Reviewing what the rest of the NFC East did in Round 1

**Washington Commanders**

Sitting at seventh overall, there was no shortage of what the Commanders could have done. Might they target a playmaker like Tyson to give Jayden Daniels more weapons? Or go after a top defensive stud for new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones? In the end, they went with the latter. Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles dropped right into their lap after a brief slide out of the top five. An athletic freak and heat-seeking missile, Styles was the consensus top linebacker in this draft and widely considered a lock to go top 10 due to his versatility. In Washington, he’ll play alongside a similar player in Frankie Luvu, giving both Jones and Dan Quinn a couple chess pieces to play with on the second level. After a miserable season on defense last year, the Commanders are hoping Styles can be a catalyst for turning it around.

**Philadelphia Eagles**

Not many outside of Philadelphia were talking about what the Eagles might do on night one of the draft, but Howie Roseman found a way to steal all the headlines, plus a player. The Eagles made a rare intra-division trade, moving up to the Cowboys’ 20th overall pick in exchange for the 23rd overall pick and two fourth-rounders (a seventh-rounder was also involved). They made the move for USC wide receiver Makai Lemon, who turned out to have been on the phone with Mike McCarthy and the Steelers (who picked 21st) at the time Roseman made his move. The drama of that moment immediately made for a great headline, but Lemon is also a really talented player. Oozing with speed and quick twitch, Lemon became a fan favorite for many mock drafters, even after his bizarre combine interview. Of course, for as good as the Lemon pick was on its own, it prompted renewed conversation about A.J. Brown’s future with the team. Rumors persist that Brown has played his last down of football with the organization, and moving up to take a receiver in the first round will certainly amplify that talking point.