Rams, Eagles reportedly switching quarterbacks in Bradford-Foles trade
The St. Louis Rams and Philadelphia Eagles are swapping quarterbacks.
The Rams are sending former No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford to Chip Kelly and the Eagles in exchange for Nick Foles.
The Rams also are expected to receive a conditional draft pick.
St. Louis drafted Bradford out of Oklahoma in 2010. Bradford is coming off two ACL injuries and has started just seven games in the past two years. For his five-year career, Bradford sports an 18-30-1 record.
In 2013, Foles emerged as a surprise starter after being drafted out of Arizona. He threw 27 touchdowns against just two interceptions as the Eagles advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 2010.
He was unable to capture the same magic in 2014 and suffered a broken collarbone on Nov. 2. He was replaced by former New York Jets Mark Sanchez, who agreed to re-signed with the Eagles for two years.
Once the trade is finalized, St.Louis will save about $13 million in base salary. Foles’ salary is slightly more than $1.5 million.
The Eagles now have traded last season’s Opening Day quarterback and their leading rusher (LeSean McCoy) and watched their leading receiver (Jeremy Maclin) leave via free agency.
