BREAKING: Detroit Lions trade RB D’Andre Swift to Philadelphia Eagles

There it is. The Detroit Lions have parted ways with RB D'Andre Swift.

According to a report from Ian Rapoport, the Detroit Lions are trading D’Andre Swift. Rapoport reported just moments ago that the Lions are sending Swift to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2025 4th-Round pick, and they move up in this year’s 7th-round. The move does not come as a surprise, as the Lions added David Montgomery in the off-season, and then selected Jahmyr Gibbs with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Key Points

  • Lions trade Swift to Eagles for draft capital
  • Lions get a 2025 4th-round pick and move up in the 7th round of this year’s draft

Detroit Lions/Philadelphia Eagles Trade Details

Here are the full trade details:

Lions get: 4th Round pick in 2025, No. 219 overall pick in 2023

Eagles get: Swift, No. 249 overall pick in 2023

Lions remaining picks following Swift trade

Following the trade, the Lions now have the following picks remaining in the 2023 NFL Draft:

  • Round 5 – No. 152
  • Round 7 – No. 219
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