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Sports Eagles, Saints swap multiple first-round picks in NFL draft blockbuster trade

01:05  05 april  2022
01:05  05 april  2022 Source:   usatoday.com

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The Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints have significantly reshaped the landscape of the 2022 and 2023 NFL drafts.

In a trade Monday that included eight overall picks, the Eagles are set to send the Nos. 16 and 19 picks in the first round to the Saints, who will send the No. 18 pick this year and a 2023 first-round selection back to Philadelphia.

The Eagles also will receive third- and seventh-round picks this year as well as a second-round pick in 2024, while the Saints will receive a sixth-round pick in 2022.

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NFL mock draft 2022: Impact of Tyreek Hill trade could go beyond Chiefs and Dolphins in first round

NFL mock draft 2022: Impact of Tyreek Hill trade could go beyond Chiefs and Dolphins in first round The Chiefs' move to trade Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins helped shine the light on some potential emerging changes in the 2022 NFL draft.Just when complacency might have been setting in two days after Matt Ryan seemed to be the last consequential quarterback to change addresses, the Kansas City Chiefs shattered the calm by sending perennial Pro Bowl WR Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins on Wednesday for a bundle of five draft picks, including a first- and second-rounder in the 2022 draft.

Philadelphia had been the only team scheduled to have three first-round draft picks in 2022, thanks to its deals last year with the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins. Instead, the Eagles will have two selections both this year and in 2023. Next year's quarterback class is expected to be an improvement over this year's group, which could be a factor for an Eagles team still evaluating incumbent starter Jalen Hurts.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. © Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the ball past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

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New Orleans will have additional ammo to reload as it transitions from longtime coach Sean Payton to Dennis Allen. A left tackle could be on the team's wish list after three-time Pro Bowl selection Terron Armstead left in free agency to sign with the Dolphins.

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen: Taysom Hill to be used as tight end in 2022

New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen: Taysom Hill to be used as tight end in 2022 Taysom Hill has been a utility player for the Saints, though officially listed as a quarterback. Moving forward, he will be deployed as a tight end.Hill, who agreed in November to a four-year, $40 million contract extension with $20 million guaranteed, will be deployed at tight end, head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday morning at the NFL annual owners meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.

The trade is just the latest shake-up to the first round of this year's draft, as eight teams are currently set to be without a pick on the first day after making deals.

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    Oct. 1, 2011: Russell Wilson leaves the field after Wisconsin's 48-17 win over Nebraska at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Slide 2 of 23: Dec. 30, 2012: Russell Wilson is introduced before a game against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field.
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    Dec. 30, 2012: Russell Wilson is introduced before a game against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field.
  • Slide 3 of 23: Jan. 27, 2013:Russell Wilson attempts to elude Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. The NFC defeated the AFC, 62-25.
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    Jan. 27, 2013:Russell Wilson attempts to elude Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium. The NFC defeated the AFC, 62-25.
  • Slide 4 of 23: June 7, 2013: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees in Seattle.
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    June 7, 2013: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees in Seattle.
  • Slide 5 of 23: Feb. 2, 2014: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs the ball as Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) pursues during the first half of Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium.
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    Feb. 2, 2014: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Seattle Seahawks won the game, 43-8.
  • Slide 6 of 23: Feb. 2, 2014: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Seattle Seahawks won the game, 43-8.
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    March 3, 2014: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fields a ground ball at second while working out with the Texas Rangers during spring training in Surprise, Arizona.
  • Slide 7 of 23: March 3, 2014: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fields a ground ball at second while working out with the Texas Rangers during spring training in Surprise, Arizona.
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    May 21, 2014: Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen, cornerback Richard Sherman, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin present U.S. President Barack Obama with an honorary "12th man flag" at a ceremony honoring the Super Bowl XLVIII champions in the East Room at The White House.
  • Slide 8 of 23: May 21, 2014: Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen, cornerback Richard Sherman, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Doug Baldwin present U.S. President Barack Obama with an honorary
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    July 11, 2014: Seattle Sounders FC defender DeAndre Yedlin and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson pose for a photo prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field.
  • Slide 9 of 23: July 11, 2014: Seattle Sounders FC defender DeAndre Yedlin and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson pose for a photo prior to the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics at Safeco Field.
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    Sept. 21, 2014: Russell Wilson celebrates with Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch after a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field.
  • Slide 10 of 23: Sept. 21, 2014: Russell Wilson celebrates with Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch after a touchdown pass against the Denver Broncos at CenturyLink Field.
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    Feb. 1, 2015: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs with the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
  • Slide 11 of 23: Jan. 18, 2015: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson holds the George Halas trophy following the 28-22 overtime victory against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game at CenturyLink Field.
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    Feb. 1, 2015: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady greets Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after the Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
  • Slide 12 of 23: Feb. 1, 2015: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs with the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium.
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    Dec. 14, 2016: Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks with quarterback Russell Wilson before a game in Seattle.
  • Slide 13 of 23: Feb. 1, 2015: New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady greets Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson after the Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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    Feb. 28, 2018: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stands with New York Yankees players for the national anthem before a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers in Tampa, Florida.
  • Slide 14 of 23: Dec. 14, 2016: Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks with quarterback Russell Wilson before a game in Seattle.
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    Nov.11, 2018: Russell Wilson runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
  • Slide 15 of 23: Feb. 28, 2018: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stands with New York Yankees players for the national anthem before a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers in Tampa, Florida.
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    Jan. 25, 2019: NFC Pro Bowl quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3), Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears pose during NFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
  • Slide 16 of 23: Nov.11, 2018: Russell Wilson runs the ball against the Los Angeles Rams at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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    July 10, 2019: Russell Wilson and Ciara arrive on the red carpet at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles for the ESPY Awards ceremony.
  • Slide 17 of 23: Dec. 2, 2018: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson passes against the San Francisco 49ers in Seattle.
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    Nov. 12, 2019: Russell Wilson and wife Ciara hold a scarf during the MLS Cup champions parade for the Seattle Sounders. In 2019, Wilson and Ciara joined the ownership group for the Major League Soccer franchise.
  • Slide 18 of 23: Jan. 25, 2019: NFC Pro Bowl quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3), Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Mitchell Trubisky of the Chicago Bears pose during NFC practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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    Dec. 26, 2021: Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field.
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    Feb. 10, 2022: Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Slide 20 of 23: Nov. 12, 2019: Russell Wilson and wife Ciara hold a scarf during the MLS Cup champions parade for the Seattle Sounders. In 2019, Wilson and Ciara joined the ownership group for the Major League Soccer franchise.
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    March 6, 2022: Russell Wilson poses for a selfie with his sister, Stanford Cardinal guard Anna Wilson (3), and Ciara after the 2022 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship game. Anna Wilson scored five points as Stanford defeated Utah, 73-48, to win the conference title.
  • Slide 21 of 23: Dec. 26, 2021: Russell Wilson looks to pass against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field.
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  • Slide 22 of 23: Feb. 10, 2022: Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.
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  • Slide 23 of 23: March 6, 2022: Russell Wilson poses for a selfie with his sister, Stanford Cardinal guard Anna Wilson (3), and Ciara after the 2022 Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament championship game. Anna Wilson scored five points as Stanford defeated Utah, 73-48, to win the conference title.
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At Oklahoma, Grant Calcaterra looked like a surefire future NFL tight end. Then he retired after three concussions. But football pulled him back.“Man, I’m better than some of these dudes,” he told himself as he watched the draft class he had once expected to join. “I’m just as good as some of these guys getting drafted.

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