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Jahan Dotson leads 5 Eagles players ready to make “the leap” in 2025

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The Eagles finally have a No. 3 receiver Jalen Hurts seems to trust.

For a team to win the Super Bowl, contributions must come from ascending players who see a jump in performance and production from one year to the next.

Last year, a number of Eagles players made “the leap.” Zack Baun. Nolan Smith. Milton Williams. Nakobe Dean (before he got hurt). Mekhi Becton. Without significant improvement from all five of those players, the Birds likely don’t blitz through the NFC playoffs and win Super Bowl 59.

Thanks to the departure of multiple key free agents, the Eagles are depending on younger players to make “the leap” as they defend their title this year. The rookies drafted in April will do some of that lifting, but there are a number of players taken from the last few drafts that head coach Nick Sirianni and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio need to reach another level of production in 2025.

Below are the five players I think are most likely to that.

Jahan Dotson​

Acquired in a trade just before the start of the 2024 season, it took Dotson a little bit of time to learn the playbook and garner the trust of Jalen Hurts. Hurts has his favorites, and it’s understandable he would focus in on A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith and Dallas Goedert when throwing the football, or to simply dump it off to Saquon Barkley when the heat is on.

Dotson caught only 12 passes for 122 yards prior to hauling in seven for 94 in the season finale against the Giants as the No. 1 receiver and with Tanner McKee under center. He was relatively quiet throughout the postseason, too, although his lone catch through their first three postseason games was the team’s first touchdown of the playoffs.

The Packers are very concerned with keeping Hurts in the pocket, but he remains patient and finds Jahan Dotson for a TD pic.twitter.com/L75iyV6f96

— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) January 12, 2025​

He was not targeted against the Rams or Commanders, but in Super Bowl 59, Dotson suddenly had Hurts’ attention. He hauled in the first big pass of the game, a near-touchdown on the team’s second possession that ended in a Tush Push score and gave the Eagles a 7-0 lead.

The Chiefs bring lots of pressure but a nice block by Saquon gives Hurts time to connect with Jahan Dotson down to the goalline! pic.twitter.com/TYpTHGcoW6

— Shane Haff (@ShaneHaffNFL) February 10, 2025​

Hurts then found him for a nice check-down reception that resulted in a first down in the second quarter. He was targeted three times in the Super Bowl, which isn’t a tremendous amount, to be sure, but it signals more opportunities are coming for Dotson this season.

A former first-round pick, he has the ability to be the team’s best No. 3 receiver of the Sirianni/Hurts era. He’s never going to pile up yardarge or receptions, but could be that security blanket/slot receiver the team has needed that Quez Watkins, Olamide Zaccheaus and Julio Jones never became.

Call it a hunch, but I think Dotson has earned Hurts’ trust entering 2025 and doubles last year’s receptions (19) and yardage (216) totals, with a few more touchdowns this year, too.

Kelee Ringo​

With the departure of Darius Slay, the competition for the team’s No. 2 corner appears to favor Ringo, now in his third season with the Eagles. Ringo started four games for the ‘23 Eagles as a rookie and was up-and-down, as you’d expect, with one interception, a fumble recovery and a sack, allowing a passer rating of just 86.2. Last year, he played just 11% of the defensive snaps, compared to 17% the season before.

At 6’2” and 207 pounds, Ringo is a taller, more physical corner and who is still very young (he only turned 23 in late June). Howie Roseman signed Adoree’ Jackson this offseason as insurance should Ringo struggle in training camp, but the smart money is on Ringo to earn the starting job entering Week 1.

Tyler Steen​

Last summer, the Eagles signed Becton, a former first-round pick-turned-bust from the New York Jets, to provide competition at right guard for Steen, who was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Most assumed Steen would win the job over the summer, but Becton proved to be a revelation as he made the move from tackle to guard.

With Becton gone in free agency, the Eagles are once again looking to Steen to step forward and grab hold of the starting right guard job this summer. But like last year, the Eagles added a veteran to the mix as a hedge, acquiring Kenyon Green in the Chauncey Gardner-Johnson trade with the Texans. Like Becton, Green is a former first round pick who disappointed during his time in Houston and is on the final year of his rookie contract.

It’s entirely possible history will repeat itself, but Steen has held his own when forced into the starting lineup, and given he’s a former third round pick now taking classes at Stoutland U, I think he will do what he could not do a season ago and assume Becton’s spot along the offensive line.

Moro Ojomo​

Entering his third season in Philadelphia, the former seventh round pick emerged as a valuable member of the Eagles’ defensive line rotation down the stretch. He played in all 17 games and earned 37% of the defensive snaps at defensive tackle, playing behind Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Milton Williams.

But now, Williams is gone and Ojomo stands to benefit. Last season, he generated 31 pressures on 268 pass-rush attempts, according to PFF, with 23 tackles, seven pressures and five QB hits, and notched his first career sack in the playoffs against the Rams.

PFF just listed Moro Ojomo was a breakout player to watch in 2025

18.0% pass-rush win rate
️32 pressures & 7 run stops in 2024
82.6 PFF pass rushing grade
️Notched his first career sack vs LA yesterday

How would you describe DT as a need for the Eagles this offseason? pic.twitter.com/ibDaF61N0l

— MRCROCKPOT (@mrcrockpot) January 20, 2025​

Look for Ojomo to develop even further in Year No. 3 as both a tackle and edge, taking on a hybrid role in much the same way Williams did during his time in Philly.

Jalyx Hunt​

Has Hunt broken out already? With just 1.5 sacks in the regular season last year, it’s hard to argue that the rookie made any kind of “leap” in 2024. However, he emerged as a force in the playoffs, with an additional 1.5 sacks.

On the [Jalyx] Hunt for a sack! @jalyx_hunt | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/GmgznnoPF1

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) January 19, 2025​

Selected in the third round of last year’s Draft, big things are expected of the 24-year-old edge rusher. With Josh Sweat gone, Hunt likely moves into a starting role along with Nolan Smith, and will get a lion’s share of the snaps early on. Fangio is going to need real production from him, about 6-7 sacks this season, with veterans Josh Uche and Azeez Ojulari providing depth.

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Jordan Davis contract projection: Eagles DT could cash in despite inconsistency

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The Jordan Davis contract extension conundrum is looming over the Eagles offseason. How much should we expect him to get paid?

Howie Roseman has been meticulously crafting the Philadelphia Eagles roster for 2025 and beyond, with an eye on competing for multiple Super Bowls in the coming years. There have been a number of high-profile extensions and additions this offseason, and things aren’t likely to slow down anytime soon.

Roseman’s success as a cap manager goes hand-in-hand with his success in the NFL Draft, and that means a number of promising young players will soon come up for contract extensions. Perhaps the most difficult decision among them could involve 2022 13th overall pick Jordan Davis, who has been an inconsistent but supremely talented defensive lineman through the first three years of his career.

Davis played a rotational role in his rookie season as an impactful run-stuffer, but wound up missing four games and ultimately fell short of expectations. 2023 was much better, as Davis was an above-average run defender and pass rusher while playing 45% of the total snaps in a deep Eagles rotation and starting all 17 games. 2024 seemed to be a step back, as Davis played just 37% of the snaps and regressed significantly as a pass rusher and was merely average as a run defender.

The Eagles will need to make a decision on whether or not to pick up the fifth-year option for Jordan Davis over the coming months. That option is expected to cost approximately $12.9 million, per Over The Cap. Given the inconsistency in Davis’ career so far, that might be the most prudent course of action for the Eagles. Philadelphia could keep Davis under contract for an additional year at a fairly high rate, but without the risk of a long-term commitment. It also doesn’t preclude the team from extending Davis during the next 12 months.

Whether the team decides to pick up the option or not, an extension will certainly be on the table in the near future. For the purposes of this projection, let’s assume Davis returns to roughly his 2023 form this season: a very good run defender with some pass rush juice who still has plenty of room for growth in his game.

What would a contract extension for Jordan Davis look like?​

Unlike the Jalen Carter contract we took a look at earlier, Jordan Davis is likely to be looking for something more in the mid-range of interior defensive line contracts. It’s important to remember that good nose tackles (and run defenders in general) don’t always deliver big numbers on the stat sheet, but can be critical for creating opportunities for the rest of the defense. Davis looks like one of those types at this stage of his career.

Given his incredible tools and talent along with his age – Davis will be 26 heading into the 2026 season – it’s likely that the NFL will be willing to pay more than Davis’ production would otherwise indicate. A great example of this would be Javon Kinlaw, the 14th overall pick of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft who came on strong in the final year of his rookie deal but had to settle for a one-year “prove-it” deal with the New York Jets last season. Kinlaw followed that up with a career year in New York and then cashed in with a massive three-year, $45M deal with the Washington Commanders in free agency this offseason.

Using that contract as a starting point, here’s my projection for a potential Jordan Davis extension:

Jordan Davis projected extension: 3 years, $51 million ($17 million average), $33 million guaranteed, $15 million signing bonus

This extension would slot Jordan Davis just ahead of Javon Kinlaw ($15 million APY), Tershawn Wharton ($15.01 million), and Zach Allen ($15.25 million) and tied with Jonathan Allen and Ed Oliver ($17 million). That would make Davis tied for 17th in APY among interior defensive linemen. His $33M guaranteed would put him ahead of Oliver and Allen, however.

This three-year extension would keep Davis under contract through the 2028 season. Given the way that Howie Roseman likes to structure contracts, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the signing bonus go up or down depending on how much option bonus is utilized. Like most of Roseman’s contracts, I’d expect to see the deal heavily backloaded to give the team cap flexibility in the short-term.

Personally, I think this is a pretty rich contract for Davis given what we’ve seen so far. In this projection, he has another good season (similar to 2023) under his belt. That does give you some confidence that he is at least a very good rotational piece who is still quite young and, obviously, has sky-high potential due to his rare size and length. But if that does happen, this is probably the going rate to retain Davis. He’s a high-profile player thanks to his draft status and the aforementioned traits, and he’s playing on an elite defense. If the Eagles aren’t willing to go this high, someone else is likely to swing big for Davis.

What are your thoughts on this potential extension for Jordan Davis? Do you think it would be worth it to extend Davis at this price given his potential, or would you rather see him stick around in 2026 on the fifth-year option?

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The Linc - Jalen Carter is ranked as the NFL’s third-best defensive tackle

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/8/25.

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Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 defensive tackles for 2025 - ESPN+
3. Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 4. Age: 24 | Last year’s ranking: honorable mention. A year ago, evaluators around the league projected big things for Carter, who had already shown a knack for beating top-shelf offensive guards at the line. He validated that faith with All-Pro second-team honors, a Pro Bowl nod and a Super Bowl ring. Carter’s 4.5 sacks and 8.8% pass rush win rate are not gaudy, but he’s the classic need-to-see-him-in-person player. He’s as disruptive as they come. The only thing keeping him out of the top two is experience. “Young player with elite tools, elite instincts and game-changing play ability,” a veteran NFL coach said. “Think the best is yet to come from him if he can keep his life in order. Has Hall of Fame-type ability and instincts.” The “life in order” line is a common refrain for Carter, who had several off-field incidents leading into the 2023 draft. But Carter has no known issues through two NFL seasons and has been dependable on the field for Philadelphia, playing nearly 800 snaps last season. He registered six batted passes, ranking second on this list. An area for Carter to improve: consistently winning his one-on-one matchups.

Tua Tagovailoa, Micah Parsons and one player contract worth watching for every NFL team - The Athletic
DT Jalen Carter: NFL teams can’t enter negotiations with someone they drafted until after the final regular season game of their third contract year. So, there won’t be any news on an extension between the Eagles and Carter during the upcoming season. But GM Howie Roseman spent the offseason tidying up the organization’s books partly to accommodate what could very well be a record-setting contract for their star interior defensive lineman. Carter secured his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024. The degree of his dominance in 2025 will dictate where he’ll eventually land in relation to Kansas City’s Chris Jones, the NFL’s highest-paid interior lineman at $31.75 million. Owner Jeffrey Lurie authorizes Roseman to set the market instead of chasing it. I’d expect the Eagles to again extend another core player sooner rather than later.

