Instant analysis of the Eagles trading Darian Kinnard to the Packers

The Eagles are continuing to make moves ahead of the 53-man roster deadline, with Howie Roseman making his third trade of this Sunday afternoon. Hours after trading for Sam Howell, Philadelphia reunited with former swing tackle Fred Johnson. Adam Schefter reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars are trading Johnson back to Philadelphia in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick.

Shortly after the news broke about Johnson, Schefter reported that Philadelphia was trading Darian Kinnard to the Packers for a late-round draft pick.

A hat trick of trades today for the Eagles: Philadelphia now is acquiring a 2027 sixth-round pick from the Green Bay Packers in exchange for offensive tackle Darian Kennard, per sources.

It is the third Eagles trade today, and the second involving an OT. The Eagles also traded… pic.twitter.com/JSQxVTmlxh

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 25, 2025

With news of the move causing a reaction, we're looking at an instant analysis of GM Howie Roseman executing another trade.

Eagles are moving parts around with picks

Over the past three weeks, Roseman has parted ways with a 2026 5th round pick, a 2026 5th round pick, a 2026 7th round pick, and a 2027 7th round pick. In exchange, the Eagles received a 2026 6th-round pick, a 2026 6th-round pick, and another 2027 6th-round pick.

Philadelphia didn't like their offensive line depth

The Eagles took several swings at adding a backup offensive tackle during the spring. Philadelphia signed Kendall Lamm during free agency, drafted Myles Hinton, and had Matt Pryor and Darian Kinnard operating as backup offensive tackles during the preseason. Kinnard has been traded, while Lamm and Pryor could both be cut.

Eagles have been active over the past two weeks.

With the move, Philadelphia has made four trades in the past three weeks, since acquiring cornerback Jakorian Bennett for Thomas Booker.

The Eagles then acquired wide receiver John Metchie III and a 6th from the Texans for TE Harrison Bryant and a 5th round pick. This morning, the Birds acquired quarterback Sam Howell and a 6th-round pick from the Vikings for a 5th and a 7th-round pick. The Eagles re-acquired Fred Johnson, and now Kinnard's departure.

Roseman is using his assets.

At the start of training camp, Roseman admitted that he'd use the 13 picks in 2026 to help improve the club, and the Eagles' GM has been active. Since training camp, these are Roseman's moves.

Eagles traded:

DT Thomas Booker

TE Harrison Bryant

OL Darian Kinnard

2026 5th

2026 5th

2026 7th

2027 7th

Received:

Jakorian Bennett

John Metchie

Sam Howell

Fred Johnson

2026 6th

2026 6th

2027 6th

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Analysis of the Eagles trading Darian Kinnard to the Packers