Sam Bradford got the trade he wanted months ago — just eight days before the season opener.
The Philadelphia Eagles sent Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday for a pair of draft picks. Bradford replaces Teddy Bridgewater, who went down for the season after suffering a gruesome knee injury this week.
The Eagles receive a first-round pick in 2017 and a fourth-rounder in 2018.
"This was not part of the blueprint, but we have to take advantage of opportunities that are presented to us," Eagles personnel boss Howie Roseman said. "We did not go into this wanting to trade Sam Bradford, but after the offer they made, we felt this was the best move for our football team.