Eagles Trade Jordan Matthews To Bills For CB Ronald Darby
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Eagles have traded wide receiver Jordan Matthews to the Buffalo Bills and a 2018 third-round pick for cornerback Ronald Darby.
Roster Move: #Eagles acquire CB Ronald Darby from Buffalo in exchange for WR Jordan Matthews and a 2018 3rd-round pick. pic.twitter.com/ESIyOhkAwo
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 11, 2017
Matthews was entering the final-year of his rookie deal and was involved in multiple trade rumors. The Eagles needed to upgrade at the cornerback position, clearly their weakest position.
Darby, 23, was a second-round pick of the Bills in 2015. He has two interceptions and and 33 pass deflections in two seasons.
In a subsequent move, the Bills have traded WR Sammy Watkins to the Rams for CB E.J. Gaines.
We've acquired CB E.J. Gaines and a 2018 2nd round pick from the Rams for WR Sammy Watkins and a 2018 6th round pick. pic.twitter.com/jssDP1sVBw
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) August 11, 2017
All of this comes on the heels of the NFL suspending Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for six games.
Some of the Eagles said goodbye to J-Matt on Twitter.
You set the tone for me , welcomed me,taught me the game and about life. My city will never forget,I will never forget. @jmattjmattjmatt ????????
— Rasheed Bailey (@ShowTimeSheed) August 11, 2017
Amazing teammate but even better friend! Gonna miss you brother!! @jmattjmattjmatt
— Jordan Hicks (@JordanHicks) August 11, 2017
I'm going to miss competing against the brodie J matt.. Best of luck to you my guy ✊????#whatsthatstraps lol
— Rodney McLeod (@Rodney_McLeod4) August 11, 2017
Crazy part of this business. @jmattjmattjmatt you'll always be my boy both on & off the field. Couldn't ask for a better teammate & friend.
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) August 11, 2017
Love ya bro. Words can't describe the impact you've made on my life. Forever grateful and always interceding for ya @jmattjmattjmatt #3X
— Trey Burton (@TreyBurton8) August 11, 2017
Honestly don't think a teammate had a bigger impact on my life. Going to miss going to battle with @jmattjmattjmatt on Sunday! Love you bro! pic.twitter.com/GlX3ljunZR
— Zach Ertz (@ZERTZ_86) August 11, 2017