Jahan Dotson leads 5 Eagles players ready to make “the leap” in 2025 - BGN
Moro Ojomo: Entering his third season in Philadelphia, the former seventh round pick emerged as a valuable member of the Eagles’ defensive line rotation down the stretch. He played in all 17 games and earned 37% of the defensive snaps at defensive tackle, playing behind Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Milton Williams. But now, Williams is gone and Ojomo stands to benefit. Last season, he generated 31 pressures on 268 pass-rush attempts, according to PFF, with 23 tackles, seven pressures and five QB hits, and notched his first career sack in the playoffs against the Rams. Look for Ojomo to develop even further in Year No. 3 as both a tackle and edge, taking on a hybrid role in much the same way Williams did during his time in Philly.

Taking a closer look at right guard competition in 2025 training camp - NBCSP
The Eagles drafted Matt Pryor in the sixth round out of TCU back in 2018 and he spent his first few years in Philly before getting traded to the Colts. Since leaving the Eagles, Pryor has carved out a nice career with the Colts, 49ers and Bears. Last season, Pryor played in all 17 games and started 15 at right guard for Chicago. And he played well. According to ProFootballFocus, Pryor was the No. 21-ranked guard in the NFL last season, just one spot behind Becton. For reference, Steen did qualify and was ranked 75 of 77. Pryor was the second-team right guard this spring.

Drama Free - Iggles Blitz
The Eagles did lose some key players in the offseason, but feel they have good replacements for them. Only time will tell, of course. There aren’t any obvious holes on the roster. The biggest concern is probably seeing how the team handles success. The good news on this front is that the Eagles made the Super Bowl in 2022 and didn’t seem to handle that success great in 2023. I think Sirianni and the team learned from that. He’s been preaching to them to forget the celebration and focus on the present. It will be interesting to see if the Eagles can make a run at another Super Bowl. The fact they don’t have to navigate a bunch of mindless BS should be a big help. They can simply concentrate on winning football games.

Building the best NFL team money can buy under the 2025 salary cap - NFL.com
To find out for sure, I embarked on a perfect July exercise: building The Best Team Money Can Buy, assembling the most imposing 53-man roster I could under the 2025 NFL salary cap. [BLG Note: There are seven Eagles players on this team.]

Philadelphia Eagles legend to join teammates, new HBCU coaches - The News & Observer
Philadelphia Eagles legend LeSean McCoy will be teaming up with two of his former teammates-turned-HBCU coaches. The two-time All-Pro running back, will serve as a special guest host for the 2025 MEAC Football Media Day. The event takes place on July 22 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, the home of the NFL’s Ravens. This year marks a major change. For decades, the MEAC held its media day in Norfolk, Virginia. Now, the event moves to an NFL venue, reflecting the league’s commitment to raising the profile of its HBCU programs.

New Superman Actor Declares His Love for the Eagles: How Will Philly Fans React - 97.3 ESPN
During one of his public appearances earlier this year to promote his movie The Greatest Hits, David Corenswet was wearing a sweatshirt showcasing his fandom of the Philadelphia Eagles. David Corenswet attended The Shipley School in the Philadelphia Suburb Bryn Mawr and then was at the University of Pennsylvania for a year. He then transferred to the famous Juilliard School where he earned a Bacher in Fine Arts in Drama.

Washington Commanders key additions for 2025: Offense - Hogs Haven
The offensive issues that the Commanders had to deal with in 2024 weren’t really due to roster weakness at the skill positions. Those offensive issues were rooted in the offensive line play. The mobility of Jayden Daniels, however, masked most of the blocking issues. In the passing game, for example, Daniels extended plays and made great decisions with the ball. In the run game, below-average blocking was the reason JD5 led the league in scrambles and the team in rushing. The key offseason addition is not a skill player. Draft picks Jaylin Lane and Bill Croskey-Merritt add some explosiveness, but each is likely to end up deep in the depth chart of his respective position group in his rookie year. Deebo certainly adds run-after-catch ability, but, as John pointed out above, so did Dyami Brown — and Austin Ekeler is a YAC machine. Deebo adds some versatility and depth, but doesn’t really give the ‘25 offense anything it didn’t have in ‘24. The key change from Washington’s highly productive ‘24 offense to another high-octane offense — but one that won’t require Jayden Daniels to put on his Superman cape all the time — is the OL upgrades. The two roster additions that matter here are Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr.

If KaVontae Turpin has to miss time, Jaydon Blue is the logical replacement - Blogging The Boys
Jaydon Blue, one of Dallas’ fifth-round picks in 2025, is already expected to get plenty of touches as a rookie. Even if the starting job goes to a veteran like Javonte Williams or Miles Sanders, Blue is still projected to see a large share in the rotation. At worst, it would likely resemble Tony Pollard’s role behind Elliott from 2020-2021. And if Blue proves to be significantly more effective, Williams and Sanders don’t have Zeke’s connection to the front office to preserve their touches. Something that’s emerged from the spring practices is Blue getting looks as a return man. It wasn’t something he did much at Texas, only handling three kickoffs in 2023 and none in his first or final year. But the Cowboys have been working him out there and on punts over the last two months, naturally needing someone ready to handle those duties if Turpin becomes unavailable.

New York Giants near bottom of preseason PFF offensive line rankings - Big Blue View
It should come as no surprise that entering the 2025 NFL season the New York Giants annually troublesome offensive line is not getting much respect from Pro Football Focus. In PFF’s annual preseason offensive line rankings, the Giants are 28th in the 32-team league. The only teams below the Giants are the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans.

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The Eagles’ NFC East rivals still have huge lingering contract issues as training camp approaches

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It’s not ideal to be heading into training camp without your star players, but Washington and Dallas are facing that possibility.

Offseason contract negotiations aren’t always smooth, not even if you have Howie Roseman as your general manager, but two NFC East teams — not named the Philadelphia Eagles — are facing huge hurdles as they try to re-sign their biggest stars.

Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin

The Commanders have admittedly made fewer bad decisions since Dan Snyder left town, but sometimes it’s nice to see not everything has changed in Washington. As mandatory minicamp came and went, Terry McLaurin was notably absent in an effort to send a message to the team about his contract.

In the last year of his deal at $19.65 million, Terry McLaurin is set to take on fines of over $100k to send a message to the #Commanders about his contract. https://t.co/nmv2zlxXNN

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 10, 2025​

As the offseason continues on, a new report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler suggests McLaurin is still not happy with where things stand in terms of getting an extension done. Both sides have a few weeks left to get something done before training camp begins, or Washington risks their veteran WR sitting out.

McLaurin is a team and fan favorite, is a huge help for a young QB, and is one of the top wide receivers in the NFL — a feat he’s accomplished with some pretty trash QBs over the years. The Commanders would be wise to pay McLaurin before he misses any more time away from the team, but we all know they don’t always make the smart decisions.

Micah Parsons

As for Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys, they’ve had years to sign Micah Parsons to a new deal, and yet they’ve pushed things to the last minute and have made mistake-after-mistake in their handling of the situation — which should be a surprise to no one.

If the Cowboys would have re-signed Parsons last year, they wouldn’t have to top Myles Garrett new deal (4 years, $160 million with $132 million guaranteed), and Parsons has even expressed surprise that Jones would let the price keep going up. Jones might be waiting to see what happens with T.J. Watt or Trey Hendrickson, but if he was a smart man, he’d get a deal done with Parsons before any other market-setters agree to terms.

Jones tried to circumvent Parson’s agent earlier in the offseason, but the edge defender refused to make a deal without their input. It’s been a lot of Jerry Jones saying things to reporters and Micah Parsons addressing it online, with not much movement between the two to actually get a deal done.

Facts!! David is the best and I will not be doing any deal without @DavidMulugheta involved! Like anyone with good sense I hired experts for a reason. There is no one I trust more when it comes to negotiating contracts than David! There will be no backdoors in this contract… https://t.co/nxKNSIXLvt

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) April 1, 2025​

Unlike McLaurin, however, Parsons attended offseason activities but stopped short of revealing whether he would show up to training camp without a new deal.

I will be there! I haven’t missed a mini camp in 4 years! Even though the contract is not done, I have teammates and a playbook ! I’m preparing as if I will be on the field the first week of camp! But it’s in the owner’s hands. I’m ready to win a Super Bowl ! https://t.co/gMsfQEDYo7

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) June 4, 2025​

Source: https://www.bleedinggreennation.com...p-approaches-terry-mclaurin-micah-parsons-nfl

 

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The Linc - ESPN says the Eagles have the NFL’s best skill player group

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/9/25.

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Ranking NFL WR, TE, RB groups for 2025: Best and worst teams - ESPN
1. Philadelphia Eagles. 2024 rank: 2 | 2023 rank: 3. After years of top-10 finishes, the Eagles did just enough to earn the top spot. Their big addition last offseason was a key difference-maker. Saquon Barkley stayed healthy, and while he certainly benefited from playing next to Jalen Hurts and behind a great offensive line, he produced one of the greatest seasons by any back in NFL history. He topped 2,000 rushing yards, led the league in just about every advanced metric for a running back and added 278 receiving yards and two scores. The Tush Push cost Barkley a shot at another handful of short-yardage rushing touchdowns, but he had a truly special campaign. There just aren’t many other backs in the league, with Christian McCaffrey and perhaps Derrick Henry aside, who have a path to that sort of upside. And while the Eagles throw the ball less often than just about any other team, their receivers are spectacularly efficient. A.J. Brown’s 3.3 yards per route run ranked second best in the league, with the 28-year-old leading all players in receiver score. He missed three games because of injury, sat out a meaningless Week 18 game and played on a team that leaned heavily (and successfully) into the run, so he ran only 323 routes, less than half of Ja’Marr Chase’s total (680) in Cincinnati. DeVonta Smith wasn’t far behind, as he ranked 14th in yards per route run and eighth in receiver score. Like Brown, Smith was limited to 13 games and 350 routes, but he still averaged more yards per route than CeeDee Lamb and Malik Nabers. It’s not as simple as saying the Eagles’ star wideouts would turn more routes into more receiving yards at the same level of efficiency, but Brown and Smith have both been superstars with larger target totals in previous seasons. All three of Philadelphia’s stars are in the prime of their respective careers, making it easier to project that they’ll stay at this level in 2025.

Jordan Davis contract projection: Eagles DT could cash in despite inconsistency - BGN
Howie Roseman has been meticulously crafting the Philadelphia Eagles roster for 2025 and beyond, with an eye on competing for multiple Super Bowls in the coming years. There have been a number of high-profile extensions and additions this offseason, and things aren’t likely to slow down anytime soon. Roseman’s success as a cap manager goes hand-in-hand with his success in the NFL Draft, and that means a number of promising young players will soon come up for contract extensions. Perhaps the most difficult decision among them could involve 2022 13th overall pick Jordan Davis, who has been an inconsistent but supremely talented defensive lineman through the first three years of his career.

Eagles Jersey Number Analytics Podcast, 2025 Edition - The Ringer’s Philly Special
Ben Solak from ESPN and Brandon Lee Gowton from Bleeding Green Nation are back with their annual Jersey Number Analytics pod. Yep, the one where they break down why a player’s jersey number could totally impact how well they play. This is not a drill, folks! Drop a comment with the player you think is gonna have a big season just because of their number.

