Eagles’ trade for Ravens defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan earns positive reviews

Bennie Logan: 27 years old, 5.5 sacks in 59 games (51 starts)

Timmy Jernigan: 24 years old, 13 sacks in 43 games (26 starts) #Eagles

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) April 4, 2017

Here’s new Eagles DT Timmy Jernigan sacking Tom Brady. pic.twitter.com/9xvo0ZLmSw

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) April 4, 2017

Howie Roseman statement on the Timmy Jernigan trade: "We believe in building along the lines." #Eagles pic.twitter.com/oncI2F750k

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) April 4, 2017

Btw: Timmy is another "let's see if he's got it" type. Former 2nd round pick, flashed some... Eagles need this badly

— John Barchard (@JohnBarchard) April 4, 2017

The Eagles have acquired fourth-year DL Timmy Jernigan from the Ravens.

Jernigan had the best run-stop percentage among 3-4 DEs in 2016. pic.twitter.com/sQvEnsXICj

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 4, 2017

Vicious stutter step/club by the #Ravens Timmy Jernigan. Sold it w/ the jab step in, then a great hip flip/club! pic.twitter.com/PHfox7dslh

— DLineVids (@DLineVids) March 2, 2017

Oh how much I miss you Timmy Jernigan. pic.twitter.com/2LoqU7pxNk

— Logan B. Robinson (@LogansTwitty) November 22, 2016

Timmy Jernigan is a great fit for Jim Schwartz's D in Philly. Love the trade, presuming PHI can sign him long-term

— Jeff Risdon (@JeffRisdon) April 4, 2017

Awesome pick-up for PHI... Explosive run defender (natural fit at 3T, maybe 1T?) and can give G-C-G's issues with his quickness... https://t.co/LBnNs7DZe3

— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) April 4, 2017

Eagles fans, Jernigan is an awesome investment. Slowed towards the end of the year but provides pass rush.

— Tyler Jackson (@tjack94) April 4, 2017

There are many reasons to be in love with this trade. The biggest is there are 3 legitimate pass rushers in Graham, Cox and Jernigan.

— Tyler Jackson (@tjack94) April 4, 2017

The Ravens only dumped Jernigan because they knew they couldn't afford him next year.

— Tyler Jackson (@tjack94) April 4, 2017

Jernigan benefitted from Brandon William's monstrous ability to eat blocks, but again, he's joining Cox and Graham.

— Tyler Jackson (@tjack94) April 4, 2017

What a value for the Eagles to get Timmy Jernigan for at least a year without giving up a pick

— Gregg Rosenthal (@greggrosenthal) April 4, 2017

Good deal for Eagles. He had some awesome games over the first half of the season. https://t.co/1FeKj96wlJ

— Joe Goodberry (@JoeGoodberry) April 4, 2017

Ravens walk from Timmy Jernigan a year early mostly b/c it was clear they weren't paying him, after breaking the bank for Brandon Williams.

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 4, 2017

Really good fit in Jim Schwartz's scheme. Really liked him out of FSU, excited to dig into Ravens tape. https://t.co/EBG5mZxyI3

— Fran Duffy (@fduffy3) April 4, 2017

Move shows 2 things: Ravens confident in DL depth. And Jernigan fell out of favor last year due to play, his frustration w/reduced snaps.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) April 4, 2017

Jernigan had sacks in each of first three games. And 5 sacks in first 9. No sacks in final 7 games. Had one total tackle in last 4 games.

— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiecsun) April 4, 2017

Love this move. 24 year's old. Joe Douglas connection. Entering contract year, so he's motivated. Only cost swap of 3rd rounders. https://t.co/inC1gAj52S

— Patrick Causey (@PatrickMCausey) April 4, 2017

Tim Jernigan is a really useful player. Even with his rookie contract nearing expiration, he has to be worth more than 25 spots in the 3rd. https://t.co/2PUafeGSpj

— Jason B. Hirschhorn (@by_JBH) April 4, 2017

I believe it was @shlynch who said something recently about the Eagles looking to get back into the comp pick game.

— Derek / IgglesBlog (@igglesblog) April 4, 2017

Woah, Timmy Jernigan is a very nice pickup FOR THIS SEASON. Downside is that he's a FA after this year. BUT....

— Greg Richards (@igglesnut) April 4, 2017

if you let him leave, and you don't sign more FAs than you lose next offseason, the comp pick u get likely pays for trade cost.

— Greg Richards (@igglesnut) April 4, 2017

In terms of on-field value, this is lopsided trade. But Jernigan has had some question attitude/commitment. Change of scenery could help.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 4, 2017

Timmy Jernigan played in 3-4 last season, although he one-gapped some on passing downs. Still, switch to Schwartz's 4-3 could be better fit.

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) April 4, 2017

The #Ravens defense as a whole hasn't been good but give me Jernigan and Williams on the inside over most DT duos pic.twitter.com/a5pXoxgRPs

— Brandon Thorn (@VeteranScout) November 17, 2015

Welcome @TJernigan8 to @Eagles . His legs never stop churning. Relentless is good and the @eagles got better today pic.twitter.com/ZdhHc3JiYk

— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 4, 2017