Revisiting the Eagles-Bills Trade for Jason Peters

Despite making two Pro Bowls, Buffalo Bills left tackle Jason Peters was upset that the organization decided to give linemen like Derrick Dockery and Langston Walker huge contracts instead of paying him after a Pro Bowl season.

He requested a new contract or a trade, and head coach Dick Jauron complied with the latter request, sending him to the Philadelphia Eagles for a first, fourth, and sixth-round draft pick. The trade, unfortunately, became one of the most lopsided in the history of the Bills.

The Bills used their three picks on center Eric Wood, tight end Shawn Nelson and linebacker Danny Batten. Wood played nine years in Buffalo, making one Pro Bowl before an injury forced an early retirement. Nelson recorded just 20 catches as a pro, while Batten had only 25 tackles in three years as a Bill.

Peters, meanwhile, continued to dominate pass rushers at his usual, standout clip. During his 11 seasons in Philadelphia, Peters was named a Pro Bowler seven times and was selected as a First Team All-Pro twice.

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Even as he made it to his late 30s, the former college tight end remained one of the most consistent hosses in the game.

Who Won The Trade?

Buffalo picked up some nice pieces in this deal, but the Eagles were the big winners. Not only did Peters play most of his Hall of Fame career in Philly, but he was an integral part of some deep postseason runs, which culminated in a 2018 Super Bowl win. Peters gave Eagles fans a decade of memories they will never forget.