Taking a closer look at safety competition in 2025 training camp - NBCSP
The Eagles drafted Sydney Brown in the third round back in 2023 and he actually got some significant playing time as a rookie. But those snaps came under a previous defensive coordinator, as Vic Fangio pointed out this spring. And Brown suffered a torn ACL late in his rookie season that kept him out of training camp and the beginning of his second year. As a result (at least partially), he was buried on the depth chart last year. Both Tristin McCollum and Avonte Maddox were ahead of him at safety. But Brown was a big-time special teams contributor. Brown has a fun hair-on-fire play style, which can be a good thing at times and a bad thing at others. During the spring, the Eagles showed Brown deference and had him take the first first-team snaps before a heavy rotation.

Fly, Eagles fly, on the row to victory - PE.com
Philadelphia is a city steeped in a rich tradition and history within the rowing community. The Dad Vail Regatta, the largest collegiate competition in the country, was held on the Schuylkill River along Boathouse Row for 70 years. The Schuylkill is still home to the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the premier high school race in the world. Luke Putter decided to bring a taste of Philly to London as a member of the Thames Rowing Club.

Running against Washington’s defense won’t be as easy in 2025 - Hogs Haven
My one gripe is that we didn’t add a playmaking EDGE in either free agency or the draft. I know we are kind of playing an EDGE-by-committee approach, and that may work out fine, however I wish we would have done a bit more to land a complete defensive end. Overall, I think we will see a much better run defense in 2025, and given our struggles last season, it will be a welcome sight in Washington.

Tyler Guyton could be the key to offensive success for the Cowboys in 2025 - Blogging The Boys
With just a few weeks left before the Cowboys head off to Oxnard, the two positions that remain a question mark on the offensive side of the ball for the 2025 Cowboys is the running back position and the left tackle position. The Cowboys currently have capable options at the running back position in Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, and Jaydon Blue, but at left tackle the Cowboys need 2024 first-round pick Tyler Guyton to make a big jump heading into year two. Year one for Guyton was full of inconsistency for the former Oklahoma standout right tackle. After starting off training camp hot, the fire quickly fizzled out as the regular season got going. Guyton battled poor play, penalties, and injuries in year one and his struggles led to a lot of problems for the Dak Prescott/Cooper Rush led offense. Even after his rough rookie season, Guyton has been saying and doing all the right things heading into his sophomore campaign.

Dak Prescott expects to be ‘full-go’ for camp, not worried about building rapport with George Pickens - NFL.com
As they embark on a new season, they also have a bit of uncertainty to address regarding their quarterback, Dak Prescott, whose hamstring injury prematurely ended his 2024 campaign. But it appears good news is on the horizon. “Yeah, I’ll be full-go for camp,” Prescott said Tuesday, via The Athletic’s Jon Machota. “I’m healthy. I think soon here I will probably get an official sign off from doc, but I’m healthy.”

What free agency move should the New York Giants make before training camp? - Big Blue View
S K’Von Wallace: Third safety Dane Belton had a productive spring, but has not been able to lock down a full-time role in the secondary over his first three NFL seasons. The Giants could use depth at safety. Behind starters Jevon Holland and Tyler Nubin, there aren’t any proven players Anthony Johnson, a 2023 seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers, missed the entire spring with an apparent shoulder injury. He played just 21 defensive snaps for the Giants last season, anyway. Raheem Layne is a former undrafted free agent who has played 13 games in three seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers and Giants. During that time, Layne has suffered a pair of significant knee injuries, a torn ACL and torn meniscus. He finished last season on IR. Makari Paige is an undrafted free agent rookie out of Michigan. The Giants had Wallace in for a two-day tryout during mandatory minicamp. Wallace was a fourth-round pick by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2020 NFL Draft. The 27-year-old has played in 71 regular-season games with 19 starts for the Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Seattle Seahawks.

Bill Belichick is played by Steve Harvey in ‘College Football 26’ - SB Nation
College Football 26 releases on Thursday and I’m in the process of writing the review for SB Nation (spoiler: It’s amazing). When it came time to check out the new features the first thing I had to see was what EA Sports would do with Bill Belichick this time. For the uninitiated: Belichick has never allowed himself to be in a video game. During the Patriots’ dynasty he was always replaced with a poor fill in, as Belichick wasn’t a member of the NFL Coaches Association (NFLCA), and refused to sign an independent licensing agreement. Now he’s the coach at North Carolina I had to see what he’d look like this year and ... he’s actually Steve Harvey.

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Eagles’ Week 4 opponent is dealing with some bad news

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could be without their starting left tackle early in the season.

Some big NFL news that potentially impacts the Philadelphia Eagles: Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-Pro left tackle Tristan Wirfs recently underwent knee surgery that could cause him to miss multiple games.

The Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud reports that Wirfs “will likely begin the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list.” If that’s true, Wirfs will automatically be ineligible to play in the Bucs’ first four games.

That much is relevant for the Eagles, who are set to play at Tampa in Week 4.

If Wirfs can’t play, that’s obviously a major break for the Birds. Especially since Tampa also lost swing tackle Justin Skule earlier this offseason.

Here’s the reaction to the Wirfs injury from Bucs Nation:

It’s a big loss for the Bucs offense as Tristan Wirfs is arguably the team’s best offensive player and you might be able to make a case he’s their best player on the team overall. Fortunately, this was done still in the offseason so Wirfs hopefully won’t miss too much time in the regular season, but it’s still going to be a challenge replacing him.

The Eagles are 1-4 in five games against the Bucs since the Nick Sirianni era began in 2021. Tampa will be less imposing if they’re missing Wirfs on September 28.

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Superman had fun watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl

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Go Birds!

Days before the release of the new Superman movie, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult sat down for a Vanity Fair lie detector test, and we learned that the new Superman also really enjoyed the Eagles most-recent Super Bowl win.

Corenswet had previously joked that he doesn’t watch the Eagles anymore because they lose every time he tunes in, BUT admitted that didn’t include the Super Bowl.

“I watched the Super Bowl. It was a great — it was an amazing game to watch, considering it was such a blowout. Usually, I don’t like a blowout.”

That last part turned out to be a bit of a lie, because the test determined Corenswet actually does like a blowout — which is understandable, because when it’s the Eagles for a win, those are always fun.

Corenswet being an Eagles fan isn’t new information, but it’s nice to hear how much he enjoyed the Super Bowl, just like the rest of Philly.

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The Linc - NFL insider poll says Eagles have 2 of the league’s top 5 offensive tackles

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/13/25.

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Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 offensive tackles for 2025 - ESPN+
3. Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: 10. Age: 35 | Last year’s ranking: 4. There has been no tangible drop-off in Johnson’s play after 12 seasons. In fact, Johnson ranked among the best — again — in run block win rate at 80.2. He has proved durable in his early-to-mid-30s, logging at least 15 games in each of the last three seasons on his way to consecutive Pro Bowls. These factors helped Johnson narrowly edge Trent Williams for the third spot. “He’s kind of the gold standard now — technique, smarts and probably the most instinctive of them all,” an NFL personnel director said. “He’s a perfect product of that system. He’s dealt with a lot, from mental health to injuries, and he’s come out of it better than ever.” Just about everyone lauds Johnson’s overall game, from his second-level mauling in the run game to his footwork and discipline in the pass game. [...] 5. Jordan Mailata, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 1 | Lowest ranking: Unranked. Age: 28 | Last year’s ranking: 7. Mailata is well known for his rare combination of size (6-foot-8, 365 pounds), agility and violence at the line of scrimmage. Now, he’s known for other things - such as a Super Bowl champion and a second team All-Pro. Mailata allowed 1.5 sacks in 2024 per Next Gen Stats, tied for the fewest among tackles with at least 350 pass-blocking snaps. Couple that with his running game prowess and the Eagles have a long-term solution at left tackle. One NFC exec called Mailata’s ascension “astronomical.” “One of the most unique players in the NFL,” a veteran NFL personnel executive said. “Has really improved year-to-year. Only thing that holds him back from the others at the top is they probably have better instincts.” A different personnel executive man with an NFC team loves Mailata’s game, but kept him out of the top four because he’s “still improving and becoming more sound, but there’s still enough ways to get him off balance.”

Superman had fun watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl - BGN
Days before the release of the new Superman movie, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult sat down for a Vanity Fair lie detector test, and we learned that the new Superman also really enjoyed the Eagles most-recent Super Bowl win. Corenswet had previously joked that he doesn’t watch the Eagles anymore because they lose every time he tunes in, BUT admitted that didn’t include the Super Bowl. “I watched the Super Bowl. It was a great — it was an amazing game to watch, considering it was such a blowout. Usually, I don’t like a blowout.” That last part turned out to be a bit of a lie, because the test determined Corenswet actually does like a blowout — which is understandable, because when it’s the Eagles for a win, those are always fun.

In Roob’s Observations: A remarkable Jeff Lurie interview from 30 years ago - NBCSP
5. Here’s more evidence that no matter what the stats say, DeVonta Smith is one of the NFL’s finest wide receivers. Stathead has catch percentage data going back to 1992, and in those 33 years, 302 wide receivers have at least 200 catches. Of those 302 WRs, DeVonta Smith has the 11th-best catch percentage with receptions on 69.8 percent of his targets. Considering the degree of difficulty of so many of Smith’s catches – lunging sideline grabs, leaping catches in traffic, deep balls – that’s truly remarkable. In fact, his 13.0 yards per catch is higher than any of the 10 other WRs who’ve caught at least 69.8 percent of their targets. So he’s the only receiver since 1992 to average 13 yards per carry while catching at least 69.8 percent of his targets. Smith has the two-highest catch percentage seasons by an Eagles WR since 1992 – 72.3 percent in 2023 and 76.4 percent last year (3rd-highest in the league, behind Amon-Ra St. Brown’s 81.6 percent and Chris Godwin’s 80.6). Only Smith and St. Brown have been over 72 percent in each of the last two years. Not surprisingly, A.J. Brown has the 2nd-highest career catch percentage on record by an Eagles WR at 65.3 percent, with Jordan Matthews third at 64.5 percent. Also over 60 percent are Jason Avant (62.9) and Jeremy Maclin (60.5).

Could one of these seven NFL franchises finally celebrate first Super Bowl-era MVP in 2025? - NFL.com
JALEN HURTS: Saquon Barkley became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. He leapfrogged an opponent backward (!!!) and landed on the Madden ’26 cover. The former Giant had a season for the ages and finished third in last year’s MVP voting. No running back has won MVP since Adrian Peterson in 2012, and it would be next door to preposterous to think Barkley will duplicate his 2024 showing (no RB has ever run 2,000 yards in a season twice). Hence, if the Eagles are to have a player soar to the club’s first Super Bowl-era MVP, conventional wisdom says it will be Hurts. In the eyes of many, Hurts had a “down” year before he piloted Philly to a Super Bowl triumph. He was an MVP runner-up in 2022 and was the Super Bowl LIX MVP. Once you’ve made that storied trip to Disney World, grabbing some MVP hardware is assuredly in reach.

Spadaro: Eagles Offseason Review, Part 3: NFL Draft spices up Training Camp competition - PE.com
How did the Eagles get to this point? A three-part series as Training Camp nears. Today: Part 3, The NFL Draft With fewer than two weeks to go before the 2025 NFL Draft, Eagles Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman talked about the team’s preparation for the draft and how the board looked and the possibilities for Philadelphia picking 32nd in the first round. There was a sense of a wait-and-see approach as players were selected. “I think that you have to be patient, one. You have to allow things to come to you. The chances that you’re trading up into the top 10, top 15, top 20 are slim. That’s hard to do. So you have to really kind of understand the strengths of the draft,” Roseman said. “It’s not my best quality, patience, but I think in this situation, understanding the reality of where we are in the draft, what’s going to be available to us potentially, and making sure we know those guys backwards and forwards.”

