Devin White has requested a trade and the Eagles are a perfect landing spot

The start to the new league year has been chaotic but the fun has only just begun. Devin White decided to cause a stir a few weeks back with a series of Instagram photos that sparked speculation over his future with the Bucs. It was then reported on Tuesday that the star linebacker has indeed requested a trade…and it’s a trade that the Eagles would be very wise to pursue.

These aren’t unfamiliar waters for the Eagles

Trading for a player on his fifth-year option? That sounds like the Howie Roseman seal of approval to me. The esteemed GM pursued Chauncey Gardner-Johnson in a similar scenario last year, robbing the Saints in one of the most impressive trades of 2022, and while A.J Brown didn’t have an option year on his rookie deal, he too was acquired for pennies on the dollar and subsequently given a new long-term deal.

Devin White is one of the biggest stars at the linebacker position – one the Eagles sorely crave some long-term stability at and if the Bucs know they’re going to be losing him next year anyway, this could be a huge opportunity for Howie Roseman to roll up his sleeves and see what he can do.

Devin White, you might be an Eagle…

It’s also interesting to note that Devin White has some links with The Eagles. The team recently signed former Browns, and crucially to this story, LSU cornerback Greedy Williams. The two played together during their collegiate days and a reunion might be likelier than you think.

The former second-round pick posted a picture on Instagram highlighting his arrival to the City of Brotherly Love, and our Eagles writer Chris Infante spotted something a little suspicious.