Browns Trade No. 2 Overall Pick in 2016 NFL Draft to Eagles

April 20, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft has been shaken up once again, with the Cleveland Browns trading the No. 2 overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.  
The Eagles, who announced the deal on Twitter Wednesday, will send five picks to the Browns, including the No. 8 selection in this year's draft and a first-round pick in 2017, in exchange for the second selection this year and a fourth-round pick in 2017. 
In addition to the two first-round picks, Cleveland will also receive a third- and fourth-round pick this year and a second-round selection in 2018. 
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman told reporters the trade discussions have been ongoing for weeks.
Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown gave his thoughts on the deal:
“We are excited about owning 12 picks heading into this year’s draft and acquiring the high future picks in 2017 and 2018. These picks will play a major role in building our team for long-term susta...

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