Howie Roseman set former players up with success on their new teams

This offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles were more sellers with their trades versus buyers. It's all part of general manager Howie Roseman's plan to get younger and cut on costs.

There were three big trades Roseman made to rack up draft picks in this year's and next year's NFL Draft while also saving money in the process. Kenny Pickett, Bryce Huff, and C.J. Gardner-Johnson all found new homes through trades.

CBS Sports writer Jeff Kerr ranked each of the moves in terms of the situation. These trades, as Kerr ranked, mean that the players sent to the other team have the best situation ahead of them, whether it's due to playing for a better team or simply being in a better situation overall. All three former Eagles traded made the top 12.

How did each Eagles trade rank by situation?

Pickett's trade to the Cleveland Browns was at number 12, as he has a chance to start for the Browns. He's already been receiving glowing reviews from his teammates as Pickett is fighting with Joe Flacco, Shedeur Sanders, and Dillon Gabriel for the starting quarterback job.

At number 10 is Huff's trade to the San Francisco 49ers. Huff is coming off a nightmare season in Philadelphia, where he only had 2.5 sacks in 12 games. He reunites with his old head coach, Robert Salah, who is the defensive coordinator for the 49ers. Huff had his best seasons under Salah's defense, so it makes sense for them to pair together and get Huff's career back on track.

That leaves Gardner-Johnson's trade to the Houston Texans at number five. Gardner-Johnson has only played two seasons in Philadelphia, with both years being Super Bowl appearances. This was the trade that divided the fan base the most, as his emotional leadership in the secondary made him a fan favorite. He now joins a young Houston team that's looking to keep progressing to a conference title in 2025.

Roseman made these moves for multiple reasons. Pickett's trade was because Tanner McKee became the guy who should be the backup, and at a cheaper cost. Huff was a bust, a disappointment because they gave him a $51 million deal, only for him to get hurt and not be productive in his only year there, making it a waste of money to keep him. Gardner-Johnson's trade was the team trying to save money.

The offseason plan has been known all along. Roseman wants to recoup some money from their big spending over the last three years and get ready for the next round of spending with some of the younger players. Not a bad strategy to have, especially when he keeps hitting home runs in the draft with guys who can contribute right away.

Everyone in the media wants the Eagles to make a splash, but 2025 is not about the splashy moves. It's all about the future of the franchise.