Commanders fans have keen interest in Washington’s defensive line makeover - Hogs Haven
Eddie Goldman has been discussed a great deal by the sports media in the DMV since signing as a free agent back in March. Much has been made of the beef that was added to the line with his signing and that of Javon Kinlaw, with the two of them tipping the scales at an eye-watering combined weight of 641 pounds. It seems as if the freedom that Saquon Barkley and other NFL runners had to romp the field last season made a deep impression. Our own Mark Tyler wrote recently that Goldman was signed because the Commanders wants to get bigger inside to help stop the run, and Goldman does just that, with Mark calling him the perfect 1-tech DT for those heavy under packages Joe Whitt will deploy against Barkley and other NFL runners.

Cowboys fans split on whether George Pickens will be a one-year rental - Blogging The Boys
Trying to predict what will happen next offseason before this season is even played is a hard thing to do. So much can change over the course of a season. Injuries play a role, success of the team and the coaching staff matter, and individual achievement is also a factor. But we went ahead and asked you earlier this week what you thought would happen with George Pickens in 2026. The Cowboys essentially traded a third-round pick for the wide receiver, but also did not extend his contract, making 2025 the final year of his current contract and allowing him to be a free agent in 2026. Specifically, we asked if Pickens would be on the Cowboys roster in 2026. 48% of respondents said yes, while 52% said no. That’s a pretty even split of opinion, although a slight majority says it will be a one-year rental.

Survey results: Giants fans favor a reunion with Will Hernandez - Big Blue View
We’ve heard a couple former New York Giants express some level of interest in a reunion with their former team. Jason Pierre-Paul said that it would be “dope” to finish his career with the team that drafted him, and Odell Beckham Jr. expressed a similar sentiment. That got us thinking, which former Giant would the Big Blue View community like to see back with the team? We gave you the choice between Jason Pierre-Paul, Odell Beckham Jr., Will Hernandez, and Nick Gates. While none of the options got more than half the vote, fans definitely favored a reunion with Hernandez.

Second-round WR Tre Harris officially a holdout as Chargers report to camp - PFT
The Chargers’ rookies reported to training camp on Saturday, and second-round wide receiver Tre Harris was not present, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Harris remains unsigned, as do 29 other players drafted in the second round. Texans receiver Jayden Higgins, the 34th overall pick, became the first second-round pick ever to receive a fully guaranteed contract. The Browns then had to give linebacker Carson Schwesinger, the 33rd overall pick, a fully guaranteed deal. No other second-round draft pick has signed. [BLG Note: Andrew Mukuba, the last pick in the second round, is among the unsigned second rounders as we’re 10 days away from the Eagles’ first training camp practice.]

You tell us: What’s your biggest concern as an NFL fan heading into training camp? - SB Nation
The Fourth of July is behind us and, other than a scary incident for Najee Harris, it looks as if the next big development on the NFL calendar is the start of training camp. Which means it is a perfect time to take stock of where each team is before the festivities get underway. We’re looking at the biggest worry we have for each of our teams heading into training camp, but we want to hear yours as well. Sound off in the comments!

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The Linc - Nick Sirianni defends Jalen Hurts against “bullshit” criticism

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/14/25.

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Nick Sirianni calls ‘bulls***’ on idea that Jalen Hurts was ‘along for the ride’ during Eagles Super Bowl run - PhillyVoice
“I think that’s bullshit,” Nick Sirianni said of the notion that Hurts was along for the ride during the Eagles’ Super Bowl run. “I mean, he plays the most important position in all of sports. And it’s the most ultimate team game there is. And what I admire about him is his selflessness of doing anything we need to do to win, whether that’s throw – I mean, obviously, anybody who plays quarterback is going to want to throw it 50 times a game — but he will do anything. If he has to throw it 50 times a game, he’s ready to do that. If he has to hand it off 50 times a game, he’s ready to do that. And anytime I hear that, I just... It’s like a nice debate thing that people like to have, and I get it. There’s a lot of hours that TV shows and radio stations have to fill to be able to fill that debate. I understand that, but we’re talking about the most ultimate team game there is, and he does whatever he needs to do to win each and every game. And so you name me a team that wins and wins consistently, that doesn’t have good players around. You name me a – and speak on my end – like you name me a coach that doesn’t have good players around him that wins.”

The word Eagles coach Nick Sirianni won’t say after winning the Super Bowl ahead of 2025 training camp - PHLY
There’s a word Nick Sirianni won’t purposely utter this summer. He won’t bring it up with the team, he won’t volunteer it in public comments, and if it’s directed toward him, he’ll fight semantics. “When you say ‘repeat’ something,” Sirianni said, “that’s not where I want to go.” No, the Eagles coach will not discuss repeating as Super Bowl champions. He’ll be happy to entertain what goes into “sustained success,” which is the terminology he prefers when the topic of the 2025 Eagles is raised. Just don’t ask him about repeating. Much can be learned about the Eagles by taking Sirianni’s temperature during the summer. Two years ago, the Eagles were navigating the pain of losing the Super Bowl. Last summer, they were piecing together their culture after a historic collapse. This summer, though, the Eagles are on top of the league. There’s a second sterling Lombardi Trophy in the team facility. Jeffrey Lurie wondered aloud if they were among the best teams in NFL history. The franchise is hosting a ring ceremony on Friday night. The team then reports to training camp four days later with a quest to repeat. Except those are not Sirianni’s words.

Do you remember when Matt Nagy was an Eagles quarterback for one practice? - BGN
When Matt Nagy was an intern for the Eagles, they tried him at QB before the league stepped in and made a rule about intern stashing.

Player Development – Then vs Now - Iggles Blitz
I think a big difference between the current time and the first Super Bowl team is that this is a much younger bunch and it feels more sustainable. Back in 2018 I felt good about the Eagles. Corey Clement was great in the Super Bowl. I expected him to become a key RB for the team. Didn’t happen. He’s scored 5 TDs in the six seasons since that game. That team had some interesting young talent. Mack Hollins, Big V, Derek Barnett, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Jalen Mills, Sidney Jones and Rasul Douglas. Those guys did not become long term starters or key players in Philly. Most have played their best football elsewhere. Doug Pederson was the right coach for the 2017 Eagles and their SB run, but a lot of that was based on veterans. Pederson had the emotional intelligence to get the most out of those players. He and his staff didn’t do a good job with developing talent.

Rome Odunze, Kelee Ringo and one potential breakout candidate from each NFL team - The Athletic
CB Kelee Ringo: That the Eagles didn’t make any major external moves to land a replacement for Darius Slay reveals the confidence they have in Ringo. The 2023 fourth-round pick struggled as a rookie but has the physical tools to become an everyday starter. He’s going to get his chance. At 23, he’s younger than five of the rookies the Eagles just drafted. The organization believes it can unlock Ringo’s potential after two years of developing as a pro. Training camp will begin with veteran Adoree’ Jackson as Ringo’s chief competition. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio appears content with keeping Cooper DeJean as the defense’s starting nickel, although DeJean kicked out to cornerback in base and could eventually prove he’s a better full-time option than Ringo. But that would mean someone else needs to play the nickel role. The circumstances of 2025 have given Ringo his best chance yet to prove himself. Perhaps he’ll seize the moment.

15 Eagles on offense to watch in 2025 training camp - NBCSP
WR Danny Gray: The Eagles signed Gray to their practice squad last September and he was a valuable behind-the-scenes piece in their Super Bowl run. The former 49ers third-round pick has blazing speed (ran a 4.33 in the 2022 Combine) and has a shot to make the roster. Gray played in 13 games with the 49ers as a rookie in 2022 and caught just 1 pass for 7 yards. He hasn’t played in a regular season game since.

2016 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data - PFF
2. Philadelphia Eagles: QB Jared Goff, California (Round 1, Pick 1). Original Pick: QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State. Although some might roll their eyes at this pick, Goff’s body of work is worth this No. 2 selection in a redraft. He has recorded two season-long 83.0-plus PFF passing grades and seven 70.0-plus marks. Goff has orchestrated great offenses, a key piece of those units’ success, and the Eagles badly needed a quarterback ahead of the 2016 NFL Draft.

How many Commanders would start for the Eagles? - Hogs Haven
WR2: Samuel over Smith - I’m going with Deebo here because of the versatility and YAC. [...] LT: Tunsil over Mailata - Tunsil is the better pass protector. Mailata is the better run blocker. Because the NFL is 60/40 Pass/Run, I’m taking Tunsil. [...] CB1: Lattimore over Mitchell - Mitchell is a good young corner, but a healthy Lattimore is still a tier above (health being the key word here). This could change after another good year by Mitchell. [BLG Note: Lol. The homerism is strong here.]

Training camp preview: New York Giants biggest question at running back - Big Blue View
The biggest question about the Giants’ young bucks in the backfield isn’t whether they can run successfully. It is whether either of them can be trusted to hang on to the football. Tracy fumbled five times in 230 touches last season, once every 46 touches. Over the 13 games during which Tracy was the team’s primary back he averaged 16.2 touches per game. So, that’s a fumble every three games. Not good enough. A wide receiver most of his college career, Tracy also had surprising trouble catching the ball. He dropped five of 53 targets (9.4%). “Ball security was a huge thing for me last year,” Tracy said this spring. “I had too many on the ground.”

Cowboys training camp attendance was low last year, opportunity for bounce back - Blogging The Boys
Attendance at training camp last year caused a stir last year. You may have forgotten, but shortly after the Dallas Cowboys began work in Oxnard last summer there were all sorts of takeaways and things said about the attendance to watch them. More specifically, it was about the lack of attendance. We are not gathered here today to re-litigate the way that this front office went about business last year because we have said it all many times and saw their brilliance on display in embarrassing fashion. There is zero doubt that their approach has been different this year and vibes around the proverbial water cooler are a bit more positive these days.

The 10 best NFL QBs of all-time, ranked - SB Nation
4) Patrick Mahomes. Why Patrick Mahomes is one of the best QBs of all-time: “Mahomes is only 29 years old, and already has the resume of a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The 2017 first-round pick has won three Super Bowls, is a three-time Super Bowl MVP, a two-time NFL MVP and has twice thrown for more than 5,000 yards in a season. The face of Kansas City’s dynasty, Mahomes changed the way the position of quarterback is played, turning off-platform throws and no-look passes from reckless to routine. He’s the standard for modern quarterbacks.” - Matt Verderame

Wetzel: Why the NFLPA mess should matter to football fans - ESPN
Why the NFLPA would hide such a thing is unknown or at least limited to speculation. It happened though. It wasn’t until two weeks after the Torre podcast — and six months after the initial ruling — that the union filed an appeal. Why the delay? NFL players should be outraged by all of the above: the inexplicable confidentiality deal with the league, the executive director’s side hustle, the general confusion. For every Deshaun Watson and his megabucks deal, there are 100 short-timers trying to get whatever they can, while they can. If the NFLPA is willing to make a confidentiality deal on an arbitration hearing involving likely future Hall of Famers such as Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson, then what would they do to the rank-and-file? Fans shouldn’t be too happy, either. While there isn’t going to be some groundswell of sympathy for well-compensated players, it behooves the competitive balance of the NFL to have strong ownership and strong labor. If there were collusion to suppress salaries or limit guaranteed money, then it could impact nearly every team.

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5 unanswered Eagles questions in mid-July

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Chief among them, how will a new OC affect the Eagles’ offense?

With the NFL calendar in hibernation mode, it’s a good time to be a reflective Eagles fan.

Hop on YouTube. Watch some highlights. Maybe a compilation of Saquon Barkley’s best runs from his 2,000 yard season. Maybe it’s a mash-up of the Eagles’ playoff run. Maybe it’s just re-watching Super Bowl 59 in its entirety.

It’s also a good time to ask questions. With training camp still a little over a week away, there are blessedly few things to worry about for Eagles fans here in mid-July, but that’s not to say there aren’t some question marks about the defending champs.

