Philadelphia, PA – April 18, 2025
You know it’s draft season when Howie Roseman drops a chessboard on the NFL and tells the league: “Let’s play.”
But this year? There’s something weird happening.
No trades. No fireworks. No chaos… yet.
Heading into next week’s NFL Draft, for the first time since 1970, all 32 teams still hold their original first-round picks. That’s right — not a single Round 1 pick has been traded.
Even Howie — the king of draft-day movement — hasn’t made a move.
So what’s going on?
🧠 Roseman: “This Year’s Quiet Is Last Year’s Noise”
When asked why the board is so… still, Roseman didn’t dodge.
Instead, he pointed fingers at last year’s QB frenzy.
“Most of these first-round trades happen the year before,” Roseman said. “And they usually happen for one reason: quarterbacks.”
And he’s right.
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In 2024, six QBs went in the top 12.
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Teams like Minnesota and Atlanta traded up and burned their 2025 picks to do it.
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That means… no ammo left to shake things up this year.
So 2025? It’s quiet — because the gunpowder was already lit.
🧨 No Elite QB = No Early Chaos
Let’s be real: This year’s QB class isn’t sparking trade wars.
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Cam Ward (Miami) is the only consensus Round 1 QB
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Other names like Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, and Tyler Shough? Talented, yes — but not can’t-miss
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Even QB-needy teams like the Browns and Giants are eyeing blue-chip defenders like Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter instead
Translation: No one’s panicking to move up.
🎯 What This Means for the Eagles at Pick #32
This “No Trade Zone” could be a massive win for Philly.
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With no early trades, big-name defenders and WRs could slide
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Howie might not need to move at all — talent may fall right into his lap
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OR… this could be the perfect storm for a draft-night ambush
“Deals tend to hit right on the clock,” Roseman teased.
“Sometimes, patience pays off.”
🦅 FanHub Takeaway
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This is the calm before the storm.
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Eagles hold the last pick of Round 1.
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Roseman hasn’t shown his hand — and that’s exactly how he likes it.
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If one of the big names falls? Watch for Philly to pounce.
So don’t let the quiet fool you, Birds fans.
The board is set. The storm is coming. And Howie’s watching every move.
#FlyEaglesFly 🦅🔥
