General manager Howie Roseman and the Philadelphia Eagles have officially started a trend: Day 3 draft capital is the NFL’s new currency.
The Eagles have spent the last year plus assembling a hoard of fifth-, sixth- and seventh-round draft picks for the 2026 season. Fresh off last year’s Super Bowl title, they’ve used those extra selections to strengthen their roster, almost using the trade market like an extension of free agency.
Teams around the league are obviously paying attention. The Minnesota Vikings, for example, have made a number of trades over the past week to both add talent (like WR Adam Theilen) and stock up on late-round picks.