While there are more than what’s below, here are five questions I’m ruminating on with the NFL news grinder stuck in neutral.

1) Will There Be Growing Pains with Kevin Patullo as the New OC?​

After a brilliant 2022 in which Shane Steichen put together one of the greatest play-calling seasons in franchise history, he departed Nick Sirianni’s staff to take over as head coach of the Colts. In his wake, the Eagles hired QB coach Brian Johnson to replace him. Johnson had never called plays prior to taking over as offensive coordinator for the ‘23 season, and it didn’t go well.

Last off-season, Kellen Moore was brought aboard after Johnson was fired. While the offense, specifically the passing game, didn’t blow anyone’s socks off, it ultimately did function at a higher level and reached new heights in the playoffs, led mainly by the running prowess of Barkley and Jalen Hurts. But after just one season, Moore is gone and the team is once again turning to an untested play-caller, former passing game coordinator Kevin Patullo.

Patullo served as an assistant for the Kansas City Chiefs under Chan Gailey, and then as wide receivers coach with Nick Sirianni in Indianapolis. Brought to Philadelphia by Sirianni in 2021, Patullo has climbed the ladder and now takes over as offensive coordinator, calling plays for the first time in his career.

Will this time be different than Johnson’s failed run as OC two years ago? There’s reason to believe it will.

First, the Eagles still have Barkley. Second, Hurts’ mobility appeared lacking during the ‘23 season, and re-emerged last year as a signature part of his game. Third, the offensive line remains one of the best in football, and even though Hurts will have his fourth play-caller in five seasons, the offense is going to look a lot like it did a year ago. This really is the Hurts/Saquon offense more than it is “Patullo’s” offense.

That said, we won’t know how effectively the Eagles’ offense will function with Patullo as the new play-caller until the regular season gets underway.

2) How Close Will Saquon Barkley Get To His 2024 Season?​

It’s not out of the realm of possibility Barkley could approach 2,000 yards again. The offensive line is still extremely good, there are still just as many threats to catch the ball and take some focus off him, and Jalen Hurts is still an outstanding quarterback.

That said, the odds are long. He almost certainly won’t break as many long runs as he did a year ago, but even a 1,500+ yard season would be outstanding. Perhaps this is a season where the passing game carries more of the load.

Barkley’s 2024 season will almost certainly never be repeated, but how close will he get in Year No. 2 in Philly?

3) When Will Nakobe Dean Be Back?​

The entire fanbase breathed a huge sigh of relief when the team re-signed Zack Baun following the Super Bowl. It means there is at least one top-notch player at that position heading into the season.

Health is the question mark, primarily Nakobe Dean’s, who is in the final year of his rookie contract and will certainly miss a chunk of this season as he recovers from a torn patella tendon in the wild card win over Green Bay. How big a chunk? Dean still doesn’t know, and neither do the Eagles, it seems.

It’s also unclear when first round pick Jihaad Campbell will be ready. Recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum, Campbell might need a couple weeks of the regular season before he’s trusted to play, much like Cooper DeJean a season ago. In the meantime, can the Eagles run with Jeremiah Trotter, Jr. as the second linebacker? How long will he be able to hold down the fort?

4) Can the Eagles survive the losses along their defensive line?​

Josh Sweat is gone. Milton Williams is gone. Brandon Graham is gone. Bryce Huff, well, he never was really all here. The Eagles are going to be relying on younger players to generate a pass rush this season, but will they be up to their increased roles?

Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt and Moro Ojomo all found another gear late in the season and throughout the postseason. Can they carry that into 2025? Does Jordan Davis have another level, or is what we’re seeing what we’re going to get? And what is Jalen Carter’s ceiling? What can we expect from him in Year No. 3?

Sweat and Williams weren’t superstars and Graham was aging, but all were productive members of a D-line rotation that got better as the season went along. Hopefully, the youngsters they’re depending on for production will provide it.

5) Did the postseason fix Jake Elliot?​

Jake Elliot was brutal in the regular season. His 77.8% field goal rate was 28th out of 36 NFL kickers, and he made just one of seven attempts from 50 yards or longer.

Then, the playoffs came, and Elliot was on fire.

He nailed big kicks in the snow against the Rams, and calmly poured one long field goal after another through the uprights in the Super Bowl. Kickers, by nature, are volatile. Elliot has been one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL since he arrived in 2017. As he endured his struggles last year, there was some thought he was nearing the end of his tenure in Philly, but hope is renewed that Elliot found himself during the biggest moments of the Birds’ season last year.

So, did the playoffs fix Jake Elliot? We’ll see.

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The Linc - NFL insider poll ranks 8 quarterbacks ahead of Jalen Hurts

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/15/25.

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Execs, coaches, scouts rank NFL’s top 10 QBs for 2025 - ESPN+
9. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 6 | Lowest ranking: unranked. Age: 26 | Last year’s ranking: honorable mention. Hurts’ status is cemented. He’s a Super Bowl winner who plays big in big moments. He’s the most potent short-yardage quarterback rusher in NFL history. His streak of four consecutive seasons with 10 or more rushing touchdowns is the league’s longest ever for a passer. He’s also one of the game’s most accurate passers, ranking first in completion percentage over expected (+6.6). And he throws a beautiful deep ball. That touchdown pass to Devonta Smith in Super Bowl LIX was a Superdome-sized work of art. “He had a better year running the ball, and the way he played down the stretch when healthy was impressive,” said an AFC executive who voted Hurts in the top five. “Better throwing the ball in general this year and cut out the turnovers.” When asked to be a high-volume thrower in 2023 (538 attempts), Hurts struggled taking care of the ball, resulting in 15 interceptions. To his credit, he cut that number down to five in 2024, though on far fewer attempts (361). The question isn’t whether Hurts belongs in the top 10 — he undoubtedly does. It’s whether he has the ability from the pocket to vault into the top five eventually, as his Super Bowl pedigree would suggest he could. More than a few voters see shades of a Russell Wilson career arc — Hurts has many traits that contribute to winning at a high level but needs a steady running game around him and wouldn’t necessarily thrive in a pass-heavy system.

‘Hey, love you, man’ — How Sirianni and Hurts made it work together - NBCSP
What definitely wasn’t scripted was this exchange six months later at the Superdome as Sirianni pulled Hurts out of the Super Bowl with the Eagles up 40-6 in the fourth quarter: Sirianni: “Hey, love you, man.” Hurts: “Love you, too.” How did they get there? Sirianni said it was just a matter of finding common ground. “I think we both have this will to improve and this will to win,” he said. “And that works for us. That we’re just both so committed to getting better and both so committed to winning. And, you know, he loves football, I love football. “Sometimes, with relationships, the first thing that you try to do is find your common bonds with people. And ours is football, which is great, it’s about football. We both love the game. We both grew up in the game and as little kids going to practice. And we have this love for this game.” Whatever it took, it worked.

Jalen Hurts joins Michael Jordan and other stars at Jordan Brand’s Board of Greatness meeting in Greece - Inquirer
With the Eagles season opener still less than two months away, Jalen Hurts is already making headlines. The Eagles quarterback has been snubbed in a number of NFL rankings, but he’s been spending his free time with a familiar face. Last weekend, Hurts joined a number of athletes to attend the Jordan Brand’s Board of Greatness meeting in Athens, Greece. Luka Dončić, Paolo Banchero, Bam Adebayo, Rui Hachimura, and Carmelo Anthony were just a few of the other athletes to attend the exclusive event.

5 unanswered Eagles questions in mid-July - BGN
4) Can the Eagles survive the losses along their defensive line? Josh Sweat is gone. Milton Williams is gone. Brandon Graham is gone. Bryce Huff, well, he never was really all here. The Eagles are going to be relying on younger players to generate a pass rush this season, but will they be up to their increased roles? Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt and Moro Ojomo all found another gear late in the season and throughout the postseason. Can they carry that into 2025? Does Jordan Davis have another level, or is what we’re seeing what we’re going to get? And what is Jalen Carter’s ceiling? What can we expect from him in Year No. 3? Sweat and Williams weren’t superstars and Graham was aging, but all were productive members of a D-line rotation that got better as the season went along. Hopefully, the youngsters they’re depending on for production will provide it.

NFL X factors for every team in the NFC in 2025 - SB Nation
Philadelphia Eagles X factor for the 2025 season. EDGE Nolan Smith: With Josh Sweat, Milton Williams, Brandon Graham and Bryce Huff having departed, the Eagles need their top returning sack-maker to perform for Vic Fangio’s defense. Smith was second on the team with 6.5 sacks a season ago.

Philadelphia Eagles training camp 2025 preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines - NFL.com
3) The Eagles boast great continuity on the offensive roster, but they’ll have a new play-caller and coordinator in 2025. Kevin Patullo was promoted to offensive coordinator after Kellen Moore left to be the Saints’ head coach essentially minutes after their Super Bowl victory. Patullo will be Philly’s fourth offensive coordinator in as many years under Nick Sirianni; Shane Steichen left for Indy after the 2022 campaign, and Brian Johnson was bounced after ‘23. The annual turnover at OC is historic; Sirianni is the first head coach to have four different OCs (excluding interims) in a four-season span for one team since the merger. And yet, the Eagles offense remains remarkably proficient year to year. Will that change with Patullo’s elevation? He’s been around the team since 2021, through the highs and lows of two Super Bowl berths and one embarrassing collapse. Our first glimpse at Philly’s identity under Patullo will come in camp this summer.

Eagles legend let go by Fox Sports: ‘Fired on my day off’ - PennLive
Former Philadelphia Eagles star running back and Pennsylvania native LeSean McCoy has been let go by Fox Sports. The Athletic reported on Monday that “The Facility,” which McCoy co-hosts, is being canceled. McCoy reacted to the news Monday evening on Twitter. “[Dang], fired on my day off. WELL put me on the trading block. Speak and Facility was a blast,” LeSean McCoy said of the shows he appeared on. “I got some announcements coming soon but one thing I do [know] from [football] is TALENT & DEDICATION always wins. See u sooooon.”

Spadaro: These veterans have plenty to prove - PE.com
One-year contracts were the theme of the Eagles’ free agency as Executive Vice President/General Manager Howie Roseman stressed that approach given the plethora of draft picks in the team’s bucket. So for someone like Uche, who just a couple of seasons ago recorded 11.5 quarterback sacks with New England, the chance to revitalize his career on a winning team with a dominating scheme was too good to pass up. “Getting to the quarterback, playing tough, physical football, that’s what I’m here to do,” Uche said. “Having a chance to join this team with this defense, I think it’s going to help me a lot. I know I’m going to be put in the right position to play my best ball, so it’s up to me to go out there and do it. I feel like I have a lot to prove to myself every time I play, but now I’m with a new team and it’s a fresh start. “That’s a good thing. We are moving forward here and every day I have to show the coaching staff that they can rely on me to do my job and be a great player.”

2nd Round Contract Negotiations - Over The Cap
There is currently a waiting game going on with the 2nd round picks drafted this year. The basics of the hold up center on one team going over expected slot with the guaranteed salary and the presence of a QB in the round that could help the other players earn higher guarantees. Each year the guaranteed percentages usually get higher but the expectation was that the top pick would gain the full guarantee and the 2nd would probably be at 95% or so. Here were last year’s numbers and how they compared to the prior season. [BLG Note: Eagles second-round pick Andrew Mukuba remains unsigned with one week remaining until players report to Philly for training camp.]

