC Sports - NBC Sports described Barkley as a fantasy “buy low,” citing the possibility of more checkdowns with Tanner McKee at quarterback.

NBC Sports - Jauan Jennings had five targets that season and was the subject of trade rumors; NBC Sports said he could have a larger role if traded. In San Francisco from Week 9 onward the previous season, he ranked as the WR16 in fantasy points per game.

Heavy NFL - McKee completed an unspecified number of passes in Philadelphia’s 25-14 Week 6 loss to Carolina; the article described his performance as lackluster.

Heavy NFL - A trade proposal involving the Steelers quarterback has changed its suggested compensation.

Heavy NFL - The Panthers were identified as potential trade buyers for Woolen, a cornerback valued at $12 million.

Heavy NFL - A trade idea floated the San Francisco 49ers’ backup quarterback Mac Jones as a potential target for teams still trying to compete this season.

Heavy NFL - Calls have grown for Philadelphia to trade players for draft picks after four straight losses; Landon Dickerson and Riq Woolen were among the names mentioned.

Heavy NFL - A separate trade pitch proposed sending Saquon Barkley to an AFC playoff contender.

Heavy NFL - The Houston Texans were identified as a possible team to trade for Barkley.

Heavy NFL - An Eagles pass catcher described as having 4,322 career receiving yards was identified as a possible trade candidate.

Heavy NFL - A proposed trade idea would send Barkley to an unlikely NFC East rival.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles had a 2-4 record entering Week 7.

Heavy NFL - Barkley’s performance was described as having regressed.

Newsweek - Brown is “starting to create chatter as a trade candidate to watch.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The Eagles lost to the Carolina Panthers, 25-14.

Heavy NFL - The proposed destination for Barkley is an unnamed NFC East rival.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles were set to face the Dallas Cowboys.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Eagles’ matchup with Dallas was described as occurring in Week 7.

Heavy NFL - The article said the trade deadline was less than a month away.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Heavy NFL said the Panthers need help at cornerback, prompting the suggestion they pursue Woolen.

Heavy NFL - The Eagles’ 2-4 record and Barkley’s regression were cited amid speculation that Philadelphia might become a major seller before the trade deadline.

Heavy NFL - Barkley became a popular trade-speculation subject amid the team’s losing record and his regression.

Trade speculation is mounting around the struggling Philadelphia Eagles, who entered Week 7 at 2-4 after four straight losses. Running back Saquon Barkley has emerged as a potential trade piece, with proposals linking him to the Houston Texans, an AFC playoff contender, or an unnamed NFC East rival. Barkley’s performance has regressed, though his remaining schedule is considered favorable, and analysts see him as a fantasy buy-low option. Philadelphia is also without quarterback Jalen Hurts, ruled out for the season; backup Tanner McKee started in a 25-to-14 loss to Carolina. The Eagles were set to face the Dallas Cowboys. Cornerback Riq Woolen is another name in trade chatter, with the Bears, Lions and Panthers floated as possible destinations. Wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown is also drawing attention as a candidate. Meanwhile, the unbeaten 49ers are 6-0, and their backup quarterback, Mac Jones, has been mentioned as a potential trade target.