The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly traded Lito Sheppard to the New York Jets in exchange for the Jets’ 5th round pick in this year’s draft, and a conditional pick in 2010.
Sheppard was made expendable by the Eagles’ signing of Asante Samuel last off season and their resigning of Joselio Hansen this year.
The two time Pro Bowler is expected to be back in the starting lineup for the Jets, and his performance will determine what draft pick the Jets give up in next year’s draft. The pick is reported to be no lower than the 4th round, but could be as high as the 2nd.