Laremy Tunsil has reset the left tackle market twice in his career; should Washington make it happen a 3rd time? - Hogs Haven
This $21.3m APY is a pretty team-friendly price for a left tackle of Tunsil’s skill level, and the contract doesn’t have any guaranteed money in 2026 — which provides maximum flexibility for the Commanders, but minimal security for Tunsil. For all these reasons, Tunsil will be looking for a contract extension — possibly before the start of the ‘25 season, but certainly before the ‘26 season. Given the nature of the NFL salary cap and its effect on player contract values, the Commanders would probably save money by extending Tunsil immediately, but the front office may want to see him play the ‘25 season before giving him the kind of money he will command if he plays well.

Why the Cowboys should consider trading Sam Williams - Blogging The Boys
Training camp will provide more data, but if the Cowboys are in a situation where they are six players deep at defensive end with no ability to give everyone adequate playing time, they should look into reallocating their resources. Imagine a healthy Williams on full display in preseason games against third-string offensive tackles. What kind of buzz could that generate? Could they flip him for a player who could provide them a greater service at another position? Or possibly help replenish next year’s draft capital? With a deep group filled with many young homegrown players, Williams could be the odd man out. Other factors might come into play as well. Does he have the strength to help against the run, or is he just a one-trick pony? Does he approach the game the right way for the new coaching staff, whether it’s character, mental processing, or overall effort? These are legit questions that will reveal themselves soon enough, but there’s a range of outcomes that could find Williams on the trading block as final roster cuts approach.

Who will be the Giants’ left tackle in Game 1? - Big Blue View
Admittedly, the options look a bit better than last year, since at least Hudson and Forsythe have considerable NFL experience at tackle (unlike Ezeudu, who played guard exclusively as a rookie and was just thrown in at left tackle in 2023 Game 1 when Thomas got hurt and never showed he could play the position). Ma-a-ybe the Giants can get away with a Band-Aid at left tackle in Game 1, where they will face edge defenders Deatrich Wise (five sacks in 2024) and Dorance Armstrong (10 sacks) in Washington. Not definitely, maybe. In Game, 2, though, it will be Micah Parsons (14 sacks) and Dante Fowler Jr. (11 sacks). If Andrew Thomas isn’t back by then, or if he’s not up to speed, it could get late early (H/T Yogi Berra) for the 2025 Giants.

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This could be the year for Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to shine

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The Eagles’ second-year linebacker could be poised to start games in 2025.

Nothing has really changed.

The same kid who would toil under the summer sun and outwork the other kids still surfaces. The same kid who would break down film with his famous dad when he was 10 is still there. The glaring difference is that Jeremiah Trotter Jr. is a lot larger, much stronger and faster, and he’s the one these days picking up his Eagles Hall of Fame father, Jeremiah Trotter Sr., rather than the other way around.

Trotter Jr., the Eagles’ 2024 fifth-round out of Clemson by way of St. Joe’s Prep, had an impressive rookie season, making 25 tackles, nine solo, playing in all 17 regular-season games, starting one, and getting a Super Bowl his rookie season as a major special teams contributor. He is already ahead of his dad, who played in eight games and made three tackles his rookie season in 1998.

What they may have in common, however, is their second season in the NFL. Trotter Sr. got his chance under the Eagles’ new head coach in 1999, Andy Reid, who gave Trotter Sr. the starting role at middle linebacker in 1999, on his way to making four Pro Bowl teams and being first-team All-Pro (2000). The way the Eagles currently look, it appears as if Trotter Jr. is going to get his chance in his second year to start.

Nakobe Dean suffered a debilitating torn patellar tendon in his left knee during the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card playoff victory over the Green Bay Packers on January 12, 2025. Dean was hurt in the second quarter tackling Packers’ tight end Tucker Kraft and was carted off the field. Dean had his best—and healthiest—season as a pro, making 128 tackles in the regular season, with three sacks, and six quarterback hits. He underwent surgery in January. Complete tears typically require surgery and can take up to six to 12 months or longer for a full recovery.

Dean, 24, started a career-best 15 games last season. As a precaution, the Eagles drafted Alabama linebacker Jihaad Campbell with the 31st overall pick, moving up one place with Kansas City to get him. Campbell may have dipped in the draft due to a torn labrum injury, so currently, the starting MIKE linebacker is Trotter Jr., 22, with either him or likely Eagles All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun wearing the “green dot” helmet, calling the Eagles’ defensive plays.

Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio loves Trotter Jr., as do the Eagles assistant coaches Bobby King, Ronell Williams and Jeremiah Washburn. They like Trotter Jr.’s work ethic, his diligence to detail, and the fact that he asks questions and is a student of the game.

“I’m going into the season with the attitude that anything the team needs me to do, I’m ready to do it,” Trotter Jr. told Bleeding Green Nation. “I feel good. I’m walking around at 225, 230 pounds, but I feel a lot stronger and at the same weight that I was last year. I watched film every day this offseason, going over game film, learning the defense even more. Having a year in the system definitely helped. I know what Vic likes, the way Vic wants his defense to look like. I can just play this year.

“Considering the situation that we’re in right now, with injuries and younger players, I could be the guy who calls the defense. In all due respect to Nakobe, and the way the NFL is run, if a guy goes down, someone needs to step up and perform. If I’m that guy, I have to be the best I can be to fill that role. I want more responsibility this year and I’m ready for it. I have a year in the system and know how it looks. I know what I am doing and know where I need to be.”

Trotter Jr. feels a greater comfort zone within the defense.

“After the bye week (last season, when the Eagles were sitting at 2-2), I began to play fast, play more freely and not think so much, just go and react,” he said. “We all did. This is a defense that makes offenses work, and I feel like it is a defense that can frustrate offenses. Vic is a great defensive mind, and puts us as players in positions where we even wonder how Vic made the perfect call. He sees things no one else sees. It comes from years of experience and being able to see things before they happen. This is a linebacker-friendly defense. You still have to play on instincts and how you fit with each call. Vic allows us to play fast.”

“Right now, I’m at the MIKE. I concern myself with what I need to do. I have to know offensive schemes and we all need to know Vic’s defense. I would watch an hour, two hours of film a day, picking everything up as we get closer to training camp. I ask of ton questions because I want to know. That’s not going to change. I’m really excited for this season. This could mean a big opportunity for me.”

“When I get the Super Bowl ring, I may wear it once and frame it somewhere in my house. There is work ahead of me. I want to win another Super Bowl. This whole team does. We’re still chasing something.”

And he has another big dream ahead that he may start whispering into Eagles general manager Howie Roseman’s about: Watching No. 40 in Missouri black and gold—Josiah Trotter—entering his red-shirt sophomore season.

“I’m sure Howie knows about him,” Jeremiah Jr. said about his younger brother. “Right now, just like me, he’s trying to be the best player he can be. It would be pretty crazy though, the two of us together again like we were at (St. Joe’s) Prep. I would definitely love to play next to him again, if God has that in his plans. The biggest difference in our house now is Josiah is the tallest.”

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The Linc - NFL insiders are underrating A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith

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Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 7/16/25.

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Execs, coaches, scouts rank the NFL’s top 10 WRs for 2025 - ESPN+
5. A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles. Highest ranking: 3 | Lowest ranking: unranked. Age: 28 | Last year’s ranking: 6. It’s odd to see a top-five receiver here tied for 43rd in leaguewide targets last season (97). But those numbers for Brown were more a product of the run-heavy Eagles offense and didn’t affect his high-end ability. Philly was 16-1 while averaging 31.5 points per game with Brown in the lineup last season. Without Brown, the team went 2-2 while averaging 18.0 points per game. Those numbers include Philadelphia’s playoff run. “He’s still awesome,” a veteran AFC scout said. “He comes up big when you need him, he’s still incredibly strong and fast enough. A nightmare to tackle. Maybe a tad slower than he was, but that’s slight.” Brown averaged 3.3 yards per route in 2024, second highest among wideouts with a minimum of 75 targets. He’s been so good that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has paid him top-end receiver money on two occasions in three years. “Dealing with his physicality and strength is a problem [for cornerbacks],” an NFL personnel evaluator said. “At the end of the day, sometimes, it’s really that simple.” [...] Also receiving votes: DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia Eagles). [BLG Note: There aren’t four wide receivers better than A.J. Brown. And DeVonta not making the top 16 is silly.]

This could be the year for Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to shine - BGN
“I’m going into the season with the attitude that anything the team needs me to do, I’m ready to do it,” Trotter Jr. told Bleeding Green Nation. “I feel good. I’m walking around at 225, 230 pounds, but I feel a lot stronger and at the same weight that I was last year. I watched film every day this offseason, going over game film, learning the defense even more. Having a year in the system definitely helped. I know what Vic likes, the way Vic wants his defense to look like. I can just play this year. Considering the situation that we’re in right now, with injuries and younger players, I could be the guy who calls the defense. In all due respect to Nakobe, and the way the NFL is run, if a guy goes down, someone needs to step up and perform. If I’m that guy, I have to be the best I can be to fill that role. I want more responsibility this year and I’m ready for it. I have a year in the system and know how it looks. I know what I am doing and know where I need to be.” Trotter Jr. feels a greater comfort zone within the defense.

Eagles roster 2025: Locks, not-quite-locks, bubble players, and long shots - PhillyVoice
20 bubble players. Running back: A.J. Dillon. Wide receiver: Ainias Smith, Avery Williams, Terrace Marshall, Danny Gray. Tight end: Harrison Bryant, Kylen Granson, E.J. Jenkins, Nick Muse.

5 candidates to become Eagles training camp darling of 2025 - NBCSP
WR Danny Gray: The Eagles signed Gray (6-0, 200) to their practice squad last September but this will be his first training camp in Philly. He was initially drafted in the third round (105 overall) out of SMU by the 49ers in the 2022 draft, but hasn’t found success in the NFL. As a rookie, he played in 13 games and had just 1 catch for 10 yards. In his second season, he suffered a shoulder injury and was placed on IR. He was released at final cuts last August. Gray, 26, began his college career at Blinn College before finishing up at SMU for two seasons. He was teammates with Grant Calcaterra in 2021. In his two years at SMU, Gray caught 82 passes for 1,251 yards (15.3) with 13 touchdowns. And then he went to the Combine and ran a 4.33 in the 40-yard dash. Gray was a valued member of the practice squad during the Super Bowl season and made some plays in a few spring practices. Going into training camp, there’s a chance Gray can impress enough to earn a roster spot.

Saquon Barkley, the Eagles, and host Shane Gillis highlight what could be a very Philly ESPYs - Inquirer
Philly fans could be in for quite the treat when ESPN’s annual awards show airs live Wednesday night. Pennsylvania native Shane Gillis will host the 2025 ESPYs, which will celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl victory among the year’s most memorable moments in sports. So, be prepared for a few Philly sports jokes, appearances from Philly athletes, and a number of Philly sports nominees.

Top draft pick Jihaad Campbell gives update on Eagles return, has simple goal as he prepares for rookie season - CBS Sports
“The biggest goal is to get back, get back healthy,” Campbell said. “Making sure I’m strong and have a good mentality going into camp.” When Campbell does return, the Eagles certainly have a plan for him in Fangio’s defense, as they strictly have him as an inside linebacker for now. Of course, Campbell would like to be 100% healthy and preparing to play a significant role in the Eagles defense immediately, but the goal isn’t to contribute in just 2025. “I wouldn’t necessarily say frustration,” Campbell said about his rehab. “Every athlete can vouch for this, but we always feel like, ‘Dang I wanna get back out there.’ God has a story for everybody, especially for my journey. I got hurt.

Every NFC team’s best offseason decision - PFF
Philadelphia Eagles: Re-signing Zack Baun. Zack Baun rightfully won PFF’s Breakout Player of the Year Award after finishing the 2024 season as the NFL’s highest-graded linebacker. His presence was a huge reason the Eagles boasted the league’s best defense last season. Re-signing Baun was the right thing for the team to do. He returns to lead the league’s best linebacker unit alongside fellow 2024 breakout star Nakobe Dean and first-round pick Jihaad Campbell. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is known for coaching excellent linebackers, and he’ll continue to do so in 2025.

