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Eagles GM Howie Roseman Explains Decision to Leapfrog Steelers for Makai Lemon Pick
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Eagles GM Howie Roseman Explains Decision to Leapfrog Steelers for Makai Lemon Pick

SI·Brigid Kennedy·about 1 month ago
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In what became one of the more intriguing moments of the 2026 NFL draft, the Eagles shockingly slipped the Steelers right as Pittsburgh was attempting to select wide receiver Makai Lemon with the 21st overall pick. What happened was this: Dallas was on the clock with pick 20, and everyone knew they'd be taking a defender. That in mind, the Pittsburgh front office got on the phone with Lemon, presumably thinking they were in the clear. Meanwhile, however, the Eagles had just traded up for the Cowboys' pick. And with their newfound 20th overall selection, they were able to snag the receiver all for themselves —right from Pittsburgh's clutches. When a video of the moment was later released—and it was clear to the public that the Steelers had been sniped—the whole mishap was promptly used as fodder for an in-state rivalry. The Eagles even trolled the Steelers on Twitter, and fans fanned the flames the following day at the draft.…

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