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Falcons Trade Up for Pearce, Eagles Snag Campbell

5/6/2025

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In a bold move during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams, securing the 26th pick to select dynamic edge rusher James Pearce Jr. This unexpected strategy prompted Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman to leap into action, trading up to No. 31 to snag linebacker Jihaad Campbell.

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In a bold move during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Los Angeles Rams, securing the 26th pick to select dynamic edge rusher James Pearce Jr. This unexpected strategy prompted Philadelphia Eagles GM Howie Roseman to leap into action, trading up to No. 31 to snag linebacker Jihaad Campbell.