Spadaro: Jalen Hurts is ready to climb the mountain again - PE.com
Fresh off his Most Valuable Player performance in Super Bowl LIX, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts allowed himself some downtime to relax, reflect, and bask in the glow of a World Championship. After about a week, he was right back at it. If you think the ultimate success of last season has changed how Hurts approaches the next challenge, you haven’t been paying attention to his message these last five seasons. Hurts loves the grind. Hurts seeks the competition. Hurts needs the burn. It’s just how he is made. “I’ve approached this offseason like every other offseason,” Hurts said, eyeing his sixth season since the Eagles selected him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. “I’ve taken it a day at a time, coming in and learning as much as I can, trying to develop that chemistry with the playcaller (new Offensive Coordinator Kevin Patullo), and as offensive leadership changes, you have to deposit time into it.”

Terry McLaurin: I want to be here, I want to be appreciated and valued - Hogs Haven
Terry McLaurin is still holding out, and he says he hasn’t talked to the Washington Commanders in a month. He is looking for a new contract that shows he is appreciated as a top wide receiver on the team and league wide. He is going into the final year of his deal and is likely looking for a deal that adds another 3+ years, and is worth at least $30m/year. [BLG Note: Bad vibes in Landover, Maryland.]

Regardless of what happens, the Cowboys were right to trade for George Pickens - Blogging The Boys
When the Dallas Cowboys traded for George Pickens, it was the splashiest outside player acquisition they’ve made since 2018 when they gave up a first-round draft pick for another wide receiver, Amari Cooper. Such a move has been highly praised for the most part. Pickens has put up over 800 yards in each of his first three seasons in the league, including eclipsing 1,100 yards the year before last. He’s a good football player. While the majority feel the Cowboys made a good trade, there is a chance this doesn’t work out. There’s no secret that things soured in Pittsburgh, which led to them shipping him off. His overall attitude, effort, and occasional on-field antics created enough of a concern for head coach Mike Tomlin that he was deemed expendable. And to Tomlin’s credit, he’s pretty good about jumping ship before it hits the iceberg, as there is a good list of former Steelers’ receivers who were productive while they were there, only to sink to the bottom when venturing off to their new team.

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons on extension: ‘I’m going to get mine no matter what’ - NFL.com
“I’m just going to get mine no matter what,” Parsons said. “You know what I mean? Like, the markets change every year. Their salary cap went up, like, another 18% this year. So, if you want to know contracts, all the contracts are based off of percentage. Like, each player, a high-paid player, takes a percentage of the salary cap. So, it’s not really the number. It goes off by the salary cap.”

Training camp preview: New York Giants biggest question at quarterback - Big Blue View
When will Jaxson Dart start? That, simply, is the New York Giants’ biggest question at quarterback entering the 2025 season. Sure, there are other questions. Does 37-year-old Russell Wilson, coming off failed stints with the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers, have enough in the tank to help the Giants win a decent number of games? Where does Jameis Winston fit? What will happen to Tommy DeVito? The question that matters, though, is when will the Dart era begin? The Giants have said again and again, though some still don’t want to believe them, that Wilson will be their Week 1 starter. Unless injury strikes, there doesn’t seem to be any reason to doubt that. The idea of allowing Dart to begin his career by developing behind the scenes while watching Wilson and Winston is a solid one. Dart was not a top three pick in the draft. He was 25th. He is 22 years old, youngest quarterback in the 2025 draft class.

NFL X factors for every team in the AFC in 2025 - SB Nation
Los Angeles Chargers X factor for the 2025 season: G Mekhi Becton: The Chargers went all-out to improve their running game this offseason, bringing in two new running backs and shifting some pieces along their offensive line. Enter Becton, who was graded 24th among guards in run block win rate in 2024.

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The Evolution of Jalen Hurts: Part 2 - The Rise of Hurts’ Touch Passing

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A closer look at the development of the Eagles’ franchise quarterback.

This is the second of a series of posts, breaking down how Jalen Hurts has dramatically improved his game since he joined the league. Each category focuses on a specific type of mistake he used to make—and how he’s grown past it. The whole series will be linked to an episode of my podcast, which you can find here. I have a huge thank you to James Foster (one of the best analysts out there) for providing me with old Hurts’ film and for helping with this series. Go and follow him and subscribe to his YouTube channel.

Part 2 - Dropping Dimes - The Rise of Hurts’ Touch Passing​

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how Jalen Hurts learned to stop forcing the issue outside of structure. In part 2, I’m going to look at one of the more underrated, yet arguably more impressive areas of his growth, his development as a touch passer.

Touch throws are one of the most underappreciated and underdeveloped aspects of quarterback play. We tend to obsess over arm talent: velocity, raw strength, throwing angles, and how far a guy can launch it off-platform. Those traits are easy to spot on film and even easier to showcase at pro days. How many times have we seen viral clips on social media from a quarterback’s pro day when he launches it off platform? But what often gets the ability to layer a ball over defenders with control, especially in the intermediate parts of the field. In a league where nearly every defense is playing some variation of match zone, those gaps between hook defenders and the secondary have become the most contested, and one of the most valuable, parts of the field to target.

Touch throws are so difficult because the margin for error is slim. Too much air under the ball and it’s a gift for a closing safety; too little, and a linebacker tips it or picks it. The risk of interceptions makes coaches cautious, and for young quarterbacks, it’s often safer to avoid those throws entirely. But the upside is massive. In today’s NFL, mastering touch is a necessity for playing at a high level. When the NFL was more of a matchup-driven league, with man coverage far more prevalent, quarterback success hinged on precise ball placement beat tight man-to-man windows. Obviously, this still matters, but layering passes into zone voids is just as crucial in today’s world of zone defense.

Early in his career, Hurts struggled mightily to layer throws over defenders. Ironically, this was something that Carson Wentz, who Jalen Hurts obviously replaced, struggled with too. Too many 15–20 yard throws would hang in the air, die on him mid-flight, or come out flat. Defenders had time to recover and make plays on the ball. Sometimes it looked like he just didn’t have the juice or the control to fit passes into that delicate space between linebackers and safeties. I questioned his arm strength frequently in his first couple of years in the league.

You see this clearly with his film. Let’s take a look at some clips of Hurts from 2020-21. It’s pretty rough. Just watch the 1st set of clips.

'Touch' throws from 2020-21 vs. 2023-24. pic.twitter.com/BpJqnRfb2y

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) June 20, 2025​

You can see a couple of examples where Hurts just can’t get the ball over a zone-dropping linebacker. This was common in his film. You watch it back now, and it’s hard to imagine that being the same quarterback who consistently drops layered touch passes over defenders today. You can watch clips from 2020 and 2021, then flip on recent film, and it’s like you’re watching a different passer. Have a look at the 2nd set of clips.

'Touch' throws from 2020-21 vs. 2023-24. pic.twitter.com/BpJqnRfb2y

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) June 20, 2025​

My word. There’s some high level throws there. What’s striking about the first example here against the Giants is that Hurts is not set. He’s making that throw out-of-structure. That is incredibly difficult!

Seriously, look at the comparison in the two throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Are we sure this is the same quarterback?

A story of improvement... 2 games vs. the Bucs. Very different results! https://t.co/nnNZncEI4K pic.twitter.com/xRhIKViVr0

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) June 22, 2025​

This is probably my favorite example of the lot. Hurts doesn’t even attempt, let alone complete, this pass early on his career. It’s a textbook example of touch and precision working together. Not every throw has to be a rocket.

Completion percentage tells part of the story (Hurts jumped from 52% in limited rookie action to over 68% last season). But it’s not just about completion percentage. It’s about how he’s completing these passes and the types of throws he is attempting. Quarterbacks don’t often make this kind of leap in accuracy. The rare examples, such as Josh Allen, stand out because the jump is so dramatic

Hurts has become a much more refined, deliberate passer than many expected. Many in the media don’t acknowledge the improvement he’s made in these areas. Hence the need for this series! The splashy, out-of-structure stuff is still there, as we highlighted in part one, but the subtle touch throws that require a high level of skill are now all over his film.

Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment below and ask any questions. If you enjoyed this piece, you can find more of my work and podcast here.

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Bryan Braman, Eagles Super Bowl champion, dies at 38

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Rest in peace.

Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII champion Bryan Braman died on Thursday morning, according to his agent Sean Stellato.

The 38-year-old Braman was battling “a rare, aggressive form of cancer” that was originally diagnosed in February.

News of Braman’s condition became widely public earlier this month, leading to Eagles fans being among those donating to a GoFundMe campaign that was organized on his behalf.

Needless to say, it’s very sad that Braman’s life came to an end way too soon. We’re all wishing the best for his family.

When it comes to his NFL career, Braman was an underdog story after going undrafted out of West Texas A&M. He made a seven-year career out of being a fierce special teams player. It was hard not to root for a guy who played with the tenacity that included making a tackle without wearing a helmet:

Way too young

In honor of Bryan Braman, enjoy this play he made during a 2011 game against the Titans, when he made a tackle without a helmet

Absolute menace on special teams in his prime https://t.co/4NHVDAiRlo pic.twitter.com/nY1VBqgztm

— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) July 17, 2025​

Or becoming Brock Lesnar and flat out suplexing another player:

Bryan Braman delivered one of the most vicious tackles I’ve ever seen in a preseason game and retired as a world champion. https://t.co/NEWNcyXpH1 pic.twitter.com/xWvOxXHTn8

— Tucker Bagley (@TBagleySports) July 17, 2025​

Or delivering an impassioned speech to fire up his teammates (warning — NSFW language):

Turns out Bryan Braman scared the Eagles into winning their first Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/3grzOZwr1B

— Ross Bolen (@WRBolen) February 10, 2018​

Or who played with the self-stated mindset of “Kill, maim, and destroy.”

Bryan Braman on Special Teams Mentality: "Kill, Maim, and Destroy." http://t.co/HMYz5U9MjA

— Brandon Lee Gowton (@BrandonGowton) March 13, 2014​

When it comes to Braman’s contributions to the Eagles’ championship success, there are two plays that really stand out:

1) Braman blocked a punt in the Eagles’ Divisional Round win over the Atlanta Falcons. The Matt Bosher punt only traveled 22 yards, which allowed the Eagles to take over at their own 28-yard line with 0:46 remaining in the second quarter. The Birds were able to drive 37 yards (in part due to Torrey Smith catching a Nick Foles pass that bounced off Keanu Neal’s knee) and make a 53-yard Jake Elliott field goal in a game they ultimately won by a final score of 15 to 10.

2) Braman made a special teams tackle on the Eagles’ final kickoff in Super Bowl LII. The New England Patriots tried to go with a tricky kick return that included a Dion Lewis lateral to Rex Burkhead but Braman stopped the Patriots at their own 9-yard line with 0:58 left in the game. The Eagles were obviously able to hold on to their 41 to 33 lead.

Braman’s contributions could be considered small relative to, say, Nick Foles ... but there are many different factors that go into winning a Super Bowl and Braman certainly did his part.

Rest in peace, Bryan.

The Eagles are saddened to learn of the passing of Bryan Braman pic.twitter.com/5VFJKBKbXZ

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 17, 2025​

I didn’t intend on crying this morning. Then I read the news on my teammate, Bryan Braman.

Love you Braman. You lived a hard life, and you never complained about it. A champion in life and a warrior in death.

It is forever, indeed. pic.twitter.com/43J9hHTEDf

— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) July 17, 2025​

Today is a tough day that hits close to home. I always admired Bryan’s ability to overcome life’s obstacles, his passion for the game, and the love he had for his friends and family. Rest in peace, Brother. @BryanBraman56

— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) July 17, 2025​

RIP Bryan Braman ! He was a great man and absolute animal on the field. His heart was pure and his spirit was different!

