NFL trade deadline winners and losers: Eagles, Ravens make sensible moves while Colts, Cowboys take big swings

The NFL trade deadline saw teams making various moves to improve their rosters. The Philadelphia Eagles strengthened their pass rush by acquiring Jaelan Phillips and added depth in the defensive backfield with Michael Carter II and Jaire Alexander. The Baltimore Ravens addressed their pass rush needs by trading for Dre'Mont Jones. The New York Jets significantly rebuilt for the future, trading away star cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams for multiple first-round draft picks to acquire assets for a future quarterback. The Seattle Seahawks acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to provide a deep threat for their offense. The Los Angeles Rams made a move for cornerback Roger McCreary to bolster their secondary and allow for more versatile defensive schemes. Conversely, some teams were seen as losers at the deadline. The Dallas Cowboys made questionable defensive acquisitions, trading for a linebacker who struggled to see playing time and giving up significant draft capital for defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, a move questioned for its long-term value. The Indianapolis Colts made a high-risk, high-reward trade for Sauce Gardner, surrendering two first-round picks and a top prospect, which is contingent on both Gardner's performance and the team's commitment to their curr... download the app to read more