Philadelphia, PA – April 18, 2025
Welcome to the final stretch before the NFL Draft — aka the time of year where every keyboard warrior turns into a “trusted source,” and fanbases hold their breath over headlines that belong in a Marvel multiverse.
This week? Eagles Twitter lost its mind over not one, but TWO absurd rumors:
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The Eagles trading for Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt
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And somehow… trading away DeVonta Smith in a package for Jalen Ramsey?!
Let’s take a deep breath, Birds fans — and break down why none of this makes even the slightest bit of sense.
💰 T.J. Watt to Philly? Sounds Cool, Makes Zero Sense
Yes, Watt posted a cryptic “✌️” emoji this week.
Yes, he’s entering the final year of his contract.
Yes, he’s incredible (108 career sacks, future Hall of Famer).
But here’s the thing:
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Watt turns 31 this season
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He’s due $21M in base salary
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And Myles Garrett just reset the EDGE market at $40M/year
Do we really think Howie Roseman, king of cap discipline, is about to blow up his future flexibility for an aging edge rusher?
Let’s be real: Eagles spent years building through the draft. They’re not going to undo that with a splashy, short-term move that torpedoes the books.
🤡 DeVonta Smith for Jalen Ramsey?! Come on, now.
This one came from a certain Miami-based “analyst” and included:
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Philly trades DeVonta Smith
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Receives 31-year-old CB Jalen Ramsey
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Swaps picks (moves up from 32 to 13)
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And gets a future second-rounder
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While sending Miami… some 6th and 7th round picks?
Let’s ignore the math for a second and talk logic:
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If the Eagles wanted a high-cost, aging corner, they would’ve just kept Darius Slay
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Ramsey’s contract is $20M+ per year through 2027
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Oh, and Ramsey publicly feuded with Vic Fangio, who just became Philly’s defensive coordinator
You can’t make this stuff up… oh wait, someone already did.
🧠 Howie’s Game: Stay Patient. Stay Smart.
Eagles aren’t new to this. Neither is Howie.
They’ve been quiet. Focused. Calculating.
No flashy trades yet. No panic. Just patience.
Let the chaos unfold… while Philly waits for someone great to fall at 32.
🦅 FanHub Takeaway
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Don’t believe every blue-check “insider” with Photoshop and a wild imagination
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T.J. Watt’s not coming
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Smitty’s not going anywhere
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The Birds? They’re locked in — and ready to draft like the powerhouse they are
