Running back D’Andre Swift was traded by the Detroit Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles eight months ago in exchange for fourth and seventh round selections. Both clubs have performed well subsequently, finishing 11-5, but which one “won” the trade?
The Eagles rushed for the fourth-most yards in 2022 thanks to Miles Sanders’ first 1,000-yard campaign. It’s conceivable that Sanders would still be in Philadelphia if the Carolina Panthers hadn’t made him an offseason offer of a four-year, $25 million contract.
Swift was a great match for the Eagles for a fourth- and seventh-round draft pick because of his $1.7 million contract for 2023, which fit considerably better under the team’s salary ceiling. With just one game remaining, Swift has already broken all of his career records while playing behind a potent offensive line.
Swift had 78 more carries (229 total) and 432 more yards (1,049 total) than he did in 2021. He now ranks fourth among running backs in terms of yards, but if he sits against the Giants on Sunday, that number might drop.
