Adam Schefter is reporting, that Falcons-Eagles trade is nearly complete. According to various reports, it sounds like the Eagles would receive a sixth-round pick in exchange for Samuel.
We reported a couple days ago that Asante was on the block, and we all knew he would be dealt fast. It is pretty surprising that the Eagles are only getting a 6th round pick for him, but this trade is more about getting him off the books as he is due $21.5 million over the next 2 years.
Like usual I am kind of dissapointed the Patriots didn't make a run at him, especially if it really only would've cost them a 6th round pick. Samuel is still only 31, so maybe they could've worked out a deal to restucture and extend his contract another year. I know he is a poor tackler, and gambles too much, but he can be such a difference maker and to me seemed like he would've fit in nicely back with the Patriots.
For the Falcons this is a nice pickup. They now have Samuel, Grimes and Dunta Robinson, which should workout to be a very good defensive backfield.
***UPDATE***
"The Atlanta Falcons acquired Philadelphia Eagles Pro-Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel for a late-round pick, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter on Wednesday. As part of the deal, Samuel restructured his contract, agreeing to a three-year, $18.5 million contract with the Falcons (ESPN)."
That works out to $6.17 million a year. I said that if I was to grab this guy I would've done the same thing. Great job by the Falcons.