I'm glad I had the opportunity to be around him. His story was legendary!

— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) July 17, 2025​

Guy was a warrior on the field, it was an honor to play along side you. Rest in Peace Champ… https://t.co/nBQI8eUIMg

— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) July 17, 2025​

Praying for Bryan Braman’s family especially his children today. Everyone deserves to grow up with their parents alongside them. Heart is broken for them. Live on with them forever, king. pic.twitter.com/G2WnSzDUSQ

— Conor Myles (@SnipeMyles) July 17, 2025​

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The Evolution of Jalen Hurts: Part 3 - Deep Shots

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A closer look at the development of the Eagles’ franchise quarterback.

This is the third of a series of posts, breaking down how Jalen Hurts has dramatically improved his game since he joined the league. Each category focuses on a specific type of mistake he used to make—and how he’s grown past it. The whole series will be linked to an episode of my podcast, which you can find here. I have a huge thank you to James Foster (one of the best analysts out there) for providing me with old Hurts’ film and for helping with this series. Go and follow him and subscribe to his YouTube channel.

Previously: Part 1 / Part 2

Part 3 - Deep Shots - Mastering the Vertical Sideline Shot​

We got pretty technical in Parts 1 and 2, so let’s keep this one simple: Jalen Hurts is now one of the NFL’s best deep ball throwers. Even his harshest critics would struggle to argue otherwise. But it’s easy to forget just how far he’s come in this area. Rewatching his 2020 and 2021 film, you see a very different quarterback—one whose deep balls often died in the air, lacking the velocity or placement to consistently hit receivers downfield. It wasn’t just a mechanical issue; the throws simply didn’t have the juice or precision they do today. Arm strength is one of those areas that we don’t expect to improve significantly. However, by improving the fundamentals of quarterback play, it is possible to improve, as Hurts has shown.

Take a look at part 1 of the clips below. Warning: They are pretty brutal.

Jalen Hurts improvement - vertical sideline shots - footage from 2020-21 vs. 2023-24. https://t.co/dptt24bzmn pic.twitter.com/VyMg6kX2zm

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) July 3, 2025​

One of the first things that jumps out from the early clips is Hurts’ inability to manipulate safeties with his eyes. Look at the first play against the Giants. He’s staring that down the entire play. Early in his career, Hurts struggled badly in this area. He would often lock onto his first option and stare down the route, allowing safeties to rotate over and make plays on the ball. It’s pretty basic stuff in all honesty. There is a reason why I doubted him after his first couple of seasons!

His deep shots frequently floated and died in the air, allowing defenders to recover. It was a combination of a lack of arm strength and an inability to look off the safety. Some of his early deep balls looked like hopeful arm punts.

But fast forward to the second set of clips, and the difference is staggering. He looks like a different quarterback.

Jalen Hurts improvement - vertical sideline shots - footage from 2020-21 vs. 2023-24. https://t.co/dptt24bzmn pic.twitter.com/VyMg6kX2zm

— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) July 3, 2025​

Just look at the difference in the very first clip! Hurts immediately looks off the safety before delivering a dime. He now actively manipulates safeties with his eyes, holding them in place or pulling them away from his intended target. This is the result of hard work and a willingness to be coached and improve. Of course, looking off the safety is one thing, but the ability to deliver the perfect throw down the field is the more difficult part. Hurts accuracy down the field has been exceptionally good the past couple of years.

The clips just get better and better the more you watch them. Obviously, the arrival of A.J. Brown gave him a high-level vertical threat, but Hurts’ improvement in ball placement and decision-making is independent of the weapons around him. It’s too simplistic to credit AJ Brown with Hurts’ improvement. Those in the media who have never rated Hurts may have you believe this, but I think it is incredibly unfair. Just look at his deep throws. His throws now have both the velocity and touch to split defenders and drop in over the outside shoulder. Crucially, Hurts is much more aware of post-snap safety rotations. That’s not just because of AJ Brown.

We all know Jalen Hurts is a fantastic deep ball thrower now, but it’s easy to forget just how far he’s come. His growth in this area has been nothing short of remarkable. This area also ties back to what we covered in part two. The better touch throws, combined with more arm talent and the ability to manipulate safeties, all come together to give Hurts the confidence and precision needed to deliver these vertical sideline shots. It’s a great example of how his development across multiple facets of his game has built the quarterback we see today.

Thank you for reading! I’d love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to comment below and ask any questions. If you enjoyed this piece, you can find more of my work and podcast here.

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Dallas Goedert’s salary cap hit in 2026 is a looming threat to Eagles’ Super Bowl window

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It remains to be seen if Philadelphia’s top tight end will be re-signed after 2025.

The Philadelphia Eagles had one of the busiest offseasons in the NFL, rewarding Saquon Barkley, Zack Baun, and other key contributors while moving on from starters like Darius Slay and James Bradberry. Philadelphia’s roster is in a strong position as the team prepares to defend their Super Bowl title, with plenty of financial flexibility for the 2025 season and $31.1 million in top-51 salary cap space.

Much of that flexibility is due to Howie Roseman’s propensity for extremely aggressive contract structures and heavily backloaded deals. That’s a strategy that has worked quite well for the Eagles – they just won a Super Bowl! — but carries a fair amount of long-term financial risk. Put simply, the strategy works as long as the players you choose to pay continue to play well and stay healthy, and you continue to draft well to stock the roster with young, affordable talent.

Philadelphia has nailed this so far, which is why the team is the favorite to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2025 with plenty of cap space to spare this season and the third-most dead cap in the NFL.

2025 is in good shape, but what about 2026? The Eagles are already third in projected dead cap heading into next season and have just $21 million in projected cap space despite having only 49 players under contract. Notably, players like Reed Blankenship, Nakobe Dean, Dallas Goedert, Josh Uche, and Azeez Ojulari are all slated to hit free agency.

Speaking of Goedert, he’ll be responsible for a whopping $20.5 million in additional dead cap once his contract voids at the start of the 2026 season. This is due to the aforementioned aggressive backloading on his contract, as the bill finally comes due if he isn’t re-signed prior to the start of the 2026 league year. The good news is the Eagles can avoid this dead money charge by “keeping it rolling” with another extension for Goedert, if they so choose. The bad news is there’s a hard deadline to avoid the dead money charge, which gives Goedert significant leverage and little financial incentive to take a small deal from Philadelphia.

Goedert already agreed to a pay cut in May 2025, reducing his base salary by $4.25 million in exchange for full guarantees on his remaining money. So clearly he’s at least willing to work with the Eagles and has a desire to stick around. The bigger question is if Goedert is in the Eagles’ future plans, and if they’re willing to pay him enough to keep him around. Goedert has struggled with injuries throughout his NFL career but especially last season, playing in just 10 games in 2024 and turning in the second-worst receiving performance of his career.

The Eagles have two options with Goedert in 2026. They can either let his contract void and eat the $20.5 million dead cap charge all at once, which would be painful but end the money snowball in 2026. Or, they could keep it rolling, giving Goedert a small extension to continue spreading out the dead cap into future years. Given that Goedert is entering his age-30 season and the Eagles’ current competitive window, it wouldn’t shock me if the decision resulted in giving Goedert that extension.

Much of that depends on Goedert’s play in 2025. If he returns to health and looks like a top NFL tight end again, it’ll be an easy decision for Philadelphia. Better to pay Goedert ~$10 million APY for a few more years to keep a valuable piece of the offense around and avoid a massive dead cap charge right in the middle of the team’s most competitive window. The questions and risk rise significantly if Goedert has a middling season or another injury-plagued year like 2024.

The best option for both sides is likely a reasonable extension before the 2026 league year that keeps Goedert around for another 2-3 years into his early-30s and helps the Eagles avoid a massive dead cap charge. Personally, I think the Eagles would be wise to spread that dead cap out a bit more over the length of contract and not overload the deal with void years. That way, the next time Goedert reaches a contract year, it won’t be nearly as painful to make the decision to move on.

That being said, it wouldn’t shock me if Howie Roseman continues to put the pedal to the metal on most contracts. As I’ve said, this is likely the best competitive window the Eagles will see in the next five years. I don’t think anyone will bat an eye about a roster and salary cap blowup in 2030 if Philadelphia can successfully contend for multiple Super Bowls over the next few seasons.

Playing the salary cap like this is risky business. Look at the New Orleans Saints for an example of how a similar strategy can go very, very wrong. But thus far, the Eagles have navigated it brilliantly. We’ll see just how long that can continue, but for now, it’s a lot of fun to watch.

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[Philadelphia Eagles]

Eagles Super Bowl LIX rings (featuring pop out wings) are here!

The wait is finally over.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LIX rings are finally here.

The team was originally scheduled to have their ring ceremony back on June 6 (their Super Bowl LII ring ceremony was held on June 14, 2018). That was, until “production issues” purportedly caused the delay to July 18, which is just shortly before players report to the NovaCare Complex for the start of training camp on July 22.

But before the Eagles fully turn the page to preparing for the 2025 season, it’s fun for them to have one last party to celebrate the fact that they absolutely DESTROYED the Kansas City Chiefs down in New Orleans back in February. This jewelry was well-earned.

Behold!​

You can’t be great without the greatness of others pic.twitter.com/dBR9SPYI76

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 19, 2025​

Pretty nice, right?

And check this feature out:

The #Eagles SB rings have a button on the side that pops out the wings pic.twitter.com/Oem4b04dR8

— Thomas Mott (@RealThomasMott) July 19, 2025​

If you zoom in on the top of the wings, you can see it says:

“You can’t be great without the greatness of others.”

Nick Sirianni’s common refrain in 2024 that was also repeated by his players.

Another view of the ring, because why not:

A closer look at the expanding Eagle wings on the #Eagles SB Ring pic.twitter.com/lO0SEAaO2A

— Eagles Nation (@PHLEaglesNation) July 19, 2025​

Here’s a reminder of their Super Bowl LII ring design:

#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/AkpLTbUkJX

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) June 15, 2018

Who knows ... maybe the Eagles will repeat and add a third Super Bowl ring to their collection by this time next year?!

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A.J. Brown to Saquon Barkley: “I know it ain’t easy, but we gotta do this again”

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The Super Bowl rings added some more motivation as the Eagles prepare for training camp.

The Eagles finally received their Super Bowl rings after production delays — which were totally justified considering the enormous pieces of jewelry features pop-out wings.

The team collected many of the reactions to the reveal, including a moment at the end of the video when A.J. Brown is talking to Saquon Barkley and quips, “I know it ain’t easy, but we gotta do this again.”

All the reactions, all the feels pic.twitter.com/r3zDccVFEZ

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 19, 2025​

It will prove to a be a bitter sweet celebration as it is likely the last time that entire 2024 roster will all be together, but with Brown and Barkley returning, along with all but one offensive starter, the Eagles are in a good position to make another run. Hopefully they can enjoy their much-deserved rewards these last few days before training camp, and then put that aside on Tuesday and start focusing on 2025.

(It’s a good thing they have a few days, though, because that ring is going to take awhile to move on from — it’s so shiny!)

A ring fit for Champions@JasonofBH | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/MTVkURY6rb

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) July 19, 2025​

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Eagles trivia: Your in-5 daily game, Sunday edition

Think you can figure out which Eagles player we’re talking about? You’ll get five clues to figure him out in our new guessing game!

We’re back for another day of the Bleeding Green Nation in-5 daily trivia game. Game instructions are at the bottom if you’re new to the game! Feel free to share your results in the comments and feedback in this Google Form.

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Eagles player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS this week. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. The game appears in slot #3 of the BGN layout each day this week and as noted above, will appear in this article exclusively. Additionally, there is a more general version of this at SBNation.com, which features a variety of random players that do not necessarily have Eagles history.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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