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Report: Foles expected to be in demand if Eagles seek trade

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Whether or not Nick Foles leads the Philadelphia Eagles to their second straight Super Bowl, the team will be left with a difficult decision this offseason.

Starting quarterback Carson Wentz is expected to be fully healed in time for next season after suffering a stress fracture in his back. His return could result in Philadelphia trading Foles.

Due to a lack of top-end quarterback talent in the 2019 NFL Draft and a potentially scarce free-agent market, last year's Super Bowl MVP is expected to be in demand this offseason, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

When Wentz was recovering from a torn ACL last year, Philadelphia reportedly turned down an offer for Foles that included a second-round pick. According to Rapoport, the price may have gone up.

Regardless, the Eagles have options. They can franchise tag the quarterback and trade him or exercise his $20-million option. The latter would force Foles into a decision as well, as he could pay the team $2 million in order to become a free agent.

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