The NFL’s most loaded rosters belong to the Philadelphia Eagles. But, they would have added Patrick Surtain II, the star cornerback for the Denver Broncos, to make it even better if general manager Howie Roseman had his way at the trade deadline on Halloween.
That’s according to a source that Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk cited. ESPN’s Adam Schefter stated earlier on Sunday that the 49ers from San Francisco were keeping an eye on Surtain II.
According to a person with knowledge of the matter, the 49ers and Eagles looked into trading for Surtain.
Both of them were worried that the other would wind up with Surtain as they called the Broncos.
But it was not to be, as the Broncos demanded a significant haul in exchange for him. According to Florio, Surtain “checks every box” for the Broncos.
This would have been, by far, the largest trade executed at the trade deadline. To put it simply, Surtain II is just as great as his father was when he was a player.
At one of the most valuable positions in the league at just 22 years old, the 23-year-old was named a first-team All-Pro last year in just his second season. The former Alabama player is still a top player at a position where genuine difference makers are hard to come by. His performance this year hasn’t quite measured up to his previous level.
However, it made sense that if the Broncos were going to forfeit Surtain II, they would want a ton of assets back. Ultimately, it should be noted that the player selected ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft is only 23 years old and already a top player in his position.
In the end, the 49ers made a blockbuster trade for former Commanders defensive end Chase Young, while the Eagles held firm at the deadline.