Strange things can happen on NFL Draft night. Whether it’s surprise selections or big trades, there never seems to be a shortage of drama during one of the NFL‘s most anticipated events.
The Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles used their draft night opportunity to reach a settlement regarding former Eagles coach Jonathan Gannonwho left the franchise to join Arizona as its head coach in February.
Tampering allegations
The Eagles and Cardinals agreed to swap third-round picks in this year’s draft after Arizona general manager Ossenfort Mountains contacted Gannon — Philadelphia‘s former defensive coordinator — outside of the NFL’s permitted contact window.
Philadelphia, the reigning NFC champions, also shipped its fifth-round pick in 2024 to Arizona.
Cardinals swing a huge trade
Arizona‘s eventful draft night didn’t end there.
Early on Thursday night, the Cardinals struck an agreement to trade the #3 overall pick to the Houston Texans in exchange for the 12th pick, the 33rd pick, and draft compensation in 2024 — including the Texans’ first-round selection, which could be a high pick.
The Texans used the third pick to draft Will Andersonthe talented edge rusher from Alabama.
