The Eagles have agreed to a deal with the Buffalo Bills that will bring two time Pro Bowl tackle Jason Peters to the Birds for three draft choices including a first round(the 28th pick ) and fourth round pick in this year's draft and sixth round pick in 2010.
Buffalo had tried to re-work Peter's current contract which had two years left, into a long term deal, but neither side could come to terms prompting the Bills to entertain a trade for the disgruntled lineman. He fills a huge need for the Eagles who earlier in the off season lost their Pro Bowl left tackle, Tra Thomas to Jacksonville via free agency.
While I knew the Eagles would make some kind of move to fill this hole, I thought it would be through trading up in the draft. Peters is a proven commodity and a pro bowl caliber left tackle. The best part is that he can step in immediately as a starter to help protect Donovan McNabb's blind side.
This deal is still contingent on Peters passing a physical and working out a new contact, which should be a formality.
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